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BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, natural resources create jobs and support economic growth in all regions of Canada. It is common practice for the government to use advertising and public awareness. We are discussing important things with companies, environmental groups and Canadians.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, I have already answered that question.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, our government is committed to many aspects of environmental protection, from climate change and air quality to water conservation and protecting Canadians against harmful chemicals. We have produced results for Canadians.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, our government is committed to protecting the environment with respect to climate change, air quality and water conservation. We are protecting Canadians. Our government delivered results for Canada.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
No, it does not, but I will give the answer, and the answer is no.
Mr. Chair, we have taken significant measures to protect against a spill. This includes requiring trained experts with knowledge of the coast to accompany tanker captains while they navigate to open waters. We have introduced tough new fines for companies that break our environmental laws. Canada has never had a major tanker spill off our coasts. In the unlikely event of a spill—
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, the details of this ongoing advertising campaign will be made available at the appropriate time.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, this advertising campaign is ongoing, and extensions will be assessed as the campaign continues. Once the campaign is complete, full costs will be available.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, the premise is wrong. The government is strongly advocating for Canadian jobs and economic growth, and we will continue to defend and promote Canada's interests. Our two nations shared commitment to democracy, free markets and the rule of law underpin why Canada and the United States have the world's most successful relationship. This campaign will raise awareness of Canada's environmental record.
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, sorry, could he repeat the question?
BUSINESS OF SUPPLY May 21st, 2013
Mr. Chair, I am surprised that the member opposite is engaged in such short questions, given his affinity to filibuster. Apparently his 226,000 words of anti-development rhetoric spoken in this House last year were not enough. Not once in that garrulous verbosity did he ever praise the 300—