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Aerospace Industry October 18th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, my officials have been working closely with Bombardier officials and members of the aerospace industry across Canada.
We are giving top priority to developing an aerospace strategy for all of Canada and we are going to do it responsibly and efficiently. We are going to take care of the aerospace industry in Canada.
Oil and Gas Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, this issue is under consideration right now. We will look at it going forward. We first want to hear from the Competition Bureau on the competitive conditions in the market for oil, gasoline and other fuels.
Oil and Gas Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, on May 4 of this year the Competition Bureau initiated a study of the gasoline pricing market. That study is underway. If there is any violation of the Competition Act, I am sure suitable action will be taken and taken firmly.
Aerospace Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the government is working hard on automotive sector strategies that will benefit not just Ontario but all of Canada, and we are doing the same thing for the aerospace industry.
Aerospace Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I have spoken with my colleague, the Minister of Economic Development in Quebec. We are working together. We do intend to make sure that there is a strong business case. At this time we still do not have all of the details that are required to ensure the taxpayers of Canada are protected and Bombardier and the aerospace industry are protected.
Aerospace Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we are not going to be railroaded into making an urgent decision. We are working with Bombardier. We will make a timely decision and we will ensure that the Government of Canada is there to provide the appropriate support for Bombardier, for the aerospace industry and for all of Canada.
Aerospace Industry October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we are developing an aeronautical strategy and aerospace strategy for all of Canada which will include Bombardier. We are having discussions. We are pushing ahead on an urgent basis. It is a critical industry for Canada, with over $21 billion in revenue and nearly 80,000 jobs, and we intend to make sure that it is the most competitive industry possible going forward.
Noranda Inc. October 14th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we do not at this time have an application to review under the Investment Canada Act. When we do, we will review whether that acquisition of a Canadian company is in the interests of Canadians, whether it generates net benefits to Canadians and whether it is consistent with the industrial and economic policies of Canada.
Textile Industry October 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, to meet the needs of the apparel and textiles industries, the government launched in 2003 a three year $33 million Canadian apparel and textile industries program, and provided $10.9 million to enhance Canada Border Services Agency efforts against the illegal transshipment of textile and apparel products into Canada.
At that time the government also created the joint government-industry working group on textiles and apparel to examine the longer term issues affecting the competitiveness of these two industries.
Noranda Inc. October 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, no, I will not make that commitment. The government has an unassailable record of human rights. We will defend it against anyone.
The Investment Canada Act requires that we review foreign acquisitions of Canadian companies according to whether it creates net benefits for Canada. We will do that.