The Budget   this budget rings with a clear pure note. Out with the old, in with the new. The large corporations no longer have the lion's share of research and development. Technological innovation is going to come from the little companies, not the big ones. This government's budget addresses

The Budget  . It is unlike any other budget in Canadian history because it is a people budget. It is the result of an unprecedented consultation with the people of Canada from coast to coast to coast. This budget reflects the concerns of people. It addresses deficit reduction today and sets us on a clear

The Budget   its strong commitment to the creation of good jobs to restore dignity and hope? Yet, Canadians, in particular Quebecers, have two clear and well defined objectives. First, they want a gouvernment that creates jobs and at the same time a government that has a broad plan towards

The Budget   and provide clear guidelines on maintaining essential services, cutting costs and making railway services competitive? Why is the minister waiting for CN and CP to come up with proposals, when today we are told this will take at least another year. Meanwhile, they will sell off assets

The Budget   transportation system, and the redirection of subsidies to improve the efficiency of that system. For example, it has become clear that the national highway system in this country needs to be upgraded. The provincial and federal transport ministers have agreed on what has to be done. Now

Presence Of Canadian Troops In Former Yugoslavia   to continue supporting the efforts being made by the international community under the direction of the United Nations in order to consolidate what has been accomplished in the past few weeks and clear the way for more progress in implementing the ceasefires and agreements. Canadian troops

Privilege   not negate the chance of the hon. member appearing before that committee at some future date to plead his case. At this point it is clear to me that I would rule there is no question of privilege, that the report has been accepted and that it cannot and will not be reversed by the Chair

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member has made both a comment and a question. I want to congratulate him on his comment which has certainly elevated the debate in this House. The answer to his question is very clear. He indicates the degree of interest we have in building fairness

Old Age Security   and maintained for the future. We are not talking about cutting the budgets now. We are not talking about affecting universality. The budget makes that very clear. We are talking about an open consultation with all kinds of Canadians so that we can have a full discussion about the future

Old Age Security  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister. The policy of the government is becoming increasingly clear. After launching an assault on the unemployed, the government is now setting its sights on seniors. By reducing the tax credit for seniors, the government is actually

Old Age Security  Mr. Speaker, I want to make it clear that I have full confidence in the minister, who is working very hard to reform what needs to be reformed in this country. As Canadians we must ensure that we can once again give people on welfare and unemployment insurance the dignity

The Budget   for this election was crystal clear. It was to change, to drastically reduce spending, to go in a new direction and thus spur on the economy. The mandate was not to shuffle a few things and hope that the economy would turn around on its own. The people in New Westminster-Burnaby know

The Budget   some clear choices before it, parties with very different policies and ideas. We as Liberals believe that the people should know exactly what they were voting for and that is why we put our policies in our famous red book. Canadians overwhelmingly chose to support our party

The Budget   will have that amount less to spend. The government reduces our purchasing power by $800 million but allocates $1 billion for infrastructures, which means zilch for job creation. It is clear this budget is not about job creation but job reduction. Furthermore, corporate taxes

The Budget   and useful series of first steps to get this country on the road to a more competitive standing in global markets and to get Canadians back to work. Much has been said about this government's commitment to the concept of sustainable development. It is clear we must move carefully