Canada Grain Act  Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to sit in this House and hear members of the Conservative Party go on and on about everything they are doing for farmers and rural Canadians. I represent one of the largest rural ridings in Canada and a lot of questions are being asked as to where

Health  Mr. Speaker, H1N1 should not be about politics. It should be about the health of all Canadians. According to the latest information, vaccines will be coming out sooner rather than later. While it is good news for some Canadians, first nations are not heard in this report. We hav

Health  Mr. Speaker, Canadians from coast to coast to coast are slowly becoming comfortable with the importance of getting the H1N1 vaccine. While millions of vaccines have been produced and are being distributed, obviously we are seeing major lineups and a lot of people concerned about

Health  Surely, however, we can keep going and do a lot more, Mr. Speaker. We were too late in informing people about the vaccine and we were too slow in getting it out. Now we need the vaccine administered as quickly as possible. The need for action is no less urgent and the concern is

House debate  Madam Speaker, I take encouragement in the minister's specific reference to dealing with H1N1 in first nations. As the proud representative of northern Manitoba, one of the regions that has been hit the hardest by H1N1, I am encouraged to see that direction being taken. However,

House debate  Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by wishing my hon. colleague a happy birthday as well. Since he is also one of my youngest colleagues in this House, I think this is a good opportunity for us to work together, given that there are so few members here to represent our generati

House debate  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with my colleague, the member for Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing. First, I begin by reiterating and further supporting the proposition that the leader of my party, the New Democratic Party, made earlier tonight. It is certainly something t

House debate  Mr. Speaker, our riding received one of the ten percenters and it was a shocking image, an inappropriate image. I understand a discussion took place in committee. I am glad to see it was raised by people like the Grand Chief who also felt very strongly about it. The substance, b

House debate  Mr. Speaker, I have made it clear that I plan to get the vaccine at the earliest possible time. Given that I am not in the first set of priorities to get vaccinated, that the people in my region, my neighbours, my friends, people who live in communities that I represent need it m

House debate  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for bringing this up time and time again. It is absolutely shocking. It is time we see the federal government take a stand for a system that we are so proud of as Canadians, the medicare system. I am proud to be part of a party that fought for it

Northern and Rural Canadians  Mr. Speaker, northern and rural Canadians deserve real support. They are worried about their livelihoods and their communities. They are concerned about essential services that could be taken away. Many people across northern Manitoba, in Flin Flon, The Pas, Cross Lake, Leaf Rap

Post-Secondary Education  Mr. Speaker, at a time when young people are facing some of the most difficult economic times, we need action to support them. We need national leadership when it comes to post-secondary education. Instead of leadership, past Liberal governments and the current Conservative gove

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand in the House and present a petition from residents in my constituency, namely those from Flin Flon and surrounding communities as well as Creighton, Saskatchewan. These people have signed a petition calling for the government to act when it comes

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, clearly the issue being discussed today is one of great importance and really reflects the path our country has been taking as of late when it comes to human rights, when it comes to dealing with torture and, most important, when it comes to correcting the wrong, whe

Petitions  Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition by the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign regarding the fight against AIDS in Africa and throughout the world. Canadians from Alberta and Ontario are calling on the government to play a role in the fight against AIDS not