Bobsleigh World Cup  Mr. Speaker, Canada is truly a winter sport nation. This was underlined again recently as we saw success on the ski slopes and trails, on the skating track, and on the bobsled run. Edmonton, Alberta's Pierre Lueders, along with brakeman Guilio Zardo of Montreal, Quebec, won the

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, if Question No. 37 could be made an order for return, the return would be tabled immediately.

Question No. 37  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 115 and 131.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 13 petitions.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 12 petitions.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, if Question No. 35 could be made an order for return, the return would be tabled immediately.

Question No. 35  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Motions for Papers  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all Notices of Motions for the Production of Papers be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, Question No. 98 will be answered today.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8) I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 34 petitions.

Canada Elections Act  Madam Speaker, in today's society and in today's electoral environment, polling is a tool used by most parties and by most candidates. If we are looking at a particular issue, polling is necessary. It is another way of gaining information as to the desires of specific groups or o

Canada Elections Act  Madam Speaker, that is the essence of the bill. There is a perception and we are looking at addressing the perception. We can best allay any cynicism within the financing process if that process is clear, transparent and accountable. That is what Canadians want and demand. We hav

Canada Elections Act  Madam Speaker, I do not think this is about taking the taxpayers' money and spending it foolishly. The bill is trying to build some integrity back into the process. It is about transparency and accountability. Yes, there is a small price to pay for the taxpayers of Canada, but I