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Red Tape Reduction Act Mr. Speaker, first of all, the one-for-one rule does not apply to areas of the Minister of Finance, so they can make sure that our regulations are strong in regard to the economy and on health and safety. Let us just take a step back. This is not the actual regulation of those ar
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Red Tape Reduction Act Mr. Speaker, the approach the government is taking is to acknowledge the impact of red tape on all Canadians, particularly Canadian businesses, and that when government seeks to regulate, it should find the level of regulation that has the least amount of burden on businesses. W
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Red Tape Reduction Act Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate the minister for her work in making sure that our economy in the west is diversified and strong. First of all, as I mentioned in my speech, the passage of this particular piece of legislation would send a signal that Canada is open for busines
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Red Tape Reduction Act Mr. Speaker, what I would start with first is I think it behooves this country and all Canadians to have a process in place to take advantage, the best advantage for everyone, of the estimated $650 billion of potential investment that can come through responsible resource develop
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Red Tape Reduction Act Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise in the House today to speak in support of this ground-breaking legislation to reduce red tape, one of the first of its kind in the world. The legislation before us would put strict controls on the growth of regulatory red tape by enshrining the
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Public Service of Canada Mr. Speaker, we are committed to a modern and high-performing public service that gets results for Canadian taxpayers. In fact, our government is getting results while making the public service more effective and efficient. For example, there are $3,400 less in taxes per year fo
June 19th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Respect for Communities Act Mr. Speaker, I am certainly glad we are debating issues. I think people will be happy to see that we are seized with such issues. My question is simple. There are many things that are under federal regulation. One is cell towers. We now require consultation with communities to m
June 17th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Agricultural Growth Act Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Usually I would love to hear in this place talk of beautiful British Columbia, but perhaps the member could please bring this to a point of relevance. Perhaps he could say how Bill C-18 would actually benefit our home province. I think th
June 12th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate that member's support for my bill on wine. Again, she has brought forward that her leader has made a suggestion and has put forward that they will have no more Liberal senators. They will call themselves Senate Liberals. The Liberals basicall
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, this goes back to the estimates process. There are some that are what we would call “statutory”, which means that they have already received Parliament's consent and will automatically be funded, and then there is discretionary. Tonight we are going to be voting on t
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, again, the NDP continues to believe that its magical thinking will pan out in a way that supports Canadians. That particular member, regardless of whether it is a discretionary or a statutory item, will vote in opposition, because the NDP ultimately opposes this go
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, we all wish that things would be the way we want them to be. One of the toughest parts is that we all come here with notions about how things should be and how we would change things, but then we find out that not everyone in this place agrees with us. Therefore, we
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, normally I am happy to have the opportunity to participate in a debate, but not today. Today, in this case, I will be rising to oppose a motion denying the allocation of resources for the Senate. In other words, I will not be supporting the motion that opposes fundin
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Main Estimates, 2014-15 Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask a question in regard to consultation. The member is critical of the government for not consulting. The Supreme Court of Canada issued a ruling earlier, and part of that process was that the Province of Quebec gave its view as to what Parliament
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, it seems that the opposition has voted against every single tax measure, whether it be consumption taxes, corporate taxes, or income taxes. It does not matter what we do. Those members seem to be ideologically opposed to it regardless of the benefit. We saw a public
June 10th, 2014House debate
Dan AlbasConservative