Mr. Speaker, I am aware of allegations to the effect that female announcers are being paid less than their male counterparts.
The communications union of Radio-Canada has filed a complaint to this effect to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
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Société Radio-Canada April 10th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, I am aware of allegations to the effect that female announcers are being paid less than their male counterparts.
The communications union of Radio-Canada has filed a complaint to this effect to the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
Point of Order February 20th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, in this afternoon's oral question period, a Bloc Québécois member asked me a question. In my reply, I said September 2004, when I should have said September 2003.
The Homeless February 20th, 2002
Mr. Speaker, a number of organizations have shared with me their concerns about the date. I would like to announce today that I have addressed this, in conjunction with the staff of my department, and the deadline will now be September 2004.
Anti-Terrorism Act November 28th, 2001
moved that Bill C-36, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Official Secrets Act, the Canada Evidence Act, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act and other acts, and to enact measures respecting the registration of charities in order to combat terrorism, be read the third time and passed.
Labour October 17th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, at the Quebec summit of the Americas, the Prime Minister and the ministers of labour developed an action plan. This week we have 28 countries from the Americas here to do that work. We will be looking at the ILO declaration. We will be looking at modernizing labour ministries. We will also be looking at the labour dimension of globalization and free trade.
It is a pleasure for Canada, and we will be honoured to chair this conference over the next two years.
Para Transpo May 15th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am happy to inform the House that the parties have agreed to resolve their dispute by submitting it to binding arbitration. I understand Para Transpo's normal service is expected to resume on Friday, May 18.
I would like to express my thanks to my assistant deputy minister, Warren Edmondson, and Elizabeth MacPherson. I congratulate both sides for negotiating in good faith. What is important is that the people most affected, the disabled, can now return to their regular activities.
Para Transpo May 14th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I called an emergency meeting this morning to meet with both parties. I advised the union and the employer that they were responsible for resolving their differences and that it was time for them to settle the dispute and restore transportation services to the disabled people of Ottawa.
I also appointed my assistant deputy minister, Mr. Warren Edmondson, as mediator to work with them. I urge both parties to work with the assistance of Mr. Edmondson to conclude a fair collective agreement. This dispute must be settled soon.
Human Resources Development May 14th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, under departmental policy HRDC does not assist foreign employers to recruit Canadian employees for jobs outside Canada. We are looking into this case to ensure that the employer is Canadian. The posting has been suspended until this is determined.
Sales Tax And Excise Tax Amendments Act, 2001 April 23rd, 2001
moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.
Sales Tax And Excise Tax Amendments Act, 2001 April 23rd, 2001
moved that the bill be concurred in at report stage.