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Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 18th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, neither myself nor CSIS has confirmed that Grant Bristow is an individual who is involved in these matters. The matters in question, as reported last night, relate to events that happened several years ago.
If I am contacted by the German authorities I will be happy to give them assurances that will be appropriate in the circumstances.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 18th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, this is a matter, as the hon. member says, that relates to the previous government.
I have sought assurances that the appropriate directives will be followed if any similar occasion arose. In any event, I am also informed that this is a matter which will be commented on by the Security Intelligence Review Committee in the report it is preparing.
Dangerous Offenders October 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the police authorities are actively seeking these people to bring them back into custody. I hope the hon. member and all Canadians will support the police in these efforts.
Dangerous Offenders October 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I understand the hon. member's concerns about these kinds of situations. I share his concerns but I have to apply the law adopted by this Parliament. This Parliament has not given me the authority to suspend the law on my own volition. We want to move forward on changes in the law. In view of the hon. member's rhetoric I look forward to having his support of our measures when we bring them forward.
Dangerous Offenders October 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice with my support is working actively to develop measures. When they come forward I hope the hon. member and her party will give them full support. In this way we will make real progress very soon.
Dangerous Offenders October 17th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I join with the hon. member in regretting very much this tragedy and extend sympathies to the family of the young
girl in question. At the time of the murder the individual the hon. member mentioned was neither on parole nor on conditional release. There was no law in place that permitted any control over the individual.
I want to add that we are working with a federal-provincial task force on measures to deal with issues of post-sentence detention. We look forward to receiving a report very soon so that we can move ahead in dealing with these kinds of situations.
Business Of The House October 6th, 1994
Madam Speaker, it is my intention to make a statement on another kind of human resources development, that is parliamentary resources.
We will continue this afternoon, this evening and tomorrow with the debate on social security programs.
When the House returns on October 17 from the Thanksgiving break the Standing Committee on Finance will shift into high gear. Following the reference to hold prebudget hearings in accordance with the new rules adopted by this House last winter, I wish to confirm that the Minister of Finance will be appearing before the finance committee on both Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18. The committee will then consult a broad range of Canadians on what they want to see in the next budget.
Under our standing orders the committee will report its observations and conclusions to this House by December 2. We would hope to set aside a significant amount of time before we adjourn for Christmas two weeks after that in order to permit as many members as possible to express their views as well.
Putting this process into operation for the first time represents a new and more open and democratic approach toward budget making. I wish to commend the Minister of Finance for his warm and enthusiastic endorsement of our new procedures.
Turning to more immediate matters for the consideration of the House, the first item to be put before us here in the House on October 17 will be report stage and third reading of Bill C-49, the agriculture and agri-food department reorganization. We will then return to the second reading debates on the other departmental reorganizations, Bill C-46 on industry, followed by Bill C-48 on natural resources, followed by Bill C-52 on public works and government services, followed by Bill C-53 on Canadian heritage.
We will then return to second reading debate on Bill C-41 regarding sentencing.
The business I have announced will carry us to mid-week. The House will know there are two government bills on the notice paper today for introduction tomorrow. We would propose to call second reading of these two bills late in the week we return or early in the week after.
Some members may wish more time when we return for the social security debate which is now under way. It will also be necessary to designate some early opposition days. However I think it would be better to consult with my colleagues opposite before making any firm and final announcements on this. I ask the House to stand by. My next statement will give those details.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 5th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I have already said publicly that I have indicated to the director of CSIS I expect the agency to act squarely within the law as passed by Parliament.
Furthermore, the Security Intelligence Review Committee has very extensive powers and I am sure it knows how to use them.
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 5th, 1994
Yes, Mr. Speaker.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service October 5th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I cannot make any such confirmation. These allegations are being looked into by the Security Intelligence Review Committee. Like the hon. member I await with interest and desire for a quick report of that committee.