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Core 1..104 Hansard (PRISM::Advent3b2 9.00) CANADA House of Commons Debates VOLUME 141 Ï NUMBER 145 Ï 1st SESSION Ï 39th PARLIAMENT OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Wednesday, May 2, 2007 Speaker: The Honourable Peter Milliken CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) Also available on the Parliament of Canada Web Site at the following address: http://www.parl.gc.ca 8955 HOUSE OF COMMONS Wednesday, May 2, 2007 The House met at 2 p.m. the presence of the enemy for his actions during an intense firefight in the Panjwai district of Afghanistan last October. Private Larochelle was manning an observation post while serving Prayers with Charles Company of the First Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, when more than 20 insurgents launched a surprise attack. Ï (1405) His observation post was hit by a rocket propelled grenade and [English] Private Larochelle, who was under substantial enemy fire and in an exposed position, aggressively returned fire, providing cover for his The Speaker: It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing company's flank, which otherwise would have been unprotected. of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Timmins—James Private Larochelle's courageous actions helped save the lives of Bay. many members of his company. [Members sang the national anthem] On behalf of all hon. members, I would like to thank Private Jess Larochelle for his heroism and courage, and salute him on being decorated with the Star of Military Valour, Canada's highest military STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS honour next to the Victoria Cross. We are proud of Jess. [English] *** PATRICK MACDONALD [Translation] Mr. Rahim Jaffer (Edmonton—Strathcona, CPC): Mr. Speak- QUEBEC MANUFACTURING SECTOR er, I rise today to congratulate Patrick MacDonald, a defensive lineman and long snapper for the University of Alberta Golden Bears Mr. Guy André (Berthier—Maskinongé, BQ): Mr. Speaker, football team. since 2003, more than 100,000 jobs have been lost in the Quebec manufacturing sector, including 35,000 in 2006 alone with the After coming off an impressive season with the Golden Bears, arrival of this new government. The year 2007 is proving to be even Patrick has been offered a three year deal with the New Orleans worse, since in the first two months, Quebec has already lost 28,000 Saints of the National Football League, making him only the second manufacturing jobs. Golden Bear in its history to sign with an NFL franchise. What more does this government need to be convinced that its Patrick's accomplishment does not only exemplify the hard work economic laissez-faire approach is not the solution to the many and dedication he brings to the football field, but also the challenges facing our manufacturing companies, including those in outstanding football program the University of Alberta has to offer. the Quebec furniture industry? What is it waiting for? Is it waiting for our manufacturing companies to become just the museums of a Once again, I would like to congratulate Patrick MacDonald for bygone industrial age? this outstanding achievement and wish him all the best as he prepares to attend rookie camp in the coming weeks. Instead of watching these jobs being lost one after another without doing a thing, the government should be proactive by investing, for I am confident that the talented rush end will crack the Saints' example, in research and development to promote modernization and roster for the upcoming season, and will show the entire league what innovation. the University of Alberta and the city of champions are made of. *** *** [English] JESS LAROCHELLE Mr. Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Lib.): Mr. PAY EQUITY Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Private Jess Larochelle, a Ms. Peggy Nash (Parkdale—High Park, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I Canadian Forces soldier from my riding who will be decorated with would like to recognize the Pay Equity Network that is here in the Star of Military Valour for distinguished and valiant service in Ottawa today. 8956 COMMONS DEBATES May 2, 2007 Statements by Members It has been three years since the release of the pay equity task institutions and a group of students who participated in the force report and still no action from the government or the previous Adventure in Citizenship program. government. The NDP has been fighting for proactive pay equity legislation for more than 20 years. I always enjoy these meetings because they allow me to talk about subjects that matter to these young people and to share with them my [Translation] experience as a parliamentarian. I was pleased to see how interested Equal pay for equal work is a fundamental right. Although pay the students were in the machinery of government and in national equity is protected in Canada under the Canadian Human Rights Act, politics. These are young people who actively participate in it is not a reality for Canadians. In fact, today, women earn only 72¢ community life and who have a particular interest in the socio- for every dollar earned by their male colleagues. economic, cultural and political challenges that shape their surroundings. [English] Let these young people be an inspiration to other young people to Yet, the government thinks that the status quo is adequate. It is make a significant contribution as members of the community and as not. citizens. These programs help foster the integration of young people, Pay inequity has wide ranging social consequences for all women improve their quality of life and contribute to the development of and their families. It makes women and children more vulnerable to their full potential. I want to commend the young people in my poverty, especially for households headed by women. riding. It is time that the government acted on the recommendations of *** the pay equity task force to ensure basic equality and human rights. [English] *** VOLUNTEERISM ZIMBABWE Mr. Randy Kamp (Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, Mr. John Williams (Edmonton—St. Albert, CPC): Mr. Speak- CPC): Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw the attention of the House to er, in April, as the chair of the Global Organization of two of my constituents who have recently been recognized for their Parliamentarians Against Corruption, I attended the Global Forum outstanding community service. V anti-corruption conference in Johannesburg and spoke out in support of the parliamentarians and others who have been beaten, Tom Meier was recently named citizen of the year by the Maple imprisoned and intimidated by the government of Zimbabwe. Ridge Community Foundation. Tom's long history of volunteer contributions include past service as vice president of the Ridge It is time that each and every one of us who believe in good Meadows Hospice Society, president of the Pitt Meadows Airport governance and the rule of law stood up in support of the people of Society, and president of the Chamber of Commerce, to name just a Zimbabwe who are now in considerable danger because they are few. exercising their democratic right to speak out against their government. For some, free speech can come at a great price. In Mission, Abe Neufeld received the district's highest honour when he was named a Freeman of the District of Mission. Abe has I called on the African countries to lead an international effort to served the community in a number of volunteer and elected positions plan now for the rebuilding of the institutions of Parliament, the including regional district area director and Mission councillor. In judiciary and the government in Zimbabwe to ensure that the current 2001, he was elected as Mission's mayor where he served until he tyranny by Mr. Mugabe does not continue, or continue with his retired in 2005. successor. I know that all members will join with me in congratulating Abe Strong leaders who are not constrained by strong institutions are and Tom for their tireless efforts on behalf of the people of my dictators. We have seen it in Zimbabwe and we have seen it riding. We thank them for making our community and country a elsewhere. We have seen enough to know that lack of accountable better place. governance destroys lives, destroys prosperity and destroys nations. *** *** Ï (1410) [Translation] [Translation] SCIENCE CENTRE YOUNG PEOPLE FROM MADAWASKA—RESTIGOUCHE Ms. Christiane Gagnon (Québec, BQ): Mr. Speaker, the Mr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Madawaska—Restigouche, opening, on Monday last, of the project office for a science and Lib.): Mr. Speaker, over the past few weeks, I have had the technology exploration centre is great news for the Quebec City and opportunity to meet with a number of student groups from my riding the Chaudières-Appalaches area. In spite of the promise made by who actively participate in community life. Conservative candidates in the Quebec City area, I had to call on the federal government on many occasions to get it to finally deliver on I met with two student groups that participated in the Forum for its commitment and provide financial support for the project office, Young Canadians: two classes studying political, economic and legal an essential step in establishing the science centre. May 2, 2007 COMMONS DEBATES 8957 Statements by Members The federal government's involvement must not stop there, Until then, I and others will continue to defend the Coast Guard however. It will be expected to help pay for the science centre, workers against what appears to be a politically driven decision. The with costs estimated at more than $30 million. The Bloc Québécois Coast Guard employees who have worked so hard defending our will make it an important issue. coastline deserve better, and they deserve it now. We espouse the regional consensus and mobilization in support of *** the establishment of such an infrastructure in our region.
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