Environment committee   been assessed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. When it comes to this government's stated intent to reduce the amount of red tape and bureaucracy that now encumbers the approval for large-scale resource energy projects, let us be crystal clear: we are not talking

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   the committee back in November. I won't repeat his testimony, but it was clear that there are a number of issues facing aboriginal offenders, both men and women, that have not changed significantly in 35 years, except to get worse. Given the seriousness of the situation

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   to the amendment lacks focus; it lacks discipline. We do not have a clear objective as to how we can actually help the students. This government has already put forward in the House a plan to deal with certain parts of this problem that it feels it has a role in. I would suggest

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   that it has done for First Nations—at least, as Bloc Québécois critic, I do. There is a clear problem with the administration. I do not want us to be debating whether $40,000 or $50,000 were spent at a casino. We know that that kind of problem existed. Clearly, money was embezzled. We

Citizenship and Immigration committee   to be living at the same address, if you can believe it. They are claiming to be legitimate permanent residents in Canada. Mr. Chairman, we need to acknowledge that the problem is out there and known. The law is clear: citizenship can be revoked if a person commits fraud, or conceals

Israel  Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government timidly deplored at the UN the decision by Prime Minister Netanyahu to increase Jewish settlement by building 1,600 new housing units in East Jerusalem. Will the minister make it clear to the Israeli government that the situation

Rights & Democracy  I have made myself clear, Mr. Speaker. I mentioned to the member the international commitments made by the Government of Canada, as well as its obligations. Organizations that fall under the jurisdiction of the Government of Canada are necessarily required to honour

Criminal Code   is sometimes the message we get from victims of crime. Bill C-393 aims to improve how the criminal justice system works in three specific areas. Members will see the sensible and positive results. They are clear, specific and important. In this place, members can set aside partisan

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear. The minister, a colleague, made a sincere apology to the individuals in question. I think in the best traditions of this House members should accept that apology and focus on the priorities that Canadians elected us to solve.

Tax Harmonization   that clear. If it is because he does not want to hand over the $2.2 billion, based on the formula used for Ontario and British Columbia, he should also say so. Is it the $2.2 billion that is posing a problem? Does he still want to collect the tax, instead of Quebec?

Afghanistan  Mr. Speaker, what the Liberal Party is saying is very clear: the Parliament of Canada has the right to see these documents, and the Canadian government does not have the authority to hide them. I will ask the Prime Minister the same question. Why not launch a public inquiry

Business of Supply   crisis. It is clear that the only way that forestry companies can hope to prosper in the future is through innovation and the development of new products and markets. The current economic crisis should not be a pretense for mortgaging the long-term prosperity of our economy, our

Justice committee  Thank you. Mr. Andrews, congratulations. We're going to suspend so that we can clear the committee room, then we have some committee business to take care of. [Proceedings continue in camera]

Justice committee   the decision. I am going to be voting against this amendment. I would like this to come into effect as soon as it clears the Senate and gets royal assent.

Justice committee   already where I am coming from. My question is simple. It seems that you have done a lot of research, which is very commendable on your part, and focused your argument very well. You are here with your member of Parliament, Mr. Andrews, and it is clear that there is good chemistry