Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  If the Government of Canada chooses to engage in such proscribed development- The scheming is clear, as is the understanding between those who are close to and exert undue influence on the government. Another interesting and revealing point is worth citing: About the end of September 1993, T1 T2 Limited Partnership represented to the Government that it had entered into 10 contracts with non-arms length parties- therefore parties with ties to the project, Mr.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  So, I will carry on with my speech to make sure the Bloc Quebecois' position on this is perfectly clear. For the information of the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands, I would like to quote, if I may, from an article published on May 9 in the Ottawa Citizen . I think it shows pretty clearly why the Bloc Quebecois is questioning the Liberals' motives for wanting to pass this motion so quickly.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  It is now time for them to reward friends of the party, those who brought them to power. They have to return favours. There is a clear explanation for the 22 committees announced in the last budget. Why create so many working committees when they had the red book and said that it contained solutions to all problems? According to them, there were solutions for all issues and the government had plans in all areas.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  The hon. member for Québec-Est has just finished his speech with at least ten questions. Very precise questions calling for clear answers. Only a commission of inquiry empowered to call for sworn testimony could find the answer to those questions. Yet, the deal was made by the previous government. Why is this government covering up a deal made by its predecessor?

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  Speaker, I am convinced just as you are, because you and I are, shall we say, somewhat naive that all these people acted in the best interest of the public. They all deserve to have their name cleared, their reputation absolved of any wrong-doing, and for that we have to know what really went on. That is why, Mr. Speaker, we need a royal commission of inquiry. My colleague from the Reform Party said that it would be too costly and that a committee would be more appropriate.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  It is based on several fundamental principles, among which are: The public has the right to make its views known and to have free access to the government. That is the principle of accessibility. Activities with the government should be clear and open, and the system should be easy to manage. A standing committee has been struck to study, in particular, this whole issue of lobbyists and released, in 1993, a ninth report on the registration of lobbyists.

Party Fundraising  The decision is up to the hon. members. So, we will proceed with the debate on the matter before us. I hope I made myself clear. The hon. member for Mégantic-Compton-Stanstead has the floor.

Party Fundraising  We do not have all the data, but we could have a closer look at it. I would have liked to speak longer, but the principle, the notion is very clear that only individuals, the people, our fellow citizens, should finance our election to this House. In concluding, I would like to put forward the following amendment: That the motion be amended by substituting to the figure of "$5,000" the figure of "$1".

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  These unions also represent the employees of Pearson Airport. Consequently, I want to pay tribute to the union movement for its clear and firm position against the privatization of that airport, and in particular to CAW president, my former colleague Basil "Buzz" Hargrove, as well as to Cheryl Kryzaniwsky, president of local 2213 of the same union, which represents 8,000 workers from that industry.

Pearson International Airport Agreements Act  When we consider this definition the difference between the Liberals and Conservatives becomes crystal clear. They are simply different circles of friends. The Conservative Party is just such a circle of people bound together by common association, bearing allegiance to one another within the party because of generations of common involvement and association.

Young Offenders  The hon. member knows, and I have told the House, that I will be bringing forward legislation in June to change the Young Offenders Act to reflect longer maximum sentences for serious violent crimes among other things. I have made that clear. Let me go on to say that in the face of such tragedies, it is important in my respectful view to bear in mind that the simple change of a statute or enacting another law is not going to change much unless at the same time we come to grips with the conditions that lead to this kind of offence.

Trade  We are prepared to negotiate fairly and in good faith for as long as it takes to get such an agreement. In the meantime we have made it absolutely clear that unilateral trade action by the United States against Canada will be met with vigorous and determined response by Canada.

Aboriginal Self-Government  The chances of securing the consent of the aboriginal people of Manitoba to self-government would be enhanced if it were made crystal clear that any such government would be legally required to respect the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Can the minister give the House an iron clad guarantee that any aboriginal self-government arrangement established in Manitoba will give aboriginal people full protection of their personal rights and freedoms under the charter?

Supply  In conclusion I would just like to say that I do not believe that the government has too much place in the conversion from defence to civil industries. Certainly as I have mentioned, there is a road clearing process that it could do to remove the barriers, to enhance the trade, to indulge or enter into trade agreements, reciprocal agreements with other countries and other areas. Other than that I think the industrial base of a country should be run by the industrial managers who are concerned with it.

Supply  There is one aspect that I would like to draw to your attention because I think this is the source of the hesitation of the government regarding the role of the state in that area. Yet, the Liberal Party was very clear at the time, that is only 14 or 15 months ago which is not a whole life time. I would now like to quote the second paragraph on page 3 of their press release: "The Liberal Party believes-and we are reliably informed that this is the cause of the hesitation of the government-, believes that the mandate of the state is to take initiatives that are in line with the evolution of the international scene and that create jobs for Canadians.