moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.
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moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.
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moved that the bill be concurred in.
(Motion agreed to.)
Fisheries June 21st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. Indeed we are aware of the American vessels in the area of AB line and the Dixon Entrance.
The member knows it is not unusual over the years that both Canadian and American vessels are in this disputed zone and that each nation conducts its fishery and enforces its own fishery in this disputed zone.
The question is being asked in a manner that would suggest that somehow there is something unusual or something that is precedent setting. It misleads the House and I know that is not the member's intention. His usual practice is to inform the House. I inform him that we are monitoring the situation very closely as usual.
Great Lakes Sport Fishery June 20th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is right. The Great Lakes sport fishery is a multibillion dollar industry and it ought to be acknowledged by the Government of Canada when it makes policies in fisheries and oceans.
For that reason I am pleased to announce on behalf of the government today a 33 per cent increase in our financial commitment to preserving this multibillion dollar industry.
The control program comes under a joint U.S.-Canada commission. Recently I had discussions with the U.S. ambassador to discuss this matter, among others, and I an confident that the United States will announce a similar increase on their side as well.
Points Of Order June 10th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
I accept the advice and accept fully the caution of the Chair for all members to keep the tone and level of discussion on this matter at a level where it is productive and constructive. Mr. Speaker, let me begin by saying that because it is hurtful to all members of the House in every party, including the Reform Party I hope and believe.
When one member speaks in such a manner about an entire group of people, it casts aspersions on the whole House. It calls into question the character, integrity and dignity of the whole House. I hope that all members, without exception, from every party will dissociate themselves from the words of this one member who has clearly lost any connection to decency and to intelligence and the dignity of this debate.
Fisheries June 10th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.
I want to note that the action taken yesterday was on the advice of industry stakeholders in the province of British Columbia. The idea originates with the stakeholders. It has been endorsed and embraced by the government and put into place quickly because of the decisive nature of the industry consultation that has occurred.
The Government of Canada is prepared to consider both fishing and non-fishing measures as a means of demonstrating to our friends south of the border that both our nations' interest is served by having bilateral rather than unilateral fish plans.
We make it clear, in demonstrating that interest on both our parts, that this government will ensure the pressure is put on fishermen and not on the endangered fish.
Fisheries June 6th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the panel on the use of foreign vessels in Canadian waters, otherwise known as the Harris panel, met in Halifax last week and heard representation from appropriate members of the appropriate gear sectors in Nova Scotia. The panel's advice or recommendations will be forthcoming to me in the next few days at which time I will make a decision.
Let me remind the House that the Japanese have been taking a share of an international tuna quota in Canadian waters with Canadian consent since 1977. Canada enjoys an excellent relationship with the people and government of Japan. All of this will be taken into consideration in making our decision this year.
Overfishing June 2nd, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question.
All members of this party and I have acknowledged in the past that it was a unanimous motion in the House supported by all parties that allowed for quick passage of our foreign overfishing bill, and I acknowledge that again today.
I would ask the member to acknowledge that sometimes when Canadian parliamentarians visit France they do not always get the kind of support they are expecting for their initiatives. That level of disappointment is shared on some days in equal measure by members on the government side and sometimes even by the Leader of the Opposition.
Dynamic Maintenance Ltd. June 2nd, 1994
Mr. Speaker, this particular party across the way came to Parliament promising to do business so-called differently and to bring a new standard.
The member opposite is fully aware that the senior official who has the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the conflict code has indicated that all of the requirements of the conflict code have been met and all of the arrangements required have been met. Nevertheless, this member stands on no other basis than seeking to damage the reputation of an hon. member and makes crazy and wild allegations. He ought to be ashamed and he ought to apologize.
Dynamic Maintenance Ltd. June 2nd, 1994
Mr. Speaker, perhaps when I tell the member that my understanding is that the parliamentary secretary is totally in compliance with all of the requirements of the conflict code, and this has been checked with the most senior authorities of the government, the member might want to seek unanimous consent to stand and apologize for making reckless accusations.