The Budget  Madam Speaker, this global economic crisis hit the entire world. As I said, it also affected Canada, but not as much as other countries because the Conservative government paid down our debt and came in with strong balanced budgets. However, it is important to spend in times of c

The Budget  Madam Speaker, that is a tough one to sum up in 30 seconds, but my colleague talked about the elimination of the tariffs. It is expected to create over 12,000 jobs in the manufacturing industry. Having Canada as one of the number one countries in the world to invest in, because

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, there have been consultations with all parties, and I hope you would find consent for the following motion: “That this House condemns Israeli Apartheid Week for seeking to delegitimize the State of Israel by equating it with the racist South Afri

Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of Bill C-473 and the protection of military medals, orders and decorations awarded to Canadians. I want to begin by thanking the member for Perth—Wellington for his efforts to protect Canada's military heritage and for bringing this

Vaisakhi  Mr. Speaker, last week marked the Sikh celebration of Vaisakhi, which is the celebration of the birth of Sikhism as a collective faith. Thousands of Canadians are celebrating throughout the country. For Sikhs it is an opportunity not only for celebration but for community servic

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to participate in today's debate of Bill C-384. The bill proposes to amend the Criminal Code to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. This subject is a very difficult and sensitive one. It touches on the matter of medical ethics and the criminal la

Multiple Sclerosis  Mr. Speaker, as MS Awareness Month begins, I would like to recognize this cause that is so important to many of my constituents and many Canadians across the country. The Sherwood Park MS Community Group is the largest MS group in the country. It works tirelessly to educate the

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, due to the motion moved during routine proceedings today, a number of members were unable to table petitions. There are people here in Ottawa to witness the presentation of those petitions. Therefore, I would ask for unanimous consent to revert t

Multiple Sclerosis  Madam Chair, the Sherwood Park MS Community Group in my riding is the largest MS group in the country. On their behalf, I would like to ask the minister how CIHR is mobilizing the research community around CCSVI and MS?

Combating Terrorism Act  Mr. Speaker, very eloquently my colleague from Abbottsford explained why we need this bill to protect Canadians. He explained how other countries have similar bills. He mentioned the United Kingdom and Australia. An important part of this bill would be what he talked about: the s

Citizenship Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to add to the debate on Bill C-467 brought forward by the hon. member for Vancouver South. This private member's bill stems from the passage two years ago of an act to amend the Citizenship Act. The government supports the intentions of Bill C-467, whic

Doug Korpleinsky  Madam Speaker, it is my honour today to pay tribute to someone who is unfortunately no longer with us, Doug Korpleinsky. Doug was not only a dear friend to my family and me, but he was also a significant contributor to the Edmonton community. For many years he coached hockey wit

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-386. The bill seeks to prohibit the use of replacement workers during work stoppages in federally regulated sectors. It is important to highlight these key sectors of the economy, which include international and interprovincial rai

National Holocaust Monument Act  moved that the bill be concurred in. (Motion agreed to)

National Holocaust Monument Act  moved that the bill be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak this evening to Bill C-442, An Act to establish a National Holocaust Monument. The horrific events of the Holocaust are a stark testament to what can happen when humanity and fundamental basic