Evidence of meeting #80 for Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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Some hon. members
Agreed.
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Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
On a point of order, Chair, I would like to make a comment.
Mr. Regan, as a former member of this committee and with whom some of you have worked, has done a lot of work on this bill with stakeholders, particularly with students. The bill does recognize the need for assistance to students.
We understand the position of the Bloc. We did try to work this through—
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Conservative
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Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Just a second now. I'm not taking too much time.
We respect the view of the Bloc on this. This bill has been discussed in the House, and it went through a number of readings before it came back here. Mr. Regan should be congratulated for the work he has done on behalf of students. It's too bad the bill didn't pass, but I know we would all want to congratulate Mr. Regan for the work he did on the bill.
Thank you.
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Liberal
The Vice-Chair Liberal Ruby Dhalla
Thank you, Mr. Savage.
Are there any other comments?
Mr. Lessard.
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Bloc
Yves Lessard Bloc Chambly—Borduas, QC
I share Mr. Savage's opinion on the work done by Mr. Regan and by all those who went to great lengths to try to accommodate the rights of everyone involved.
Madam Chair, I would like to ask the clerk a question. Mr. Savage prepared a motion asking the department to provide us with a breakdown of the Summer Career Placement program by constituency. I would like to know if the clerk has received the list, given that the deadline was today.
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Liberal
The Vice-Chair Liberal Ruby Dhalla
I'd like to inform all committee members that the clerk informed me—both prior to the commencement and just as you asked your question—that the list has not been received by the committee.
Mr. Epp first, and then Mr. Chong.
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Conservative
Ken Epp Conservative Edmonton—Sherwood Park, AB
Thank you.
I would just like to say that many members in this House have tried to grapple with the question of student costs and with trying to enhance the financial ability of young people from all backgrounds to be able to attend post-secondary institutions. I am one who is very much supportive of this.
The reason I voted against it is that this just isn't the way. I want that to be understood. I'm very supportive of students and their ability to get education.
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Liberal
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Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
I just have a point of clarification, Chair—and thank you for the unusual wisdom that we found from the chair today.
I just want to ask you something on your information about the student grants. Are we being told that it's not going to come by the end of the day today?
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Liberal
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Liberal
Michael Savage Liberal Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
But you said you spoke with the clerk beforehand. Will we not be getting that information today?
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Liberal
The Vice-Chair Liberal Ruby Dhalla
We will not be able to receive, as committee members, the information.
