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Speeches & statements:
- Speech, Long Gun Registry - April 22, 2010
Honourable senators, on Tuesday,Conservative Member of Parliament Garry Breitkreuz published a news release denouncing supporters of the gun registry, including the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Speech, Bill C-26, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (auto theft and trafficking in property obtained by crime) - October 29, 2009
As honourable senators know, this bill addresses trafficking, importation and exportation of property obtained by crime, but its main purpose is to target auto theft.
- Speech, Bill C-41, Speech, Bill C-14, An Act to give effect to the Maanulth First Nations Final Agreement and to make consequential amemdments to other Acts (Maanult First Nations Final Agreement Act) - June 17, 2009
Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to rise today and give my support for Bill C-41, which
will give effect to the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement.
- Speech, Bill C-14, An Act to amend the criminal code (organized crime and protection of justice system partipants) - May 27, 2009
The Liberal Party supports the bill but does not believe it goes far enough to fix the problem. Tougher sentencing is good, but it does not address the issue of catching the gang members in the first place.
- Statement. Stand Up for Mental health Day - May 12, 2009
Honourable senators, I rise today to draw your attention to Stand Up for Mental Health Day on Parliament Hill.
- Statement. Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day - May 7, 2009
Honourable Senators, today I also rise to help recognize the month of May as Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
- Statement, Vancouver Canucks - May 5, 2009
Honourable Senators, I rise today with great pride. As all hockey fans know, the Vancouver Canucks are Canada's last hope for the 2009 Stanley Cup.
- Third Reading of Bill C-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. - June 26, 2008
Honourable senators, I am pleased to support Bill C-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other acts.
- Second Reading of Bill C-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. - June 18, 2008
Honourable senators, I rise today in
support of Bill C-34, An Act to give effect to the Tsawwassen
First Nation Final Agreement and to make consequential
amendments to other Acts.
- Senator Campbell introduces Bill S-238, An Act respecting Canadian professional football - June 10, 2008
> click here to see the full text of Bill S-238
>Press Release > English Version > Version française
- Question, Spending on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, Prevention and Harm Reduction Measures - June 10, 2008
On Tuesday, May 13, I asked the government leader about safe
injection sites and funding for treatment versus enforcement. In
her response, she stated that 75 per cent of the monies spent go
toward treatment and the remaining funds are spent on
enforcement.
- Question, Vancouver—Supervised Injection Site to Combat Drug Abuse - May 13, 2008
Honourable senators, in keeping with my reputation for being non-partisan, I will begin my question to the Leader of the Government in the Senate with kudos.
- Statement, Canadian Football League: United States NFL, Playing in Toronto - April 8, 2008
Honourable senators, I am sure that when the word ‘‘culture’’ is mentioned, the name ‘‘Senator Campbell’’ does not spring to mind. However, I rise today to speak on culture.
- Second Reading of Bill C-343, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (motor vehicle theft)
- April 2nd, 2008
Honourable senators, I am pleased to speak to you today as the critic on Bill C-343, An Act to amend
the Criminal Code in regard to motor vehicle theft.
- Question, Conservatives refuse to crack down on illegal cigarette smuggling - October 30, 2007
My question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Can the leader tell honourable senators why her government talks
about solving crime and justice issues but, when it comes down to
action, this government is nowhere to be seen.
- Question, Sale of Federal Office Buildings - October 24, 2007
I do not wish to take issue with the
minister but the Vancouver buildings he is speaking about have
certainly been maintained and are, in fact, heritage buildings. The
Sinclair Centre, for one, is probably one of the premier buildings
in the city.
- Statement, National Aboriginal Day - June 21, 2007
Honourable senators, I rise today to add my voice to those of thousands of Canadians from sea to sea to sea who are celebrating National Aboriginal Day.
- Second Reading of Bill C-47, Olympic and Paralympic Marks Bill- June 19, 2007
Honourable senators, I speak today with reference to Bill C-47. I will be relatively brief, as I believe that the government minister yesterday explained the bill in great detail.
- Question, Residential School Settlement - Apology - May 3, 2007
I listened intently as Minister Prentice spoke of how he thought it would be more appropriate to wait another five years before apologizing for atrocities committed in the residential school system.
- Inquiry, Debate Continued, Canada's Commitment to Darfur, Sudan - May 2, 2007
I will begin by prefacing my decision to stand before you today
with the knowledge that I am a strong believer in making sure
that one’s house is in order before attempting to fix all the
problems that exist throughout the world.
- Question Period: Implementation of Kelowna Accord and Request for Residential School Apology - March 27, 2007
My question is to the Leader of the
Government in the Senate. Can she explain to honourable
senators how her government can justify their inaction on
Aboriginal issues?
- Bill C-292 Speech, An Act to Implement the Kelowna Accord - March 27, 2007
Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to introduce
Bill C-292 at second reading. This bill calls for the immediate
implementation of the Kelowna accord and requires that the
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development prepare a
report reviewing the progress made by the Government of
Canada in fulfilling its obligations under the accord.
- Question period : the C.N. Strike - February 20, 2007
Honourable senators, Canadians in
remote areas are without food, fuel and vital supplies, and all the
Conservative government can come up with is a mediator in
the ongoing dispute with Canadian National.
- The Honorable Howard Charles Green's Contribution to Canadian Public Life -
February 1, 2007
Honourable Senators, I rise today to
express my support for the naming of a federal building in
Vancouver after a distinguished Canadian, Howard Green.
- Winnipeg Grey Cup - November 22, 2006
Honourable senators, this past
weekend Senator Zimmer and I had the honour of attending
the Grey Cup on your behalf. To say that it was an arduous and
dangerous assignment would be an understatement.
- Literacy - Senate Chamber Speech - November 6th, 2006
Honourable Senators, I would like to join with the thousands of other Canadians in expressing my sincere disappointment with the $17.7 million cut made by this government on September 25 of this year.
- C-2 Accountability Act - Senate Chamber Speech - November 2, 2006
...It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to work with Honourable Senators and to hear from the diverse group of witnesses that appeared before us. The committee worked tirelessly, hearing from as many witnesses as possible to ensure that unintended consequences were minimized by this bill.
- Statement on Minister of Justice Toews' Remarks - June 15, 2006
Honourable senators, two weeks ago the Honourable Vic Toews made questionable comments regarding crime rates in general, and crime in Vancouver in particular.
- Statement on the Cycle for Spirit - May 30th, 2006
Honourable senators, I rise to draw your attention to a worthwhile cause working its way across Canada — the Cycle for Spirit.
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