Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I listened attentively to my colleague's speech. It is always great to hear a speech on trade from the New Democratic Party. It basically writes itself as it unfolds. All of the experts around the world point us to the need for Canada to diversify its trade. All of

Accessible Canada Act  Madam Speaker, I want to thank the parliamentary secretary and the minister for bringing forward what is a true example of stellar federal leadership in ensuring a barrier-free Canada. I also listened attentively to her speech and was touched by the numerous personal bits of test

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, we are very proud of our partnership with Davie shipyard. After 10 long years, we have an interim supply ship sailing the Pacific ocean thanks to the men and women at Davie shipyard. This summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Davie shipyard and announcing a $610-

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, we are determined to stabilize and ensure that our hard-working public servants are paid on time and are paid accurately, and that would include the employee to whom my hon. colleague refers. We will look into this specific case. I would point out to my hon. colleag

Postal Banking System  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this debate on Motion No. 166 regarding postal banking. The motion calls for the creation of a special committee to conduct hearings and develop a plan for a postal banking system to be administered by the Canada

Postal Banking System  Madam Speaker, thank you for the privilege of making this long-awaited speech. It is a pleasure to participate in this debate on Motion No. 166 regarding postal banking. The motion now is well known. It calls for the creation of a special committee to conduct hearings and devel

Elections Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, if you canvass the House, you would find unanimous consent to see the clock at 1:30 p.m.

Canada Post Corporation  Happily, Mr. Speaker, the NDP has never been afforded the opportunity to manage vast sectors of our economy. We understand the effect that the work disruption is having on employees and their families. That is why our government has been encouraging both parties to reach a fair

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has always provided opportunities for the Davie shipyard in its shipbuilding strategy. Of course we value the expertise of Davie workers. This summer I personally went to Davie to announce a $610-milllion contract for the purchase of three ic

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, the best illustration of how the Conservatives and the Liberals are not one and the same is that Davie had no contracts with the Conservatives and large contracts with the Liberals.

Poverty  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. We often talk about other issues that fall under my department, but I am very pleased to be here this evening to address the important issue of poverty. Since coming to power, our government has been working very hard to reduce

Poverty  Mr. Speaker, we know that we need to bring together all of the players and stakeholders in Canadian society to wage this never-ending battle against poverty. However, my opinion differs from that of my colleague. We have taken real and meaningful action and invested real money,

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I very much enjoyed my hon. colleague's speech. I note that he is one of the few people in this chamber with actual experience in finance. Therefore, I would ask him to go way back and reflect on the initial decisions of the previous government and the surplus it inh

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would echo the comments of my colleague from Kingston and the Islands. However, my question for the hon. member would be a little more specific. Conservatives stand up, gallivant around and talk about balanced budgets. The member for Kingston and the Islands outli

Postal Services Resumption and Continuation Act  Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I want to inform you that I will be sharing my time with my colleague from Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge. Mr. Speaker, it gives me no pleasure to rise in this House to debate this motion. Our government believes in free and collective bargaining, and we h