Martin Cauchon

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moved that the bill be read the third time and passed.

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moved that the bill be concurred in.

[Technological Development, November 5th, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his important question, which demonstrates the importance this government attaches to the greater Montreal region.

Since February 1996, we have developed a five-point response strategy which has enabled us to take action in one of the fundamental areas, science and technology. In this connection, I take pride in saying that this government has invested in excess of $650 million in the greater Montreal region, for a total of over $2 billion in investments. As a result, we have been able to create or maintain 9,500 jobs at Behaviour Communications, the Biotechnology Research Institute, and Bombardier, to name but a few.

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Toothless.

[Montreal Convention Centre, October 1st, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I was saying that, if there is a government that is omnipresent in the Montreal area, it is the Liberal government on this side of the House. Since 1996, we have developed a policy to support Montreal in key sectors, helping Montreal position itself and helping to maintain or create nearly 26,000 jobs.

However, the lack of co-operation and partnership we saw yesterday is unfortunate. I find this sad and I hope Quebeckers will come up with a solution—

[Montreal Convention Centre, October 1st, 1998]

We also intervened in a number of—

[Montreal Convention Centre, October 1st, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I sincerely think that, if ever there was a government that has done a lot for the Province of Quebec and the greater Montreal area, it is the Liberal government on this side of the House. Since 1996, we have invested more than $1 billion.

[Montreal Convention Centre, October 1st, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to see that the Quebec government voted yesterday to go ahead with the expansion of the convention centre, after missing the boat the first time, with the infrastructure program.

I must say, however, that I am a little surprised at their attitude, because I spoke with Minister Perreault on Tuesday afternoon. They certainly went to great lengths to keep things quiet.

In any event, I am pleased with the decision made by the Government of Quebec on behalf of all Montrealers; it will take a great deal of pressure off us. I do hope that, as a prelude to further co-operative efforts, this project will lead to a solution at the national level.

[Quebec's Economic Development, September 30th, 1998]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his excellent question.

Since February 1996, the Government of Canada has stayed on the same course and continued to play a role in the economic development of the province of Quebec, bringing the Team Canada approach into play and devising a strategy for action on five fronts.

Today, I am proud to say that 1,500 projects have been completed since February 1996, with the help of the Liberal team, for a total of more than $1 billion invested in the greater Montreal area and over $3 billion in all.

[Montreal Congress Centre, September 28th, 1998]

—of the economic spinoffs from these conventions.

I will remind the House that, as we know, the Canadian government plays a major part in terms of economic decisions affecting the province of Quebec and Canada as a whole.

Members will recall that this project was discussed in 1996, at the socio-economic summit from which the Canadian government had been excluded. Yet, this project has not been submitted under the infrastructure program.

What I have been saying over and over again is that all members on this side of the House are fully aware of the importance of the congress centre and will try to find a solution.