Housing  Mr. Speaker, housing cooperatives are extremely important to the housing sector in Canada. Thousands of Canadians depend on access to low-cost housing designed for low income families. Can the minister tell the House what commitments the government has made to ensure the sustain

Department of Social Development Act  Madam Speaker, last August, at the Olympic Games in Athens, Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal won the gold medal in the women's 800 metre wheelchair demonstration event. It was a proud moment for all Canadians but it was a particularly sweet victory for Canadians living with disabi

Canada-Ukraine Internship Program  Mr. Speaker, for the last two centuries Ukrainians have come to Canada in search of a new life. Generations of Ukrainian newcomers have made significant contributions to the building of Canada, one of the most successful democracies in the world. Ukrainians have enriched the cu

Social Development  Mr. Speaker, the Conservative-Bloc alliance members are threatening to bring down the government tonight by voting together to kill the federal budget. Could the Minister of Social Development inform the House of how this will affect the implementation of the early learning chil

Women Veterans  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise in the House today to honour Canada's women veterans during this Year of the Veteran. Women played a major role in our nation's military history. Nurses were the first women to be welcomed into the Canadian military. During the fir

Taiwan Affairs Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to pose a supplementary question on what the member just said in his response. It is my understanding that the 1979 United States Taiwan relations act was enacted by America really to establish a diplomatic relationship with China. Canada had already es

Members of Parliament  Mr. Speaker, last June Canadians went to the polls to elect the current members of the House. As elected officials, we are responsible to our constituents and people therefore expect us to make an effort to work together for the good of the country. As legislators, we have a ho

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance. Canadians have expressed a strong desire to make this Parliament work and to see elected officials work together for the good of the country. Recently the federal government announced additional spending measures in cooper

Asian Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, May marks Asian Heritage Month, an occasion for Canadians across the country to reflect on the contributions of people of Asian heritage to the building of Canada. Asian Heritage Month was first celebrated in Toronto in 1993, followed by celebrations in many cities

Canadian War Museum  Mr. Speaker, this week our World War II veterans are in Holland to commemorate the 60th anniversary of victory in Europe. As a tribute to the brave young men and women who served and sacrificed for Canada throughout our history of human conflict, the federal government will offi

Multiculturalism  Mr. Speaker, Canada stands on the world stage as a shining example of a tolerant and pluralistic society that welcomes people from diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds to live in harmony. Could the Minister of Canadian Heritage inform the House of recen

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of State for Public Health. Last fall the first ministers agreed to establish health goals in order to improve the health of Canadians and reduce the pressure on the health care system. Could the minister update the House on progress

National Wildlife Week  Mr. Speaker, during the week of April 10 to 16, Canadians will be celebrating National Wildlife Week in communities across Canada. Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, for nearly 40 years, National Wildlife Week has been a useful tool to raise awareness among Canadians

World Health Day  Mr. Speaker, Canada marked World Health Day 2005 with an announcement by the hon. Minister of International Cooperation of a $90 million pledge to improve maternal and child health in developing countries. It is a sad fact that each year in the developing world well over 10 mill

Pope John Paul II  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents of Don Valley East, I rise in this House to pay tribute to the extraordinary life of Pope John Paul II. The Pope reached out and touched the lives of millions of people, not only as the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church for 26 years but