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Aerospace Industry Mr. Speaker, as my colleague just said, the Government of Canada is offering Newfoundland and Labrador a commercial loan. The Government of Canada stands with Quebec. We are making investments in every community. With regard to the aerospace industry, our government is working
November 4th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Post-Secondary Education Mr. Speaker, let me assure the hon. member that this government is working very closely, not only with its provincial counterparts but certainly with the great delegation of Manitoba MPs on the government side to make sure that there are going to be some wonderful investments to
November 4th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
The Economy Mr. Speaker, our government is focused on our plan to strengthen the middle class and improve growth. We heard from Canadians and from growing Canadian businesses about the need to support scaling up and to spur the next generation of globally competitive companies. In welcoming
November 3rd, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Intergovernmental Relations Madam Speaker, I cannot comment on discussions that are under way between the federal government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, but I can answer that bizarre and outrageous question. The member just suggested that no partnership exists between the federal gover
October 28th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Indigenous Affairs Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague, the hon. member for Central Nova, for the question. Canada's relationship with indigenous peoples is very important. Indigenous peoples have an important to role to play in Canada's economic growth. Our government has invested more than $30 m
October 28th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, what I can say is that the Government of Canada is working with the Government of Quebec to invest in the Quebec economy through its regional agencies. As we have said, we have already invested $380 million in post-secondary institutions in Quebec. Through Canada Ec
October 27th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Youth Employment Mr. Speaker, that is the reason this government has invested $800 million in innovation. That is why we are working on an innovation plan. That is the reason why members of Parliament have had many round tables. Over 1,400 ideas have come in for Canada's innovation plan, and that
October 27th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, the proposal the hon. member for Essex has suggested should very much stand on its merits. It is important that we allow the bill to go to committee and for the committee members, as the member for Windsor West suggested, to listen to witnesses and to try to make
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity I have had over the last year to work with the hon. member for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte on the industry committee. It has been a pleasure to work with him. In regard to the bill, we are very much looking forward to having it
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, I will close by saying that the amendments proposed in Bill C-25 will set the stage for a modern economy and a renewed commitment to innovation. I look forward to seeing this bill become law.
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, my mistake. Thank you for the clarification. Bill C-25 ensures that we create the right conditions to keep Canada at the forefront of a global economy. It will provide a transparent and predictable business environment for firms to innovate and grow. Bill C-25
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Windsor West for giving a very passionate speech. He brought forward perhaps two initiatives. Could he could talk a little further about the first initiative on having this bill up for review? Could he just expand on that
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Business Corporations Act Madam Speaker, I appreciate this opportunity to rise in support of Bill C-25, an Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act, the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act, and the Competition Act. Our government is committed to growing the econom
October 26th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Canada Pension Plan Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for his interesting speech. I am certain that it was heartfelt and he represents his constituents well. However, he raised so many questions that I could not resist the opportunity to ask some questions back to him, or at lea
October 21st, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, with the support of 71 other UN countries, Canada spearheaded diplomatic pressure on the UN Security Council to break its inaction in dealing with the Syrian crisis. Canada stepped up when leadership was needed. This has been the result of the incredibly hard work
October 21st, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal