Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to take part in this debate on Bill C-272, an act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The bill purports to help bring more people and their loved ones to Canada by expanding the current definition of family class. The bi

Holocaust  Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps of World War II. On January 27, 1945, Soviet troops were the first of the allies to liberate the death camps known as Auschwitz-Birkenau. The Holocaust was a tragedy for the Jewi

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Health, but before I ask the question, on this day of March 21 I would like to wish all people of Persian descent across Canada norouz mubarak , a happy new year. Last September the first ministers signed a 10 year plan to strength

International Women's Day  Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day is a time for us to celebrate the women of Canada and the world. It has been 10 years since the Beijing Platform for Action was signed with the goal of identifying 12 priority areas that affirm women's vital role as stakeholders and key pla

Veterans Affairs  Mr. Speaker, on January 6 the Minister of Veterans Affairs invited all Canadians to bring forward any information regarding Canadian Forces servicemen and women who have died while on duty in Canada or serving overseas since October 1947, with the exception of the Korean War. To

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, Canada has always played a constructive role to foster peace in the international community. There have been many recent examples of Canada's success on the international scene. One such was the signing of the Naivasha agreement by south Sudan, thanks to the efforts

Black History Month  Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month in Canada. It is a time to reflect upon those who have made significant contributions to building the fabric of our society and to the strengthening of our country. For the past eight years the Community Unity Alliance has recognized

Alzheimer's Disease  Madam Speaker, I ask the member for Thornhill, why is it necessary to develop a national strategy and how will the provincial and territorial counterparts assist in it? I know the member has made an effort. She talked about providing a focus, but could the member elaborate on the

National Flag of Canada Day  Mr. Speaker, today marks the 40th anniversary of the Canadian flag. It was first raised on Parliament Hill on February 15, 1965. The debate in Parliament prior to the adoption of the maple leaf as our official national symbol is recorded as one of the most controversial of its t

Telecommunications Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak on the referral stage debate of Bill C-37, an act to amend the Telecommunications Act. The goal of the bill is to create the right regulatory environment for sensible, smart telemarketing. We want to safeguard the privacy of Canadi

Tsunami Relief  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin my comments by recognizing the generosity of the Canadian people in response to the horrific tsunami that swept through southeast Asia on December 26, 2004. I would also like to recognize the fast response by the Prime Minister and the Governme

Fraud Awareness Month  Mr. Speaker, in Toronto yesterday the Minister of Industry joined members of the Fraud Prevention Forum, chaired by the Competition Bureau, to launch its Fraud Awareness Month. Millions of Canadians will be better educated on how to protect themselves from fraud thanks to this m

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of State for Public Health. Could the minister advise us of what the Government of Canada is doing to assure the safety of Canada's blood supply?

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of State for Public Health. What is the Public Health Agency doing to warn Canadians about the danger of malaria while visiting the Dominican Republic?

Roy Overfors  Mr. Speaker, I would like to add my sentiments to those of the hon. members for Laval, Sackville—Eastern Shore, and Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca in expressing our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Sergeant Roy Overfors. Roy served with the House of Commons security se