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Questions On The Order Paper November 4th, 1997
Statistics for the 1996 taxation year are not yet available as processing of tax returns related to the 1996 taxation year is not yet complete. Shown below are the requested data for taxation years 1993 to 1995 inclusive for those individuals whose major source of income in the taxation year was self-employment:
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Taxation November 3rd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, part of our agenda has been to help children. Part of the whole program to not let deductions happen for parents is to ensure that the children get more money. This is part of the children agenda we, including the Minister of Justice, have put forward.
We will ensure that the children of Canada are protected through the child poverty program. We will also ensure that all funds go to children. Is this member saying that for those people who pay maintenance fees, after tax money or before tax money should go toward children? He should be clear on what his position is.
Customs Act October 31st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, yesterday Bill C-18 was introduced in the House. It will provide additional powers to our customs officers.
I am confident the bill will be supported by all members of the House because it provides powers to the customs officers to detain and arrest people who may be involved in criminalities such as impaired driving, child abduction, possession of stolen goods, or people who may have arrests outstanding.
This is another important initiative for the government on improving public safety and building safe homes and safe streets. I am very proud of what the government has done.
Tip Employees October 29th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for his question. I am working with my colleagues, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Human Resources Development, to respond to the letter which I received from Mr. Landry to look at EI earnings on their change in the way in which they collect their taxes on tips.
As soon as we are able to look at the details of that we will be getting back to Mr. Landry.
Small Business October 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for his question concerning small business. Small business is very important for growth in the Canadian economy. Small business is creating jobs.
Yesterday I introduced the business number registration work station which will help small business to ensure that we streamline and reduce duplication.
We also introduced quarterly payroll deductions. Instead of monthly they will be quarterly. This will help reduce paperwork, overlap and duplication.
Revenue Canada October 6th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the member is more interested in theatrics than in facts. We have to deal with the facts.
The fact of the matter—and he even said it himself—is that because it is before a quasi-judicial board we should not be commenting on it. He should know better. He should be responsible and understand that there is a process.
We respect that process and will continue to respect it.
Revenue Canada October 6th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the employee in question has filed with the Public Service Commission Board an appeal that he was denied an appointment. This is before this quasi-judicial board.
We respect the process. In respecting the process—I have said this to him and I will repeat—it would be inappropriate for me to comment on a matter before a quasi-judicial board. Maybe he could understand that this time.
Customs October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member should be very careful of the words that he uses.
I know this hon. member wants to pretend he is a rat packer, but he is certainly no Brian Tobin.
Customs October 2nd, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the member asked this question yesterday and I responded. I want to repeat that response so that it is clear to him.
I said yesterday that no preferential treatment is given to FedEx. Let me repeat it again. No preferential treatment is given to FedEx.
If the member has any evidence to the contrary other than allegations, he should table them in the House. We have not seen one iota of evidence from this member other than the unsubstantiated allegations that he has put forward.
Customs October 1st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, the matter to which the hon. member refers is before a quasi-judicial review board. The hon. member knows that a minister is not able to respond to matters that are before a quasi-judicial review board.
He also knows that the appellant is in a hearing right now for someone who was dismissed.
Customs does an incredible job. I have had the opportunity to go to the borders and see the type of job they do. If the member has more facts, table them in the House.