Debates of Feb. 7th, 2008

The Speaker Peter Milliken

(Motion agreed.)

Catherine Bell Vancouver Island North, BC

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In the translation, it said something about Standing Order 67 and on the paper it says Standing Order 66. I just want to clarify that it is Standing Order 66.

Peter Van Loan York—Simcoe, ON

Mr. Speaker, it is 66.

Peter Van Loan Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Minister for Democratic Reform

Finally, Mr. Speaker, I move:

That, during today's debate on the Emergency Debate, no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Speaker.

The Speaker Peter Milliken

Does the hon. government House leader have the unanimous of the House to propose this motion?

The Speaker Peter Milliken

The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?

The Speaker Peter Milliken

(Motion agreed to)

Diane Ablonczy Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I have good news and bad news for the House.

The bad news is that my correction that I made previously was in error and in fact the federal government spending on tourism is $800 million over two years.

The good news is that I devoutly hope this is the very last thing the House will hear on this topic from me.

The Speaker Peter Milliken

I thank the hon. Secretary of State for her careful correction of all statements in this matter.

Claude DeBellefeuille Beauharnois—Salaberry, QC

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague, the hon. member for Trois-Rivières, on her excellent speech. She is the Bloc Quebecois industry critic and I can assure this House that industry and indeed all workers are well represented by this member.

All the solutions put forward by the Bloc Québécois have been reviewed and, more importantly, endorsed by industry. I would like the member to tell us how manufacturers, that is, businessmen and women in the forestry industry, and the unions reacted to the proposals and solutions put forward by the Bloc Québécois.

Paule Brunelle Trois-Rivières, QC

Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for her question.

Bloc Québécois members held prebudget consultations across Quebec. We met with people from businesses, organizations, people from all sectors, workers and union representatives. Naturally, the measures we put forward here in the House are a reflection of what people told us and their demands, and they all said the same thing. It is always an honour for us to bring to this House what the majority of our citizens want.

We know that the Bloc Québécois is well established in all areas of Quebec. We are very proud to submit these suggestions, in an effort to end this major crisis in the manufacturing and forestry sectors.