House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2004, with 41% of the vote.
Airports May 9th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I thought no one would ask. This morning we made an announcement by which 60% of the rent will be cut in every airport in Canada, saving $8 billion for the airline industry and the travelling public. I want to thank the Minister of Finance for his contribution to this decision.
This is the best news the aviation sector has had in years.
Canada-U.S. Border May 9th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I want to tell the hon. member that the cash is there for the projects that have been agreed upon with the province of Ontario by the Government of Canada. We hope to take the city onside. The cash is there and we are ready to spend it anytime.
Government Contracts May 5th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I can repeat, for the benefit of the hon. member, that I never billed anything for any meeting. Therefore, the answer is clear.
Port Infrastructure May 4th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, in my capacity as Minister of Transport, I would point out that negotiations have been ongoing on this particular matter between the municipalities and the various stakeholders for the past nine years. There has been an offer on the table for the past two. So it is certainly not a matter of neglect by the Government of Canada.
As for the facilities, discussions are being held. We have offered up to $100,000 for studies to determine the extent of the damage and the cost of the work. There have been nine years of discussions and negotiations. Nine years ago we were prepared to make an offer, and we still are.
Government Contracts May 4th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, I would like to tell the hon. member that during my 12 years in the private sector, I never billed anyone for any meeting.
Air Canada and its affiliates Act May 2nd, 2005
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-47, an act to amend the Air Canada Public Participation Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Government Contracts April 22nd, 2005
Mr. Speaker, his facts are totally wrong because I was never paid to arrange any meeting whatsoever.
Government Contracts April 22nd, 2005
Mr. Speaker, perhaps the member read the Globe and Mail yesterday. Campbell Clark wrote in an article that Michel Lemay says that he also emphasized that Mr. Lapierre is an old friend of Mr. Duffar, and that he was not paid for having organized the meeting with Mr. Gagliano.
It is extremely clear. I was not paid for setting up this meeting—not this meeting or any other.
Airline Industry April 20th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, because of the representations of this caucus and of airport authorities across the country, we will find a more equitable formula before the end of June.
Airline Industry April 20th, 2005
Mr. Speaker, the Deputy Prime Minister has made so many representations on this topic that I know we are going to have some action. I am working diligently with the Minister of Finance and this issue will be solved.