Tony Clement

[Labour, October 24th, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, that is utterly false. Changes to the essential services designation must be made before the negotiations so that they are applicable to the next round.

This bill establishes the intent of the Government of Canada to set public service salaries and benefits at a reasonable, responsible level consistent with the public interest.

[Business of Supply, October 16th, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, I move:

That the business of supply be considered at the next sitting of the House.

[Parliamentary Budget Officer, June 12th, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, let me say a couple of things. First of all, this government continues to provide the interim PBO with the information she requires to do her job according to the statute.

The second thing I would say is that we on this side are not going to vote for a bill that gives the Senate more power. Here is a leader of the opposition who says that he wants to abolish the Senate, but the first thing he would do in his private member's bill is give the Senate more power.

We stand opposed.

[Supplementary Estimates (A), June 5th, 2013]

Mr. Chair, I can attest to the fact that the form of this bill is the same as that passed in the previous supply period.

[Supplementary Estimates (A), June 5th, 2013]

moved:

That the supplementary estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, be concurred in.

[Main Estimates 2013-14, June 5th, 2013]

Mr. Chair, yes, the presentation of this bill is identical to that used during the previous supply period.

[Main Estimates 2013-14, June 5th, 2013]

moved:

That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, except any vote disposed of earlier today and less the amounts voted in Interim Supply, be concurred in.

[Government Advertising, June 5th, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, I would remind the hon. member, as is consistent with the public accounts, that advertising represents 0.3% of government spending, less than that in fact. It is the responsibility of governments to communicate on important programs and services available to Canadians.

Unlike the previous Liberal government, when we allocate money to advertising, it actually goes to advertising.

[Government Advertising, June 5th, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, I thank Monique for her question.

I will say that advertising is an essential means for informing Canadians about important issues, such as temporary stimulus measures, tax credits and public health issues.

I would say, of course, that our rates of advertising are much lower than those of the previous Liberal government, and we will continue to do so to make sure that the taxpayer is defended.

[Public Works and Government Services, June 3rd, 2013]

Mr. Speaker, that is false. As President of the Treasury Board, I can say that the Minister of Public Safety has a responsibility to verify that due diligence has been exercised with regard to the contract. In response to the criticisms by the Auditor General's office about the contract that the Liberals awarded unfairly, our government launched a new request for proposals for the relocation contract, using a fair and transparent process.

I would say that we have done everything according to proper procedure.