Copyright Act   in the first place. The legislation before the House right now would give a unique exemption to either individuals who have a visual impairment or organizations acting on their behalf. The bill is structured in a way so that it would not threaten the intellectual property or the copyright

Natural Resources committee   a lot of uncertainty around the globe, and our fortunes are very much tied to the global economy, a lot of it in base metals in China. With gold, a lot of it right now has to do with the interest rate environment. We do compete globally for capital. Bringing it back to the focus

Bill C-640 An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to the Canada Transportation Act

) In carrying out its objects and duties under this Act, the Corporation has the capacity, and subject to this Act, the rights, powers and privileges of a natural person. Property (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Corporation may acquire, hold, lease, sell or dispose

Canada Pension Plan   in a big, opportunity filled free enterprise economy where Canadians get to choose what is right for them. That is what free enterprise means, and that is why it is the greatest poverty fighting machine ever invented. Prior to the current government's taking office, we

Electoral Reform committee  . I want to talk very quickly about a bit of history because I think it's really important. I know when P.E.I.'s legislature formed, it was white, propertied, Protestant males who composed the legislature. By 1864, when we actually had all the fathers get together—I've never been

Agricultural Growth Act   more effective intellectual property rights. Once again, it is clear that the NDP is turning its back on farmers and the party knows it. During that same debate, the NDP MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine said that changes to the Plant Breeders' Rights Act and Canada's decision

Electoral Reform committee   by video conference. I would like to take a couple of minutes to briefly introduce our witnesses. Professor Matthew Harrington is president of the common law program committee of Université de Montréal's law faculty. He teaches U.S. constitutional law and property and trust law

Fisheries committee   for the salmon resource and its cultural and economic significance to all Miramichiers; respect for the rights of first nations to a sustainable harvest; respect for fisheries regulations based upon sound science and practical considerations; respect by residents for private property rights

Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act   this legislative change would give purchasing rights to nearly 600,000 individuals. Let me again quote Pierre Latraverse of the Fédération québécoise des chasseurs et pêcheurs, who said: It's a very positive measure, given that there will only be a single licence under these conditions

Combating Counterfeit Products Act   reading. We in the NDP could not agree more with protecting consumers. It is only right to support bills of this kind that have that intent. It is important for Canadian companies and consumers to fight counterfeiting, which, we must remember, is a breach of intellectual property

Canadian Heritage committee   real property or the disposition of any real or personal property, other than program material or rights therein, for a consideration in excess of four million dollars or such greater amount as the Governor in Council may by order prescribe; or (b) a lease or other agreement

Bill C-614 An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to another Act

, and subject to this Act, the rights, powers and privileges of a natural person. Property (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Corporation may acquire, hold, lease, sell or dispose of any real or personal property. Administration of oaths 16. The Corporation may

Agriculture committee   and tools to advance the sector. A key catalyst for innovation is the Agricultural Growth Act, which received royal assent about two months ago. Bill C-18 will drive innovation by strengthening intellectual property rights for plant breeders so Canadian producers can and will have

Bill C-13 An Act to implement certain provisions of the 2011 budget as updated on June 6, 2011 and other measures

under that Act. Part 12 amends the Canadian Human Rights Act to repeal certain provisions that provide for mandatory retirement. It also amends the Canada Labour Code to repeal a provision that denies employees the right to severance pay for involuntary termination

Bill C-577 An Act respecting VIA Rail Canada and making consequential amendments to another Act

, and subject to this Act, the rights, powers and privileges of a natural person. Property (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the Corporation may acquire, hold, lease, sell or dispose of any real or personal property. Administration of oaths 16. The Corporation may