Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, if the minister and his government are so concerned, will they commit to a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, yes or no?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I would ask the minister to respect the rules and keep his answers to the same length of time as the questions. My question is: Will the minister commit to a national inquiry into missing and murdered women, yes or no?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I would like to acknowledge that question was not answered. Certainly, families and organizations like the Native Women's Association of Canada would like to know that answer directly from the minister. Which department takes the lead role in coordinating the federal

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, again, which department is taking the lead?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, many recommendations in the UN universal periodic review of Canada draft report asked that Canada develop a national action plan to address violence against aboriginal women. Will the minister commit to a national action plan?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, will the minister use the power he has in his role to listen to what emerged from the UN periodic review and commit to a national action plan, yes or no?

Ethical Development  Mr. Speaker, women in Canada and around the world are demanding ethical development. From clothing manufacturing in Bangladesh to resource extraction that is devastating the environment, women are calling on government to act. In northern Greece, Greeks are calling on the Canad

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is showing its paternalistic attitude yet again. This time, it is Bill S-2. The government has made some wild statements, claiming to have heard from aboriginal people. It is not formal consultation. The government has not listened to firs

Financial Administration Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to stand in the House and speak to the important work that my colleague, the member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, has done to present this private member's bill. I thank the member for the work she has done on this issue and also for her le

Financial Administration Act  Mr. Speaker, before I ask my question, I would like to congratulate my colleague for her visionary private member's bill. She acknowledged the work of other NDP women, including the MP for London—Fanshawe, who put this idea forward. It is time for Canada to show leadership. We

Navigable Waters Protection Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-491, an act to amend the Navigable Waters Protection Act (Bloodvein River and other rivers). Mr. Speaker, it is my honour today on Earth Day to present a bill to re-add heritage rivers in Manitoba to the Navigable Waters Protection Act. The Bl

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, once again Manitoba and Saskatchewan are facing major flooding. Yet, every season the Conservatives feign surprise when communities are devastated. In 2009 and 2011, first nations were disproportionately impacted by flooding. Yet since those floods, the government h

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, in 2008 the Conservatives promised reconciliation. Today, hundreds of young indigenous walkers are on Parliament Hill to remind us of that promise. However, instead of welcoming them, the Prime Minister chose to greet two pandas that were FedExed from China. Instead

Aboriginal Affairs  It just shows their priorities, Mr. Speaker. Instead of listening, the government showed more paternalistic attitudes toward first nations youth, imposing a punitive workfare program. What is needed is effective skills training and an investment in education. What will it take?

Nuclear Terrorism Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House to speak to this important bill. Obviously my colleagues have shared some of the key points surrounding the bill and the important steps it takes when it comes to something as vital as violent nuclear acts that harm people to the poi