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Canada Co-Operatives Act November 28th, 1997
Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today to speak at report stage of Bill C-5, an act respecting cooperatives. I am also pleased to report to the House on two supplementary amendments which came after the adjournment of deliberations on Bill C-5 by the Standing Committee on Industry.
The need for two more technical amendments became apparent just after the committee adjourned its hearings. We would like to put forward these amendments now.
Federal Public Servants November 28th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the President of Treasury Board.
In Canada, we are free to practice the religion of our choice. Is the minister planning to set aside areas in government buildings where Muslim public servants can fulfil their religious obligations on their own time?
Ronald McDonald House November 21st, 1997
Mr. Speaker, last week I had the honour of hosting the visit of presidents and managers for Ronald McDonald homes across Canada as they met in Ottawa. I also had the pleasure of welcoming them in the House of Commons.
Canadians are thankful for such an organization which provides a home away from home to families of children being treated in hospital for cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
These establishments make it possible for seriously ill children to have their families with them at a critical time in their lives. Staying in a Ronald McDonald House also gives families an opportunity to talk with other parents going through similar experiences.
I extend heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, employees and managers of Ronald McDonald Houses in Canada. Your compassion and devotion are a big help in times of trouble.
Committees Of The House November 7th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standing Committee on Industry.
In accordance with its order of reference of October 29, 1997 the committee has considered Bill C-10, an act to implement a convention between Canada and Sweden, a convention between Canada and various other countries.
The purpose of this bill is to avoid double taxation and to prevent fiscal evasion with respect to income tax. We have agreed to report it without amendment.
Committees Of The House November 7th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the first report of the Standing Committee on Industry.
In accordance with its order of reference of October 24, 1997, the committee has considered Bill C-11, an act respecting the imposition of duties and customs.
Industrial Research November 7th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, during the last election, the government promised to increase funding to the Council for Assistance to Industrial Research sponsored by the National Research Council.
Could the Secretary of State for Science and Technology outline the reasons for such a commitment, which I personally consider positive and necessary?
Petitions November 5th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, in the last petition, the petitioners call on the government to eliminate the GST on books and periodicals.
Petitions November 5th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, my second petition urges the federal government to join with provincial governments to make the national highway system upgrading possible.
Petitions November 5th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, I have the pleasure to present three petitions.
In the first, the petitioners are asking that the phrase sexual orientation not be included in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
Tourist Industry October 29th, 1997
Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry.
In an article that appeared in yesterday's media, Canadians were given the impression that Canada has lost ground in the tourist industry.
Can the minister confirm that Canada's tourist industry will continue to play a lead role world wide?