Immigration Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on the subject of Bill C-44 now before the House. The bill marks advancement in the approach of the government toward enforcing the Immigration Act. It marks an advancement in our respect for people from around the world who come to this country.

Farm Improvement And Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on Bill C-75, an act to amend the Farm Improvement and Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act. I believe I am going to please the government by saying that its plan to increase loan guarantees to $3 billion is an excellent one.

Farm Improvement And Marketing Cooperatives Loans Act  With that in mind, I am sure the agriculture minister is looking at all available options. However, in relation to Bill C-75, I would not want us to delay very important action on behalf of the agricultural community.

Farm Improvement And Marketing Co-Operatives Loans Act  Speaker, it is a pleasure to open the debate at second reading on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and the government. Bill C-75 is an act to amend the Farm Improvement and Marketing Co-operatives Loans Act. The acronym I will be referring to is FIMCLA. This amendment would only change one clause in the act.

Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act, 1995  Speaker, I have a question for the hon. member. How does he see the role of members from Quebec who support this bill? Does he think that members from Quebec who support this bill are defending Quebec's interests?

Lobbyists Registration Act  She may be right, but we must ensure that lobbying does not corrupt the democratic process, and I think this is the goal of a bill designed to better monitor the role and the work of lobbyists. The hon. member for Jonquière was quite right when he said that the bill, in its present form, would not have prevented what we refer to as the Pearson Airport scandal.

Lobbyists Registration Act  Consequently, the Bloc will co-operate in the effort to improve this bill which does not even come close to the people's expectations or the Liberal promises.

Petitions  Prescription drug prices in Canada are the most expensive in the world as a result of the bill. The petitioners are calling for the repeal of Bill C-91. The Liberals in opposition supported the repealing of Bill C-91. The petitioners are asking the government to repeal the bill as quickly as possible to reduce the pressure on drug plans and health care plans across the country.

Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act  One of the more serious flaws in Bill C-33 allows the agreements of the Yukon First Nations to take precedence over Canadian laws. The bill would amend Bill C-33, the Yukon First Nations Land Claims Settlement Act, so that federal or territorial law will prevail where there is an inconsistency or conflict with any final agreement or transboundary agreement.

Members Of Parliament Retiring Allowances Act  It will also reduce overall pension payout and set a higher age limit for qualifying for a pension. I hope to gain support from all sides of the House on this very important bill. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)

Canada Elections Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-267, an act to amend the Canada Elections Act (election expenses). Madam Speaker, with the permission of the House, may I make a short statement on each bill. The purpose of the bill covering election expenses is to eliminate any reimbursement by taxpayers of election expenses incurred by candidates and political parties.

Bill C-496 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (medical expenses)

Bill C-497 An Act to amend the Canada Elections Act (reimbursement of election expenses)

Bill C-498 An Act respecting the establishment and award of an Organ Donation Medal to commemorate a person for the posthumous donation of an organ

Bill C-80 Canada Food Safety and Inspection Act