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Quebec Referendum September 18th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, as I said before, Quebecers have the right to express clearly and democratically what they want their future to be, and we will respect this right. That is why we are sure that, faced with a clear question, Quebecers will say No to Quebec's separation from the rest of Canada.
Quebec Referendum September 18th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I will repeat what I was just told. I do not need any advice on democracy. I was just told, as Yves Duhaime once said: Is she a true Quebecer, since she was elected by the people of Saint-Henri-Westmount? Since English speaking people voted for me? Mr. Speaker, this is what was just said.
You can see the kind of moral standards and ethics we are dealing with. Do we have the courage to tell the truth to Quebecers? They can decide for themselves. If you ask them "Do you want to separate from Canada?", the answer will be no.
Quebec Referendum September 18th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I have said, and I am proud to say it again in the House of Commons, that Canada is a democratic country and this is why I hold it so dear, as a Quebecer as well. Let us never forget that.
Mr. Speaker, we have always said that Quebecers have the right to express themselves in a clear and democratic way regarding their future. Where is the clear question? Where is the clear question from our colleagues? Why are they hiding what is really at stake with this referendum? What are they hiding?
They are hiding studies. What else are they hiding? Why do they not want to tell the truth to Quebecers? The answer will be clear on October 30.
Minimum Wage June 21st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, as I said before, the minimum wage varies widely in this country, depending on the province. It varies from $4.75 to $7.00 in certain provinces. Most employers adjust to the minimum wage in the province where they live, and meanwhile, we are looking into adjusting the federal minimum wage accordingly.
Minimum Wage June 21st, 1995
Mr. Speaker, we are looking into this right now, and we intend to make a decision very shortly.
I might add that after checking with federally regulated employers, we found that most businesses operate on the basis of the minimum wage in each province. Right now, we can assume that a very small majority of workers are paid the federal minimum wage.
Labour June 19th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, the question by the hon. member for Fredericton-York-Sunbury is particularly relevant, because it concerns a matter currently under consideration in a number of workplaces: hours and distribution of work. The report was distributed widely, in a number of areas to encourage public debate by provincial governments, unions and business.
Certain advisory bodies are currently examining the report, including the Canadian Labour Force Development Board and the Canadian Labour Market and Productivity Centre. We also plan to support pilot projects at the Department of Human Resources Development on testing hours of work. Finally, there are also recommendations on changes to the Canada Labour Code, and we have submitted them to the advisory group, which comprises labour and management, for recommendations to the Minister of Labour.
Canada Labour Code June 8th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I have always said that this issue is being reviewed, which is true. This issue, as well as everything else covered in part I of the Canada Labour Code, is under review.
The Canada Labour Code had not been thoroughly reviewed for at least 20 years, so it is high time we update it. I guarantee the members of this House that the issue of replacement workers is included in the ongoing review.
Canada Labour Code June 8th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, what I said, and will repeat today, is that the two parties, including the union, decided to resume mediation in the month of May. There was mutual consent to hold a mediation session on June 20 and 21, this month, therefore. I drew the conclusion that both parties are willing to sort things out at the negotiating table, which is my true wish.
As I have already said, we are dealing with the issue of replacement workers in our overall review of part I of the Canada Labour Code.
Ogilvie Mills June 6th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, I want to make it very clear that the conflict is related to collective bargaining. Today, I urge both sides, the union and management, to reach an agreement.
As regards the use of replacement workers, I made it clear to the union that the issue was being examined as part of the overall review of part I of the Canada Labour Code currently under way.
Ogilvie Mills June 6th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, clearly, it is indeed deplorable to see a labour conflict persist for so long. Ogilvie Mills workers are obviously experiencing a very difficult situation.
Some time ago, the union asked to meet with me. A meeting took place and the union asked to go back to the negotiating table, with a special mediator. A mediation meeting took place on May 25 and 26.
That meeting resulted in some noticeable progress. Consequently, the two sides, including the union, decided to hold another mediation meeting on June 20 and 21.
I do hope that the parties will reach an agreement.