Bill C-429 (Historical)
An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood)
This bill was last introduced in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session, which ended in March 2011.
This bill was previously introduced in the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session.
Sponsor
Gérard Asselin Bloc
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Status
Introduction and First Reading
(This bill did not become law.)
Elsewhere
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Votes
- Dec. 15, 2010 Failed That Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), be concurred in at report stage.
- April 21, 2010 Passed That the Bill be now read a second time and referred to the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.
Use of Wood in Federal Buildings
Statements by Members
December 16th, 2010 / 2:15 p.m.
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Bloc
Robert Bouchard Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, all the Conservative members, including those from Quebec, voted against Bill C-429 regarding the use of wood in federal buildings, thereby turning their backs on Quebec and its forestry industry. Unfortunately, although they unanimously supported our initiative in the past, the Liberals and New Democrats were split on the issue.
The Quebec Conservative members are not only unable to defend the interests of Quebec but they also do not understand the needs of Quebec or its regions.
It is disappointing to see all the Conservative members oppose Bill C-429, a green initiative that would have helped Quebec's forestry industry get back on track and helped to improve the government's poor track record with regard to energy, without the need for any new investments. However, the forestry industry and its workers can count on the Bloc Québecois, which will not give up. The electoral reckoning is not far off.
December 15th, 2010 / 4:25 p.m.
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Conservative
Mark Warawa Langley, BC
Mr. Chair, I appreciate that Mr. Calkins is bringing this to our attention, because I think he's quite right.
The motion is that we remove “Every resident of Canada has an interest in environmental protection”. Well, define “environmental protection”. I'd like to give an example. We just had a vote in the House of Commons, and it was Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
Of course, the coalition supported that--
Department of Public Works and Government Services Act
Private Members' Business
December 15th, 2010 / 3:20 p.m.
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Liberal
The Speaker Peter Milliken
Pursuant to order made on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at report stage of Bill C-429 under private members' business.
The House resumed from December 14 consideration of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), as reported (without amendment) from the committee.
The House proceeded to the consideration of Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood), as reported (without amendment) from the committee.
Use of Wood in Federal Buildings
Statements by Members
December 14th, 2010 / 2:10 p.m.
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Bloc
Robert Bouchard Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week, the Conservative government will have another opportunity to support the forestry industry. Bill C-429, which is sponsored by my colleague from Manicouagan and which would increase the use of wood in federal buildings, will soon be voted on at third reading in this House.
Supported by municipalities, the Quebec order of architects, the Coalition BOIS Québec and forestry associations in Quebec and Canada, Bill C-429 sends a strong message to the industry by helping to highlight its transition towards processing and develop new markets.
This is also an excellent opportunity for the Conservative government to improve its record in the fight against climate change. For example, France expects to achieve 14% of its greenhouse gas reduction commitments through its wood, construction and environment plan. This government should do something good for the environment by taking the lead in promoting the use of wood.
Use of Wood in Federal Buildings
Statements By Members
November 22nd, 2010 / 2:10 p.m.
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Bloc
Robert Bouchard Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Quebec Order of Architects publicly supports Bill C-429 to promote the use of wood in the construction and renovation of federal buildings. André Bourassa, the order's president, stated, “We have the ability to integrate.... It is time to begin this shift in Quebec....”
He also disagreed with the Conservative members for Jonquière—Alma and Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean, who are spreading false information by saying that we are not ready for Bill C-429.
The Conservative government's inconsistency when it comes to the forestry industry never ceases to amaze us. While it refuses to support Bill C-429, it initiated the North American wood first initiative, which encourages greater use of wood in non-residential construction. Yet that policy does nothing to encourage the use of wood in its own federal buildings. The Conservative government is sending mixed messages. Bill C-429 is a step in the right direction, but the Conservatives are demonstrating, once again, the lack of consideration—
Use of Wood in Federal Buildings
Petitions
Routine Proceedings
November 17th, 2010 / 3:15 p.m.
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Bloc
Gérard Asselin Manicouagan, QC
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I am presenting a petition in the House in support of Bill C-429, which I introduced in June 2009. The petitioners note that the bill would provide immediate assistance to forestry companies and would also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The use of wood in federal buildings will help our businesses develop new secondary and tertiary products and find new markets for our products. Furthermore, timber products are alternatives to energy-inefficient products and products that require a lot of energy to produce. They can also be a green alternative to energy-intensive construction materials.
The petitioners are calling on the government to pass Bill C-429, which would promote the use of wood in repairing and constructing federal buildings.
Government Operations and Estimates
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
October 25th, 2010 / 3:05 p.m.
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Liberal
John McKay Scarborough—Guildwood, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates in relation to the request for a 30-day extension on Bill C-429, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
Gérard Asselin Manicouagan, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Bloc has presented an innovative and environmentally-friendly alternative in Bill C-429, which promotes the use of wood in the construction of federal buildings. The Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec has just returned from a tour of Italy and France, where he learned about European expertise in this area.
Did the member for Roberval—Lac-Saint-Jean realize on this tour that Bill C-429 is a good measure? Will he finally support it?