Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Yes, Mr. Chair. It's a minor amendment, that Bill C-30, in clause 47, be amended by replacing lines 1 and 2 on page 33 with the following: 47. Subsection 3 of the Act is renumbered as

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  It's one or the other.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. Also, thank you to staff for this dinner, and a very healthy one at that. I have provided a subamendment because there were concerns expressed regarding the second “Whereas” phrase. So what I would like to do--to provide an improvement to what's being proposed

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  That's correct. Thank you.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  That is correct, Chair. I think clearly this is a much more appropriate preamble--a preamble that provides balance and is ambitious moving ahead. Thank you.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  What you're suggesting, Chair, is that if it was not word for word, it would be admissible.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  You're suggesting you can't amend their amendment.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  With some minor changes. It's not word for word.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. We've had a good healthy discussion. As the members know, there is what I believe a better preamble. It's interesting. The last time I sat around a legislative table was about a year and a half ago. The Liberal government at that time assured us that the preamb

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Under new clause 46.1, Mr. Chair, we've tabled an amendment--

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Sorry.

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  He has, and he wants to move forward and jump to the front of the parade without any information, which is unfortunate. It's really important, but it has to be done properly. I have a question to the department. What's the constitutionality of moving forward in this fashion? Aga

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you. I have a question then, through you, Chair, to Mr. Dewar. Would he be willing to remove this because of the lack of information? We don't want to stall the progress that is being made here at this committee. We've heard a suggestion that maybe it's more appropriate fo

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Thank you, Chair. I don't think there's a member on this committee who would be opposed to defining energy efficient light bulbs and appliances. We all support any way we can cut down on the use of energy. A number of years ago I changed to a fluorescent type of light bulb, and

Bill C-30 (39th Parliament, 1st Session) committee  Chair, I would have taken the time to express what the government is doing in its budget and its programs, but I didn't speak to that because of the fact that if it's a program that's being introduced, it would require a royal recommendation, and therefore it's out of order. Beca