Industry committee   a copy of this spiral-ringed binder, which contains the government's proposed amendments in red-lined text so it's clear which amendments the government is proposing. I want to thank you for doing members the courtesy of distributing this to all members. Thank you for that effort

Industry committee  . Most of the focus is on whether it was reasonable or not. It was suggested to us by them that we should be able to focus on this. I think we've done a fairly good job of putting up a clear mandate on what you can do for express consent and applied consent. They fall under

Health committee   and band councils in Manitoba to express Health Canada's regret for the alarm the order of body bags caused. I met with Grand Chief Evans and Chief Harper on October 2 to present the findings of my report. Our conversation was positive and constructive. It was clear to me that we all

Industry committee   of Canadians in the on-line environment. The bill will include a set of clear rules that will benefit all Canadians and that will increase their trust in on-line communications and electronic business. I would like to take this opportunity to address a couple of the common misperceptions

Honduras   support for the San José plan, which we welcome and applaud, needs to be backed up with more concrete action. It needs more diplomatic measures, not fewer, not the same number of them. The government has to make it crystal clear for the Honduran authorities that delaying action

Honduras  -constitutional way should be made very clear by all the countries of the Americas that this kind of behaviour is no longer the way to go in the Americas, that we expect the democratic processes of the country to be fully respected.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, Canadians have told us loud and clear that they want to see more truth in sentencing. For weeks I have been hearing reports that the Liberal senators are planning to gut this important piece of legislation. I am calling on the Leader of the Opposition to get hold

Honduras   participation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to defending the organization's democratic values and principles. As American states, we are responsible for ensuring that democracy is restored to Honduras. This is also in our best interest. With its clear vision and strategy

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Brandon—Souris for his continued hard work on this file. Our message to the United States has always been very clear. This government stands with our farmers against that issue. In fact, as you well know, Mr. Speaker

Health  Mr. Speaker, I asked my deputy minister to look into the situation and found that the order was disproportionately high compared with other orders in first nations communities. It was a clear over-estimation but there was no evidence of ill will. Health Canada will introduce

Pensions  Mr. Speaker, in June, this House, including the entire Conservative caucus, voted unanimously in support of the NDP opposition day motion calling for major reforms to pensions. Was that just a cynical move? The will of Parliament is clear. With two-thirds of households unable

Tax Harmonization  Mr. Speaker, during this recession the Conservatives have abandoned seniors. With the help of the B.C. and Ontario Liberals, the government is showing contempt for Canada's elderly with an unfair tax shift. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons made it clear today

Afghanistan  Mr. Speaker, the ruling of the Federal Court was very clear. The Military Police Complaints Commission has the power to investigate. The government is flouting the law and the Federal Court by suppressing witnesses and documents. The Conservatives are not serious about allowing

Fisheries   worries that his leader has no vision for Atlantic Canada. He makes clear that his party sees fearmongering about the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization as just political opportunity. “If we don't carry the ball on this, the NDP will”, the note warns. Instead of using

Finance committee   was transferred. I can tell you that the NDP made its priorities clear when it forced the Paul Martin government to use the $4.5 billion that was supposed to be used to cut taxes for the wealthiest corporations. It transferred $1.5 billion for post-secondary education and similar amounts