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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, I am not quite sure what the member was saying. Would he rather debate process here in the House of Commons or just stand to complain about the government? Would he actually like to take a few minutes and be productive and say he is going to come here to help build t
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, it certainly does not surprise me to hear that when it comes to Canadian history in our country and trying to get it represented in a museum for the first time in our country's history, someone from the NDP would stand to say that he is opposed to that. The NDP is op
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, I was not sure, now that I have been moved to heritage as parliamentary secretary, that I would continue to debate and dialogue with the member for Winnipeg North. I can see, as will my good friend from Thunder Bay—Rainy River, that he is going to be dogging me and f
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, there is no question that one of the favourite colours on this side of the House happens to be blue, but it is also a colour that happens to be a favourite of many in this nation. When it comes to understanding and relating to the colours of our country, I mentioned
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for two things. One is his question, and second is his clarification. I thank him for the correction. His office is next to mine, and he keeps a very close eye on what I may be saying or doing, so I appreciate it. It is always do
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, I think the key word in your decision was the word “affect”. The fact is that what we are presenting very cautiously but very consistently is the whole reason around what we would like to see reintroduced in the House. I happen to represent and speak to a piece of le
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE AND ITS COMMITTEES Mr. Speaker, I rise today to seek agreement from my colleagues to reinstate an important piece of legislation, which is Bill C-49, an act to amend the Museums Act in order to establish the Canadian museum of history. As members of the House may recall, the former Minister of He
October 21st, 2013House debate
Rick DykstraConservative
Consumer Protection Mr. Speaker, our government recognizes the role the CBC plays in our Canadian society and the funds that it receives to deliver those services. In fact, the president of the CBC has said they can continue to fulfill their mandate and implement their 2015 plan while participating
October 18th, 2013House debate
Rick Dykstra