In a letter written in the hand of the member for Rimouski—Mitis, she says clearly that yes, I should have intervened in the case of Nagano, and congratulated me on doing so.
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Canadian Olympic Committee November 23rd, 1998
In a letter written in the hand of the member for Rimouski—Mitis, she says clearly that yes, I should have intervened in the case of Nagano, and congratulated me on doing so.
Canadian Olympic Committee November 23rd, 1998
Mr. Speaker, if the member does not remember, I will remind her that in a letter written in the hand of Suzanne Tremblay dated August 14, 1998, she said “I remind you that during a similar incident at the Nagano games—”
Canadian Olympic Committee November 23rd, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I would remind the hon. member opposite that her claim that I did not intervene in the case of Nagano is absolutely false.
I would ask her to withdraw the false remarks she just made in this House.
Publishing Industry November 17th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank four out of the five parties in the House who understand the importance of keeping Canadian spaces for Canadian voices and Canadian children, and I would further underscore, as have also successive Canadian governments.
The governments formed by various political parties have always supported the right of Canadians to protect their own culture in their own country.
There is only one political party in this House that prefers to speak for the Americans and that is the Reform Party.
Canadian Heritage November 3rd, 1998
I will say that the launching of the Walk of Fame in Toronto was an absolute first for Canada. It was a blockbuster success. I am very pleased to tell the House that there are a number of Canadian cities that are looking at the option of establishing a similar walk of fame. I think it falls very nicely in line with the millennium. We as a country have to start to show the world our heroes.
That is exactly what was done in Toronto, and I think it could be done in Montreal, Vancouver and throughout Canada.
Canadian Heritage November 3rd, 1998
Mr. Speaker, no, that was not a planted question.
Points Of Order October 30th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, absolutely. I would be thrilled to table the document of literally over 1,000 magazines whose voices will be protected as a result of this legislation that is strongly supported by almost every party in the House.
Magazine Industry October 30th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, it is amazing that the shackles I am putting on are support for Canadian voices. The legislation is supported by every single party in this House except the Reform Party. Before the hon. member continues his campaign of disinformation, I underscore that this legislation will help the Western Catholic Reporter , Legion magazine, Today's Parent , Owl , Mennonite News , Chatelaine , Anglican Journal , Essential , Living with Christ: Complete Edition , Canadian League , L'essential , Journeaux du Barreau , The Mennonite Brethren Herald , Prairie Messenger —
National Arts Centre October 28th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member and members opposite who have raised questions about the recent changes at the NAC.
I underscore how much the National Arts Centre is important not only for the Hull-Ottawa region but also as a cultural centre for the whole of Canada. I am confident that if we respect the arm's length autonomy of the board and we respect the principle that the government should not be manipulating behind the scenes we will see the resurgence of the National Arts Centre as a centre where all Canadians can see our culture on Canada and the world stage.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation October 27th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to get some advice from the Reform Party on the CBC because in its last policy paper the Reform Party had a plan for the CBC. It was to abolish it.