Fisheries committee  I would like to comment that the bill doesn't include a requirement to restore, to invest over and above reasonable maintenance. In fact, the requirement for reasonable maintenance of government property exists already; it shouldn't be tied to legislation that is about protecting

Fisheries committee  The legislation actually includes the term “reasonable standards”. That's something that can be discussed, negotiated, and understood as part of the process. Again, often there is a misconception that a heritage building needs immediate investment and pure restoration back to a

Fisheries committee  Thank you for your question. I think it's important to note that the Auditor General recognized not just a lack of funding but also a lack of legal protection as being one of the issues. I think the emphasis of this bill is to put that process and that legal protection in place

Fisheries committee  Thank you very much. Mr. Chair, members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to speak in support of Bill S-215, an act to protect heritage lighthouses. First I'll say a few words about the Heritage Canada Foundation. We are an independent charitable organization w

Government Operations committee  It's there, but it still has to be developed.

Government Operations committee  Pardon me?

Government Operations committee  We're in favour of that legislation, but we weren't invited to take part in developing it.

Government Operations committee  That's correct.

Government Operations committee  I've forgotten the previous question, but --

Government Operations committee  The Canada historic places act.

Government Operations committee  Yes, that's right.

Government Operations committee  Well, I am a former Public Works employee, so I was involved in reviewing the draft bill as an employee, but in my current role I don't have access to it.

Government Operations committee  It was about three years ago.

Government Operations committee  That's my understanding.

Government Operations committee  Thank you.