Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I have had to call upon every ounce of my university training in engineering to follow the hon.member's math.

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  I want the hon. member to know that the proposed measure is for all parents, regardless of income or child-rearing choices. As we know, some parents choose the child care system. Other mothers and fathers choose to stay at home with their children. I am proud of the fact that w

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I am very honoured to address the House today and to show my support for the Speech from the Throne, delivered by the Governor General, Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean. First, I would like to thank the people of the riding of Lévis—Bellechasse, which includes Les Etc

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my hon. colleague on her speech and remind her that the Liberal government had such a fine fiscal record thanks to two measures implemented by the previous Conservative government, that is the free trade agreement and the goods and servic

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, first I wanted to thank my colleague for welcoming all new members of Parliament, including myself, here to the House of Commons. I am proud to have the opportunity, as the representative for Lévis—Bellechasse, to ask her my first question. I listened closely to he

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, I was seated in another place. My name is Steven Blaney and I am the member for Lévis—Bellechasse. I would first like to thank my colleague for wishing--