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Thursday, December 12, 1996 CANADA 2nd SESSION 35th PARLIAMENT VOLUME 136 NUMBER 61 OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Thursday, December 12, 1996 THE HONOURABLE GILDAS L. MOLGAT SPEAKER CONTENTS (Daily index of proceedings appears at back of this issue.) Debates: Victoria Building, Room 407, Tel. 996-0397 Published by the Senate Available from Canada Communication Group — Publishing, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Ottawa K1A 0S9, at $1.75 per copy or $158 per year. Also available on the Internet: http://www.parl.gc.ca 1328 THE SENATE Thursday, December 12, 1996 The Senate met at 2:00 p.m., the Speaker in the Chair. In addition to serving as Minister of Agriculture during a period of rapid modernization in the industry, Cy Sherwood held Prayers. leadership positions in provincial and national agricultural organizations including the New Brunswick Cream Producers’ Marketing Board, the Milk Producers’ Association of THE LATE HONOURABLE CYRIL B. SHERWOOD New Brunswick, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and the Dairy Farmers of Canada. His life-long contribution to Canadian TRIBUTES agriculture, through both his private endeavours and government participation, was appropriately recognized in 1986 when he was Hon. Brenda M. Robertson: Honourable senators, it is inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. impossible to put into words how I feel about the passing of the (1410) Honourable Cyril Sherwood. However, there are many things I feel I must say. Cy Sherwood’s personal commitment to service was never more evident than during the period 1960 to 1966 when he led Above all, Cy Sherwood was one of my oldest political the New Brunswick Progressive Conservative Party through one friends, as well as a mentor to me, as he was to so many others of of its darkest periods following the defeat by Senator Robichaud my political generation. I first served with Senator Sherwood in in the 1960 provincial election. It was Cy’s belief in the the New Brunswick legislature following my election in 1967, importance of the political party system and his never-failing and then after the 1970 provincial election, I served with him in good humour — which he always expressed in the chipper the New Brunswick cabinet until his retirement from phrase “Happy days” — that kept the party going. More government. important, he ensured the maintenance of an effective opposition and a properly functioning legislature in New Brunswick. Those of us who were new to politics and to government in those days were blessed to have Cy Sherwood as a friend, Cy Sherwood was called to the Senate in 1979 where he confidant and role model. His devotion to public service, his served ably and well until his retirement in 1990. I am sure those insistence on always doing right for his constituents and for the of you who served with Senator Sherwood have fond memories people of New Brunswick, and his good humour, even when of him and remember the great respect he had for the Senate and things were not so rosy, were qualities that inspired us and taught how proud he was to be a member of this chamber. us that you can have a heart and be compassionate while achieving great success in our highly competitive, political Although in recent years I have not had the opportunity to see process. as much of Cy and his wife, Madi, as I should have liked, I will miss him greatly. I am thankful for the lessons he taught me. It is However, if there is one thing that stands out above all in my through such lessons that Cy Sherwood will live on as a memories of Cy Sherwood, it is what he taught me about the continuing inspiration to many of us in this chamber and to importance of personal relationships with your constituents — countless New Brunswickers and Canadians. understanding their hopes and concerns; taking an interest in I wish to join with those who have been touched by helping them to achieve their objectives and helping them to Cy Sherwood’s life in offering to his wife, Madi, his children and solve their problems; that no constituent’s problem or concern is family, my sincerest sympathy. too trivial for an elected official’s attention; and how satisfying it is to help make a difference in someone’s life, no matter how Hon. Louis J. Robichaud: Honourable senators, I am not small or large that contribution may be. In short, Cy Sherwood eloquent when it comes to talking about the departed, taught me the value and the importance of public life, and he particularly when they happen to have been good friends. taught me the most important lesson — that the greatest reward in politics is the opportunity and the privilege to serve to the best Since 1952, Cy Sherwood has been almost like a brother to of one’s ability. me, despite the fact that we belonged to two very different political affiliations, the Conservatives and the Liberals. Indeed, Cy Sherwood enjoyed a long and distinguished career of service both in government and in private life. First elected to We were elected to the Legislative Assembly of New the New Brunswick legislature in 1952, he was re-elected in five Brunswick on the same date, September 22, 1952. That was successive provincial elections and served with distinction as some time ago. Of that class of 1952, I can think of only three New Brunswick’s Minister of Agriculture during the two terms surviving members. I am one, and Cy was the fourth, until a of Premier Hugh John Flemming’s government. couple of days ago. December 12, 1996 SENATE DEBATES 1329 I remember Cy as a very quiet but effective man. He would briefing books for bills to be presented before the Standing never raise his voice. He would never show anger. Possibly he Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. She was was not feeling that great inside, but I never saw him show any the principal author of my fall newsletter, which went out in signs of anger or antagonism. Despite that fact, he was a very October. She has done everything she has been called upon to do effective politician. with great expertise, willingness and devotion. Senator Robertson mentioned that Cy Sherwood was chairman She also went through major surgery this fall and was back on and president of many agricultural organizations, both provincial her feet and back in my office within two weeks. I will miss her and national. The Canadian Parliamentary Guide lists a number very much. I hope I will have other interns of her capability and of those organizations. quality. I would suggest that others of you apply to get an intern of this ability. I have fond memories of Cy Sherwood when he was Minister of Agriculture and I was in the Opposition. For part of that time, between 1958 and 1960, I was Leader of the Opposition. When I THE ENVIRONMENT became Premier in 1960, Cy Sherwood became Leader of the Opposition. I always enjoyed his participation in the debates. REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS—FAILURE OF When he was appointed to the Senate, I was delighted, because it GOVERNMENTS TO REACH GOALS meant that I could enjoy his contributions here. Hon. Mira Spivak: Honourable senators, federal and I wish to express to all the members of his family my deepest provincial ministers of energy and environment are meeting condolences. To his widow, whom we affectionately called Madi, today in Toronto. On the critical question of climate change, they I express as well my fondness. I remember Cy’s deep affection have a choice: They can either try to convince everyone that for you. My thoughts are with you. Canada’s voluntary program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is working or they can honestly tell Canadians that it is failing; that it is falling far short of meeting our international commitment under the UN Framework Convention on Climate SENATORS’ STATEMENTS Change, let alone the Red Book campaign promise. Only then can they begin to do what other countries have done. Only then can they put in place some effective and enforceable measures. CARLETON-LEEDS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Recently, Canada has increased, not decreased, its contribution Hon. Sharon Carstairs: Honourable senators, there comes a of greenhouse gases. In 1994, that contribution rose by time when one wants to give information but is not sure that it 6 per cent. Unless a more stringent program is put in place, should be made available to this house. I feel that it is important Canada will fall short of its promise to stabilize greenhouse gas that those of you who do not know about the Carleton-Leeds production at 1990 levels by the year 2000 by some 8 per cent to internship program should be so informed. Each year, students 13 per cent. Canada is one of only 7 of the 36 industrial countries from either the United Kingdom or Canada are chosen to party to the 1992 convention that is expected to miss its participate in the program. Three to five students are chosen from commitment by more than 5 per cent. Carleton University and three to five are chosen from Leeds University in England. They are chosen on the basis of their Others are doing much better. They have a range of effective academic excellence, their ability to work in a parliamentary measures available, from emission taxes to tradeable emission office and a personal interview. permits to improved subsidies for public transportation. All the interns, including those from Leeds, work here in the (1420) Senate or in the other place from September through December.
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