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Public Service of Canada November 20th, 2008
Mr. Speaker, we value our public servants. They understand that public service compensation must reflect Canada's economic situation. Our approach is a balanced one. This is about fairness, fairness to the employees and to the Canadian taxpayers. We will continue to work with our public servants.
Public Service of Canada November 20th, 2008
Mr. Speaker, we have no intention of privatizing the public sector. We already work extensively with the private and not-for-profit sectors to offer services to Canadians. Our priority is to ensure that government programs operate effectively and provide value for money. To that end, we will continue to explore opportunities to make sure that Canadians get the best possible value for their tax dollar.
Finance November 20th, 2008
Mr. Speaker, we committed in budget 2007 to fundamentally change the way government operates. Over the last two years we have implemented a new approach to government spending to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent as carefully and as effectively as possible. In fact, we have reviewed 17 federal organizations over the last year resulting in $180 million of savings. A second round of reviews is now under way. These reviews ensure that government programs provide value for money and are focused on Canadians' priorities. Canadians expect no less.
Business of Supply November 19th, 2008
Mr. Speaker, I move:
That the business of supply be considered at the next sitting of the House.
Points of Order June 17th, 2008
Mr. Speaker, this gives me an opportunity to clarify my comments.
The comments that Louise Arbour has made in respect of the state of Israel and the people of Israel are in fact a disgrace, and I stand by those words.
Human rights June 17th, 2008
Shame on her.
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2008-09 June 5th, 2008
Mr. Chair, I can assure the House that the form of this bill is essentially the same as that passed in previous years.
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2008-09 June 5th, 2008
moved:
That the supplementary estimates (A) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, be concurred in.
Main Estimates, 2008-09 June 5th, 2008
moved:
That the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, be concurred in.
Main Estimates, 2008-09 June 5th, 2008
moved:
Motion No. 1
That Vote 1, in the amount of $58,467,000, under PARLIAMENT — The Senate — Program expenditures, in the Main Estimates for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, be concurred in.