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Commercial Bankruptcies October 27th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I am delighted that the hon. member understands how important bankruptcy laws are to the transformation of the Canadian economy and to achieve a high level of competitiveness. They play a very important role.
We are reviewing those laws and we will be paying close attention to the rights of workers and making sure that there is the right balance between the rights of workers in the CCAA and bankruptcy action and those of other creditors.
Industry October 22nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the answer is Canada.
Industry October 22nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister and I have discussed this issue and we completely agree that it is a complex issue. There are a number of considerations that have to be considered. We will make a thoughtful, information-based decision. We will look at the short and long term implications and we will look at a lot of the broader policy issues that surround this. We will deal with it in due course.
Science and Technology October 22nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Canadian light source synchrotron is a tremendous new addition to Canada's high technology asset base. For me, what is profoundly important about this new development is that it is not in a city or an agglomeration area of three to five million people. It is in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. That is a tremendous comment on the way the government is ensuring that the science and technology economy is spreading to all areas of Canada.
Gasoline Prices October 22nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I am not stubborn at all. I like to have information and then make sound, reasonable, thoughtful decisions. At this point, we do not have the information that would justify revisiting that issue.
Gasoline Prices October 22nd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the Competition Bureau initiated a study of petroleum pricing on May 4 of this year. It continues to assess whether the petroleum prices, the gas prices that we see today, are as a result of global forces of supply and demand or a conspiracy to fix prices among petroleum producers. The bureau is also looking at the question of whether there is predatory behaviour and inappropriate conduct dealing with gasoline retailers.
When the Competition Bureau completes its report, appropriate action will be taken.
Broadcasting October 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the House knows that the CRTC is an independent body. The government takes pride in ensuring that it operates independently. There are numerous times when senior officials meet with senior officials of these agencies to talk about broad policy issues.
I understand that was the purpose of those discussions, not to discuss any specific issue that was before the agency.
Noranda Inc. October 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we will respond in a very timely manner to any advice we get from a parliamentary committee.
Noranda Inc. October 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I understand that the parliamentary committee on industry will be discussing the Investment Canada Act. I am sure it will give some advice and we will give that advice serious consideration.
Industry October 21st, 2004
Mr. Speaker, we have the Investment Canada Act. I understand the parliamentary committee on industry is going to have some discussion and review of this issue. I think it is something that needs some very careful thought.
I can say that there is a feeding frenzy going on out there, but there is nothing to eat. There is no transaction yet, so it is a good time for people to take stock of what the long term consequences of these decisions will be.