Transportation Of Plutonium  Mr. Speaker, on this side of the border we operate under Canadian law, not American law. During the public consultation process regarding MOX, we received several public representations to consider air transportation. We took those representations seriously. During all of our c

Genetically Modified Organisms  Mr. Speaker, with regard to the safety of any food in Canada, the decisions taken by the regulatory agencies of the Government of Canada are based upon the best information available both in Canada and around the world, and the best available science. We will ensure not only that

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, as is always the case, the hon. member, the House and Canadians can be fully satisfied that any transportation of nuclear materials is in complete compliance with the regulations of the Atomic Energy Control Board, the regulations of the Department of Transport and w

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes.

Environment  Mr. Speaker, we had useful discussions with the provinces. Together we are moving beyond frameworks and strategies to produce specific business plans by this fall, dealing with matters like emissions trading and testing the concept of credits for prompt action. The Government of

Questions On The Order Paper  Number of directors: 1994-95; 7 1995-96; 6 1996-97; 7 1997-98; 6 1998-99; 6 1999-2000; 6 On remuneration, each director receives an annual retainer of $3,000; plus $325 per diem for attendance at meetings of the board or any committee thereof; plus expenses. Question No. 75—

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we regret Quebec's departure from the meeting a couple of days ago. We appreciate its desire to be proactive, but we all really need to work hard together as a team on this issue. I might caution the Quebec government against embracing the European model as it did a

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we are already in the process of implementing a system of baseline protection to give companies confidence about the future in terms of taking early action. I might also say that with the European model the Quebec government is embracing it would find, based upon th

Gasoline Pricing  Mr. Speaker, I will quote from the Regina Leader Post of yesterday: One of the industry's most persistent critics (the hon. member for Regina who has just spoken) praised the announcement by his Liberal counterpart. “The study is a good idea. I think there's some value in it”.

Gasoline Prices  Mr. Speaker, just to clarify the record, the Minister of Labour communicated with the Minister of Finance with respect to raising the fiscal question. I should point out to the hon. gentleman that the excise tax on gasoline is about 10 cents a litre. The excise tax on diesel is

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, federal, provincial and territorial ministers of energy and the environment will begin meetings later this month. They will continue with meetings through this year on a national implementation strategy with respect to climate change. We hope by the end of this year

Gasoline Prices  Mr. Speaker, with respect to the issue of gasoline pricing, obviously any issue related to taxation would need to be referred to the Minister of Finance. I think it would be important for the petroleum industry to take note of the level of public concern and to be very transpare

Voluntary Challenge And Registry Program  Mr. Speaker, the voluntary challenge and registry was created by my department in partnership with the private sector a number of years ago. It is now entirely under private leadership. By proactive, voluntary means, it shows exactly how to marry strong environmental stewardship

Questions On The Order Paper  Pursuant to a decision by its directors, two-thirds of whom are directly elected by prairie producers, the Canadian Wheat Board held a total of 61 meetings across the prairies in order to consult with farmers on grain transportation issues. The total cost of holding and attending

Plutonium Shipments  Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate once again that this movement of MOX fuel was fully consistent with all the requirements of the Atomic Energy Control Board. It was fully consistent with all the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization and fully consistent with