Publishing Industry  Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. What the minister is speaking about is a legal obligation based on something that does not exist. There is no possibility for any Canadian, for any court, to look at the document or instrument from which arises this supposedly existing obligation

Publishing Industry  Mr. Speaker, it is important to add some clarification to this issue since the Leader of the Opposition who we all know has great interest in Canadian culture seems to be implying that Canadian interests were somehow ignored in this. I want to make it clear as the minister

By-Election In Shefford Riding   us a clear message that the development of Quebec is also tied to Quebec's membership in the Canadian Federation.

The Budget   package for Atlantic Canada. It is clear that this government is keeping its promise to Canadians.

Supply   it takes, people will take what you have. It is pretty clear in Canadian society we have a tremendous opportunity no matter what our gender is to bear the truth of that out. We must give people those chances and the results will speak for themselves.

Supply   single parent families had the lowest income, on average $26,906-gross income of course-compared to $42,953 for single parent families headed by men. The incidence of poverty in single parent families headed by women is clear. Within a mere two years, the income of these families has

International Women's Day  Madam Speaker, today I would like to join my colleagues in stressing the invaluable role women play in society and in our private lives. Far from being a day to give men a clear conscience, March 8 must go beyond symbols and remind us of how much remains to be done

Supply   am very grateful to have an opportunity to mark International Women's Day. I can assure hon. members of my government's commitment to continued progress in the field of equality. That commitment is clear from our red book "Creating Opportunity". Whether we talk of women

Supply   of those in the country. I am not part of a special interest group. Let me make that very clear in Hansard forevermore. The Reform Party believes that the issues of child care, job and pay equity and family violence are of equal concern to the majority of both men and women in society

Supply   by their absence. We believe that the federal contractors program presents a good opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the principle of employment equity. The message is loud and clear. If one wants to do business with the federal government, one must implement employment equity

International Women's Day   programs geared to women, without wage equity, without occupational training, without a clear vision? Madam Speaker, I fear that we will not. Six years is too short a time frame given the pace at which the government is setting its priorities. I would be curious to know what kind

Borrowing Authority Act, 1994-95  Mr. Speaker, in answer to the question asked by the hon. member for Rimouski-Témiscouata, first of all I have to make it clear that the National Arts Centre's director general is appointed by the corporation's board of directors. Moreover, the director general's salary is set

Borrowing Authority Act, 1994-95  Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has launched a public consultation process that will help shape the country's immigration policy for the next decade. His intentions are clear, and that is to hear from Canadians. Family reunification has always been

Borrowing Authority Act, 1994-95   them to provide amendments that will decrease total government spending, that will at least not increase taxes to Canadians and lead to deficit elimination. Then the Minister of Finance will give Canadians a clear mission to provide hope and build confidence. He will be able to walk

Official Opposition   clear by the opposition leader. He went to lay the groundwork for future relations between a separate Quebec and the United States. Does the Prime Minister not agree that by having the Canadian embassy involved the Canadian government legitimized the purpose of this visit?