House of Commons photoWon her last election, in 2000, with 53% of the vote.
Auditor General's Report December 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the auditor general also said that major changes in the way the department processes grants and contributions have been made and that we have made good progress in acting on the problems reported in 1998, so we have already dealt with the issue.
Minister of Canadian Heritage November 22nd, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I come from an Acadian family from Nova Scotia, and what I said was that in the Guthro family, when it came time to receive an education in the French language, it was neither the church nor the government that helped. French was taught within the family, which is how the Acadian language and culture survived.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
No, Mr. Speaker.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
No, Mr. Speaker.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, according to its publisher, Normand Lester's book got the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Therefore, I am surprised that we would target Mr. Lester's book, considering that, according to his publisher, it received funding.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada will never get involved in issues relating to the employment of a Radio-Canada employee.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the member from the Bloc Quebecois wants the Government of Canada to interfere in the CBC's affairs. We do not interfere, nor will we.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 21st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I am astounded that the Bloc Quebecois member would expect the government to make decisions regarding staffing at the CBC. If we were ever to interfere in such matters, we would be accused of censorship.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 20th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the member has said we provided funding to Robert Guy Scully. The government also provided funding for Normand Lester's book.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 20th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada was not involved in either case, as should be the case.