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Air Canada October 19th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, in effect, the new structure of Air Canada makes it necessary for us to look at each element to make sure that the protection provided under the Official Languages Act throughout the entire structure will be respected, even regarding the headquarters and facilities. The legislative protection that existed in the past will be there in the new legislation.
Air Canada October 19th, 2004
We know they are not interested in the French language and not interested in Quebec issues either.
The leader of the Bloc Québécois has a legitimate question. Yes, we want the Official Languages Act to be respected in Air Canada's new structure because we want to maintain the status quo for the protection of both official languages.
Air Canada October 19th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we have decided—
Air Canada October 19th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, could you get that bad-mannered character to be quiet?
Air Canada October 19th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we did not wait for the report by the Commissioner of Official Languages. As soon as we saw the new structure for Air Canada during the—
Aerospace Industry October 18th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I am sure the hon. member will realize that the case of Bombardier is a priority for this government. We did not wait for his questions or his party's interest in this issue to deal with it. We will make sure that this is done responsibly. We said there would be no public bidding war and there will be no such war, because we are talking about taxpayers' money here.
International Interests in Mobile Equipment (aircraft equipment) Act October 18th, 2004
moved that Bill C-4, an act to implement the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Port Security October 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I am very surprised to hear the hon. member for Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher make excuses for the events of last week. In my opinion, investigation of workers' backgrounds is essential. We only need look at the court appearance last week of the port of Montreal worker who pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to import drugs valued at $2.1 billion. I think these background checks are essential.
Highway Infrastructure October 12th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I wish to congratulate the hon. member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord and thank him for his question.
A budget of $525 million is planned for the work in progress and, indeed, a federal-provincial agreement was concluded for 50-50 sharing of the costs. We shall continue the work. Of course, there is constant communication between the two levels of government, first, to monitor the progress of the work, and second, to monitor the costs.
Port Security October 12th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I want to tell the member that we are indeed doing something. My predecessor announced a $115 million program to increase port security. We want to make sure that background investigations are carried out to ensure that situations like the one at the port of Montreal never happen again. We will take action. We will make a difference. Canadian ports will be secure in the future.