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Gasoline Prices May 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, has the member for Roberval agreed with the government very often? Never. He likes to sit in an opposition seat and criticize. That is all he can do. He is not even capable of making any decisions. Such is the reality of the Bloc Quebecois.
The government is confident that those in charge at the Competition Bureau will look at precisely what is happening on the oil and gas market and act accordingly.
Gasoline Prices May 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the member for Roberval can lose his temper all he wants, but we will see how the people will vote in the next election in this country. We will see who will govern this country. It will never be the Bloc. That is impossible.
Obviously we are concerned about this issue. The Competition Bureau is currently examining the oil and gas market.
Gasoline Prices May 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, speaking of problems, we have a serious one with the Bloc. In fact, the Bloc does not understand quite how international oil prices are set.
The Bloc does not understand that this problem—and there is indeed a problem—is on the international level.
The Bloc does not understand that we are greatly concerned by the dizzying rise in the price of gasoline, which has economic repercussions for consumers and businesses, and that the Competition Bureau of Canada has also decided to have a close look at the petroleum sector.
Gasoline Prices May 10th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, what is the Bloc's problem, that it is so worried about an election?
This government is governing as it should for the public good. The Competition Bureau has decided to conduct a close examination of the entire gas and oil market. We will let the Competition Bureau do its job and then we will see whether in fact the gasoline prices are a result of collusion in the marketplace, or reflect the international situation.
Gasoline Prices May 7th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it is clear—and the member for Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup—Témiscouata—Les Basques has just given us an example—that the Bloc, by virtue of being in opposition for many years—and it will stay in opposition—thinks it has the magic recipe for solving highly complex international problems. The Canadian government is implementing a series of initiatives in order to be able to meet these challenges, but it also must cooperate with its international partners with respect to events happening on the oil market.
Gasoline Prices May 7th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian government is concerned by what is currently happening with respect to the steep hike in gas prices and the economic impact this may have on consumers and businesspeople. The government still maintains that gas prices are set by market forces and not by anti-competitive practices.
Yesterday, the Minister of Natural Resources said that he would contact his provincial counterparts to discuss this problem and determine with them what solutions could be implemented.
Automobile Industry May 7th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is concerned about economic development in all areas of the country and is using the economic strengths in every sector and in every region of the country. Quebec receives its fair share. The Bloc need not pretend they are victims of yet another federal machination; it is not true.
Quebec gets by very well economically, like most provinces do, and the Government of Canada will always be a partner to the businesspeople and Government of Quebec in stimulating economic development.
Automobile Industry May 7th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that GM closed its plant in Boisbriand when it did. At that time, in fact, the ministers of the Government of Canada made every effort to try to support the situation, but GM made a business decision.
Since then, naturally, the automotive sector in this country has been evolving, and we know that in Quebec there has been very significant economic fallout for suppliers, too, and not necessarily with respect to assembly plants.
In the budget, our government said it would work on a strategic framework for the entire automotive industry across the country.
Gasoline Prices May 6th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I think all Canadians and all members of Parliament are concerned about the sudden rise in the price of gasoline and its impact on our economy today.
I can tell my hon. colleague that the government is making sure that it provides consumers with complete information on the price-setting mechanisms. In addition, we are ensuring that retail prices are really determined by market forces and not by anti-competitive practices.
Under the Competition Act, consumers can file complaints and investigations can be carried out to prove there is no collusion in the—
Gasoline Prices May 5th, 2004
This is incorrect, Mr. Speaker. The hon. member for Roberval is not presenting all the facts. The Competition Bureau has, on a number of occasions, carried out investigations to determine exactly what was going on in the market. The parliamentary committee has done the same. At the present time, everyone agrees that the price hike is the result of a drop in inventory, coupled with a rapid rise in crude oil prices. That is what everyone is saying right now, with the exception of the member for Roberval. He needs to face up to reality. The Competition Bureau will continue to do its job.