Quebec Bridge  . To be clear, CN became the full owner of the Quebec Bridge in 1995, some 15 years ago. At that time, it assumed responsibility for the bridge's restoration, operation, maintenance and safety, and was fully aware that it was taking on that responsibility. As mentioned, CN received generous

Human Resources committee  That's right, but let me be clear: I don't have a bias about how we get there. If we get there by taking the 65-year-old number, reducing it to 64, and then 63, and then 62 in affordable bites, I'm not troubled by that.

Human Resources committee  Your question reveals precisely why we want a green paper to look at the options and the implications. Let me be clear: there was no consensus on the committee that we should move to a guaranteed annual income. The consensus was that we should have a green paper on how it might

Fisheries committee  . On small craft harbours, you've been very busy on expanding and enhancing small craft harbours. We've seen visits by you and your minister all over the country. I just want to say a thank you on behalf of Canadians, because it's clear that you're working very hard in a difficult

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend my colleague from Saint-Maurice—Champlain for his clear understanding of the situation in Colombia. I want to remind him that the two main goods imported from Colombia are grains and beef. It seems to me that we have plenty of both those

Human Resources committee   a huge, updated fact base, because the other side of Confederation is that sometimes our national statistics about poverty aren't as precise or clear as those of our European friends, because different provinces and the federal government keep them in different ways. It's important

Human Resources committee   you see the work that needs to be done to help these people—I am not just talking about professionals, and I want to make that clear—who are truly underemployed. Many of them do not even have jobs. Keep in mind, on the one hand, the associations, professional or not, which have

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  . He views that as critical to improving human rights conditions. The European Union is also on the same page. These are hardly countries that have a disdain for human rights. The records of President Obama and the countries of the European Union are clear, as is the record

Fisheries committee  As you know, bluefin tuna is currently being discussed at Doha. In a committee meeting last week there was no support to list it as an endangered species. Our position has been clear from the beginning. CITES is an organization that deals with trade restrictions and does

Privilege   and I think the statements here have been clear. The member says he was not asleep in the committee. I cannot imagine anybody falling asleep in a committee, let alone in the House with the things that go on in this place. I do not think the member should have a worry on that score.

Human Resources committee   in today's fast-moving job market often depends on having the right skills. Simply put, there is a clear connection between the level of education achieved and the level of income received. Yet here we find a classic catch-22. For many, poverty keeps them from acquiring the kind

Human Rights  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among all parties and I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That this House commends the Government of Canada for the clear position it has taken against the Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently being

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act  . With this bill, it is clear that New Democrats stand once again with workers and their families. I hope that all members of this place will recognize the importance of this balanced bill and offer it their full support. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Public Safety   the Correctional Service of Canada clear instructions not to put pedophiles in halfway houses near schools?

Food Safety   really need. Canadians deserve a clear answer. When will the long-overdue inspectors be in place?