Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I just said, I spoke with numerous families across the country, and those families actually asked to be kept confidential. I spoke with numerous organizations across the country and was delighted to get their input so that we could move forward. What families are

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, it is simply not true. I met with the president of NWAC and with numerous organizations privately in my office, with Status of Women officials, and also with families across the country. What is most important here is what families are looking for. Our government is

Rail Service Resumption Act, 2015  First, Mr. Speaker, let me correct the record. We are reviewing the decision taken at the Supreme Court, but it had to deal with the Government of Saskatchewan. It was about essential services, and that is not what we are discussing today. We are discussing making sure that CP Ra

Rail Service Resumption Act, 2015  Mr. Speaker, as I just mentioned, we have been working with these parties, both CP as well as the Teamsters, since November, providing conciliation and mediation services. I was sitting with the parties up until the deadline of when the strike action could be taken. We were very

Rail Service Resumption Act, 2015  Mr. Speaker, having spent a significant amount of time with both parties, I can say that there are a number of issues still on the table, as both parties would state. There are numerous issues on the table. With respect to rail safety, our government has taken action. In fact, w

Rail Service Resumption Act, 2015  Mr. Speaker, our government has been very clear. The economy is extremely important. It is in fact our top priority. These parties have been given ample opportunity. As I mentioned in my speech, starting as early as November and December of last year, both parties were provided

Rail Service Resumption Act, 2015  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask members of the House to expedite the passage of a an act to provide for the resumption of rail service operations. Today, we are experiencing a work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway that will have a significant impact on our Canadian economy.

Labour  Mr. Speaker, the decision rendered by the Supreme Court last Friday focused on essential services legislation governing Saskatchewan's public sector employees. As such, it does not directly deal with the federal labour legislation. Our government is reviewing this decision. We wi

Labour  Mr. Speaker, I meet regularly with both employees and employers. I receive their input on a wide range of subject matters. I am quite happy to say, yet again, as I mentioned earlier, that the Supreme Court came forward with its ruling. It is focused specifically with respect to S

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, this government has been acting and doing a significant number of things to make sure we are standing up for victims and punishing criminals. Let me list some: a victims bill of rights act, a DNA-based missing persons index, new laws to protect victims and make sure

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I have said before, we know that different victims have different views, and we respect the views of all of these victims. What happened to Rinelle Harper was appalling and a horrific crime. Our thoughts and prayers are with her as well as with her family. Thank

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Any of these allegations are actually false. I want to be very clear. We have taken a number of actions, including recently, just last week, working with Inuit women throughout northern Canada with the white ribbon campaign. This is substantive

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, we remember that these crimes that took place at the Polytechnique 25 years ago were atrocious crimes. These women were put in harm's way. These women were murdered simply because they were women. We will continue to support victims of these crimes and punish the cri

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I have said several times in this House, our government has moved forward with actions that families have specifically asked for. Let me quote one of those families. This Action Plan is something that our families have been waiting for. I would like to thank...t

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, what happened to Rinelle Harper was an appalling and horrific crime. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with this brave young woman, and her family, who shows tremendous courage today and, I am sure, will in the future. Thanks to this family's brave actions, wor