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Bank Of Canada October 26th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, it is very disappointing on this side of the House to ask questions about changes in the responsiveness of national institutions to the demands of the regions and the provinces.
My supplementary question also concerns the Bank of Canada. Does the minister consider it feasible for a central bank to be administered by directors who are citizens of two separate sovereign states, both of which use the same currency?
Bank Of Canada October 26th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, the people of Quebec are more likely to vote no if their expectations that the government will decentralize and create a smaller federal presence are greater. They will also be likely to vote no if they can be assured that national institutions, such as the Bank of Canada, will be made more responsive to the demands and aspirations of regions.
I ask the Minister of Finance this. Will he consider changes to the operation and constitution of the Bank of Canada such that, like in other industrial countries, monetary policy will be made by people who are responsive to the regions?
Canadian Unity October 24th, 1995
Mr. Speaker, last weekend my wife and I visited Montreal, where her family lives and where she grew up as a francophone and raised her own children.
When we crossed the bridge back into Ontario her heart was heavy and the tears flowed. She is Canadian and Quebecois. She does not want to be anything else.
As a Canadian by choice myself, I do not want to lose my country. For goodness' sake, Quebecers, say no to the song of the separatist sirens. Your hopes for a strong and powerful Quebec may be met within Canada.
We Reformers in the west know what they want. We want the same. We want a smaller, less intrusive federal government. Together we can have it. Together we can get rid of the arrogant centralists with their failed visions. Together we will build a new Canada.
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
Are you going to identify the minorities on the basis of their colour?
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
Madam Speaker, I am sorry. I was carried away in the heat of debate. I withdraw the remark. Is the hon. member going to identify the groups on the basis of colour?
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
You are racist.
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
It is because we do not like racism.
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
Equal opportunity.
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
Indian affairs is doing it.
Employment Equity Act October 3rd, 1995
Very Orwellian.