moved:
That the amendment made by the Senate to Bill C-20, an act respecting the commercialization of civil air navigation services, be read the second time and concurred in.
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Civil Air Navigation Services Commercialization Act June 20th, 1996
moved:
That the amendment made by the Senate to Bill C-20, an act respecting the commercialization of civil air navigation services, be read the second time and concurred in.
Canada Customs June 19th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the issue we are talking about here is a very important one. It is about farmers who, quite frankly, did not obey the law.
The customs officers at the border points have had a difficult time but are handling it in a very professional manner.
Standards Council Of Canada Act June 17th, 1996
moved that Bill C-4 be concurred in at report stage.
Income Tax Conventions Implementation Act, 1996 June 17th, 1996
moved that Bill C-37, an act to implement an agreement between Canada and the Russian Federation, a convention between Canada and the Republic of South Africa, an agreement between Canada and the United Republic of Tanzania, an agreement between Canada and the Republic of India and a convention between Canada and Ukraine, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Nelson House First Nation Flooded Land Act June 17th, 1996
moved that Bill C-40, an act respecting the Nelson House First Nation and the settlement of matters arising from an agreement relating to the flooding of land, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Taxation June 17th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, it is my sense that Canadians more and more understand that participating in the underground economy is not a victimless crime. When a Canadian decides not to pay taxes, another one has to pick up the slack.
In Revenue Canada we take this very seriously. Our seven point program targeting the underground economy has returned over a billion dollars to the Canadian coffers.
More recently, in partnership with the construction industry, we have implemented a voluntary reporting system that will provide Revenue Canada with the information it needs to limit even further the underground activity in that important sector.
If I may, I would like to recognize the Canadian Construction Association, the Canadian Home Builders' Association and the Canadian Construction Union for their participation in this program and say that together we will ensure there is a level playing field for this important sector of the Canadian economy.
Tourism June 10th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the government does understand the importance to our economy of tourism and business travel. At Revenue Canada we are constantly looking for ways to expedite and make it easier for low risk travellers to Canada to get here without compromising our commitment to safe homes and streets.
I am pleased to announce that last week we identified two new programs, CANPASS for private boats and private aircraft which will extend to low risk travellers the benefits of a preapproved permit and a telephone reporting system to help expedite them through customs and immigration without compromising the security of our communities.
Revenue Canada is committed to achieving the smart border. It is programs like these that will make sure we achieve that goal.
Taxation June 10th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member points out, this issue took place in 1991. It predates this government, but we are taking very direct and important action on this concern.
I understand it was the hon. member himself who sat as chair on the public accounts committee when the decision was made of which order the issues presented by the auditor general would be reviewed at finance committee and then at public accounts.
Taxation June 10th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, let me review the action we have taken.
On receipt of the report of the auditor general we acted that very day and sent his concerns to the committees of this Parliament, committees made up of members of this House that represent Canadians, to look at very important aspects of the Income Tax Act.
It is my understanding that the finance committee will review those aspects of the Income Tax Act. I understand it has been agreed at the public accounts committee to begin to review other aspects, sure to be required, on return from the summer recess.
Taxation June 10th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member seems to be indicating that he does not agree with the democratic process, that he does not want to participate in the democratic process. I understand that he has walked out of the committee that we have asked to seriously look at the Income Tax Act and provide good and full information to us on several occasions.
I would ask him to get to the committee, to listen to the witnesses who are there and to provide the best advice that he can on behalf of Canadians from across this country.