Mr. Speaker, we know that every artist and creator in Canada wants to perform not only nationally but on international stages. It benefits not only the creative community but all Canadians. We will ensure they have those opportunities.
Won her last election, in 2011, with 55% of the vote.
Government Programs October 17th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, we know that every artist and creator in Canada wants to perform not only nationally but on international stages. It benefits not only the creative community but all Canadians. We will ensure they have those opportunities.
Status of Women October 17th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I can attest that not only women in this government, but all members of this government, male and female, stand up for the rights of women.
Unlike the party opposite, we are not against matrimonial property rights for aboriginal women. It is a fundamental issue that we need to address because it has been neglected for too many years.
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Mr. Speaker, we believe that all public documents that should be made public will be made public. I will inform the House as to the intent regarding that request.
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Mr. Speaker, this government will fulfill the commitments it made in the election campaign.
In fact, when we took office our national museums, after 13 years of neglect, were and are in terrible shape. We must address that first.
We also made a commitment to local and regional museums. We know we need a policy and an approach that will be effective right across Canada.
Status of Women October 6th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, we have to stop this narrative of victimhood. We as women and as Canadians do not see women as victims. We know they are leaders. We know they have aspirations. We want to give them the opportunities that they deserve.
Just by talking about it, we have not made much difference, but we will act. We will not stand by while international communities say we have not done enough. We are acting, and we will make a difference.
Status of Women October 6th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the question of my colleague gives me the chance to show the opposition the difference between just talking and real action.
The changes we have made in CPP will help senior women. The $370 million more for immigrant settlement centres will help immigrant women. Doing something about matrimonial property rights will help aboriginal women. Tougher laws and more law enforcement in our communities will make safer communities.
That is action. That will make a real difference.
Status of Women October 6th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I find it very surprising a member of that party would talk to us about supporting women. The previous Liberal government cut the women's program budget three times in the last ten years. Another member in the House said that study after study, report after report, had all come to the conclusion that not enough was being done.
We will be acting directly to affect the lives of Canadian women in every community.
Canadian Heritage October 5th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, this government understands the difference between a building and human rights.
We have been working very diligently with the Asper family. We understand that the plans are in place. We are reviewing those plans. We have discussed viable options for consideration by the Asper family. In fact, I will be meeting with representatives of that group later this week.
Government Programs October 5th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, as this House has been told, we try to get value for Canadian taxpayer dollars. We believe that rather than lobbying and advocacy, we know what the problems are. We believe that groups that help women in their communities and in their daily lives will result in positive changes for women.
Status of Women October 5th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I would like to know what the hon. member opposite has against dealing with trafficking of women and victims of trafficking of women. I would like to know what the members opposite have against improving the CPP. I would like to know what the party opposite has against more affordable housing. I also would like to know what they have against acting on aboriginal matrimonial property rights.
This party does not hold boys' weekends to decide policy.