Privilege   of Fisheries and Oceans of my intention to rise today on this issue. Mr. Speaker, with your permission, I would first like to state the case to demonstrate the discrepancy and then present supporting precedents. My question was: What effect did the late signing of the aboriginal fisheries

Employment Equity Act   aboriginals. We are talking about a significant majority, not a minority, covered by this bill. A small minority are going to be asked to step aside even though they are the best qualified; step aside although they are motivated; step aside even if they have family responsibilities so

Job Creation And Economic Growth   the power of government purchasing as a strategic tool for small and aboriginal business development and growth. My colleague, the Minister of Public Works and Gov- ernment Services, will soon announce the details of this initiative. Our second strategic priority is trade

Questions On The Order Paper  What effect did the late signing of the Aboriginal Fishing Agreements in British Columbia have on the Department of Fisheries and Oceans enforcement of the Agreements and fisheries regulations in 1994?

Recognition Of The Patriotes Of Lower Canada And The Reformers Of Upper Canada   made to the country by all Canadian patriots, be they anglophone, francophone, aboriginal or allophone. I am speaking of course of Canada Day. Canada Day is a unique and appropriate opportunity to celebrate the contributions of all Canadians, including those who work

West Coast Fishery  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the minister of oceans. In the fall of 1992 the Ministry of Justice dropped 213 charges against poachers on the west coast, one of whom was caught with 30,000 sockeye salmon. When the minister's Liberal friends examined the aboriginal fishing

Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms   be called the "Canadian Charter of Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities". This motion reminds us of a fairly recent past when the late President John F. Kennedy asked the American people, and every individual in particular, not to ask what the government could do for them but what

Native Council Of Nova Scotia   best to achieve aboriginal self-government. In conjunction with this conference the province of Nova Scotia announced it has initiated a tripartite forum in order to examine major native issues. This is the first of its kind in Canada. I am proud of the role all parties are playing

Supply  . In Canada that function has been performed since the mid-nineteenth century when Sir John A. Macdonald asked the western frontier constabulary to patrol the borders of Upper Canada and to report on American Civil War activities that might affect Canada's security. The intelligence

Canadian Film Development Corporation Act  It is my duty, pursuant to Standing Order 38, to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Charlesbourg-Official languages; the hon. member for Saint John-VIA Rail; the hon. member for The Battlefords

Yukon First Nations Self-Government Act   ahead too quickly on this and the House should take the opportunity to look at the bill and examine it in great detail. In the deliberations the government and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development have had with the aboriginals in the development of this bill I

Aboriginal Commercial Fishery  Mr. Speaker, we are pleased to hear that an announcement will be coming soon. The minister persistently and consistently refused to meet with the B.C. Fisheries Survival Coalition, a group formed to deal with and address that particular issue. Does the minister believe that in r

Canada Petroleum Resources Act  , the affected aboriginal people have indicated a strong desire to participate in resource development projects. The territorial governments also welcome new resource development activity because of the employment, tax revenues and new business opportunities generated. With the right signal

Canada Wildlife Act   and the North American wildlife management plan. Recently the establishment of NWAs has been a part of land claim settlements reached with aboriginal groups. All these groups have become involved because they know that while wildlife needs our protection, Canada equally needs our wildlife

Budget Implementation Act, 1994   with such constitutional items as official bilingualism for another province, changes in wording of an agreement which allow a bridge to replace a ferry system and negotiations on aboriginal self-government. Thus is the problem associated with omnibus type bills which have in the past created a lose