Jim Karygiannis on An Act to permit the resumption and continuation of the operation of the National Research Universal Reactor at Chalk River

In the House of Commons on December 11th, 2007. See this statement in context.

Sitting ResumedAn Act to permit the resumption and continuation of the operation of the National Research Universal Reactor at Chalk RiverGovernment Orders

December 11th, 2007 / 11:25 p.m.

Liberal

Jim Karygiannis Liberal Scarborough—Agincourt, ON

Mr. Chair, I would like to ask the Minister of Natural Resources whether AECL and the nuclear lobby have been exerting pressure on the minister to clean out the CNSC and is this act the first step for AECL to regain control over nuclear regulations and watering down international standards to meet its business needs.

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