Mr. Speaker, I hope that the member is not asking us to interfere in matters having to do with hiring practices in a crown corporation.
It is quite the opposite because, if a government were to interfere in this, it would have to step down.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 20th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I hope that the member is not asking us to interfere in matters having to do with hiring practices in a crown corporation.
It is quite the opposite because, if a government were to interfere in this, it would have to step down.
Terrorism November 20th, 2001
The Government of Canada does not make decisions regarding employees of a crown corporation.
Canadian Heritage November 19th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, not only am I pleased to tell the hon. member that we are moving ahead very quickly with the war museum but we already have a date for its opening. I hope on that date Prime Minister Jean Chrétien will be able to be at the opening.
Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act November 6th, 2001
moved that the bill be concurred in.
Publishing Industry November 6th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, when the government gives money to a publisher, it has a responsibility to ensure a proper audit. That is what we are doing.
If the company does not want an audit, it is not obliged to accept the investment.
Publishing Industry November 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I find it normal that a check be conducted when someone is getting federal subsidies. This is normal.
Heritage Canada October 19th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, it is so great to have a question about the future and about living and working together because one of the messages that we have to send out to the terrorists is that life will go on and we will work very hard.
We had a very constructive series of meetings this week in Ottawa with the Vancouver-Whistler team, the premier and members of his cabinet and members of the association. We will be out in Vancouver next week to continue those discussions.
We believe Vancouver-Whistler is the best bid and we hope that we will all be there in the most beautiful part of Canada in 2010.
Fourth Jeux de la Francophonie October 5th, 2001
Mr. Speaker, I would like to answer the question, with my colleague who chaired the organizing committee of the Jeux de la Francophonie, and say that the approach was the same as in all games.
Multiculturalism October 1st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, one of the messages that came out strongly from the International Network on Cultural Policy is that the recent tragic events call for a stronger commitment to work together on intercultural understanding.
There was an agreement reached on the main policy for the creation of an international instrument to safeguard the rights of states and governments to implement and promote cultural diversity. Canada has agreed to chair the study group which will result in a policy development at the next meeting in South Africa to ensure that culture is not put on the international trade table.
Human Rights October 1st, 2001
Mr. Speaker, it is precisely because of the government's commitment to cultural diversity that we have announced increased investments in all areas of cultural expression. We have seen Canadians from across the country able to see their history and explore their roots.
At the same time, the Prime Minister showed very clearly last Friday, when he visited a mosque in Ottawa, that this country and our policies, starting with the Multiculturalism Act in 1970, is about building bridges and teaching intercultural connection and tolerance.
As one who has experienced in my own community a Hindu temple being burned to the ground, the community has responded en mass saying that Canada is not a place to breed hate--