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Technology Partnerships Canada April 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, Technology Partnerships Canada is a program to help develop technology in Canada, which will impact all Canadians. Rolls-Royce is not the only one involved, there are a number of companies throughout the country, British Columbia included.
Whether in the west or the east, this is a program to help us remain competitive internationally. We are very proud of it.
Cattle Industry March 30th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Témiscamingue for his question.
Last Friday in Amos, at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, I announced a financial contribution by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canada Economic Development of over $3.6 million for the Boeuf eN’OR research project.
The goal of the research is to develop a new product that meets consumers’ requirements. This project clearly stems from the desire of researchers and cattle producers in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and the Government of Canada is proud to be associated with it.
International Aid March 30th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, that is unbelievable. I think that I am going to forget the question and talk about the overall will of parliamentarians, here in the House. The majority of parliamentarians want to have such legislation to allow us to provide drugs to less developed countries.
That is why there is a bill currently before the House. Parliamentarians have worked extremely hard to try to improve this bill. We hope to be able to finalize it shortly.
Foreign Affairs March 25th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, this legislation, which is very important for getting pharmaceuticals to the least developed countries, is currently under consideration by the parliamentary committee.
Members from all parties have had an opportunity to listen to various stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry as well as our NGOs. We count on everyone's cooperation in order to improve this bill.
Alcan March 11th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, last week, during my visit to Saguenay--Lac-Saint-Jean with the hon. member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, we met officials from various unions, including Alcan, who are going through difficult times.
Indeed, I pledged to meet with the president of Alcan, first to find out about the planned closure of the potrooms and, second, to urge him to invest more in aluminum processing in that region, as the Government of Canada is already doing.
Gasoline Prices March 11th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it is very clear that this is an important issue for the majority of Canada's consumers and businesses. It is also clear that, using the various mechanisms in place, our government has followed this situation very closely.
Now we have the report from the parliamentary committee; I can assure the members of this House that we are going to take the committee's recommendations very seriously and that the government will announce its response soon.
Gasoline Prices March 11th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, at present, the government is thoroughly examining the recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology. I am certain that the government's response will be forthcoming quite soon. My colleague, the Minister of Natural Resources, will be able to explain exactly what is happening in this matter.
Foreign Affairs March 9th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, we are very proud of having introduced this bill.
At present, I know that my fellow parliamentarians are working to improve this bill and improve access to medication for the least developed countries of the world. That is Canada's goal on the international scene. We want to lead the way for other countries.
I hope that all parliamentarians will help us improve this bill and that it will be passed as quickly as possible.
Research and Development March 9th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, our government has made huge investments in research in recent years. Yesterday, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation announced more than $580 million in 126 projects for 57 universities across the country.
From Okanagan University College in Kelowna to Memorial University of Newfoundland, by way of the Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe and the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, these investments in research will contribute to the economic and social development of all Canadians.
Sponsorship Program February 27th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, again, Ms. Bédard personally wrote to the Prime Minister of Canada. The Minister of Transport and the President of the Treasury Board are currently looking at the actions that must be taken.
As for the comments of the chairman of the board, if such remarks were actually made, we feel that they are completely inappropriate. We remind the chairman of the board that it is a privilege to serve in a crown corporation.
We hope that appropriate action will be taken.