In Parliament

[Jan. 31, 2012] Mr. Speaker, while the member for Burnaby—New Westminster is criticizing government, I must remind the House that even he, the NDP’s temporary finance critic, acknowledged pressures on the viability of OAS. Events around the world and our … Continue reading →

[Dec. 2, 2011] Mr. Speaker, Chinese media are reporting that a group called the Animal Liberation Front of Canada has sent a threatening letter to Chinese Canadian restaurants. In the letter, this group threatens to poison all Chinese restaurants and … Continue reading →

[Nov. 24, 2011] Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the immense contribution that our government recently made to the future of my city, province and country. After a fair, transparent and competitive process, the shipbuilding secretariat announced an $8 … Continue reading →

[Nov. 23, 2011] Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are back at it again with one of their favourite policies: tax everything. Just yesterday the member for Vancouver Quadra tweeted about her desire to see European-style carbon taxes here in Canada. The … Continue reading →

[Nov. 3, 2011] Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for having given us great encouraging words today. Working together, he understands that we are moving toward fair representation. It sounds very hopeful that members opposite will support this bill. … Continue reading →