Citizenship and Immigration  Mr. Speaker, recent media headlines suggest that Canada's annual immigration target levels will increase by a maximum of 10,000 immigrants next year. It has been suggested that by increasing our target levels we will be able to help Canada cope with the challenges of an aging pop

Industry  Mr. Speaker, this week's newspapers have followed rumours of a takeover of Encana Corporation. Given the importance of this Canadian company, could the Deputy Prime Minister inform the House of the government's views on this company and its importance to the Canadian economy?

Victims of Crime  Mr. Speaker, yesterday the government announced a series of new innovative measures to support the victims of crime. The government considers the needs of a victim to a first priority in the criminal justice system and it will now make it easier for victims of serious crime to ac

Dystonia  Mr. Speaker, the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation of Canada is dedicated, first and foremost, to heightening public awareness about this debilitating neurological disease; second, to increasing funding for research; and third, to promoting greater support for those who suffer

South Asia Earthquake  Mr. Speaker, Pakistani authorities estimate that the number of people killed in last week's earthquake is now more than 40,000. Millions have been made homeless and there are fears about potential health risks that threaten stranded survivors. In the midst of this human tragedy,

Year of the Veteran  Mr. Speaker, this year the Government of Canada designated 2005 as the Year of the Veteran to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. One veteran in particular, Wing Commander Vernon Woodward, distinguished himself overseas as one of many Canadians who wen

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation  Mr. Speaker, it has been seven weeks that Canadians have been without the full services of the CBC. This disruption in service has cut off Canadians from the news, the arts, and local information and stories that are important to all communities, especially rural communities that

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry. Recently the World Economic Forum released its annual report on global competitiveness. The report measures the competitiveness of 117 countries using a wide range of indicators, including both hard data and an opinion su

Polio  Mr. Speaker, this month marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the polio vaccine. Polio was a disease that spread across North America during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. It resulted in death for some and left tens of thousands of other individuals permanently paralyzed or

Social Development  Mr. Speaker, more and more Canadian seniors and people with disabilities are receiving unpaid care in their own home, care that is provided by friends, neighbours or family members. This trend is expected to grow over the next decade with Canada's aging and diversifying populatio

Treaties Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to participate in this debate on Bill C-260 sponsored by the hon. member for Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia. It is a source of great pride for Canadians that Canada plays an important role on the international stage. Canada's initiatives in su

World Refugee Day  Mr. Speaker, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has declared June 20 World Refugee Day. I would like to take this opportunity to remark upon the tremendous work the UNHCR has done internationally over the last 50 years. World Refugee Day is also an opportunity to

International Cooperation  Mr. Speaker, AIDS continues to claim millions of victims throughout the world. Canada is investing significantly in the fight against it. Can the Minister of International Cooperation give this House an update on the progress of the “treat three million by 2005” initiative?

Great Lakes  Mr. Speaker, the Great Lakes, which straddle the border between Canada and the United States, have played a major role in the development of both countries. In fact, the Great Lakes basin contains 18% of the world's surface fresh water and almost a third of the Canadian populatio

Companion of the Order of Canada  Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Governor General of Canada invested His Highness the Aga Khan as an honorary Companion of the Order of Canada for his life of generosity, benevolence and spiritual direction. As head of the Aga Khan Development Network, His Highness is responsible for