Christian Paradis

[The Budget, March 5th, 2010]

Mr. Speaker, when we are talking about seniors, we are talking about income splitting; seniors can split income for greater net gain. In addition, the age credit has been doubled. As for tax harmonization, we said so once again in the budget, the commitment is there in black and white. We are negotiating in good faith. For the unemployed, we extended the work sharing agreement by 26 weeks. In small communities, this is paying off, because jobs are being maintained.

Of course, we know that the Bloc voted against all these measures. It is shameful.

[The Budget, March 5th, 2010]

Mr. Speaker, nothing could be further from the truth. This budget targets economic growth, job creation and maintaining our jobs. With regard to forestry, we are talking about $100 million over the next four years to support this sector and develop new market niches. The Forest Products Association of Canada is very happy about that.

We are also emphasizing innovation and the jobs of tomorrow. The opposition should stop their needless fearmongering.

[White collar Crime, March 4th, 2010]

Mr. Speaker, the government empathizes with the victims in this sad case. I would like to point out to my colleague that, when the agency was informed of the problem, it decided to stop collecting these taxes until the investigation has been completed.

A working group was also put together to conduct the investigation in order to reach a decision that is fair and just for the victims. The minister will be meeting with the victims on Friday.

[Government Contracts, December 8th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, I have been perfectly clear. Once again, we see the Liberal Party is creating fictional stories and playing cheap politics instead of working with our government to deliver for Canadians.

I have been perfectly clear. This government does not comment on internal department staffing matters. On the other hand, I can assure the House that all the processes that are being done on the bidding process are fair, open and transparent.

[Government Contracts, December 8th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, the rules were followed. The process used was fair, open and transparent.

I remind my colleague that since the beginning of last week, the Liberal Party has been making up all kinds of stories and allegations. I almost expect these members to start asking if we are searching for Elvis in the department.

We cannot comment on ongoing investigations. However, once they are complete, we will proactively post the results on the website. That is the law.

[The Environment, December 8th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, Pauline Marois' spokesperson may not be embarrassed in this House, but one thing is certain: he does not have a monopoly on Quebec's values.

The people of Rivière-du-Loup sent him that message recently. Some of them still believe in the Canadian federation and we will succeed in our approach. We will sign a binding agreement. Canada will assume its share of responsibility. We will have a North American plan because the Obama administration has decided to adopt targets similar to ours.

Those are results.

[The Environment, December 8th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to respond to Pauline Marois' spokesperson in the House, who mirrors the ideas from headquarters.

To manage the Canadian federation is to recognize the efforts Quebec has made towards climate change. There are results from these efforts. In 2007, Quebec received a transfer of $350 million, which was more than Pauline Marois' spokesperson asked for in the House. The Premier of Quebec himself said that this would help Quebec achieve its climate change goals.

[Questions on the Order Paper, December 7th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 579 is similar to 34 other questions.

The information requested in these questions was previously requested in Question No. 395, tabled on September 14, 2009, Debates, Volume 144, No. 080, page 4940. Breaking up that larger question into smaller questions does not alter the government’s response to the original question.

The data required to adequately respond to these questions is contained on more than 27,000 pages of raw data. To answer these questions as posed would require a second level of sorting and a manual search through a combination of electronic and paper archives to attribute each purchase to a particular campaign. In addition, the data is available in the original language only and it is not possible to produce and translate this information in the time period required.

The Government of Canada produces an advertising annual report which provides information on the process used to manage government advertising, annual expenditures, and the major campaigns undertaken to support government priorities.

These annual reports are available at the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pub-adv/annuel-annual-fra.html.

[Questions on the Order Paper, December 7th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 578 is similar to 34 other questions.

The information requested in these questions was previously requested in Question No. 395, tabled on September 14, 2009, Debates, Volume 144, No. 080, page 4940. Breaking up that larger question into smaller questions does not alter the government’s response to the original question.

The data required to adequately respond to these questions is contained on more than 27,000 pages of raw data. To answer these questions as posed would require a second level of sorting and a manual search through a combination of electronic and paper archives to attribute each purchase to a particular campaign. In addition, the data is available in the original language only and it is not possible to produce and translate this information in the time period required.

The Government of Canada produces an advertising annual report which provides information on the process used to manage government advertising, annual expenditures, and the major campaigns undertaken to support government priorities.

These annual reports are available at the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pub-adv/annuel-annual-fra.html.

[Questions on the Order Paper, December 7th, 2009]

Mr. Speaker, Question No. 577 is similar to 34 other questions.

The information requested in these questions was previously requested in Question No. 395, tabled on September 14, 2009, Debates, Volume 144, No. 080, page 4940. Breaking up that larger question into smaller questions does not alter the government’s response to the original question.

The data required to adequately respond to these questions is contained on more than 27,000 pages of raw data. To answer these questions as posed would require a second level of sorting and a manual search through a combination of electronic and paper archives to attribute each purchase to a particular campaign. In addition, the data is available in the original language only and it is not possible to produce and translate this information in the time period required.

The Government of Canada produces an advertising annual report which provides information on the process used to manage government advertising, annual expenditures, and the major campaigns undertaken to support government priorities.

These annual reports are available at the following link: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/pub-adv/annuel-annual-fra.html.