The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is quite confident that the procedures and practices it follows at the present time, and has followed in the past, are in full compliance with all legal requirements. As the hon. member knows, there is some outstanding litigation at the pres

Forestry  Mr. Speaker, next week is indeed Forestry Week across Canada. Activities will be planned right across the country. We are kicking it off this afternoon on Parliament Hill. The Deputy Prime Minister and I will be planting Canada's new millennium tree within the precincts of parlia

Genetically Modified Organisms  Mr. Speaker, the government believes that consumer information as it relates to biotechnology and food must be meaningful, credible and enforceable. The European approach, to which the hon. member has referred on many occasions with apparent approval, is one that has the appeara

Genetically Modified Organisms  Mr. Speaker, the government is working very hard to ensure that all consumers in Canada have the information which they need. First of all, we are investing in the science to ensure that it is first class. Second, we are investing in the regulatory system to ensure that Canadian

Canada National Parks Act  moved that Bill C-27, an act respecting the national parks of Canada, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Canadian Grain Commission  Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has taken some very positive steps, most recently in the latest budget, to deal with the pressures that apply to the Canadian Grain Commission. Substantial new dollars have been made available which will ensure that the grain commission can

Importation Of Plutonium  Mr. Speaker, what has been approved in the regulatory procedure last year is a shipment volume from Russia that could rise up to something just below 400 grams. If AECL proposes to change the volume, that would require reapplication through the regulatory process. With respect t

Plutonium Shipments  Mr. Speaker, the details of what AECL is proposing was laid out through the public consultation process last fall. That methodology as described by AECL at that time was approved. If it is to change in any material way, AECL would have to reapply for a different undertaking.

Budget Implementation Act, 2000  moved that Bill C-32, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 28, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Motions For Papers  Mr. Speaker, according to the rules of the House, as a minister of the crown, I would ask that this Motion for the Production of Papers No. P-17 be transferred for debate.

Motions For Papers  Mr. Speaker, again in accordance with Rule 97(1), as a minister of the crown I would ask that this matter be transferred for debate.

Energy  Mr. Speaker, we have undertaken, with the Government of Newfoundland, to participate in an economic analysis of that particular proposal, together with other possible options with respect to the future energy requirements of Newfoundland. That work is ongoing. I would expect that

Proceeds Of Crime (Money Laundering) Act  It is there. It is up and running in Bethune.

Proceeds Of Crime (Money Laundering) Act  It has been there for two years now.

Motions For Papers  Mr. Speaker, as a minister of the crown I would ask that this matter be transferred for debate under Private Members' Business, pursuant to Standing Order 97(1).