Fairness for the Self-Employed Act  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her work on the human resources committee. She works very hard on behalf of her constituents on issues like this. There was a briefing on the bill itself. I understand the member attended the briefing and it was quite clear how

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   it down, and I don't know how we would do it. It's a territorial study, a northern economic development study on the territories. I think we made that point in the press release, and I thank you for that. We made it clear in the press release that we're only studying the territories

Fairness for the Self-Employed Act  Madam Speaker, I am very happy to hear the member for Kelowna—Lake Country. I totally agree with him that there is a great need. I said so myself in the brief remarks I just made in the House. However, it is clear that some basic elements are missing from the bill before us

Environment committee   and nitrogen. We're looking for clear policy, because when I came back home, my bean plant didn't care whether the carbon dioxide it just sucked up was from my Chevy or from a Shanghai coal mine. The bottom line is that targets will be set. Canada is in a leadership position to offer

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   in allowing the consumers a clear understanding of the costs and also in allowing individuals to participate at a greater level than you currently see. On a personal note, I'd suggest that some of the restrictions upon the entry points might provide some cost savings, but that's personal

Fairness for the Self-Employed Act   within the employment insurance program, does not take into consideration the variety of legislation in the provinces and territories, and does not provide a clear definition of self-employment. If there is one, it is not good enough. This is as a result of a summer of discontent

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee   Housing Trust, which has $50 million for each territory, plus $100 million for immediate urgent housing needs in Nunavut. It's not clear to me whether or not those are additive.

Environment committee  We don't walk the edge at all; we're right in the centre of it. Deforestation is a huge contributor to greenhouse gases. I have to acknowledge that most deforestation is a result of farming, not forestry, because people clear the lands to plant crops to feed their families

Environment committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you to both of our witnesses for being here this afternoon and for your presentations and testimony. Mr. Lazar, I'll start with you, if I could, sir. It's clear that you've made tremendous progress in your industry from a processing

Fairness for the Self-Employed Act  . That may be a little complicated, but I want to make it clear that there is a difference between Quebec and the other provinces and territories, because Quebec offers more things. Now, what is being offered to self-employed workers? Those who also want to avail themselves of sick

Environment committee  I want the opportunity to participate in reaching a target that has finally been set, that is clearly defined, and that provides agriculture the opportunity to be an offset provider to a target with clear rules, such that we can introduce market mechanisms to meet that target

Environment committee  In the past, the lack of regulations really took a financial toll on farmers, as everyone knows. Mr. Lazar has a very clear idea of greenhouse gas reductions in the forest sector. What level of greenhouse gas reductions has Canada's agricultural sector achieved since 1990?

Environment committee  Allow me to be clear, sir: the Americans may have subsidies, but in Canada it's support. When you support a Canadian farmer, I'm going to turn around and support my local economy and you're going to have it back quicker than you ever saw it go out.

Environment committee  Allow me to be clear. On October 6, 2009, I believe Minister Prentice was speaking to the Canadian Council of Chief Executives. On that day he stated that North American economic integration requires harmonization and that Canada would set up its own cap-and-trade market

Public Safety committee  Mr. Chairman, I have a point of order. I just want to be clear on this so that we manage our schedule properly. According to the schedule you've given, these witnesses are here from eleven to twelve, and from twelve to one we are to move to the next two witnesses. I'm just