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Genetically Modified Organisms May 5th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the government is working very hard to ensure that all consumers in Canada have the information which they need.
First of all, we are investing in the science to ensure that it is first class. Second, we are investing in the regulatory system to ensure that Canadians can have confidence in the science. Third, we are engaging in a broad consultation with Canadians to get their input and their advice about how they want their system to be run.
Genetically Modified Organisms May 5th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the government believes that consumer information as it relates to biotechnology and food must be meaningful, credible and enforceable.
The European approach, to which the hon. member has referred on many occasions with apparent approval, is one that has the appearance of effectiveness, but in fact at the root of it the Europeans do not have the capacity to make their system meaningful, credible and enforceable. Therefore their approach is largely a mirage.
Canada National Parks Act May 5th, 2000
moved that Bill C-27, an act respecting the national parks of Canada, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Canadian Grain Commission April 14th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has taken some very positive steps, most recently in the latest budget, to deal with the pressures that apply to the Canadian Grain Commission.
Substantial new dollars have been made available which will ensure that the grain commission can continue to provide top quality service protecting the interests of farmers and, at the same time, there will be no fee increases for a period of at least four years.
Importation Of Plutonium April 14th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, what has been approved in the regulatory procedure last year is a shipment volume from Russia that could rise up to something just below 400 grams. If AECL proposes to change the volume, that would require reapplication through the regulatory process.
With respect to the transportation mode, the American system is not approved in Canada and the Canadian system is not approved in the United States. If I have a choice between the two, I will follow Canadian law.
Plutonium Shipments April 14th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, the details of what AECL is proposing was laid out through the public consultation process last fall. That methodology as described by AECL at that time was approved. If it is to change in any material way, AECL would have to reapply for a different undertaking.
Budget Implementation Act, 2000 April 12th, 2000
moved that Bill C-32, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 28, be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Motions For Papers April 12th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, again in accordance with Rule 97(1), as a minister of the crown I would ask that this matter be transferred for debate.
Motions For Papers April 12th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, according to the rules of the House, as a minister of the crown, I would ask that this Motion for the Production of Papers No. P-17 be transferred for debate.
Energy April 12th, 2000
Mr. Speaker, we have undertaken, with the Government of Newfoundland, to participate in an economic analysis of that particular proposal, together with other possible options with respect to the future energy requirements of Newfoundland. That work is ongoing. I would expect that the outcome of that work could be released in the next short while. In the meantime, I would make the point that no financial commitment has been made.