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Justice committee Very briefly. I think we all understand that none of this changes the wording dealing with the offences, which is clear and precise. But there is a principle in law that states that Parliament does not speak in vain. Perhaps we do not need to be so careful in this particular
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee Thank you, Mr. Chair, for being able to clear this motion off. I think all members are in agreement that the subcommittee invite Dr. Massouda Jalal and her associates to appear before the subcommittee to discuss the issue of women's rights in Afghanistan. The meeting would
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
David SweetConservative
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee —you create a political vacuum. The political vacuum can only be occupied by the most organized group there. Sadly, the most organized group there, besides the army, is the Muslim Brotherhood. The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist organization. I need to make it clear
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Rev. Majed El Shafie
Senate Reform Act the provinces clearly are not on side. They have not been consulted. In one case there has been a clear commitment to take this matter before the Supreme Court. Why are we dealing with this? If the government were serious about dealing with the role of the Senate, which I think is something
November 22nd, 2011House debate
Justice committee I think I may not have understood your explanation. I understand the logic behind it, but it is certainly not very clear.
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Senate Reform Act this clear. We know how the House of Commons works, but we have no idea what would happen with an elected Senate. That brings me to another major concern arising from Bill C-7, which is the inevitable gridlock which would arise from having two separately duly elected Houses of Parliament
November 22nd, 2011House debate
Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee to be clear that it was a peaceful demonstration on October 9. The Egyptian army faced the demonstrators with live ammunition, and with armed cars drove over the people, killing them. These pictures show some of the footage of the victims of Maspero.
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
The Reverend Majed El Shafie
Procedure and House Affairs committee You're still very busy. Professor Massicotte, could you tell us how you think Canada measures up to the rest of the world in this area and how that comparison may help clear things up for us in this debate?
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Stéphane DionLiberal
International Trade committee I have a question for Mr. Lee. You commented in your opening remarks that you had some discussions and debates with the Council of Canadians during the NAFTA discussions. I just wanted to know your feelings. It's quite clear that the Council of Canadians teamed up with the NDP
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Ron CannanConservative
International Trade committee The point I didn't make clear in my opening remarks is I have a very utilitarian view of this. We have roughly a third of our population—the baby boomers—who are going to be retiring in the next ten years. Everyone knows this. Our costs forf health care and pensions are going
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Prof. Ian Lee
Senate Reform Act Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes, absolutely. I think that if the question is clear, then so is the answer. That is what is missing right now. Our current system dates back to 1867, and even further than that since we adopted the British system. That system no longer suits
November 22nd, 2011House debate
Guy CaronNDP
International Trade committee of opinion with regard to IP and pharmaceuticals. I'd like to hear from both of the witnesses on this. It's clear the European Union has in place stronger measures to protect intellectual property. These could be advantageous or disadvantageous to the generic companies
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Environment committee Yes, I mean.... First of all, I think the ideal process considers both. I think we should always ask whether a project should proceed, but we should also always ask how the project can be made the best project possible. I think we should be more clear about the criteria that we
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Prof. Meinhard Doelle
Justice committee to happen to allow that to happen smoothly at the least expense to the taxpayer are something we support. We also support victims who want to have their opportunity to make statements at parole hearings. We have to be clear that the abuse of this parole system is extremely limited. We
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
Jack HarrisNDP
Public Safety committee Thank you very much. We'll try to literally find you that answer. Madam Stoddart, we'll move to you, and then to Ms. Thom. Just before you begin, Ms. Thom, are we coming through loud and clear in British Columbia?
November 22nd, 2011Committee meeting
The ChairConservative