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Science and Technology December 12th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I find the question surprising because no government in the history of our country has supported science all across the nation in all sectors, from basic to applied science, more than our Conservative government.
That said, no party has ever voted no to science and research as often as the member and his party. We will take no lessons from a socialist party on how to support science and research.
Science and Technology December 7th, 2012
Finally, Mr. Speaker, I have to tell the member opposite that there are still over 500 opportunities in Quebec for science to take place. However, I want to make a statement to our scientists, students and universities. On Wednesday of this week, the NDP voted against half a billion dollars for laboratory equipment, microscopes and so on. It voted against more money for our granting councils, some $37 million in ongoing funding every single year. The NDP voted against that. It also voted against $100 million for business research. On this side of the House, we stand up—
Tourism Industry November 27th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I think the member should know that our government has taken significant action to encourage investment in the tourism industry. Indeed, we have improved the economy and economic outlook all across this country. I do not think tourists want to come to Canada to see a $21 billion carbon tax, because that would increase the cost and bring tourism down even further.
First Nations Financial Transparency Act November 27th, 2012
moved that Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations, be read the third time and passed.
Foreign Investment November 23rd, 2012
Mr. Speaker, this party, the Conservative government, will scrutinize this deal with great care. We will only act in the best interests of Canadians. That is our record.
The record on the NDP side is to simply vote no. NDP members may claim to consult Canadians, but then they come here and simply vote no to all foreign trade. The Liberals, on the other hand, vote yes. They just rubber-stamp these deals. We are looking at the opportunity to scrutinize a deal and only do what is in the best interests of Canadians. Maybe the NDP members should consult on their carbon tax.
Foreign Investment November 23rd, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the NDP for finally learning how to use social media. It does remind me a little bit about close encounters of the third grade here sometimes.
However, I can tell the House that Canadians all know that the NDP is against all foreign trade. It would simply block all advantages for this great country. The Liberal Party on the other hand just rubber-stamps everything. I can assure the House that the minister is looking at these transactions with great scrutiny. We will do what is in the best interests of Canadians, as we always have.
Foreign Investment November 23rd, 2012
Mr. Speaker, let us be clear about this. On one side of the House we have the radical NDP who would refuse and block all transactions and foreign investment. On the other side of the House, we have the Liberal Party who rubber-stamped every transaction.
This Conservative government will always look closely at these transactions and only do what is in the best interests of Canadians and this nation.
Science and Technology November 22nd, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I am a little disappointed that the opposition puts science at such a high level that it is the very last question in QP.
The member should know, however, that what we are doing is taking advantage of an opportunity for collaboration and synergies between scientists. No researchers are affected here. In fact, this is an opportunity, where one office lease is expiring, to just close that office and move the science to another office that is nearby, with better results for Canadians at less cost and no carbon tax.
Foreign Investment November 5th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, to be clear, the NDP is opposed to every initiative to increase trade. In fact the NDP trade critic says they are opposed because “unions do not want it”. On this side of the House we listen to Canadians and will act in the best interests of Canadians.
Foreign Investment November 5th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, this proposed transaction will be scrutinized very closely. The views of a variety of stakeholders will be considered, including those submitted by Canadians. We welcome foreign investment that is in the best interests of Canadians.