Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act  Mr. Speaker, I would first of all like to say that I will be sharing my time with the brilliant, the incomparable and the irreplaceable member for Nickel Belt. He will have half of my speaking time. Bill S-2 comes from the Senate, hence the “S” before the bill number. This means that the process was started in the Senate.

Response to the Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Tse Act  I suspect that we might find some Conservative members or premiers who might have had some issues related to property rights. Again, I am digressing from the bill itself.

Canadian Heritage committee  Sometimes we need to go outside because there's such a demand. When we go outside, we need some help from the government. As Pierre mentioned, the delays have been increasing. Two years ago we were looking at maybe eight weeks. Now we're looking at 16 weeks. That really hurts a project. When we invest in HR people to scan the globe to find the right talent, the right specialist, it takes four to five months before that person comes to our workplace to help us produce international high-quality games.

Environment committee  The first is conservation easements, or CEs. A conservation easement is a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a qualified easement holder that allows the title to remain with the landowner while restricting certain land uses or management practices in order to protect specified environmental values.

Business of Supply  One of the frustrations is the refusal of the government to acknowledge and fulfill its legal duty to consult on matters that impact aboriginal rights. As an example, I have a note which shows the Conservative government has rammed through different forms of legislation with respect to first nations, such as financial reporting. We have heard a lot today about matrimonial property on reserves, regulation of water and waste water, various portions of the Indian Act, aboriginal fisheries, land management and environmental protection, all without proper prior consultation and the necessary resources to implement the changes being imposed upon them.

Industry committee  Good morning, Mr. Chair and committee members. I am going to give my presentation in English, but I would be pleased to answer any questions in French, if you like. Mr. Chairman, on behalf of Genome Canada, I'm pleased to tell you about our priorities and activities and offer some thoughts on Canada's intellectual property regime, especially in regard to the field of genomics-based research, development, and commercialization.

Technical Tax Amendments Act, 2012  I would particularly like to quote Denis St-Pierre, who testified during the pre-budget consultations held on October 15, 2012. Mr. St-Pierre, chair of the tax and fiscal policy advisory group of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada, said: First, the government must introduce a technical tax amendments bill.

Fair Rail Freight Service Act  The company Québec Cartier Mining, which is located in Port Cartier, provides rail transportation. Moreover, QNSL, Quebec North Shore and Labrador, which is now the property of Rio Tinto—that is what I was told yesterday when I did my research—also provides rail transportation. Finally, there is Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc. It specializes in transporting passengers traveling as far as Schefferville.

Copyright Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate being allowed to rise for debate on Bill C-11, the copyright modernization act. Since 2006, one of our government's goals has been to protect those who seek innovation by creating or evolving new ideas. We have answered the call sent by Canadians for responsible copyright legislation that would protect and help creators, performers and copyright owners or consumers.

Jobs and Growth Act, 2012  Forty-seven years later, that same dealership is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity right in the heart of my community. I share this story because it demonstrates that the obstacles of government can block our ability to achieve our full potential and that a common-sense, lean-focused government can allow that potential to be unleashed once more.

Finance committee  Ladies and gentlemen committee members, my name is Pierre Gaudreau. I am the president of the Réseau Solidarité Itinérance du Québec and the coordinator of the Réseau d'aide aux personnes seules et itinérantes de Montréal. We would like to thank you for hearing us on issues related to the next federal budget.

Bill C-13 An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures

First Session, Forty-first Parliament, 60 Elizabeth II, 2011 STATUTES OF CANADA 2011CHAPTER 24 An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures ASSENTED TO 15th DECEMBER, 2011 BILL C-13 RECOMMENDATION His Excellency the Governor General recommends to the House of Commons the appropriation of public revenue under the circumstances, in the manner and for the purposes set out in a measure entitled “An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures”.

CANADA-PANAMA ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY ACT  Madam Speaker, here is a country with a history. When we talk about these things, we often have the feeling we are discussing them with people who have little or no history. Panama has a very long history. Denial of human rights in Panama also has a very long history. The first time in my life that I heard of Panama, it was for an unfortunate reason: our Prime Minister at the time was registering the ships owned by his company, Canada Steamship Lines, in Panama so as not to pay taxes in Canada.

Canada–Jordan Economic Growth and Prosperity Act  The agreement references rights contained in the 1998 ILO declaration on fundamental principles and rights at work and the ILO's decent work agenda, which are very substantive. The following commitments are made: Each Party shall ensure that its labour law and practices embody and provide protection for the following internationally recognized labour principles and rights: (a) freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining (including protection of the right to organize and the right to strike); (b) the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labour; (c) the effective abolition of child labour; (d) the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation (including equal pay for women and men); (e) acceptable minimum employment standards, such as minimum wages and overtime pay; (f) the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses; (g) compensation in cases of occupational injuries or illnesses; and (h) non-discrimination in respect of working conditions for migrant workers.

Safer Railways Act  Mr. Speaker, I think it is best to start our remarks in the House of Commons on this or any subject by addressing first principles. I believe the first principle is the government should only do what only government can do. Public safety is one of those areas that the citizen or the enterprise cannot simply manage all by themselves.