House debate  Mr. Speaker, it is nice to have the opportunity to address my colleague for the first time in the House on this lovely fall evening. Let me reiterate what the Minister of the Environment has repeatedly told the House. Environment Canada will continue to measure ozone. Our plan

House debate  Mr. Speaker, to be perfectly clear, Canada's environment remains a strong priority for our government, even in times of fiscal restraint. Environment Canada will continue to measure ozone and maintain its strong track record in this area.

University of Calgary  Mr. Speaker, the University of Calgary is a vibrant, comprehensive research university that produces an economic impact of $1 billion in the Calgary area alone. I would like to congratulate the University of Calgary on its new strategic vision entitled, “Eyes High”, as well as o

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the minister and myself have said repeatedly in the House that we are not cutting our ozone monitoring program. We will continue to monitor ozone. I invite the member opposite to review those statements as well.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would remind my colleague that this is mainly a provincial and territorial responsibility. I had the pleasure of debating this very issue during adjournment proceedings last week. I can tell the member opposite that a greater understanding of environmental impacts

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, as I said last week in adjournment proceedings, the Minister of the Environment has recommended a proposal to the Council of Canadian Academies for an independent expert panel assessment of the state of scientific knowledge on potential environmental impacts. He has

Women's History Month  Mr. Speaker, October is Women's History Month in Canada. This year's theme is “Women in Canadian Military Forces: A Proud Legacy”. Canadian women have a long history of excellence in military history. We are proud of their individual and collective achievement,s as well as their

House debate  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her questions and for her deep care for this issue. We also care about this issue. That is why the Minister of the Environment has no plans to close the World Ozone and Ultraviolet Radiation Data Centre. Environment Canada wi

House debate  Madam Speaker, Environment Canada will continue to measure ozone, maintaining its significant achievements in this area. Canada's environment is a strong priority for our government. It remains a strong priority, even in tough fiscal times.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to speak to our government's work on the chemicals management plan, an important and valuable program that focuses on assessing the risks of approximately 4,300 chemicals, including products currently found in Canadian households. Through this plan,

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, our government is squarely focused on what matters to Canadians: jobs, economic growth and protecting the environment. We are proud of the work of our scientists within Environment Canada. Ministers speak for the environment. That is what is laid out in our communic

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we certainly are proud of the work of our scientists and the contributions they make to protecting Canada's environment. Ministers speak for the government. That is why we give answers in question period.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I know the minister has addressed this issue on numerous occasions. However, before I answer the question, I would like to congratulate my hon. colleague at Finance on Canada's new job numbers. The global recovery remains fragile but this government is working hard

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the government has decided not to enter into a contribution agreement with the Canadian Environmental Network this year. Responsible spending and sound management of tax dollars are important at all times. The department is moving toward a more direct use of web-base

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, since 2006, our government has announced several important climate change and environmental protection initiatives. In the past year, we have announced several transportation regulations that are involved with our U.S. counterparts. I am happy to compare our record a