Canada Grain Act  Nowhere is that evidence of failure more clear than it is with this bill. The government has not listened to any of the producers' concerns that were expressed during the committee hearings. It has not listened to the concerns that were expressed by producers on the original bill, Bill C-39.

Canada Grain Act  It is my hope that during this debate on the hoist motion, the opposition members will level with Canadians and make their reasoning for the motion clear. There is no question that the legislation being proposed would be very positive improvements to the Canada Grain Act. As I mentioned at the beginning of my speech, the last amendments to this act were done 40 years ago.

Government Operations committee  I want to be absolutely clear. This is hypothetical, but if $3 billion is not spent by June 30, I want to be clear that in the larger scheme of things that will not jeopardize any program or initiative. It may be more difficult for departments to cash-manage, as you suggested--

Canada Grain Act  Agricultural producers in Quebec and Canada are quite right to distrust this government, which has set its sights on the Canadian Grain Commission. It is clear that deregulating everything under the sun has not produced the desired results with respect to protecting producers. The Bloc Québécois is ready to look at what can be done with the Canadian Grain Commission's mission.

Status of Women committee  But that is in Robert's Rules of Order, whereas in Marleau and Montpetit, these are the rules. Is everyone clear on that, so we can understand how we want to achieve what we want to achieve down the road? Is it not clear, Sylvie?

Public Safety committee  Those are some of the things in his hypothetical discussion. We aren't into those hypothetical discussions as a government. We have a clear policy. Our clear policy is that we don't condone the use of torture.

Public Safety committee  The position of the Government of Canada is quite clear: we do not condone the use of torture in intelligence gathering. Our clear directive to our law enforcement agencies and our intelligence service is that they are not to condone the use of torture, practise torture, or knowingly use any information obtained through torture.

Status of Women committee  The provision of benefits to these individuals would otherwise require benefit qualifications to depend on weeks worked rather than on hours, and it is not clear how the number of weeks should be defined. That is all I have to say for now. Thanks.

Environment committee  Our position in Bonn is quite clear. We intend to play a constructive role in this process, in order to develop an international protocol for all nations. We had expressed a preference in investing in green technology and energy, and it's clear that we will continue with that approach.

Public Safety committee  My initial answer was in fact the correct one. Having had it drawn to my attention last night when reviewing these notes, I wanted to clear that up for the committee so that you have a clear understanding and record of it. I know the committee has a busy agenda to examine a range of issues. I know how broad and expansive the jurisdictions and issues in front of this committees are.

Canada Elections Act  The government House leader says read the bill. I think the committee will want to study the provisions on MP trust pretty carefully. Let us talk about transparency. One desirable aspect of the bill is the goal of promoting greater openness and transparency. However here there are real problems.

Canada Elections Act  Mr. Speaker, I started out today with mere skepticism about what the Prime Minister was up to but after listening to his speech, I guess my skepticism can only rise. For a man who claims there is no problem at all with corruption and undue influence in his government, he is sure making an awfully big deal about fixing it.

Goods and Services Tax  Mr. Speaker, it is not good enough to say “the courts”. The government and the minister should know the answer to this question. We would not be fishing for this answer if there had not been a backroom deal between the CCRA and Treasury Board to cover up this information for years.

Goods and Services Tax  Mr. Speaker, over the last few months reports have been circulating of losses on GST fraud of up to $1 billion. The revenue minister has denied this, but case after case has been leaking out. The minister has not been exactly forthcoming with information, but instead will only give us information on actual convictions for GST fraud.

Goods and Services Tax  Mr. Speaker, we are never going to shut up until we get the answers to these questions. Let me move this subject slightly to explore links between the latest GST rebate fraud and terrorism. The sum of $22 million of taxpayers' money was funnelled through a credit union run by Ripudaman Singh Malik.