Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I will carry on with the line of questioning of the hon. member for Edmonton Centre. First, I would like to congratulate the hon. member for Hamilton Mountain on her re-election. I am sure the member for Edmonton Centre would also agree that the leader of the NDP

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate you on your appointment to your position. I also congratulate the hon. member for my neighbouring riding, South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, on his work for his constituents. I listened very carefully when the hon. member mentioned fairness and the

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would also like to congratulate the hon. member for Vegreville—Wainwright. My first career when I moved to Canada was as an engineer in his riding. It is not only me and the Liberals, but every economist in this country, except the Prime Minister, has said that cu

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the hon. member for York South—Weston on his re-election and applaud his compassion toward our seniors and also his work on affordable housing. When we look at the present government, it has no plan when it comes to affordable housing.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Yukon. Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your re-election the fourth time around. I would also like to thank all my constituents in Newton—North Delta for their continued trust and con

Surrey Business Excellence Awards  Mr. Speaker, I was honoured to attend the 10th Annual Business Excellence Awards gala held by the Surrey Board of Trade. I would like to recognize the following winners: Tracy Bell of La Belle Fleur Floral Boutique; Kultar Thiara, Sucha Padda and Harpal Sooch of the Grand Taj B

George Mackie Library  Mr. Speaker, last weekend my community celebrated the 25th anniversary of the George Mackie Library with Mr. Mackie's son John and three generations of their family. Mr. Mackie was a respected pioneer and leader. Far from being just a storeroom of books and magazines, the George

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, I have had many discussions with the member for West Nova. He was very kind every time I spoke to him about my constituents' concerns. We had a very open discussion. The question that he raises is exactly what I meant in my speech. The member for Cambridge had expli

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, the member for Cambridge can grumble about whatever he wants. He has admitted that he has explicit information that other members do not have. What is wrong with us? I would suggest that the government should withdraw the bill and note rush it through this Parliame

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Yukon for his work on this bill, for his speech in the House yesterday, and for his commitment to his constituents. When it comes to enforcement, many of my constituents are fearful that inspectors will be able to go into their b

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, the question of the member for Cambridge is exactly where I wanted to go. I asked the member for a copy of the letter so I could see the amendments. In response he told me that he did not have the letter from the minister to the health committee. How do we know whet

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to speak to Bill C-51. This bill has caused great concern among my constituents and other Canadians. Many of them are seniors and ailing citizens. For several months I have been receiving letter after letter from my constituents regarding t

Food and Drugs Act  Mr. Speaker, constituents in my riding of Newton—North Delta have many concerns. They are very worried. I had the opportunity to meet a couple in their seventies, Adella and Richard Matthews. When they came to my office, they expressed concern that when they go to doctors now, t

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents and British Columbians, it is my honour to present a second petition on the crisis in Darfur. I am proud of the students of Seaquam Secondary School, who have now gathered more than 1,500 signatures calling for the government to show mor

Budget Implementation Act, 2008  That is exactly what they did. They brought down the Liberal government. This policy lies with the Liberal Party. Now NDP voters are very clear on it and in the next election they will deliver that, because they will not be voting for that party. They will be voting for the pol