Mr. Speaker, I can tell the hon. member with respect to the dollar figure that it is pure speculation. I also want to tell him that this program will restructure the fishery and will look after all those who need it the most.
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Atlantic Groundfish Strategy June 12th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I can tell the hon. member with respect to the dollar figure that it is pure speculation. I also want to tell him that this program will restructure the fishery and will look after all those who need it the most.
Atlantic Groundfish Strategy June 12th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I know the hon. member is not given to alarmist statements and superlatives that would exacerbate the situation.
We are very much aware there is a lot of anxiety in the Atlantic provinces and in Quebec. This process takes time because we have to consult with the province. We have to make sure we take the time to get it right because this has to be an excellent strategy. It has to be right and it has to be done soon.
Atlantic Groundfish Strategy June 12th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member knows this is pure speculation and I am not going to comment on that.
We are very much aware of the situation. We have heard him and members in the House. We know each other and I think he knows that when this program is finalized it will address those issues he and other members of the House are concerned about
The government is working very hard to put this program together and it will be announced in the very near future.
The Atlantic Groundfish Strategy June 12th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I assume with that rhetoric there is some emotion. I know there is a lot of emotion; I live in Atlantic Canada and I have relatives in the business.
The government's record for looking after those in the fishery is pretty good and I expect it will continue to be in the future.
The Atlantic Groundfish Strategy June 12th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member knows that the government is not in the habit of responding to media speculation. The hon. member also knows that members on this side of the House are working very hard and very assiduously with the provincial governments to come up with a program.
The government is working flat out to finalize a program to restructure the fishery and to reorganize the program in such a way that those who are in need will get the necessary adjustment programs.
National Parks Act June 12th, 1998
moved that Bill C-38, an act amend the National Parks Act, be read the third time and passed.
Veterans Affairs June 5th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I think the hon. member knows that the government, along with many other governments, in fact all governments, does not recognize that there is such an illness as gulf war syndrome.
I want to tell the hon. member that this country provides veterans of World War I, World War II, Korean war and retired members of the Canadian forces and the RCMP with the best possible benefits of any other country in the world. I am proud to stand by that.
Veterans Affairs June 3rd, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question. I know he has taken this on as an issue for veterans.
We were made aware of this fairly recently. I think we are all appalled by the idea that this has not been addressed until recently although it dates back over 50 years.
As the advocate for veterans, I will work very closely with my colleagues to get all the information and do the proper research so that appropriate action will be taken in a timely manner.
Tourism May 26th, 1998
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and so does the rest of the House.
1997 was a banner year for tourism in Atlantic Canada. All four Atlantic provinces enjoyed double digit growth. Prince Edward Island led the way with 60% over the previous year in the number of visitors.
In addition, the House will be interested to know that tourism generated $2.5 billion worth of revenues in Atlantic Canada, of which $440 million was returned to the province and to the federal government in the way of taxes.
There are 96,000 people involved in tourism. This is why—
Merchant Navy Veterans May 5th, 1998
Mr. Speaker, I remind the hon. member and the House that three members of the Liberal Party caused this initiative to be taken, joined later by a member of the NDP.
If she wants to know where the money went, why does she not ask her own people who were forming the government of the day.