Mr. Speaker, they are on their way to Canada.
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National Defence June 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, they are on their way to Canada.
Federal-Provincial Relations June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her question, because it gives me an opportunity to point out that 1-800-O-Canada is one of the rare telephone services to have a human voice at the other end of the line, and it is a great success.
The reason we ended this contract with Quebec and with Manitoba as well is because, with a central telephone system for the entire country, we must naturally be able to answer in both official languages.
National Defence June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the decision to have two contracts in schedule 1 is a government decision. With one contract we had three bidders. With two contracts we have a possible thirteen bidders. That means more competition, more transparency, more Canadian companies getting involved, more Canadian technology and more Canadian jobs.
Federal-Provincial Relations June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member, who previously sat in the national assembly, should perhaps look at his own documents.
I can assure the House that yes, there are a number of people working for the government across the country and a number could write documents and could express thoughts. However, the government has never commented.
Federal-Provincial Relations June 4th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I have never seen this document.
Proceeds Of Crime (Money Laundering) Act June 4th, 2001
moved that the bill be concurred in.
Patent Act June 4th, 2001
moved that the bill be concurred in.
Regional Development May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, my colleague, the Minister of National Revenue, received a new request for financial assistance on April 5. The file is under study and, as soon as it has been analyzed, we will make our position known.
National Defence May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I always give directions to my deputy. I have been doing it since I have been a minister and I will continue to do so.
National Defence May 31st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, as ministers we receive a lot of communications between deputy ministers and ministers. I do not think I should reveal what discussions have taken place between me and my deputy minister.
I can tell the hon. member that the procurement strategy the government decides is very clear. The procurement strategy is open and transparent. It is open to everybody. As I said before, with one contract we had three possible bidders. With two contracts we have thirteen possible bidders. I think that is a very open and transparent procurement strategy.