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Health November 21st, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Health is taking the appropriate measures, given the government's legal responsibilities.
Obviously there is a serious problem here, as the leader of the Liberal Party said, in terms of the illegal misuse of this drug. This government is certainly prepared to work with the provinces on addressing that concern.
Intergovernmental Affairs November 21st, 2012
Mr. Speaker, since the end of the global recession, Canada has had the best economic performance of all major developed countries, and the OECD forecasts that this will continue for 50 years.
Let me repeat that. It is very clear from all observers that Canada does have the best economic performance of all major developed countries over the period since the end of the recession. The OECD has just predicted that with the policies put in place by this Conservative government that should continue for the next 50 years.
Finance November 21st, 2012
Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, the objective of the government is to bring the budget back into balance during this Parliament. We are going to achieve that objective by controlling expenses and not, as the New Democratic Party proposes, by raising taxes.
Government Accountability November 21st, 2012
Well, of course, nothing, Mr. Speaker. The government has made available to Parliament and to all Canadians all relevant information whenever it is available and we will continue to do so. We created the office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer so he could do his non-partisan work and we will continue to supply information for that non-partisan work—
Foreign Investment November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, we know the NDP is opposed to every actual or potential foreign investment. The reality is that we have strengthened the Investment Canada Act to be able to secure the undertakings that are made as part of those transactions.
However, the reality of this government's record is absolutely clear. As a consequence of this government's measures, over 800,000 net new jobs have been created.
Foreign Investment November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, let me just address that very briefly. The Minister of Industry has been very clear. The government's policy on these matters, while we welcome foreign investment, is to scrutinize every individual foreign investment to ensure they are in the bests interests of our country.
On the one hand, the position of the NDP, as we know, is to be against all of these investments. The position of the Liberal Party, as reiterated yesterday, is to rubber-stamp every one of them.
We think Canadians expect us to examine these investments carefully and ensure they are in the best interests of Canada.
Infrastructure November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, if the Liberal Party were merely resting on its laurels, it would be doing much better than it is today.
This is a fascinating proposition coming from the Liberal Party when in fact it has opposed this government's moves on the gas tax transfer and has opposed making that a permanent measure for the municipalities. The Liberal Party voted against those very measures when we brought them forward as part of our budgets. We are proud of them and we will continue in that direction.
Infrastructure November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, once again, with regard to the gas tax for funding infrastructure, it was our party that proposed that measure, it was our party that increased that measure, and it was our party that made that measure a permanent part of Canada's budget. This policy is greatly appreciated by the municipalities and we intend to maintain it.
Infrastructure November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, obviously those matters are the subject of some consultation, but I am a bit surprised by the question. Our government is the one that made the gas tax transfer to our municipalities permanent so that they can indeed borrow against those revenues and plan for the future. Obviously, that is a policy that we will continue to keep in place.
Foreign Affairs November 20th, 2012
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada’s foreign policy priorities remain the promotion of our prosperity, our democracy and democratic values, as well as peace and security.
Since the NDP is against enhancing prosperity, perhaps it thinks that is a policy of values. We must promote our prosperity and our values at the same time.