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Softwood Lumber October 15th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it is quite the contrary. To go back to his speech coming out of Sun Valley, the Prime Minister raised how important it was that the very provisions of NAFTA be respected by all parties.
I am glad the hon. member is going to join with us in advocating throughout the United States that the rule of law be respected.
Softwood Lumber October 14th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, true, but the hon. member must acknowledge that we have already put $356 million into helping settle the softwood lumber crisis.
Softwood Lumber October 14th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question, because softwood lumber is of vital importance to all Canadians.
As the hon. member has said, the Americans have indicated their intention to appeal the decision. We are already familiar with their stalling tactics, and we will continue to stand up to them.
Aerospace Industry October 8th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we fully agree with the hon. leader of the Bloc Quebecois that the aerospace industry is very important to Canada. This is why, in the past, we have supported its exports and sales. We will continue to work with this key industry for our country.
First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act May 5th, 2004
moved that Bill C-23, an act to provide for real property taxation powers of first nations, to create a First Nations Tax Commission, First Nations Financial Management Board, First Nations Finance Authority and First Nations Statistical Institute and to make consequential amendments to other Acts, be read the third time and passed.
Trade May 5th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the area of northeast Asia is truly a driving force in global trade, and yes, Japan is indeed Canada's second largest trading partner. We will continue to explore with Japan ways in which we can enhance our investment and our trading relationship, but as a start we would ask that Japan open its markets to Canadian beef. That is our priority.
Softwood Lumber May 4th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, as I said before, we will continue to pursue our two track policy. Yes, we have had great success but, as we have seen in the past, this does not necessarily guarantee that money paid will come back to us.
We will continue to pursue this route and we will continue to see if there is a prevailing view for a negotiated settlement.
Softwood Lumber May 4th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is absolutely right. We had another very strong victory at NAFTA for our softwood lumber. We will continue to pursue that litigious route, and at the same time we will continue on the two track policy of seeking a negotiated resolution to this issue if there is a prevailing view among the stakeholders.
Softwood Lumber April 27th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, how could a negotiated settlement, agreed to by the prevailing industry view here in Canada and by the provinces, cede our sovereignty? It is an agreement.
Softwood Lumber April 27th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from the hon. member. He asked the same question last week.
What we are doing is working with all the stakeholders here in Canada to get a prevailing view as to what type of counter offer we should make to the United States, including the method of determining changed circumstances in terms of forest practices. At the same time we will pursue our litigious route.