Evidence of meeting #41 for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in the 40th Parliament, 3rd Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was chair.
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12:05 p.m.
Liberal
Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal Newton—North Delta, BC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Again, sometimes it bothers me, the incompetence of the government, and then they try to push things through so fast. This bill was due in 2009. In fact, we should have met our international obligation on NAFTA two years ago, in 2009. We're heading into 2011. It's quite important that we should meet that international obligation as soon as possible, and make sure that when we import those used cars from Mexico, they're safe for our drivers on the road and are environmentally sensitive.
We would love to see that here in this committee.
12:05 p.m.
Conservative
Jeff Watson Conservative Essex, ON
Yes, only to be playful for a moment, Mr. Chair, in terms of complying with NAFTA, I do believe the Liberals in 1993 were taking the position that we shouldn't have NAFTA.
December 7th, 2010 / 12:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
I'm not sure that added a lot to the value of our commentary.
I'm going to suggest that on Thursday we will start the meeting with a review, in the hope of going to clause-by-clause on Bill S-5.
Mr. Jean.
12:05 p.m.
Conservative
Brian Jean Conservative Fort McMurray—Athabasca, AB
Mr. Chair, I do want to say that I do have a copy of questions and answers, which was provided by the department. If anybody wants a copy of that I can get it to them right away.
12:05 p.m.
Conservative
The Chair Conservative Merv Tweed
I would ask that you send it to the clerk and we'll distribute it to every member of the committee. Then we have it.
12:05 p.m.
Conservative