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Rabesca, Chief Eddie Paul

Race-based government see Westbank First Nation self-government agreement--Implementation

Racial profiling see Discrimination and racism

Racism see Discrimination and racism

Radar systems see National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Canadian participation

Radio-Canada see Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Radio Canada International

    >>Ukraine, hours broadcast to, reduction, reinstatement, petitions, 2999-3000(52:1010)

Radio Nord Communications

    >>Labour dispute, Abitibi--Baie-James--Nunavik constituency, strikebreakers use, o.q., 2636(45:1200)

Radio stations

    >>CSIN FM, Edmonton, AB, Chris Scheetz, on air personality, community involvement, tribute, S.O. 31, 606(11:1410)

Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2)--Minister of Industry (Robillard)

    >>First reading, 171(4:1000)
    >>Committee referral prior to second reading, M. (Robillard), 285-307(6:1100-1355), 539-40(10:1005-15), agreed to, on recorded division, 705-6(12:1745)
    >>Industry, Science and Technology Standing Committee referral, 706(12:1745)
    >>See also Broadcasting--Satellite transmission, piracy

Radisson Economic Development Corporation

    >>Rupert-strain brook trout controlled breeding project, S.O. 31, 2136(37:1355)

Radwanski, George see Privacy Commissioner

Rae-Edzo airport see Tlicho land claim and self-government agreement--Implementation

RAI International see Television stations

Rail tourism industry

    >>Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, etc., S.O. 31, 1625(28:1410)

Rail transportation/railways

    >>Improving, importance, S.O. 31, 1205(21:1400)
    >>Noise pollution, Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) powers, etc., 1495(26:1320), 2055(36:1300), 2057(36:1315), 2058-9(36:1325)
    >>>o.q., 682(12:1440)
    >>Passenger service, environmental benefits, Kyoto Protocol factor, government support, etc., o.q., 1986(34:1500)
    >>Rail cars, visibility, requiring retroreflective material, 1942(34:1010)
    >>>o.q., 2074(36:1500)
    >>>S.O. 31, 2625(45:1105)
    >>>See also Railway Safety Act (amdt.--visibility of railway equipment)(Bill C-511)
    >>See also Canadian National Railway Company (CNR); GO Transit; Highways and roads; VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Railway Safety Act (amdt.--visibility of railway equipment)(Bill C-511)--Pallister

    >>First reading, 1942(34:1010)
    >>See also Rail transportation/railways--Rail cars

Rajotte, James ((CPC--Edmonton Southwest)

    >>Bills, government, reinstatement, M. (Saada), 350(7:1010)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 591(11:1235)
    >>Broadcasting, 286-8(6:1115-25)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1840(32:1045), 1842-3(32:1100), 1852-4(32:1215-25), 1890(32:1640)
    >>Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), 105-7(3:1515-20)
    >>>o.q., 58(2:1425-30), 98(3:1430), 207(4:1425), 312(6:1420)
    >>Canada-United States softwood lumber dispute, o.q., 1214(21:1445-50)
    >>Committees, Parliamentary, 2486(42:1715)
    >>Constitution Act, 2004 (representation) (Bill C-486), 2658(46:1155)
    >>Corporate income tax, qu., 1524(26:1550), 1852(32:1215)
    >>Corporations, 592(11:1240)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, 2523-4(43:1610-5), 2531(43:1715)
    >>>M. (Merrifield), 894-6(15:1400-15)
    >>Elections, M. on supply (Reynolds), 2486(42:1715)
    >>Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program), 1843(32:1100)
    >>Food and Drugs act (amdt.--food labelling)(Bill C-398), 1898(32:1735)
    >>Gagliano, Hon. Alfonso, o.q., 1603(27:1425)
    >>Gasoline prices, 3150(54:1435)
    >>Gasoline taxes, 3150(54:1435)
    >>Goods and Services Tax (GST), 106(3:1515)
    >>Government contracts, o.q., 2508(43:1440)
    >>Government expenditures, o.q., 98(3:1430)
    >>Government grants and contributions, r.o., 1523(26:1550)
    >>Greenhouse gas emissions (climate change/global warming), 591-2(11:1235), 1890(32:1640)
    >>Health care, o.q., 3188-9(55:1115-20)
    >>Highways and roads, 593(11:1250)
    >>HIV/AIDS, petitions, 1261(22:1525), 3199(55:1220)
    >>House of Commons proceedings, 593(11:1245)
    >>Industrial policy, 1852-3(32:1215-25)
    >>Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), o.q., 875(15:1150)
    >>Liberal government (Martin)
    >>>M. on supply (MacKay), 1488(26:1225)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1502-3(26:1410)
    >>Liberal Party, S.O. 31, 2960-1(51:1405)
    >>MacKay, references, 1488(26:1225)
    >>Marriage, petitions, 560(10:1210), 3199(55:1220)
    >>Municipalities, 589(11:1215), 593(11:1250)
    >>National Science Adviser, 592(11:1240)
    >>Natural health products, petitions, 3199(55:1220)
    >>Patent Act and Food and Drugs Act (amdt.)(The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa)(Bill C-9), 2523-4(43:1610-15), 2531(43:1715)
    >>Petro-Canada, 1890(32:1640)
    >>Privilege, contempt of Parliament (Hearn), 105-7(3:1515-20)
    >>Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 286-8(6:1115-25)
    >>Research and development, 1840(32:1045), 1852(32:1215), 1853-4(32:1225)
    >>Rolls-Royce Canada Limited, o.q., 2223(38:1455), 2681-2(46:1440)
    >>Science, 592(11:1240)
    >>Sponsorship program, 592(11:1240)
    >>>o.q., 824(14:1440), 1042-3(18:1440)
    >>Tax reductions, 1840(32:1045), 1842(32:1100)
    >>Technology Partnerships Canada, 592(11:1240), 1853(32:1220)
    >>>r.o., 1637(28:1525)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 454(8:1640), 589(11:1215), 591-3(11:1235-50)
    >>University of Saskatchewan, 1853-4(32:1225)
    >>Venture capital, 1852-3(32:1215-20)
    >>Western Economic Diversification Canada, 454(8:1640)

Rassib, Yemen see Yemen--Community water project in Rassib

Ray Lewis Elementary School see Lewis, Ray

Raytheon see National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Canadian participation, Radar system tests

RCMP see Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Real estate see Surrey Central City

Real time identification system see Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Rebuilding Iraq...One Town at a Time campaign see Iraq--Reconstruction

Recividism see Sex offenders

Recognizance see Child sexual abuse/assault/exploitation--Protecting from

Recreation Fishing Awards

    >>Winners, congratulating, S.O. 31, 1797(31:1410)

Red Deer, AB see National Volunteers Week

Red River see Manitoba--New Democratic Party government; Water quality/pollution--Inter-basin transfer

Redman, Karen (Lib.--Kitchener Centre)

    >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 2239(38:1630)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1817-20(31:1615-30)
    >>Canadian Armed Forces, 1547(26:1825), 1820(31:1630)
    >>Child care, 1818(31:1620)
    >>Children, 777(13:1715)
    >>Cigarettes, o.q., 1982(34:1440)
    >>Contraventions Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (amdt.)(Bill C-10), 910-1(16:1250-1300)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and Canada Evidence Act (amdt.)(Bill C-12), 777(13:1715)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, 1547(26:1825)
    >>Education, post-secondary, 1818-9(31:1620-25)
    >>Entrepreneurs/entrepreneurship, S.O. 31, 1035(18:1400)
    >>First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (Bill C-23), 2988-91(51:1720-40)
    >>First Nations/Indians, 2988-90(51:1720-35), 2991(51:1740)
    >>Greenhouse gas emissions (climate change/global warming), S.O. 31, 1907(33:1410)
    >>Guaranteed Income Supplement, 1819(31:1630)
    >>Health care funding, 1818(31:1615), 1820(31:1630)
    >>Housing, S.O. 31, 2747(47:1405)
    >>International relations, 1546-7(26:1820)
    >>International Women's Day, S.O. 31, 1396(24:1355)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), M. on supply (MacKay), 1546-8(26:1820-35)
    >>Marijuana, 910-1(16:1250-1300)
    >>Nunavut, 2240(38:1640)
    >>Procedure
    >>>Divisions, recorded, M. (Redman), 777(13:1720)
    >>Research and development, 1818(31:1615-20)
    >>Social and Enterprise Development Innovations, S.O. 31, 503(9:1355)
    >>South Africa, S.O. 31, 2459-60(42:1410)
    >>Species at risk (endangered species), 2240(38:1640)
    >>Sponsorship program, 1548(26:1830)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 15-20(1:1720-50)
    >>Tlicho Land Claim and Self-Government Act (Bill C-31), 2238-41(38:1630-55)
    >>Westbank First Nation, 2988(51:1720)

Reed, Julian (Lib.--Halton)

    >>Air pollution/smog, S.O. 31, 1035(18:1405)
    >>Angel Hair for Kids, S.O. 31, 1445(25:1100)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), S.O. 31, 251(5:1100)
    >>Canada Health Act, 3018(52:1225)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, 3019(52:1235)
    >>Energy conservation/efficiency, S.O. 31, 1597(27:1355)
    >>Halton Hills, ON, S.O. 31, 429(8:1400)
    >>Health care, M. on supply (Desjarlais), 3017-19(52:1220-35)
    >>Identity theft, S.O. 31, 676(12:1405)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), M. on supply (Bachand, C.), 805(14:1220)
    >>References, retirement as Member of Parliament, S.O. 31, 3070(53:1405)

Referendums see Child sex offenders (pedophiles)--Switzerland; Marriage--Definition; National unity fund; Quebec separation/sovereignty; Sponsorship program--Advertising

Reform Party

Refugee Appeal Division see Immigration and Refugee Board

Refugees

    >>Appeal process
    >>>o.q., 826(14:1450)
    >>>See also Immigration and Refugee Board--Refugee Appeal Division
    >>Cherfi, Mohamed, arrest in Quebec City, QC church, deportation to United States, possible deportation to Algeria, o.q., 1258(22:1500), 1308(23:1455), 3080(53:1500)
    >>Palestinians, Nabi Ayoub, Therese Boulos Haddad and Khalil Ayoub, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Church, Montreal, QC, claim refused, deported to refugee camp
    >>>o.q., 826(14:1450), 2747(47:1405)
    >>>Petitions, 2971(51:1505)
    >>>S.O. 31, 1598-9(27:1400-5)
    >>Percentage of immigrants, etc., 534(9:1800-5)
    >>Ri, Song Dae, former North Korean trade official, application rejected,
    >>>Ng, Charles, case, comparison, S.O. 31, 254(5:1115)
    >>>o.q., 210(4:1440)
    >>>S.O. 31, 605(11:1405)
    >>Safe third country, Canada-United States agreement
    >>>Canada-United States Smart Border initiative, relationship, o.q., 1257(22:1500)
    >>>Negotiations, o.q., 2468(42:1455)
    >>See also Guatemala

Regan, Hon. Geoff (Lib.--Halifax West; Minister of Fisheries and Oceans)

Regina, SK see Air transportation security--Airports, Migration security officers; Crime; Wascana Lake

Regional development

    >>Budget 2004, pre-budget consultations, S.O. 31, 204(4:1410)
    >>Federal government role, agencies, 45(2:1305), 631-2(11:1710-5)
    >>>Eliminating, 80(2:1700)
    >>>Throne Speech statement, 7-8(1:1640), 494(9:1250), 496(9:1305)
    >>Quebec
    >>>Federal government policies, criticism, 633(11:1720)
    >>>Outlying regions, 1667(29:1005)
    >>>>See also Department of Industry Act (amdt.--outlying regions)(Bill C-500)
    >>>See also Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs)
    >>See also Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Bell Island, NF; Canada Economic Development (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec); Canada-Saskatchewan Northern Development Agreement; Cape Breton Development Corporation (DEVCO); Community Futures Development Corporation; Foire gourmande de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue et du nord-est ontarien; Municipalities--Federal government funding; Northern economic development; Radisson Economic Development Corporation; Renfrew County, ON; Rural/remote/natural resource communities/regions--Quebec; Serres coopératives de Guyenne; Val-d'Or, QC; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Wind energy

Registered education savings plans (RESPs)

    >>Canada Education Savings Grants, starter grants, providing, 33(2:1130)
    >>>Budget 2004 measures, 1618-9(27:1625), 1683(29:1150), 1713(29:1520), 2742(47:1325)
    >>Low-income families, investment incentives, government creating, Throne Speech statement, 7(1:1640), 173(4:1015), 197(4:1310), 198(4:1325), 226(4:1635)
    >>See also Education, post-secondary--Accessibility

Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)

    >>Death of annuitant, beneficiaries, capital losses deduction, o.q., 2511(43:1455)
    >>Limit, increasing, 119(3:1645)

Regroupement des Africains et Africaines Résidant à Duberger-Les-Saules (REGARDS) see Black History Month

Regroupement pour la Relance Économique et Sociale du Sud-Ouest de Montreal see RESO (Regroupement pour la Relance Économique et Sociale du Sud-Ouest de Montreal)

Regulations

    >>Modernizing system, advisory committee, etc., o.q., 62-3(2:1455)
    >>Parliamentary review, 2478(42:1615)
    >>See also Drugs and pharmaceuticals--Regulatory system; Nursing homes; Westbank First Nation self-government agreement--Implementation

Reid, Scott (CPC--Lanark--Carleton)

    >>Acadians, M. (Bergeron), 1282-3(22:1820-5)
    >>Agriculture, 1894(32:1705-10)
    >>>M. on supply (Hill, G.), 1096-8(19:1225-45)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 1096-7(19:1225-40), 1893(32:1705)
    >>>Petition, 1050(18:1530)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1893-4(32:1705-10)
    >>Canadian Armed Forces, petitions, 1078(19:1020)
    >>China, S.O. 31, 2962(51:1410)
    >>Constitution Act, 2004 (representation) (Bill C-486), 2653-4(46:1120-25)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--drugs and impaired driving)(Bill C-32), 2687-8(46:1520-25)
    >>Democracy, S.O. 31, 96(3:1415)
    >>Firearms registry (Canadian Firearms Program), 1096(19:1230)
    >>>Petitions, 1050(18:1525)
    >>Hate propaganda, petitions, 1078(19:1020)
    >>Hepatitis C, S.O. 31, 2336(40:1110)
    >>Impaired driving, 2687-8(46:1520-5)
    >>Livestock industry, 1096(19:1225-30)
    >>Maple syrup, 1096(19:1225)
    >>Marijuana, 2688(46:1525)
    >>Marriage, petitions, 1315(23:1540)
    >>Meat, 1098(19:1245)
    >>Members of Parliament, 2653-4(46:1120-25)
    >>Natural health products, petitions, 1050(18:1530), 2346(40:1210)
    >>Official Languages Act (amdt.--promotion of English and French)(Bill S-4), 2318-20(39:1740-55)
    >>Public service
    >>>o.q., 1875(32:1450), 2467-8(42:1450-55), 2630(45:1130), 3193-4(55:1145)
    >>>S.O. 31, 3071(53:1410)
    >>Rural/remote/natural resource producing communities/regions, S.O. 31, 1501(26:1400)
    >>Sawmills, 1096(19:1225)
    >>Species at risk (endangered species), 1096(19:1230)
    >>Truscott, Steven, petitions, 2346(40:1210)

Reinvigorating Economic Relations Between Canada and Asia-Pacific see Foreign Affairs and International Trade Standing Committee--Reports (2nd Sess., 37th Parl.), Twelfth

Religion see Discrimination and racism; Freedom of religion; United Church of Canada

Remission orders see Textile and clothing industry--Imports

Renaud-Cyr award see Atkins & Frères

Renewable energy see Alternative/renewable/green energy

Renfrew County, ON

    >>Northern status designation, regional development, S.O. 31, 1700(29:1400)

Repentigny constituency

    >>Electoral boundaries readjustment, impact, 771(13:1630)

Reporter, Cyrus see Lobbyists--Former political staff

Representation see Members of Parliament--Number; Constitution Act, 2004 (representation)(Bill C-486)

Reprisal protection see Public Service--Whistle blowers

Reproductive and genetic technologies

    >>Legislation of previous session, Assisted Human Reproduction Act (Bill C-13)(2nd Sess., 37th Parl.)
    >>>History, committee study, etc, 367-8(5:1230-5), 270(5:1245-50)
    >>>Flawed, 179-80(4:1055)
    >>See also Stem cell research

Research and development

    >>Conservative Party position, 2743(47:1345)
    >>Government expenditures, increase, 1714(29:1520), 1889(32:1635)
    >>Innovation/commercialization
    >>>Throne Speech statement, 6(1:1640), 7(1:1640), 46(2:1315), 82(2:1710-15), 173(4:1015), 191(4:1225), 215(4:1515-20)
    >>>See also University of Saskatchewan
    >>Private sector investment, lack, Nortel Networks Limited factor, 2719(47:1030)
    >>Universities and colleges, government measures
    >>>Atlantic investment fund, 1729(29:1710)
    >>>Budget 2004 measures, 1619(27:1635), 1649(28:1650), 1685(29:1210), 1691(29:1250), 1729(29:1710), 1818(31:1615-20), 1827(31:1725), 1840(32:1040-5), 1844(32:1110), 1852(32:1215), 1859(32:1300), 1962-3(34:1230-5)
    >>>>Commercialization factor, 1695-6(29:1325-35), 1729(29:1710), 1853-4(32:1225)
    >>>o.q., 1255(22:1445), 2587(44:1450)
    >>See also Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI); Canadian Light Source (CLS) Inc.; Defence Research and Development Canada; Developing countries--Canadian science; Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP); Innovation; Institute for Quantum Computing (University of Waterloo); Peterborough Area DNA Cluster Project; Science; Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue; University of Saskatchewan

Research in Motion (RIM)

    >>20th anniversary, tribute, S.O. 31, 1398(24:1405)
    >>See also Institute for Quantum Computing (University of Waterloo)

Réseau Award

    >>Franco-Manitoban women, contribution to women's issues, recognition, recipients, congratulating, S.O. 31, 1398(24:1410)

Residential schools see Aboriginal education and training

RESO (Regroupement pour la Relance Economique et Sociale du Sud-Ouest de Montreal)

    >>Community development corporation, 31(2:1120)

RESPs see Registered education savings plans (RESPs)

Restaurants see Atkins & Frères; Food--Labelling

Restorative justice see Justice system--Community restorative justice programs

Retirement

Retroreflective material see Rail transportation/railways--Rail cars

Reynolds, John (CPC--West Vancouver--Sunshine Coast)

Ri, Song Dae see Refugees

Riche, Nancy

    >>Order of Canada recipient, congratulating, S.O. 31, 3188(55:1115)

Riding Mountain National Park

    >>Description, relationship with aboriginal peoples, etc., 2666(46:1300)
    >>See also see Canada National Parks Act (amdt.)(Bill C-28); Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation

Ridings see Electoral boundaries

Right to vote see Elections

RIM see Research in Motion (RIM)

Rimouski, QC see Promenade de la mer

Ringuette, Pierrette see Employment insurance--Reform, Liberal committee studying

Rising Tide, The: Our Continuing Commitment to Atlantic Canada see Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Risk management see Drugs and pharmaceuticals--Regulatory system

Ritz, Gerry (CPC--Battlefords--Lloydminster)

River Hebert, NS see Canada Post Corporation--Rural communities

Rivers see Motto, Canadian

Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, QC

    >>Opinion poll, S.O. 31, 547-8(10:1105)

Rivière des Prairies, QC see Floods

Road safety see World Health Day

Roasted Cherry Coffee House

    >>Ottawa, ON, social enterprise, 32(2:1120)

Robillard, Hon. Lucienne (Lib.--Westmount--Ville-Marie; Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)

    >>Alcan Inc., o.q., 63(2:1500), 1407(24:1455)
    >>Auberge Grand-Mère, o.q., 314-5(6:1430-40)
    >>Automobile industry, o.q., 3153(54:1450)
    >>Broadcasting, 171(4:1000), 285-6(6:1100-15)
    >>Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), o.q., 263(5:1200)
    >>Canada Steamship Lines (CSL), o.q., 255-6(5:1115-20), 311-3(6:1415-25)
    >>Canadian Armed Forces, o.q., 3151(54:1440)
    >>Cattle industry, o.q., 1876(32:1455)
    >>Community Economic Development Corporations (CEDCs), o.q., 3155(54:1500)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--drugs and impaired driving)(Bill C-32), 2686(46:1510)
    >>Criminal Code (amdt.--mental disorder)(Bill C-29), 2605(44:1705)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, o.q., 1255(22:1450), 1704(29:1425), 1874(32:1445)
    >>Entrepreneurs/entrepreneurship, 215(4:1515)
    >>First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (Bill C-23), 2598-9(44:1615)
    >>Gasoline prices, o.q., 212(4:1455), 1403(24:1435), 2796(48:1425), 2870(49:1455), 2919(50:1150), 2969(51:1450), 3149(54:1425-30)
    >>General Motors of Canada Limited, o.q., 2916(50:1135-40)
    >>Government contracts, o.q., 1115(19:1435-40), 1160(20:1135)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), o.q., 316(6:1440)
    >>Lobbyists, o.q., 100(3:1440)
    >>Mergers, o.q., 2393(41:1455)
    >>National Science Adviser, o.q., 262(5:1200)
    >>O'Brien, Conan, o.q., 610(11:1435)
    >>Oil and gas industry, o.q., 2798(48:1435)
    >>Option Canada, o.q., 1040(18:1430)
    >>Patent Act and Food and Drugs Act (amdt.)(The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa)(Bill C-9), 469(9:1000)
    >>Radiocommunication Act (amdt.)(Bill C-2), 171(4:1000), 285-6(6:1100-15)
    >>References see Sponsorship program--Advertising, Auditor General's Report, Cabinet Ministers
    >>Research and development, 215(4:1515-20)
    >>>o.q., 1255(22:1445), 2587(44:1450)
    >>Rolls-Royce Canada Limited, o.q., 2223(38:1455), 2681-2(46:1440-5)
    >>Skilled trades and technology workforce, 216(4:1520)
    >>Sponsorship program, o.q., 753-4(13:1425-30), 1155-6(20:1115), 1158-60(20:1130-40)
    >>Statistics Canada, o.q., 211(4:1450)
    >>Stelco, o.q., 207-8(4:1430), 256-7(5:1125-30), 313(6:1425)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 214-6(4:1510-20)
    >>Trade, 215(4:1515)

Robinson, Svend (NDP--Burnaby--Douglas)

Rocheleau, Yves (BQ--Trois-Rivières)

    >>Agriculture, M. on supply (Hill, G.), 1089(19:1145)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 1089(19:1145)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1681(29:1140), 1694(29:1320), 1857-8(29:1140)
    >>Customs tariff, 1584(27:1205)
    >>Customs Tariff (amdt.)(Bill C-21), 1584(27:1205), 1587-90(27:1240-1300)
    >>Drugs and pharmaceuticals, 2572(44:1325)
    >>Federal-provincial/territorial jurisdiction, 193-4(4:1250)
    >>Federalism, 1681(29:1140), 1694(29:1320)
    >>Foreign aid, 1589(27:1250-5)
    >>Health care, M. on supply (Desjarlais), 3012(52:1145)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), 1857-8(32:1250)
    >>Patent Act and Food and Drugs Act (amdt.)(The Jean Chrétien Pledge to Africa)(Bill C-9), 2572(44:1325)
    >>Poverty, 1587-9(27:1240-55)
    >>Protectionism, 1590(27:1300)
    >>Quebec, 1694(29:1320)
    >>References
    >>>Retirement as Member of Parliament, S.O. 31, 3145(54:1405)
    >>>See also Ryan, Claude--Falardeau
    >>Quebec separation/sovereignty, 3129(54:1150)
    >>Rwanda, S.O. 31, 989(17:1405)
    >>Sponsorship program, M. on supply (MacKay), 3129(54:1150)
    >>Textile and clothing industry, 1588-9(27:1245-50)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 193-4(4:1250)

Rock, Hon. Allan

    >>References see House of Commons vacancies--Etobicoke Centre constituency

Rockliffe Station (CFB Ottawa North)

    >>Public domain, retaining in, petitions, 2804(48:1515)

Rocky Mountaineer Railtours see Rail tourism industry

Rodgers, Chelsea and Cole

    >>Children killed in Ottawa, ON townhouse fire, January 29, 2004, condolences, S.O. 31, 201(4:1355)

Rodriguez, Sue

    >>Death, anniversary, assisted suicide campaign, S.O. 31, 505(9:1410)

Rogue states see National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Terrorism/rogue states threat

Rolls-Royce Canada Limited

    >>Technology Partnerships Canada grants, o.q., 2223(38:1455), 2681-2(46:1440-5)

Romanow, Hon. Roy see Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada (Romanow); Health care funding--Federal government share, Commission; Hospitals--Closures, Saskatchewan

Rotary Club of Wolfville

    >>Scholarship fundraising event, 20th annual, tribute, S.O. 31, 2025-6(35:1110)

Rotterdam Convention see Asbestos--Chrysotile asbestos

Roundup Ready see Wheat--Exports

Rousseau, André see Canadian Executive Service Overseas (CESO)--International services, Lithuania

Roy, Jean-Yves (BQ--Matapédia--Matane)

    >>Aboriginal peoples/communities, 2993(51:1800), 2996(51:1825)
    >>Aboriginal self-government, 2990(51:1730)
    >>Access to Information Act, 1031-2(17:1920-30)
    >>Atkins & Frères, S.O. 31, 1300(23:1410)
    >>Baie des Chaleurs, S.O. 31, 203(4:1405)
    >>Bills, government, reinstatement, M. (Saada), 395-8(7:1615-35)
    >>Boats and watercraft, 2941-3(51:1135-40)
    >>Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), 632(11:1715)
    >>Budget 2004, M. for approval (Goodale), 1825-6(31:1710), 1829-30(31:1735-50)
    >>Canada Economic Development (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec), 1830(31:1750)
    >>Canada Elections Act and the Income Tax Act (amdt.)(Bill C-3), 768-9(13:1605-10)
    >>Canada Public Health Agency, 1830(31:1745)
    >>Canada-United States softwood lumber dispute, 632(11:1715), 1829(31:1735-40)
    >>Canadian Coast Guard, 132(3:1845-50)
    >>Democracy, 396--7(7:1620-5)
    >>Elections, 769(13:1610)
    >>Electoral boundaries, 396(7:1620-5)
    >>Employment insurance, 632(11:1710), 1829(31:1735)
    >>>o.q., 1253(22:1435), 2388(41:1430), 2466-7(42:1445-50), 2506(43:1425-30)
    >>Employment insurance account, 397(7:1635)
    >>>o.q., 615(11:1500)
    >>Espace Drar, S.O. 31, 1976(34:1405)
    >>First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (Bill C-23), 2990(51:1730), 2993(51:1800), 2996(51:1825)
    >>First Nations/Indians, 2990(51:1730), 2996(51:1825)
    >>Fisheries, 631-2(11:1710)
    >>>M. (Hearn), 131-3(3:1845-50)
    >>>o.q., 2145(37:1445-50)
    >>Fisheries Act (amdt.) (Bill C-33), 2701-4(46:1715-35)
    >>Fisheries and Oceans Department, 132(3:1845)
    >>Forest industry, 2779-80(47:1755-1800)
    >>Guaranteed income supplement, 1825-6(31:1710), 1829-30(31:1740-50)
    >>Health care, M. on supply (Desjarlais), 3051-4(52:1620-35)
    >>Health care funding, 3052-3(52:1625)
    >>Income Tax Act (amdt.--travel expenses for a motor vehicle used by a forestry worker)(Bill C-303), 2779-80(47:1755-1800)
    >>Liberal government (Martin), 395(7:1615)
    >>Lighthouses, 396(7:1615-20)
    >>National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States), 73(2:1615)
    >>Open Government Act (Bill C-462), 1031-2(17:1920-30)
    >>Personal Watercraft Act (Bill S-8), 2941-3(51:1135-40)
    >>Political parties, 768(13:1605)
    >>Public Service, 1830(31:1745)
    >>Regional development, 631-2(11:1710-5)
    >>Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, 2164-5(37:1715)
    >>Rural/remote/natural resources producing communities/regions, 1829(31:1735)
    >>Senior citizens, 3052(52:1620-5)
    >>Skiing, S.O. 31, 1795(31:1405)
    >>Sponsorship program, 768(13:1605-10)
    >>St. Lawrence Seaway, 397(7:1625-30)
    >>Throne Speech, Address in Reply, M. (Jobin), 72-3(2:1610), 631-2(11:1710-15)
    >>Tlicho Land Claim and Self-Government Act (Bill C-31), 2164-5(37:1715)
    >>Toxic/hazardous waste, 632(11:1715)
    >>Transportation, 632(11:1715)
    >>Wind energy, 632(11:1710-5)

Royal Assent

Royal Canadian Army Cadet League

    >>Anniversary, 125th, presentation of flag to 2870 Royal Canadian Dragoons Army Cadet Corps, S.O. 31, 547(10:1100)

Royal Canadian Dragoons Army Cadet Corps see Royal Canadian Army Cadet League--Anniversary

Royal Canadian Mint

    >>Senior officials, salary increases, 1086(19:1115)
    >>>Provincial income tax problems, o.q., 1045(18:1455)
    >>See also Acadia--400th anniversary; Gagliano, Hon. Alfonso; Sponsorship program--Advertising, Auditor General's Report, Crown Corporations

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

    >>National security powers, enhanced, o.q., 382(7:1445)
    >>Officers, shortage, 1442(25:1030)
    >>Pension fund, internal audit, Ottawa Police Service investigating, etc., o.q., 2030(35:1130-5), 2072(36:1445-50), 2224(38:1455-500)
    >>Real time identification system, electronic fingerprinting, funding, adequacy, o.q., 1869(32:1420)
    >>See also Arar, Maher--United States arrest and deportation of Canadian citizen to Syria, Public inquiry; CINAR Corporation; Elections--2004, Portneuf constituency; Galloway, Jim; Immigration and Refugee Board--Bribery charges; Kanesatake First Nation--Public safety concerns; Kingsclear Training School (New Brunswick); Liberal government (Martin)--Scandals; Marine transportation security (ports, etc.); National Defence Department--Computer contract; Sponsorship program--Advertising, Auditor General's Report

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission see Arar, Maher

Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (Erasmus-Dussault)

Royal LePage see Government contracts

RRSPs see Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)

Rule of law see Penitentiaries

Rumsfeld, Donald see Iraq, United States pre-emptive attack--Prisoners of war

Run for Life see Cambridge Classic Mile

Running see Cambridge Classic Mile

Rupert-strain brook trout controlled breeding project see Radisson Economic Development Corporation

Rural post offices see Canada Post Corporation

Rural/remote/natural resource communities/regions

    >>Aging population, 1810(31:1520), 1814(31:1545), 1829(31:1735)
    >>Bloc Québécois position, S.O. 31, 1749(30:1105)
    >>Budget 2004 omission, 1888-9(32:1620-30), 1990(34:1525), 2000(34:1645)
    >>Funding, support, crises
    >>>Infrastructure, 1103(19:1320)
    >>>S.O. 31, 2959(51:1355)
    >>>Throne Speech omission, 25(2:1030), 76(2:1640), 1103(19:1320)
    >>Private property, respecting, compensation, S.O. 31, 1501(26:1400)
    >>Quebec, Pacte rural program, S.O. 31, 1154(20:1110)
    >>See also Health care; Income tax--Northern zone; Infrastructure; Renfrew County, ON; National Volunteer Week

Rural route mail carriers

    >>Collective bargaining rights, Canada Post Corporation Act, sec. 13(5), petitions, 644(12:1015), 1050(18:1525)

Russian Federation see National Missile Defence system (NMD)(United States)--Canadian participation--Russian Federation hypersonic weapon; Space--Weapons

Rwanda

    >>Genocide
    >>>Book, Shaking Hands with the Devil by LGen Roméo Dallaire, Writers Trust of Canada Shaughnessy Cohen Award, S.O. 31, 2023(35:1055)
    >>>Tenth anniversary, commemorating, declaring Day of Remembrance
    >>>>M. (Boudria), agreed to, by unanimous consent, 998-9(17:1500)
    >>>>o.q., 1162(20:1150)
    >>>>S.O. 31, 989(17:1405), 1907(33:1415), 2023(35:1100)
    >>Rwanda Children's Fund Scholarship Program, Parkdale--High Park constituency Walk for Hope fundraising event, S.O. 31, 2909(50:1055)

Rwanda Children's Fund Scholarship Program see Rwanda

Ryan, Claude

    >>Falardeau, Pierre, published remarks, insulting, Rocheleau supporting, condemning, S.O. 31, 1248(22:1410)
    >>Former leader, Liberal Party of Quebec, death, tributes, S.O. 31, 308(6:1400), 310-11(6:1410-15), 375(7:1400), 431(8:1410-15), 505-6(9:1410)