International Trade  Mr. Speaker, our American partners have repeatedly said that there will be no deal on NAFTA until we get rid of our 300% tariff on dairy products. Time is running out. Is the government willing to sacrifice our auto industry and also put at risk 20% of our economy simply to prot

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I have a point of order. I seek the unanimous consent of the House to move the following motion. That this House urges the government to put the complete abolition of the system of supply management on the negotiating table in order to facilitate a new NAFTA agreem

Department of Industry Act  Madam Speaker, I will start by saying that I am somewhat disappointed with my Liberal colleague's position on this bill, given that it has the support of those on the left in the NDP and those on the right in the Conservative Party. In Canada, it is a good sign when those on th

Beauce Art  Mr. Speaker, I would like to tell the House about a cultural organization in my riding called Beauce Art. Its mission includes contributing to the development and promotion of arts and culture. Every year Beauce Art presents a major international event. From May 27 to June 17, my

Department of Industry Act  Mr. Speaker, when the government is involved, we must have transparency. Everyone must know what is happening. That is the challenge we have right now with the government. The government is involved with more than $700 million and we do not know what happens to the money when it

Department of Industry Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague. We have some very learned members in the Conservative Party who know their history, like my colleague. I am proud to be here, in the House, with all of my colleagues. It is a privilege to represent the people, and we are part of a very small cl

Department of Industry Act  Mr. Speaker, what the NDP is saying hits close to home for me, because I am very much of the same mind. Their comments align with the Conservative principles of freedom and responsibility. I am thrilled that my colleague is saying yes to the Conservative principles of freedom and

Department of Industry Act  moved that Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, it is rather unfortunate that we are forced to introduce a bill to ensure greater transparency. It must be said that th

Canada Business Corporations Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased, as are all my colleagues in the official opposition, to support this bill. As my colleague just mentioned, the bill contains provisions to foster diversity on boards of directors. It is a sound move for corporations and it is a good decision. We ar

Canada Business Corporations Act  Mr. Speaker, my colleague has spoken at great length on the amendments that the Senate made to Bill C-25. I would therefore like to talk a bit more about the general content of the bill. It is important to state why the official opposition voted for the bill or why it has the un

Canada Business Corporations Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech on Bill C-25 and I would like him to know that the official opposition fully supports it. As we know, the House voted unanimously in favour of the bill a few months ago. The hon. member did a fine job explaining the changes, but co

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I think the opposition members are desperate. I would ask them to be patient and wait a few years since it was my own decision not to publish the book. One day, they will be able to read my writings.

Department of Industry Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-396, An Act to amend the Department of Industry Act (financial assistance). Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my role as shadow minister for innovation, science and economic development, I have reviewed the files of corporations that have received f

Ethics  Home run, home run.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, for the past five months, small business people across the country have been waiting for the Minister of Finance's promised tax measures, which are bound to increase their taxes. While we all joyfully celebrate Christmas and the new year, some people will be feeling