Mr. Speaker, I will be pleased to get that information from the board. In the meantime I think we should take satisfaction that this independent review board is doing the job for which it was set up.
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Saint John Shipyard December 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I will be pleased to get that information from the board. In the meantime I think we should take satisfaction that this independent review board is doing the job for which it was set up.
Mil Davie Shipyard December 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I will inquire as to the possibility of tabling the report of the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board.
I think that we should also table in this House the report on the nearly $500 million in economic benefits that have accrued to Quebec as a result of some 100 contracts. As a result of these contracts and conditions, the government just could not leave the people of Quebec unaware of such crucial facts.
Mil Davie Shipyard December 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, what the hon. member is complaining about is with respect to a decision made by the consortium that gave the contract to Saint John Shipbuilding without following the Hibernia benefits plan according to the findings of the independent Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board.
That is why the government is asking the consortium to review the decision because of the findings of the board. We are asking the consortium to make that decision as quickly as possible. We hope the hon. member will agree with this sensible step.
Mil Davie Shipyard December 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the Hibernia benefits plan provides that all interested parties be given a full and fair opportunity to submit a bid for part of the work under the Hibernia deal.
The independent Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board reviewed the decision in this regard by the consortium and found that the Hibernia benefits plan had not been followed. It is only normal for the government to ask members of the consortium to review their decision. I think that makes sense because we are asking if the proper process has been followed in a way that is fair to all concerned.
Electronic Surveillance November 30th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, one of the tasks of the CSE is to advise the government on the protection of the data in its computers because of the issue of cryptography.
It is quite normal that the CSE would be on a working group within the government where the working group is looking at developments in the United States and has been asked to give advice to government of what measures we may have to take to protect the privacy of information in our data banks from possible questionable intrusion.
Alan Eagleson November 16th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member makes an interesting point and it is that the U.S. authorities have not yet sought the extradition of Mr. Eagleson. If and when they do this matter will be for the Minister of Justice to deal with, not the Solicitor General.
Alan Eagleson November 16th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, it is not customary for a Solicitor General to comment on ongoing investigations. However, I can confirm that the investigation continues. I am sure it will be carried out with the professionalism that we associate with the RCMP.
Immigration And Refugee Board November 14th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, with all due respect to the hon. member there is nothing in the allegations or in his question that justifies the course of
action he mentions. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has given a complete explanation for his actions and they show there has been no illegality, contrary to the insinuation of the hon. member.
Immigration And Refugee Board November 14th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has given a full and complete answer. It is very clear the hon. member has forgotten one of the basic principles of Canadian and British justice, that someone who has been accused has a right to know his accusers and what they say in order to make an answer to those charges.
Public Service Staff Relations Act November 4th, 1994
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-58, an act to amend the Public Service Staff Relations Act and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)