Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this question under advisement so that I may consult my colleague.
House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 1993, with 46% of the vote.
Crtc November 25th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this question under advisement so that I may consult my colleague.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 25th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, I think that our colleague is badly misinformed; she should know that the Liberal government helped the CBC avoid a major financial crisis.
That is what we have done this year. We allowed the CBC to reposition itself in the 500-channel universe we have heard about. I supported the CBC in this matter. With the help of the finance minister, we will continue to ensure that the CBC remains the flagship of Canadian culture.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation November 25th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Watson spent almost all his life in the world of show business and news reporting. Of course, visibility is important in these sectors, but we are in the business of governing and the way to do it is with authority. We do not need to show off. If that is what our Bloc colleague wants, she should do so while we are busy running the country.
Film Industry November 4th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member wants me to make decisions right now in this House to answer her questions.
However, when I make decisions, it is precisely in consultation with the people she claims to be protecting. In fact, I am doing just that right now. I have responded. I said that policies would be implemented after those concerned had been consulted.
Film Industry November 4th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the SECOR report was submitted by a consultant who has ideas and who made suggestions. That study was commissioned by the previous Conservative government. Obviously, there are other sources of advice and the Minister of Canadian Heritage will make a decision in due time.
Questions On The Order Paper November 2nd, 1994
(a) no; (ii) the CBC did not bid for any of the 1994 World Cup soccer games because its summer schedule was already very heavily committed to sports, particularly the 100 hours of coverage from the Victoria Commonwealth Games; (b) at this point it is too early for such a decision.
Electronic Highway November 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to see how my words are distorted. In fact, I have been very open to any contribution the industry and any stakeholder in Quebec can make to the development of the electronic highway.
Electronic Highway November 1st, 1994
Mr. Speaker, had our colleague taken the time to read the speech I made yesterday, he would know that what he has just said is absolutely incorrect.
Crtc October 28th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, these are allegations which are to my knowledge unfounded.
Yesterday I was asked whether I could also table the letter dated September 20. It was not written by me. I said I would consult with the person who produced this letter, and I said I would table it if the author of the letter was in agreement with it.
Crtc October 28th, 1994
Mr. Speaker, our colleagues from the Reform seem to have a lot of information, lots of files and a lot of letters.
What I have done is to put on the record of this House the letters I wrote.