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Government of Canada May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, I have known Mr. Luntz for some years, but he does not work for the government or the Conservative Party.
In terms of Premier McGuinty, the government recently concluded a historic softwood lumber agreement with the cooperation and support of Premier McGuinty. I wish the party opposite would support that agreement.
UNESCO May 8th, 2006
They say “yes”, but the position of this government is to have a stronger Quebec in a better, united Canada.
UNESCO May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, there are no votes at the Sommet de la Francophonie. This Prime Minister, like a former Conservative prime minister, invited Quebec to participate in UNESCO. We have signed an agreement.
Perhaps the Bloc Québécois prefers an independent Quebec in UNESCO.
UNESCO May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister, like a former Conservative prime minister, invited Quebec to participate in UNESCO fully, formally and directly. On Friday, we signed an historic agreement on Quebec’s participation in UNESCO. It is a good agreement for Quebec and for Canada.
Justice May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, as I just said, as the member himself said, his position does not reflect that of either the Conservative Party or the Conservative government.
But what is the Liberal Party's stance on this issue?
If I may quote the hon. member for Scarborough—Guildwood:
That member said, “We apparently have judge made law in this country and we are just here for decoration”. The Leader of the Opposition named that member as the critic for crown corporations. Once again, what is the position of the Liberal Party on that statement?
Justice May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, as I just said, the member for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin has already said that his statements do not represent the position of the government.
The member for Mississauga East—Cooksville said the following, “One man one vote has been replaced by one judge one vote. Sadly, the concept of justice is drowning in the courts”.
The member is the critic for citizenship and immigration so I am curious as to whether that represents the views of the Liberal Party.
Justice May 8th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the hon. Leader of the Opposition should be aware that the member for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin has already said that these are his own personal views and that they do not represent the position of the government. They certainly do not represent the position of the government.
Conservative Government May 4th, 2006
Frankly, Mr. Speaker, I think that the Liberal Party should thank the Bloc Québécois for supporting this budget. The Liberal Party is making a big show of opposing the budget, despite the fact that, as we all know, the party that most fears an election right now is the Liberal Party of Canada.
Taxation May 4th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, the budget provides for an increase in transfers to the provinces of $4.5 billion this year and $1.5 billion for Quebec.
The Liberal Party and the former Liberal minister of intergovernmental affairs continue to deny that there is a fiscal imbalance. This party recognizes that an imbalance exists, and we are taking steps to correct it.
Child Care May 4th, 2006
Mr. Speaker, during the election campaign, we promised a $1,200 per year payment for every preschool-aged child.
The Minister of Finance announced in the budget that there would be no clawbacks from this social benefit. This benefit will go to every family with preschool children. The greatest benefit would go to those with the lowest incomes. That is shown in the budget. That is a fact. The NDP should be supporting Canadian families and children instead of--