Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I have already had many calls about this today. It is disgusting for the government to suggest that the constituents of Surrey can be bought, let alone Mr. Cadman. When two shady operatives of the Conservative Party offered a bribe to him, they were showing their dis

International Mother Language Day  Mr. Speaker, on February 21 I was proud to celebrate International Mother Language Day with my constituents from all around the globe. Mother languages are a powerful way to preserve and develop our heritage. Canada is proud of its diversity with so many mother languages, includ

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, the government made a commitment in its first platform to fund an additional 2,500 municipal police officers across the country. It has been two years since that announcement was made but still there is nothing. Where is the money the Conservatives promised for an

National Blood Donor Week Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the hon. member for Yukon. In fact, he was in the Speaker's chair when I was referring to him as Mr. Speaker and that was my purpose in talking about the member giving blood. In fact, he is setting an example here in the House. The membe

National Blood Donor Week Act  moved that the bill be concurred in at report stage.

National Blood Donor Week Act  moved that the bill be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to speak to Bill S-220. The bill supports the ongoing efforts of Canadian Blood Services and Héma-Quebec to recruit blood donors and volunteers to give the precious gift of life: blood. I would

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to one of the fastest growing criminal threats to Canadians: identity theft. My constituents in Newton—North Delta and all Canadians have good reason to worry about identity theft. The cost of losing personal information can be crippling and c

Special Olympics Soccer  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Team Canada for winning Canada's first gold model in soccer at the Shanghai Special Olympics. I applaud: Marc Theriault; Jay Laitar; Derek Tomm; Rick Bussey; Steven Dew; Glen McIntyre; Ben Felling; Bryce Schaufelberger; Hank Vielvoye; and M

International Human Rights Day  Mr. Speaker, next Monday, on International Human Rights Day, Canada will, ironically, be deporting Laibar Singh. Mr. Singh, a refugee claimant, unfortunately had an aneurysm and became paralyzed while awaiting a decision. He needs constant care and attention. This deportation p

Canada Border Services Agency  Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, hundreds of people were demonstrating in Vancouver about the use of tasers. Canadians want answers about the death of Mr. Dziekanski. Yesterday the CBSA released its report which only raised more questions without any explanation. The report show

Royal Canadian Mounted Police  Mr. Speaker, the answer is not satisfactory. Two people have died and another one is in critical condition after being jolted by a taser. At least 19 people have died by taser since 2003. Canadians are outraged. They want answers now. When will the government act responsibly an

Royal Canadian Mounted Police  Mr. Speaker, yesterday morning we learned of another tragic taser death. This is the second death in just one short month. The British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Quebec governments are all conducting reviews. A review of RCMP taser use protocol is not enough. When will the gover

Diwali and Bandi Chhorh Divas  Mr. Speaker, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and Bandi Chhorh Divas, celebrate the reaffirmation of hope, friendship and goodwill. It is about renewal and reconnecting with our loved ones, and those who mean so much to us within our communities. These celebrations represent the

Sikh Canadians  Mr. Speaker, today is a significant day for Sikhs across Canada and around the world. It is today that we remember the pogrom of November 1984: the massacre of thousands of Sikhs in New Delhi and throughout India. After 23 years the victims have not received justice. They will b

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the member for Mississauga South for his knowledge about these issues and the income trust issue and for his hard work for his constituents. He has explained the income trust issue very well. There is another issue about which I was reading