Sheila Copps

[Leadership Campaigns, May 1st, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, there is one thing that people have in politics and that is their good name. I have not spent over 20 years in public life to have my name smeared by somebody who does not know the facts.

I would invite the hon. member to make the statement that she just made in the House outside and she will be seeking the appropriate advice from her libel and slander lawyer.

[Leadership Campaigns, May 1st, 2002]

As a matter of fact, Mr. Speaker, it is that kind of allegation that is absolutely below even responding to because the fact is that the communications advice which has been given to me by Mr. Thornley over a period of a number of years has been given because he is an excellent adviser.

I have never made a link between any work that he might do as a volunteer in the Liberal Party in the same way as members opposite who have people working for them as volunteers should be accused of such a thing. It is absolutely despicable.

[Canadian Heritage, April 30th, 2002]

The answer is that everyone is anxious to travel to the Saguenay in August. We will then settle all the issues that are being blocked by the Bloc Quebecois.

[Canadian Heritage, April 30th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, the issue of built heritage being torn down is a huge issue in communities across the country and in particular for mayors and councillors who are looking to save the community--

[Société Radio-Canada, April 29th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, I did not see the report but I would ask the hon. member to release it.

[Agriculture, April 25th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, the reason we asked scientists to carry on this very important work is precisely because it should not be left in the hands of politicians.

[Agriculture, April 25th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, I would not expect the hon. member to suggest the minister should be culling the herd in Riding Mountain National Park.

What we do is rely on the best science and the best experts we have. We have been working on the issue with the best science and the best minds and in concert with area residents to make sure that whatever remedial action is taken is for the long term life of the elk herd and for the ranchers who may live in the area.

[Canadian Heritage, April 23rd, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, I believe the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, which is looking at the Broadcasting Act, is in fact going to be inviting these members to come and participate in that inquiry, because any amendments to the Broadcasting Act do not exclude any issues around the convergence issue.

[Government Contracts, April 16th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, contrary to media reports, the contract has not been awarded.

[Société Radio-Canada, April 15th, 2002]

Mr. Speaker, once again, I am happy to follow the member's advice and not interfere in the negotiations.

However, I think that all Canadians, particularly those who have been tuning into Radio-Canada for years, would encourage both sides to return to the bargaining table to ensure that Quebec's broadcasters can take their rightful place among the best broadcasters in the world.