Justice Mr. Speaker, sadly and unjustly, transgender Canadians are still not protected against hate crimes nor are they protected against discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Code. In its last session, this House passed legislation to provide those protections, legislation th
June 15th, 2011House debate
The Budget Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member on his election. On the general question, the majority of British Columbians did not vote for the Conservative government and in my riding they did not vote for this agenda. On the member's very specific question, I would very much like to
June 13th, 2011House debate
The Budget Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member on her victory. As she has said, we are in neighbouring ridings. One of the many municipalities in my riding is the municipality of Saanich, which I share with the hon. member. I expect to see her at many of the same community events in the
June 13th, 2011House debate
The Budget Mr. Speaker, I would like to share my time with the member for Pontiac. I am proud to rise in this budget debate as the new MP for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca. I am only the third person to hold this seat since its creation. My two predecessors have set a very strong record in repres
June 13th, 2011House debate
The Budget Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the voters of Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca for giving me the privilege of serving as their voice in this House. I pledge to keep their concerns front and centre in all the work I do here. I represent a very diverse riding, stretching from Willis Poin
June 13th, 2011House debate
National Defence Mr. Speaker, my question is also about the government's threat to cut defence jobs across the country. In my riding, there are more than 6,000 regular and reserve officers and more than 2,500 civilians who serve our country every day at CFB Esquimalt. This base contributes over
June 8th, 2011House debate
Speech from the Throne Mr. Speaker, first, I congratulate you on your election as Speaker and wish you well in the chair. I also thank the voters of Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca for giving me the great honour of representing them in this chamber. I will work hard to ensure their concerns are always front an
June 3rd, 2011House debate