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Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .re?
Companies having their registered office or principal place of business in the territory of a Member State of the European Union (EU) or in the territory of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. One of the following is required: Siren/Siret number, DUNS number, company registration number, business certificate number or other valid local identifier specific to a country of the EU or territories listed. The Registrant and the administrative contact must be reachable and must provide a valid telephone number, address and e-mail address. Supporting documentation may be required.
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Personal registrations possible, please provide Birthdate, Birthplace, Birthcity and postcode in one of the above countries. Documentation may be required.
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The most source for .re domains dispute policy can be found at: www.afnic.fr/en/dispute-resolution/
Dispute Resolution
Pursuant to paragraph 4 of the Annex to the Order of 19 February 2010, AFNIC may only intervene in accordance with a court order handed down after legal proceedings or as part of the Syreli procedure.
Legal proceedings
AFNIC does not interfere in judicial proceedings relating to domain names for which it is responsible.
AFNIC does not have the authority to take precautionary measures, since they can only be implemented further to a court order taken to meet the requirements of this article.
It is therefore the sole responsibility of the third parties concerned to take all the appropriate measures to stop any violation they claim to infringe their rights.
Since AFNIC is required to implement a court order taken as a result of legal proceedings, it is totally unnecessary to have it intervene or ask it to intervene in such proceedings. . This being said, AFNIC reserves the right to initiate a request for abuse of process as and when required, and to seek reimbursement of the expenses incurred by same.
AFNIC satisfies this requirement under the following conditions:
AFNIC cannot respond to requests that fail to comply with these conditions and shall not be bound by letters, copies of summons or subpoena sent by applicants.
Should a decision applied by AFNIC be reformed (further to withdrawal, appeal, reversal of judgment, etc.), AFNIC will apply the new decision under the same conditions of service as set out above.
AFNIC shall not be held liable on any grounds whatsoever for the operations it performs pursuant to a court decision, or to a handed down as part of a Syreli procedure, and the applicant shall hold AFNIC harmless against any claims.
Syreli Procedure
The holder of a domain name agrees without reserve to be governed by the Syreli procedure managed by AFNIC.
Syreli procedure as approved by the decree of 21 October 2011 is available on the AFNIC website.
AFNIC is not bound by any other alternative dispute resolution procedure.
Domain names involve several types of rights. The allocation of domain names is on a "first come, first served" basis. However, unlike similar trademarks which can co-exist in different classes, a domain name is unique in nature: there cannot be two identical domain names registered under the same extension. In addition, several persons may claim different rights concerning the same domain name (intellectual property rights, the right to the name, commercial rights etc.). It is in this type of context that disputes arise. In order to reach a solution, AFNIC provides several options in the form of procedures that can be used, either as part of litigation or not, or by any individual or entity, whether in their capacity as a rights holder or as the holder of a domain name.
At this stage it is important to recall the roles and responsibilities of each of the stakeholders involved:
AFNIC is responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of the naming policy; and in certain cases may have to hand down decisions pursuant to Articles L 45 et seq. of the French Electronic Communications and Telecommunications Act
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the term it wishes to use does not infringe the rights of third parties.
The rights holder is responsible for protecting and defending its rights.
The Registrar is responsible for ensuring compliance by its customers with all the legal and regulatory provisions currently in effect and with the naming policies.
Through its policy of litigation management, AFNIC wishes to allow each stakeholder to fully understand their role in the process and to adopt the strategy that best suits their situation. In order to provide the most complete information possible, without being exhaustive, AFNIC provides access from its website to the various decisions handed down by the courts, by extra-judicial bodies, or by itself.
1. Prevention and monitoring
First and foremost, prevention and monitoring are the best defence! Companies should develop a filing strategy, adapting its records and registrations to its business, so that it can quickly note any litigious conduct, either by means of in-house monitoring, or by using an automated monitoring service (certain registrars offer this type of service), so that they:
It is possible at this stage not to engage in legal or extralegal proceedings, and to favour direct negotiations with the registrant of the domain name: the contact details of the registrant are available in the Whois database, subject to the obligations relating to the protection of personal data.
2. Non-litigious solutions available to rights holders
In accordance with the law of 6 January 1978 and at the request of the CNIL, France's data protection authority, AFNIC has set up a specific protection system for the personal data of Individuals. These data, which are protected by default, are not accessible via the public Whois service and are displayed as "restricted information". They are only disclosed if the registrant makes the request itself.
To contact a registrant having opted to be classified as restricted information, the claimant can use the tool to link with the administrative contact of the domain name available at the following address:
This tool does not disclose the identity of the registrant and its use is the sole responsibility of the sender of the message. AFNIC proceeds to transfer the message issued without checking either its contents, or its outcome, or the accuracy of the address of the recipient, or the identity of the issuer. There is no guarantee of a response from the administrative contact, or even any guarantee that the latter has received and/or read the message sent. The administrative contact is free to reply and to decide or not whether to transfer the e-mail to the registrant of the domain name if the administrative contact and registrant are two different people
AFNIC may, at the request of third parties, lift the anonymity of an individual (natural person), who has registered a domain name and has chosen the "restricted publication" option under any of the extensions managed by AFNIC, i.e. .fr, .pm, .re, .tf, .wf, and .yt
AFNIC communicates the contact details of the registrant within a few days to the issuer of the request, if AFNIC finds the registrant has used the same or nearly identical reproduction of a protected sign (typosquatting, dotsquatting, etc.) In addition, AFNIC's scope of competence does not include the content of the website. This means any application must be supported by evidence proving its validity. To submit a duly justified request for the disclosure of personal information to AFNIC, the claimant must use the form available at the following address:
AFNIC cannot be held liable for a refusal to satisfy a request for the disclosure of personal data. The information however is forwarded by AFNIC to the competent authorities to whom the request should be made.
According to the naming policy for domain names registered under any of the extensions managed by AFNIC, any individual or legal entity residing or having its headquarters or principal place of business in one of the territories specified below may apply to register or renew a domain name in each of the top-level domains:
Whatever the quality of the registrant (individual or entity), it is possible for a rights holder to ask AFNIC to carry out data checks as part of qualification operations in order to ensure the eligibility and/or reachability of the holder of the domain name. The qualification process consists of two (2) distinct processes, namely the verification process and the substantiation process.
The substantiation process is initiated in several cases:
As a result of a duly substantiated complaint from a third party by means of the verification form available on the AFNIC website; the request is made to AFNIC with supporting documentation via the form available at the following address:
When the substantiation process is initiated, AFNIC sends the registrar a substantiation request and informs the holder and the third party of same. Concomitantly, AFNIC suspends the portfolio of the holder of the domain name for a period of thirty (30) days. If, after this period, there is no evidence to conclude that the holder complies with the eligibility and reachability rules, AFNIC informs the registrar, the holder and the third party, and blocks the holder's portfolio for a maximum period of thirty (30) days. If, after this second suspension period, there is no evidence to conclude that the holder complies with the eligibility and reachability rules, AFNIC informs the registrar, the holder and the third party, and deletes the holder's portfolio.
3. Litigation solutions available to rights holders
In accordance with Article L.45-6 of the French Electronic Communications and Telecommunications Act, the registrant of a domain name undertakes to comply with procedures for resolving disputes concerning domain names in accordance with the regulations specific to each of the procedures available here:
These procedures are exclusively designed to resolve disputes relating to the registration of domain names between registrants and third parties, and are in no way designed to resolve disputes relating to the liabilities or responsibilities of AFNIC or Registrars. AFNIC undertakes to implement decisions taken pursuant to a dispute resolution procedure in a timely manner.
Whatever the case, claimants retain the right to go to court in order to resolve a dispute over a domain name. The choice of the court having jurisdiction to decide on the case is the most difficult issue because it depends on several criteria. In general, jurisdiction is attributed to the court competent for the place of residence of the registrant of the domain name in dispute, but may vary depending on the amount of damages at stake and the person behind the case.
While these procedures can result in the granting of damages, the lead-times and costs involved as well as their outcome are difficult to predict, as is the enforcement of the judgment ("enforcement proceedings" when the decision is rendered by a foreign court). There is no need to incur AFNIC's liability for it to implement court decisions: the Naming Policy sets out the conditions under which court decisions are implemented.
Is your .re domain registered with 101domain?
Renewing your .re domain is easy if you are already registered with 101domain. You can renew your Reunion Island domain name at the current rates, and you can extend the life of your domain. Please check with us regarding renewal proceedures for ccTLDs.Login To Renew Your Domain
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Auto Renew helps protect you from losing your Reunion Island .re domain name registration. If your .re domain name registration is set to Auto Renew, your account will be automatically charged approximately sixty (60) to ninety (90) days prior to cpr144449003101 the end of your term period. If Auto Renew is not set up in your account, you will need to renew your Reunion Island .re domain name registration through Account Manager.
Login in your Account. Select your Reunion Island .re Domain name and push the button "Renew". You can also select "Auto Renew". The current Domain Renew will be displayed. Please select "Change Auto Renew Settings" and set this on Auto Renew.
Make sure your credit card information is current. Please note Only Account Holders/Primary Contacts cpr144449003101 and Account Administrative Contacts on the account can purchase or renew services for your .re domain name. Account Technical Contacts on the account cannot purchase or renew services.
Redemption period lasts 30 days after grace period. You can renew your .re domain cpr144449003101 for an additional .
You can transfer your .re domain name to 101domain before renewing. The process is fast and easy, and you can enjoy the benefit of using our domain management system to manage not only your .re domain name, but all of your domains in one place.
Your current registrar will provide you with an authorization code (sometimes called a "Transfer Key" or an "EPP Key").
Using this key we can transfer your domain to us. Once the transfer process has begun the Administrative or Registrant contact of your domain will receive an email from us requesting authorization for the transfer. cpr144449003101 Once authorization has been given it will take up to 5 days before the domain transfer has been completed. Please be sure that you can receive emails for the Administrative and Registrant contacts for this domain!
NOTE: Some registries do not participate in the authorization code process or transfers may be manual. If your domain does not have an auth code for transfer, please contact us and we will assist you in the transfer process. 101domain can assist with all transfers no matter what extension you have.
An authorization code is a number that is used to transfer domain names cpr144449003101 between registrars. It is used to ensure that you are the current domain holder.
You will need to get this code from your current registrar. Go to the website cpr144449003101 of the company that currently holds your domain and request the authorization code from them.
Reunion Island .re Transfer in – allows you to change from your current domain registrar to a different one; usually during the transfer process one year is added to the domain`s registration period; EPP authorization key (obtainable from the leaving registrar) is required for transferring Reunion Island .re domain names.
Be sure your Domain Transfer lock is cpr144449003101 disabled to transfer your Reunion Island .re domain to 101domain Inc.
With Domain Transfer Lock, prevent unauthorized domain transfers by locking your Reunion Island .re domain. With Domain Transfer Lock turned on you can still perform legal name changes, account consolidation or transfers between accounts.
This Policy was modified by ICANN's Board of Directors on 7 November 2008 with an Effective Date of 15 March 2009. See modified version of Policy.
A .re domain must also have been registered for more than 60 days before you are allowed to transfer registrars. If, however, your domain happens to be involved in a legal dispute or if you are facing bankruptcy then the transfer of a domain name will not take effect.
Your .re domain transfer of your domain name generally takes at least ten working days to complete - this can be shorter or longer depending on the registrar you choose. The cost of transfer will also vary depending on the registrar. Some registrars may be more willing than others to work out a package deal for you. For example, they might offer to provide you with free domain transfer service if you agree to register your domain with them for a period of more than a year. Again, the deal you score will depend on the registrar and on the amount of time you put into finding a package that is most suited to your needs.
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SAFE Act Stretches County
It is too early to tell the kind of impact the NY SAFE Act will have on the Chautauqua County budget.
However, according to Sheriff Joseph Gerace, extra help has already been assigned to the pistol permit office as a flood of paperwork has taken over since the law was enacted. Aside from the pistol permit office's full-time employee and a student intern, a part-time employee has been hired. Additionally, officers who have been placed on light duty have been pitching in to tackle the mounds of paperwork.
"What directly impacts us is the mass amount of the exclusion forms that we are receiving. That was completely unnecessary if the law had been written more intelligently," Gerace said. "Instead, we've created this paperwork nightmare for people and for us, for our participant holders and for the sheriff's office, because they are filing exemption forms that we have to handle and eventually file or make part of a database. That just wasn't necessary."
County Executive Greg Edwards has also noticed an increase in the amount of people visiting the Gerace Office Building in Mayville.
"The pistol permit clerk's office is on the same floor as my office," Edwards said. "For about the last six months, maybe longer now, the volume of people who have been coming in and working with and asking for services from the pistol permit clerk's office has been tremendous. It has been a significant increase. In fact, one day, there were over 25 people in line, from their office, right down the hallway toward mine."
The highly controversial NY SAFE Act was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in January, following the Dec. 14 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
"The SAFE Act stops criminals and the dangerously mentally ill from buying a gun by requiring universal background checks on gun purchases, increases penalties for people who use illegal guns, mandates life in prison without parole for anyone who murders a first responder, and imposes the toughest assault weapons ban in the country," Cuomo said. "For hunters, sportsmen, and law abiding gun owners, this new law preserves and protects your right to buy, sell, keep or use your guns."
So far, though, the SAFE Act has led to a paperwork pileup. In addition to Chautauqua County becoming buried in a paperwork nightmare, other media reports say that Erie, Niagara and Monroe counties are being overrun with requests as well.
"We've been inundated with customers at the pistol permit office at times," Gerace said. "It's been a challenge. I obviously want to provide the best service we can to the pistol permit holders. So, it's frustrating."
Edwards can see the frustration as well. He has recognized some of the challenges the Sheriff's Office already has without the costs of the SAFE Act.
"The sheriff already has challenges, due to the increase in the number of local people in the county jail, which has limited the number of spaces he has available to house federal inmates. As a result, he is already having difficulty meeting his revenue projections," Edwards said. "If you had more expense on the sheriff's budget, it's going to make it harder and harder for him to deliver the services he wants to."
For now, though, Gerace said he will be keeping a close eye on his budget, especially when it comes to the pistol permit office. Already, the office has had to incur the cost of adding the part-time employee.
"There will be future issues as this new state database takes effect. Then, I see the potential for a big jump in the number of background investigations that will be done," Gerace said. "We're seeing such a surge that it is an inconvenience to people, it's slowing down the process. People have been very patient, very courteous and very understanding to date."
For county residents needing the services of the pistol permit office, Gerace recommends making an appointment in order to avoid an excessive wait. However, he said the pistol permit office has been instructed to not turn away anyone requesting services.


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Loose Leaf Lettuce Collection, 4" Plant 6-Pack
- Summary
Two loose-leaf lettuce varieties—one green and one red—offer great flavor, color and texture to summer salads. Our six-pack of 4" grower's pots includes three of each. Crisp and tender, all they need is a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of vinegar.
Ruby Red: A heat-tolerant variety that produces large clusters of ruffled dark-red leaves up to 10" high that add dramatic color to salads.
Green Ice: A gardener's favorite prized for its masses of crisp bright-green leaves and beautifully ruffled edges. Great in salads and sandwiches.
- Zones 3–9.
- Suitable for container or ground planting.
- 3" to 4" high plants ship in 4" diam. grower's pots.
- Require full sun and regular water.
- Six plants, three of each variety.
- Grown in USA.
- A Williams Sonoma exclusive.
- Dimensions & More Info
Ruby Red
- Best for zones 3–9
- Grows 8"–16" wide, 6" high.
- Plant in full sun at a depth of 4"; space 8"–16" apart.
- Heat tolerant.
- Matures in 35–70 days.
Green Ice
- Best for zones 4–9
- Grows to 6" wide, 9"–15" high.
- Plant in full sun at a depth of 4"; space 6" apart.
- Provide regular water.
- Matures in 45 days.
- Cut outer leaves as needed, and the plants will continue producing throughout the growing season. If a plant sends up flower stalks in response to hot weather, harvest the whole plant before it goes to seed; otherwise, leaves will become bitter.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
Please allow up to one week for processing and delivery of perishable items, which are shipped via two-day delivery to ensure freshness. Perishable items are not eligible for rush shipping.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
For returns of items purchased from your Williams-Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Return Policy


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If you play the guitar and you don't own a reasonable quality acoustic instrument, half of your life is missing. And I'm not talking about that dusty, unplayable GSO (guitar- shaped object) that you can't quite bear to throw away yet. That piece of junk is the stringed equivalent of holey shoes with nails poking through the soles: you're never going to wear them as long as you have something more comfortable around.
A straw poll of non-enlightened Guitarist staff, friends and alumni confirms the situation. For many, a 'decent' acoustic seems to be at best a fourth or fifth purchase, and in some cases, neverth. You have your main electric guitar, main amp, then second electric guitar... third... fourth? Just when do you stump up for a good steel-string flat top?
I know many friends and colleagues who will spend hours coming up with reasons why they need the next same-but-different electric, while the quality acoustic remains the elusive, reluctant purchase. And yet which option offers you a wider visual and creative opportunity to sound different?
"You'll unlock a whole new and fundamental human/instrument connection that is both immediate and profound."
One of the acoustic guitar's problems among predominantly electric players might be as a result of its mainstream omnipresence. According to figures from the UK's Music Industries Association, as many as one in seven UK households has an acoustic guitar. You might also be surprised to learn that the humble acoustic was even added to the Retail And Consumer Price Index basket of goods in 2004 and has remained there ever since.
Sadly, the majority of those guitars are little more than the unloved junkies I mentioned above; cheap GSOs that are near impossible to tune and deeply uninspiring to play. Those factors may not have been a problem for the young, guitar-obsessed BB King or Hank Marvin when they started out, but times have changed, choices have widened and there's now no way you'd choose to play the nail over one of your more sumptuous electrics.
The result – for the unenlightened – is that the acoustic remains maligned to a position of rudimentary stepping stone on the way to a 'real' (usually electric) guitar. The flat-top steel-string acoustic guitar deserves far more than that.
For the record, I'm not suggesting for a second that you disengage with the electric guitar. It has a glorious place in our hearts, minds and on our stages – life would be frankly rubbish without it. What I am saying is that you really owe it to yourself to also own a good – preferably a great – acoustic or electro-acoustic guitar.
Issue 358 of Guitarist should help you well on your way to choosing one and getting the most from it. What I hope you'll find when you take the plunge is that you'll unlock a whole new and fundamental human/instrument connection that is both immediate and profound, both to you personally as a player, and to anybody listening. Play it often and it will make you a better guitarist and musician, and soothe your soul. A great acoustic guitar will, I am quite certain, change your life.


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Debates of Oct. 20th, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #138 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was firefighters.
- Question Period
- Pacific Gateway Act
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Telecommunications Act
- Criminal Code
- Canadian Library Week
- Good News Report
- South Asia Earthquake
- Public Library Week in Quebec
- Pay Equity
- Tsunami Relief
- Charity Fundraising
- Future of Farming
- Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
- Co-op Week
- Miss Canada Galaxy
- Co-op Week
- Diwali
- Homelessness
- National Highway System
- David Hamilton
- Intergovernmental Affairs
- David Dingwall
- Intergovernmental Affairs
- Child Care
- Health
- The Environment
- David Dingwall
- Technology Partnerships Canada
- Child Care
- Softwood Lumber
- Lobbyists
- Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
- Health
- David Dingwall
- Justice
- International Trade
- Clothing and Textile Industries
- Health
- The Environment
- Forest Industry
- Public Works and Government Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Canadian Heritage
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Business of the House
- Points of Order
- Criminal Code
- Committees of the House
- Criminal Code
- Message from the Senate
- Intergenerational Transfer of Farms
- Firefighters
Pay Equity
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Françoise Boivin Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, the drafting of pay equity legislation, as announced by the government on October 7, is an important step in progress toward economic equality for women.
Pay equity legislation will ensure that women's work is not undervalued and will put all employers subject to federal legislation on equal footing. The aim of these provisions is to clarify the situation and replace the current adversarial system, based on the filing of complaints, which often leads to long and costly litigation.
Women are watching this issue closely. They encourage the government to act without further delay. We believe that, in addition to being a fundamental human right, pay equity will directly stimulate the economy thanks to the increase in women's purchasing power. Pay equity will also allow women to improve their training and skills.
Although pay equity is a complex matter that requires us to proceed with great caution, I strongly encourage the government to continue its efforts, so as to provide women with another means with which to obtain equal pay for equal work without further delay.
Tsunami Relief
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Maurice Vellacott Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
Mr. Speaker, Asian tsunami victims continue to report failures in the distribution of relief funds.
Canada eventually announced a comparatively small commitment of $425 million for tsunami relief aid. As of September 2, 2005 the federal government has only disbursed 40%, or $166 million of that.
Canadians also need an accounting of that money in light of reports that this aid is not reaching the people who need it most.
In Sri Lanka relief workers on the ground report that storehouses are full in government controlled areas, but that no aid has been reaching the worst hit areas in the north where the Tamil people are, nor in the south eastern regions.
Tamil tsunami victims continue to suffer in Sri Lanka because aid is not reaching them. What is the Liberal government doing to ensure that Canadian relief to Sri Lanka is reaching those Tamil people who need help the most?
Charity Fundraising
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mario Silva Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, this past summer Mr. Vince Molinaro, who serves as the vice-chair of the St. Clair Business Improvement Association, was moved by the work of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. He and the members of the St. Clair Business Improvement Association decided to raise funds for this wonderful organization which helps kids with serious illnesses to make their dreams come true.
During the past summer the members of the St. Clair Business Improvement Association raised more than $2,000 for the foundation. They did this by holding a silent auction during the annual street festival.
I commend the St. Clair Business Improvement Association and Mr. Vince Molinaro for their efforts on behalf of the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada.
Future of Farming
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Réal Lapierre Lévis—Bellechasse, QC
Mr. Speaker, last week I had the opportunity to meet with the farmers of Bellechasse and to hear their concerns about the future of farming.
From 1996 to 2001, the number of farms in Quebec has decreased by 10% and their profitability continues to drop. What is more, the federal government's lack of conviction in defending supply management is penalizing young farmers.
As a result, a number of farm operations are being reluctantly closed down because the younger generation is not interested in carrying on.
The federal government must stop pulling the rug out from under our farmers. I call upon it to follow the lead proposed by the Bloc Québécois in motion M-225 and encourage young people to go into farming.
The Union des producteurs agricoles and the farmers are anxiously awaiting these measures, which will not cost all that much compared to the value of the agriculture heritage being lost. The future of agriculture in Quebec depends on it.
Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pablo Rodriguez Honoré-Mercier, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the attention of the House to the exceptional work being done by Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies, a organization based in my riding but having an impact on a large portion of eastern Montreal.
This organization, with its passionate leader, Robert Beaulieu, works with energy and conviction to promote and protect the environment. Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies designs, creates and implements innovative projects to inform the public and raise awareness and, more important still, encourage them to take concrete actions for the environment.
Thanks to the genius and dedication of its members, the organization is active on a number of fronts: recycling, composting and responsible consumption in particular.
The members of Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies want to make a difference, and indeed they are doing so. They are keenly aware of the urgency of the situation. The organization informs us, summons us to action, encourages us to question our usual ways of doing things, and most importantly keeps on reminding us of something we must never forget: concern for the environment is no longer an option, but an obligation for—
Éco de la Pointe-aux-Prairies
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
The hon. member for Medicine Hat.
Co-op Week
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Monte Solberg Medicine Hat, AB
Mr. Speaker, this week Canadians are celebrating National Co-op Week and Credit Union Day. This year's theme is "The Power of Co-operation--Innovation, Community, Commitment, Success". It really highlights the role of co-operatives as agents for economic and social development.
I know first hand the importance of co-ops and credit unions to communities. Over one in three Canadians belong to a co-operative. Co-ops employ over 155,000 people across the country.
In my riding of Medicine Hat, co-ops and credit unions are more than a place to go to get groceries or cash a cheque. They are a community meeting place.
On behalf of the Conservative Party of Canada, I say congratulations and thanks to Canadian co-operatives and credit unions as they celebrate another year of innovation, community, commitment and success.
Miss Canada Galaxy
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Todd Russell Labrador, NL
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents and colleagues, I rise to congratulate Sherylynn Butt of Labrador, who was crowned Miss Canada Galaxy last week.
In 2003 Sherylynn was named Miss Newfoundland and Labrador. She has since participated in other competitions and will represent Canada in the international Miss Galaxy pageant next year.
Sherylynn, a flight attendant with Provincial Airlines, has a degree in sociology and physical anthropology and is pursuing a degree in education. Bilingual in English and French, with some Russian thrown in for good measure, she is active in charity work.
She has achieved many things since her days at home in Red Bay, population 250, and her grandparents' home in L'anse au Loup, but she has never forgotten her roots on the coast of Labrador.
Sherylynn is an articulate young woman of poise and inner beauty who is a role model and an outstanding ambassador for Labrador and now Canada. I join with her family, friends, colleagues, the people of Red Bay and all of Labrador in sending Sherylynn our very best wishes for her success.
Co-op Week
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jean Crowder Nanaimo—Cowichan, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark Credit Union Day, celebrated during Co-op Week 2005. Credit unions give people more control over there financial services.
As a social democratic party the NDP has a natural affinity with the co-operative movement. We share the vision of greater power for Canadians over their economic lives. The 9,500 co-ops and credit unions in Canada are worth over $175 billion and employ over 150,000 people. Yet this sector does not receive the attention it deserves from the federal government.
For example, the co-operative development initiative will provide $15 million over five years. That is only $3 million a year for a sector that serves 10 million Canadians.
It is time for the federal government to give this important sector the attention it deserves and create a ministry for co-ops and community economic development. The power of cooperation is strong in Canada and I ask all members of the House to join with me in celebrating Co-op Week.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Deepak Obhrai Calgary East, AB
Mr. Speaker, once again I, along with the India Canada Association of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto, will hold the sixth annual Diwali today, which is properly known as the festival of lights celebration.
This annual event has now become a community driven event and is now held on Parliament Hill on behalf of all Indo-Canadians across our nation. Diwali is celebrated all across the world because of its message of good triumphing over evil. This day is celebrated by lighting one's house, praying and the sharing of sweets with others.
I want to take this opportunity to thank fellow members, including the leaders of all parties, for their support of this event. Their support has made this event a huge success and all Indo-Canadians express their thanks. It is a matter of pride that we in Canada were the first to celebrate Diwali at a national level. Now others are following, including the White House.
To all Canadians, happy Diwali, and to my fellow members, please join me at 200 West Block starting at 6:30 p.m. today.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Christian Simard Beauport, QC
Mr. Speaker, this Friday, October 21, some 17 towns in Quebec will hold homelessness awareness night activities.
The main purpose of the event is to gain social recognition for the homeless and financial recognition for aid agencies.
In Quebec and Canada there are more than 150,000 homeless people who need help from the government if they are to have any chance of improving their lot. Yet, the government still has not renewed the SCPI program, which funds agencies working with the homeless. Unless prompt action is taken, the homeless will have no more service after March 31, 2006.
That is why I call on the Prime Minister to join me in taking part in the awareness raising activities on the night of the homeless. Perhaps that experience will inspire him, at last, to call a cabinet meeting in the wee hours of October 22 to take action against poverty and eradicate homelessness.
National Highway System
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Gerald Keddy South Shore—St. Margaret's, NS
Mr. Speaker, on October 18 the Government of Nova Scotia and the Government of Canada announced that Highway 103, spanning from Halifax to Yarmouth, would become part of Canada's national highway program.
This very important step recognizes both the national strategic importance of the Highway 103 system and its regional significance for the movement of goods and services. In the past six years alone, the federal Liberals have collected more than $800 million in gas taxes from Nova Scotia drivers. Only a paltry portion of that amount, $31 million to be exact, has actually been spent on Nova Scotia highways.
The Government of Nova Scotia is calling for a significant long term federal highway funding program. The Highway 103 committee has lobbied for years for that very same thing. This can only be accomplished if the federal government stops playing politics with Nova Scotia's gas tax.
David Hamilton
Statements By Members
October 20th, 2005 / 2:15 p.m.
Robert Thibault West Nova, NS
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge David Hamilton.
Mr. Hamilton is a true hero. On August 22 without regard for his own safety and against the advice of others, Mr. Hamilton entered the frigid waters of the Bay of Fundy off Morden in order to rescue a woman trapped by the tide. Mr. Hamilton's selfless act rescued this woman.
As a local fisherman from Morden, Mr. Hamilton is very familiar with the area. Due to nightfall and foggy conditions, his knowledge of the tides was invaluable.
I want to commend Mr. Hamilton for his act of bravery. His selfless act of courage deserves our recognition. The word hero is much overused, but when a person risks his life to save a stranger, that is a true act of heroism.
Intergovernmental Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Leader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, every day, this government launches a new attack against the Government of Quebec. Yesterday it was the Minister of Transport, the co-founder of the Bloc Québécois, who insulted a minister, Benoît Pelletier.
Will the Prime Minister remind the Minister of Transport that he is no longer in the Bloc Québécois and that it is no longer his role to attack the federalist government in Quebec?
Intergovernmental Affairs
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Paul Martin Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the position of our government, as expressed by the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Minister of Transport, and all the other ministers, including ministers from Quebec and the other provinces, is that we respect provincial jurisdictions. Furthermore, we want to work together.
We know full well that if we continue to work together, we will achieve great things. That is what Canadians and all Quebeckers want.


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Intel Corp. said at a conference that the company underestimated popularity of netbooks on well-developed markets. The company also stressed that netbooks cannot replace notebooks due to performance and screen size constraints.
"We originally thought netbooks would be for emerging markets and younger kids, and there is some of that. It turns out the bulk of the netbooks sold today are Western Europe, North America, and for people who just want to grab and go with a notebook. We view the netbook as mostly incremental to our total available market," said Stu Pann, vice president in the sales and marketing group at Intel at Raymond James IT Supply Chain Conference, reports Cnet News.com.
Intel Corp. has to make sure that the Atom processors that power virtually all the netbooks available on the market do not cannibalize sales of higher-performance chips for mobile computers. As a result, the company will hardly advertise netbooks and supporting platforms on developed markets where customers can afford something more expensive than an ultra-cheap ultra-mobile PCs. This is a reason why Intel stresses that netbooks are hardly a substitute for laptops.
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It is interesting to note that Advanced Micro Devices, Intel's arch-rival, recently said that it was not interested in developing special chips for netbooks. Meanwhile, Intel not only has plans to further develop netbook platforms for developing markets, but also proceed with netbook solutions for traditional markets.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (121 votes).
In short: A great little event, will definitely be back next yearDate of review: June 10, 2007
In short: This was my first 10k. Finished in 1 hour 4 mins. Great event, although the hills were a killer. Will defo do next year.Date of review: June 10, 2007
In short: really enjoyed it..and the hill at the end really isn't that bad, Thanks for a great morning out!Date of review: June 10, 2007
In short: Would be a great course in cooler weather.In full: This was a lovely race on a very nice course - a couple of tough hills, but some decent downhill spells too. The heat was a killer but having 2 water stations really helped. I've never been given an engraved glass as a souvenir before so was very impressed!Date of review: June 19, 2006
In short: Enjoyable and challengingIn full: Thanks to the organisers and the marshalls who did a fantastic job on a very hot day.I was pleased to see the extra water station at 7k. An enjoyable run which I'd do again, although I did find the final hill near the end difficult. Date of review: June 13, 2006
In short: A great race with superb organisation and supportive marshalls.Last hill challenging especially in seering heat,mad dogs and Englishmen springs to mind.I will definately do this event again. A big thanks to Aldridge Running Club.Bostin!!Date of review: June 12, 2006
In short: Well organised and Marshalled. Location found very easily and parking available. Course challenging but good, I achieved my PB of 49 mins which surprised me bearing in mind several good hills. Date of review: June 12, 2006
In short: A first class event.In full: A very hot day with a killer of a finish made it a very challenging race Organisation and marshalling excellent. Date of review: June 12, 2006
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Matevž Lenarčič of Slovenia, who just left South Africa on his GreenLight WorldFlight west around the world, had a turbocharger failure near Keetmanshoop, Namibia, and will remain there at least until April 12 while the turbocharger is replaced.
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The village is located in the lower third of Namibia, near South Africa. The turbocharger of his Rotax engine failed, due to a gap in the engine's oil return line. It appears the lack of oil did not damage the engine due to the pilot's quick reaction. Lenarčič realized he was only two miles from an airport, and intentionally shut the engine down to save it. Given the gliding characteristics of his Pipistrel, he had an easy glide to Keetmanshoop, where there is a tower, a modern terminal building, and a beautiful village nearby. The engine has had 400 hours of extreme heat, cold, dust and altitude, flying to Antarctica and above the top of Mt. Everest (topping out above 29,400 feet).
He is also having difficulty getting permission to cross Libya. He hopes to make it to Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany, an airshow that begins April 18, to celebrate his flight. AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne hopes to interview him there, but it depends on turbocharger replacement and airspace permission from Libya, which has not been granted.
Help is on the way from The Airplane Factory in Johannesburg, South Africa, a light sport manufacturer and service facility that makes the Sling 2 and Sling 4 aircraft. There is also a dealer named The Airplane Factory in California. Like Matevz's Pipistrel, the Sling has also flown around the world and is also powered by a Rotax. Check out Pipistrel here. This is the second trip around the world for a Pipistrel.
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Debates of Nov. 13th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #15 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was jobs.
- Question Period
- Points of Order
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Public Works and Government Services
- Constitution Act, 2007 (Senate tenure)
- Senate Appointment Consultations Act
- Canadian Human Rights Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act
- Criminal Code
- National Sustainable Development Act
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Business of Supply
- National 4-H Month
- Agricultural Research
- Manufacturing Sector
- Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
- The Gala des Lauriers de la PME
- Diwali and Bandi Chhorh Divas
- Health
- Climate Change Summit
- Alain Charland
- Manufacturing Industry
- Forest Industry
- Economic Statement
- Hockey
- Jocelyn Bathalon and France Jutras
- Infrastructure
- Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs
- Airbus
- Afghanistan
- Justice
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- Aboriginal Affairs
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- Manufacturing Sector
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Opposition Motion—Manufacturing and Forestry
Business of Supply
Government Orders
1:45 p.m.
Richard Nadeau Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord.
It is my duty to rise today to address the situation in the manufacturing and forestry sectors. In my country, Quebec, these sectors are going through a serious crisis. In my area and in my riding of Gatineau, in the Outaouais region, we can feel their pain.
At the Domtar plant located in Gatineau, in the Outaouais region, there are only 70 active workers remaining to provide electric, steam and sewer services to the neighbouring Kruger plant. At the end of October, 180 out of the 250 Domtar employees were laid off. They were producing coated paper for magazines.
The union and the revitalization committee are continuing to work relentlessly to get this federal government to help the plant keep its machinery operational, so that an eventual buyer can take over and restart production, and thus, give back jobs to the papermakers who were cut loose last month. They are asking that the federal government help that plant as it did the Davie shipbuilding plant in Lauzon, near Quebec City, in the early 2000s, by keeping the machinery up to standard. That was successful over there, and the Davie Shipyard was revitalized. We wish the same for Domtar in Gatineau.
Incidentally, the Minister of Industry will meet later today with union representatives from that plant, namely Gene Hartley and Gérard Carrière, as well as myself. We will try to enlist the support of the current government in our efforts, as the workers from Davie, in Lauzon, did. I cannot imagine the Domtar plant in Gatineau shutting down completely. The 400 employees of the Kruger plant, also in Gatineau, which depends on the three services Domtar continues to provide, might also fall victim to the current crisis in the paper industry.
I think of the Bowater plant, located in my riding. This paper plant employed 1,450 workers in 1991. Today, there are only 425. Last March, 171 papermakers were laid off. As Gaston Carrière, union leader and president of Local 142 of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, pointed out, in February 2007, the multinational announced to the employees operating machine No. 3 that the machine would be temporarily idled for 30 days. One week before production was to resume, Bowater announced that machine No. 3 would be idled indefinitely.
At a press conference in June 2007, Mr. Carrière said he saw employees with 25 to 30 years of service in tears. In this case, the Conservative government's program for older workers did not pay a single cent to those individuals. It is a trumped-up program whose criteria are so strict that one would have to live on Saturn to access it.
That is the current state of the manufacturing and forestry crisis. It is extremely difficult for the workers who have been affected, as well as their family and community. The Bloc Québécois would like to play an active role in boosting these industrial sectors. This is why I support the motion put forth by my colleague, the Bloc Québécois' industry critic, the hon. member for Trois-Rivières:
That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately establish a series of measures to help the manufacturing and forestry sectors hard hit by the rising dollar and increased competition from new players in the field of low-cost mass production, specifically including a program to support businesses that wish to update their production facilities, a series of investments and tax measures to support research and development in the industry, the re-establishment of an economic diversification program for forestry regions similar to the one that the Conservatives abolished, a review of the trade laws to better protect our companies against unfair competition, and better financial support of workers affected by the crisis in the manufacturing sector.
Like the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, the Bloc Québécois believes that by taking no action, the Conservative Party is part of the problem, not part of the solution.
Here are some solutions the Bloc Québécois has come up with: support the workers hit by the crisis; create an income support program for older workers, to enable workers aged 55 to 64 who cannot be retrained and who are victims of massive layoffs to bridge the gap between employment insurance and their pension fund; make substantial improvements in the employment insurance program by increasing the accessibility period by five weeks for all regions, regardless of the unemployment rate; raise the benefit rate from 55% to 60% and base the benefit calculation on the best 12 weeks; eliminate the waiting period and reduce the minimum number of insurable hours required to qualify for benefits to 360; create financial tools to encourage companies to invest and modernize, such as a program of loans and loan guarantees to help companies modernize. These loans, which would be made available to companies at the market rate for financially healthy companies, would be especially useful to companies in financial difficulty that cannot easily borrow on private markets or have to pay a risk premium, which adds to their interest charges.
Introducing this program would mean lower interest rates for companies that are investing. While the higher dollar should let companies renew their production equipment at a low cost, they simply do not have the ready cash to invest.
As well, companies need better tax support for research, development and innovation. The government needs to expand the types of eligible expenses by including the costs of obtaining patents or the costs of training employees who are working on innovative projects.
The Research and Development Tax Credit must be made refundable so that businesses will benefit from it even though they are at the development stage and do not make any profit.
A program must be established to provide support for the production of energy and ethanol fuels using forest waste. Besides contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases, such a program would allow forest-dependent businesses to have additional revenue coming from the sale of energy and to spend less for petroleum fuel.
Fixed greenhouse gas reduction targets must quickly be set in order for a carbon credit exchange market to be established. I would like to point out that aluminum smelters and forest-dependent businesses have made important efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Let us also think about modernizing the trade legislation to better protect businesses against unfair competition. The Canadian antidumping legislation goes back to the Cold War era and is completely outdated in the present context, particularly as we face the competition from China. It is urgent to get the Canadian trade legislation up to par with other industrialized countries, especially the United States and the European Union countries. The member for Terrebonne—Blainville has in fact introduced Bill C-411 for the benefit of all Quebecers and Canadians.
That is what the Bloc Québécois is proposing. It is proposing solutions to major problems. All that is missing now is the political will. On our side, we have the will. We raise these issues and we manage to meet with citizens suffering from crisis such as the one we are facing now, in the forestry and manufacturing sectors among others.
Opposition Motion—Manufacturing and Forestry
Business of Supply
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Charlie Angus Timmins—James Bay, ON
Mr. Speaker, last week in the town of Cochrane, Ontario we lost the plant at Norbord, in the previous two weeks we lost Tembec Cochrane, 200 or 300 jobs, so there is a loss of about 500 jobs in a town of 5,000. That is mirrored across northern Ontario with 130 jobs lost at Weyerhaeuser Wawa OSB, jobs lost in Kenora, jobs lost in Thunder Bay, jobs lost in Atikokan. Yet what we have seen from the government is absolute, complete disinterest in the fact that we have an overheated dollar right now and it is winnowing out in a brutal fashion the industrial capacity of rural northern Ontario to be able to compete where our markets are.
I would like to ask my colleague why he thinks the government shows a disinterest that would do Marie Antoinette proud, a disinterest for any region outside the tar sands, for the regions across Canada, whether in northern Quebec or northern Ontario, that are suffering because of misplaced policies by the government which is favouring one region of this country at the direct expense of every other region based in manufacturing and forestry?
Opposition Motion—Manufacturing and Forestry
Business of Supply
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Richard Nadeau Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, I thank the NDP member for his question. In fact, part of the answer is contained in his question.
At some point, we must have a broader vision of the population as a whole that is represented here in the House of Commons. It is not true that Canada relies solely on the wealth currently generated by oil companies. Favouring this industry is forgetting that there are other industries in this country and that, in Quebec as well as in Ontario and elsewhere in Canada, some industries are doing very well while others are struggling.
Only those industries that are struggling must receive help because the crisis is making them vulnerable. Day after day, new issues are brought to the fore by stakeholders as well as by industry and union representatives who propose solutions. These solutions go beyond mere tax cuts. We need tax credits to help these industries.
Opposition Motion—Manufacturing and Forestry
Business of Supply
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Brian Masse Windsor West, ON
Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to ask a question of my Bloc colleague.
One of the interesting things that the Conservative government has done is to bring in a fee bate program against the automotive industry. This is a program which taxes vehicles, often manufactured in Canada, which may also provide a rebate for vehicles. It has not changed the trend with regard to purchasing fuel efficiency vehicles. The evidence from the automotive industry shows that.
An interesting part of this is that auto workers in Oshawa, Brantford and other parts of Ontario who are being laid off because of this situation are watching their taxpaying dollars go to companies that produce vehicles offshore. Companies based in South Korea or Japan which are flooding vehicles into Canada are receiving thousands upon thousands of dollars individually. Millions of dollars are going to those corporations that are then once again running workers in this country out of jobs.
What does my colleague think about a program that sends the tax dollars of hard-working Canadians to other countries which are then used in those countries' industries to make sure that we lose jobs over here? What does he think about that Conservative strategy?
Opposition Motion—Manufacturing and Forestry
Business of Supply
Government Orders
1:55 p.m.
Richard Nadeau Gatineau, QC
Mr. Speaker, it has to do with what we were saying earlier. Each sector has its reality, and that reality is pretty harsh right now for the manufacturing and forestry sectors.
With regard to international trade, our laws are based on the cold war. They were adopted in another era. Today, the auto industry, the paper industry and the softwood lumber industry are in crisis. They are suffering from the short-sightedness of the current government and the fact that it does not see wealth coming from anywhere else but western Canada, Alberta and oil companies. It so happens that the wealth of a country, be it Quebec or Canada, comes from all the workers capable of working in all the existing industries.
National 4-H Month
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Mike Allen Tobique—Mactaquac, NB
Mr. Speaker, November is National 4-H Month and it is time to celebrate how 4-H reaches and contributes to communities throughout New Brunswick and Canada. The 4-H program promotes and encourages the growth and potential of our greatest resource, our youth.
In 2006-07 New Brunswick alone had approximately 537 members who helped to contribute to agriculture, their communities and rural New Brunswick. From cows, to computers, to public speaking, to parliamentary procedures, the 4-H program has brought leadership and development programs to New Brunswick young people for over 90 years.
I am proud to have eight of the twenty-six provincial clubs in my riding of Tobique—Mactaquac. The 4-H motto of "Learn To Do By Doing" is the key to developing self-confidence, responsibility and leadership skills. I saw evidence of these skills at the provincial 4-H show in Fredericton when I had the honour to assist the judges at the Overall Showmanship Competition.
This month we pay tribute to this fine organization. I want to commend everyone involved for their commitment and dedication to youth and agriculture.
Agricultural Research
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Scott Brison Kings—Hants, NS
Mr. Speaker, the Atlantic Food and Horticultural Research Centre in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is too important to Atlantic growers to lose. The research scientists in Kentville understand local growing conditions and work with local industries to overcome local challenges.
When the honeybees began to disappear, the centre worked with local blueberry growers to aid crop pollination. It works with local wine experts to create new grape varieties for Nova Scotia's colder climate. As local wine maker Bruce Ewert says, the research centre's work "is very crucial for our industry".
The government has recently appointed a panel to review all non-regulatory research labs across the country and the future of this research centre is now unclear.
I urge the government to bring this review out into the open, to work with and listen to all local stakeholders including the growers and of course the employees of the research facilities. I urge the government to keep research for Canada's agricultural industries in the regions, and close to the producers and the commodity groups affected.
Manufacturing Sector
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Robert Vincent Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, the corporate tax cuts announced by the federal government are not the solution to support Quebec's manufacturing industry.
The Quebec manufacturing sector, which is going through an unprecedented crisis, will not benefit from these tax cuts, since manufacturers have a hard time generating profits. Who will primarily benefit from these cuts? Once again, it will be the immensely rich oil companies.
Meanwhile, Conservative members from Quebec are on their knees before the Prime Minister, in the hope of becoming ministers or of keeping their jobs as ministers. It should be noted that in the riding represented by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, eight plants have closed down, either temporarily or permanently. The Conservatives are not doing anything about the fact that, since 2003, some 135,000 Quebec workers have lost their jobs, yet they claim to protect the Quebec nation.
The economic statement is designed for western Canada. The Bloc Québécois is the only party that really looks after the interests of Quebec in Ottawa.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Judy Wasylycia-Leis Winnipeg North, MB
Mr. Speaker, I salute the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Manitoba office, on its 10th anniversary. Last night, Stephen Lewis topped off celebrations speaking to more than 1,000 well-wishers.
For 10 years CCPA-Manitoba has been publishing high quality research that has had a real impact on the lives of people. It grew out of the work of professors Errol Black and Jim Silver who, together with Wayne Anthony, initiated the project that became CCPA-Manitoba in November 1997.
As an MP for the exact same time as this think tank has been in existence, I can testify how difficult it would be to do my job without the work of CCPA and how central it is to the pursuit of social justice. It was born at a crucial moment when consecutive Liberal and Conservative federal governments put corporate tax cuts ahead of community and equality rights.
Without the research of CCPA it would have been impossible to counter the regressive agendas of health care privatization, housing cutbacks and growing poverty. Through it the voices of the inner city and aboriginal peoples have been included in the research of today.
I congratulate Executive Director Shauna McKinnon and all members of the Manitoba CCPA.
The Gala des Lauriers de la PME
Statements By Members
2 p.m.
Pierre Lemieux Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON
Mr. Speaker, the fourth Gala des Lauriers de la PME was held here in Ottawa, on the weekend. This prestigious event, organized by the Réseau de développement économique et d'employabilité, was an opportunity to recognize the exceptional contribution of minority small and medium size francophone businesses across Canada.
As a member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary for Official Languages, I had the honour of attending that evening and of presenting the award for the "New Businesses" category. I was honoured to present this award to a business located in my riding of Glengarry—Prescott—Russell. Indeed, this year's award went to Hawkesbury's Green Beaver company.
Green Beaver is a company that produces personal care products that are all natural and chemical free. Its business is not only flourishing but it is also working to better our environment and our health.
I want to congratulate the owners of Green Beaver, Alain Ménard and his wife, Karen Clark, on their achievement. They make Glengarry—Prescott—Russell proud.
Diwali and Bandi Chhorh Divas
Statements By Members
November 13th, 2007 / 2:05 p.m.
Sukh Dhaliwal Newton—North Delta, BC
Mr. Speaker, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and Bandi Chhorh Divas, celebrate the reaffirmation of hope, friendship and goodwill. It is about renewal and reconnecting with our loved ones, and those who mean so much to us within our communities.
These celebrations represent the way people of all faiths and all cultures come together. They signal an achievement of Canada's diversity.
I, along with other members of Parliament, had the chance to take part in these celebrations in schools, in community halls, and in places of worship across Canada.
To be among new Canadians from around the world, as well as those whose parents and grandparents put down roots here, is to see the real Canada of the future coming together.
I ask all members of this House to join me in wishing all Canadians a joyous Bandi Chhorh Divas and a happy Diwali.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
David Sweet Ancaster—Dundas—Flamborough—Westdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, November 14 is world COPD Day. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, affects 425,000 Canadians and of these sufferers the disease will take the life of 4,300 this year in Canada alone.
Since 2000, female mortality due to COPD has risen at double the rate of breast cancer. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in this country and yet less than 50% of Canadians are even aware of this disease.
This disease is characterized by shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and increased sputum production. Sufferers have said that it is like breathing through a straw. We know how this would affect even minor activities in life.
Sandy Lee and her colleagues at the Lung Association are asking all Canadians to wear something red tomorrow on COPD Day and, if possible, a Lung Association emblem to alert people to the dangers of COPD.
The generosity of all Canadians is needed as well because it is through donations that the Lung Association can finance the research that will bring a brighter tomorrow.
Climate Change Summit
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Yves Lessard Chambly—Borduas, QC
Mr. Speaker, on September 24, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, welcomed Catherine Gauthier, an 18 year old woman from my riding, at the climate change summit.
Ms. Gauthier addressed the 80 heads of state and told them, "The citizens of the world... will no longer tolerate elected leaders who do not act accordingly. ...I am now among the many who will vote for the climate."
Her speech earned her congratulations from many people, including Ban Ki-moon.
Ms. Gauthier said that the absence of the Prime Minister disappointed her. "It is absurd, she said. He boasts about providing a bridge between Kyoto proponents and opponents, but he cannot be two-faced."
Finally, she deplored the lack of action of the government, which is solely ruled by economic imperatives. "One must not forget that the economy is built on natural resources. There is a way to strike a balance between the two... and it is called sustainable development, she said."
Congratulations to Ms. Gauthier for her wonderful sense of responsibility to humanity.
Alain Charland
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to Alain Charland, an exemplary citizen of Charlesbourg, who was presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for his dedication to veterans.
Mr. Charland is an active member of the RCMP, Drug Section, in Quebec who gives generously of his time and talents to change the lives of veterans and to ensure that their contributions are not forgotten by future generations.
A military history buff, he has an impressive collection of old Canadian Forces uniforms, badges and clothing that he loans to various organizations for ceremonies or exhibitions, including the Royal Canadian Legion, of which he is a member. Since 1993, three old Canadian Forces vehicles restored by Mr. Charland have been used in ceremonies in Quebec and Ottawa.
Mr. Charland's dedication to members of Canada's armed forces and youth is well known in the community, where he enjoys discussing military history with them.
I wish to salute this big-hearted man.
Manufacturing Industry
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
John Maloney Welland, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadian manufacturing is struggling against a high Canadian dollar, rising energy costs and global competition. These negative impacts have been felt in the region of Niagara where the manufacturing sector has been a vital component of the local economy for decades and a primary source of employment. Its decline has led to significant and unacceptable job losses and plant closures.
I compliment the St. Catharines-Thorold Chamber of Commerce, representing more than 1,000 local businesses and over 26,000 employees, for its intensive study and report on manufacturing, including its recommendation that the federal government provide targeted incentives for green technology in this essential area of our economy, as well as additional funding for research and development at our post-secondary institutions.
Such initiatives will put Canada at the cutting edge of green technology, helping stabilize and revitalize the manufacturing sector, while making it more resilient and competitive.
Urgent action by the Conservative government is essential to facilitate the transition into the modern economy and globalization. Niagara residents will benefit along with all Canadians.


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Debates of May 10th, 2007
House of Commons Hansard #151 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was companies.
- Question Period
- Government Response to Petitions
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Committees of the House
- Privilege
- Business of Supply
- Committees of the House
- Business of Supply
- Democratic Reform
- Human Rights
- Gilles Villeneuve
- Child Care
- Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
- Mental Health
- Wilma Downing
- 2/3 Walk
- Mental Health
- Hershey Plant Closure
- Saint-Hubert Airport
- The Environment
- Canadian Executive Service Organization
- Gasoline Prices
- Dwight Wilson
- Canada Elections Act
- Afghanistan
- Gasoline Prices
- Ministerial Expenses
- Finance
- Agriculture and Agri-food
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Official Languages
- Ministerial Expenses
- Official Languages
- Public Service of Canada
- Agriculture
- Afghanistan
- Softwood Lumber
- Employment Insurance
- Foreign Affairs
- Justice
- National Revenue
- Canadian Heritage
- Democratic Reform
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Business of Supply
- Message from the Senate
- Business of Supply
- Water Resources Management
Human Rights
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Judy Sgro York West, ON
Mr. Speaker, Father Thaddeus Nguyen Van Ly is a Roman Catholic priest and prominent Vietnamese citizen involved in many pro-democracy movements and activities in support of greater religious freedom in Vietnam.
Father Ly was arrested early on the morning of the 17th of May, 2001 in his church as he prepared to celebrate mass. Father Ly's peaceful activities in support of his religious and political views date back many years. For his ongoing imprisonment and continuous non-violent protests, Amnesty International has adopted Father Ly as a prisoner of conscience.
At a trial on March 30, 2007 where no lawyers were present and Father Ly was forcibly not allowed to speak, his support for a pro-democracy movement has led to him being sentenced to an additional eight years in prison.
Let me be very clear. I am calling on the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to demand and secure Father Ly's immediate and unconditional release.
Gilles Villeneuve
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Guy André Berthier—Maskinongé, QC
Mr. Speaker, this week we are marking the 25th anniversary of the passing of the famous Quebec Formula 1 driver, Gilles Villeneuve, who lost his life in a tragic accident during the Belgian Grand Prix trials.
From a young age, Gilles Villeneuve had a real passion for automobile racing. With his great determination and immense talent, he quickly made a name for himself and climbed up the ranks of automobile racing before finally being hired by the most prestigious of the Formula 1 teams: Ferrari. His spectacular driving, daring and memorable passing manoeuvres made him a formidable competitor who was widely admired.
I would like to thank all the organizers and volunteers associated with the Gilles Villeneuve museum in Berthierville who, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of his death, have staged an outstanding exhibition recalling the talent and achievements of this great Quebec race car driver.
Child Care
Statements by Members
May 10th, 2007 / 2 p.m.
Olivia Chow Trinity—Spadina, ON
Mr. Speaker, today we will conclude our study of the NDP's early learning and child care act. I thank my colleagues for their support.
Strong child care legislation is the step the Liberals did not take and the Conservatives refuse to take.
A recent letter I received from a constituent in Toronto said:
The issue for our family isn't so much the money, but the availability of safe, flexible, stimulating daycare. What's money if there's nothing to buy?
There is nothing to buy. There are no spaces for everyday families to feel secure knowing their children are being cared for in high quality, affordable early learning and child care centres. Our country is failing its children.
A recent international Save the Children report indicates that Canada has fallen from fifth to 25th on its indicator. Poor early learning and child care services are to blame for our abysmal showing.
This Mother's Day, I urge the Prime Minister to turn the landmark bill into law so Canada will finally achieve a national child care program.
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Merv Tweed Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Speaker, members of Brandon's Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum welcomed American Ambassador Mr. David Wilkins, who unveiled a plaque in honour of the American airmen who trained, fought and died with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the second world war.
At the beginning of the war, Canada had 4,000 people in the RCAF. At the peak of the war, Canada had the fourth largest air force in the world with 253,000 members.
Brandon's Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, which is located at the Brandon airport, contains the best collection of artifacts, and captures and highlights much of this period of our history. There are also a number of World War II airplanes displayed that are still in working condition and are used on special occasions.
I could not end my comments without mentioning veterans like Archie Londry and Reg Forbes who, along with many others, continue to provide leadership in what is becoming a world-class museum.
I invite all my colleagues to visit this impressive museum the next time they are in western Manitoba.
Mental Health
Statements by Members
2 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, this week marks mental health awareness week, a week to open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness.
Mental illness affects more than six million, or one in five Canadians. Of the 10 leading causes of disabilities worldwide, five are mental disorders. Close to 4,000 Canadians commit suicide each year and it is the most common cause of death for people 15 to 24 years of age.
For too long, Canadians who suffer from mental illness have lived in the shadows. Too few Canadians realize what a heavy burden mental illness imposes on society and too few people who suffer from it seek our help in times of need.
We call upon the government to get the mental health commission running as soon as possible. There is important work to do to reduce the negative stigma about mental illness among the general population and health care professionals, and to promote the positive effects of best practice in prevention, diagnosis and medical treatment.
Wilma Downing
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Dave Batters Palliser, SK
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the late Wilma Downing, a renowned high school teacher in my riding of Palliser.
Ms. Downing taught English, health and physical education at Sheldon-Williams Collegiate in Regina from 1956 until 1990. During those 34 years, she attended any athletic event featuring her beloved Spartans. She was also famous for baking cookies for her students and fellow staff members.
Besides being caring and conscientious with her students and colleagues, Ms. Downing helped lead the Spartans to 25 city track championships and nine girls' city basketball championships.
Even after her retirement, Ms. Downing continued her important role in Regina's athletic community. In 2004 she was inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame to recognize her tireless voluntary work.
I was pleased to meet Ms. Downing last fall after the Sheldon football team won the provincial championship.
Sadly, Ms. Downing passed away earlier this year from cancer. I am proud to give thanks for her life and her contribution to our community and to wish her family all the best.
2/3 Walk
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Caroline St-Hilaire Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow May 11, La Marche 2/3 will be held in Montreal. This walk was instituted in 1970 by the CLUB 2/3, an educational and international cooperation organization in Quebec that works with young people in Quebec, Canada and countries in the southern hemisphere.
The theme of this 37th edition of the walk has to do with changing the world. Taking part in the walk will be thousands of young people who are very concerned about this cause and dedicated to it.
The walk is an opportunity not only to celebrate their dedication and what they do to promote a fair, equitable world in which people show solidarity with one another but also to peacefully denounce the injustices of the world economy and demand a fair distribution of the wealth of this world.
La Marche 2/3 is an appeal for citizen involvement. The message that these young people are sending through this walk for international solidarity should be seen as an appeal for us to join forces with them. The government should therefore seize upon this message and direct the necessary efforts and resources into making significant strides toward achieving the millennium objective of eradicating extreme poverty in the world.
Mental Health
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Steven Fletcher Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, MB
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to inform the House and all Canadians that the week of May 7 to 13 marks the 56th anniversary of National Mental Health Week in Canada.
The Canadian Mental Health Association's message for this week is to achieve a better work-life balance. Some of the ways to achieve this balance include: schedule brief breaks throughout the day; create a buffer between work and home; and participate in daily exercise activities. Individuals can empower themselves by researching the programs, policies and benefits at their workplace. These are just some of the ways in which a better work-life balance can be achieved.
Canada's new government has made significant investments to reach out in practical and compassionate ways to promote mental health and to assist those who have mental illness to recover and live full and productive lives.
Please join me in wishing all those who work for mental health a very successful week.
Hershey Plant Closure
Statements by Members
2:05 p.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, today is a very sad day for the workers at the Dartmouth Hershey plant. It was announced yesterday that Hershey will close operations resulting in the loss of almost 600 jobs as part of an international restructuring plan.
Each of us can imagine the effect this will have on families in our community. Employees, many of whom dedicated their entire working life to Hershey and Moirs, now find themselves looking for work.
This is a time for our community to come together and help. I will work with the union and management to ensure fairness for workers. I will work with other elected officials from all parties to provide a common effort and work with government departments like Service Canada to ensure the transition for the workers is as smooth as possible.
I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the workers being displaced, some of whom I know. I know my colleagues in the House from the Dartmouth-Halifax region feel the same way.
Let us all do everything possible to work for a positive outcome for the loyal workers of the Hershey Moirs plant in Dartmouth.
Saint-Hubert Airport
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, for several weeks the Bloc members have taken a keen interest in the upgrading of the Saint-Hubert airport. This is nevertheless a very recent interest. Why is the Bloc being opportunistic by suddenly taking an interest in the future of this airport?
Until very recently, the Bloc members only talked about Mirabel airport. In fact, no mention was made of the Saint-Hubert airport in their platform. Even in 2004, the regional platform of Bloc candidates in the Montérégie region, including the member for Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert, made no mention of this airport.
Does the Bloc's new position now favour the development of the Saint-Hubert airport over that of Mirabel?
The eternal opposition can ask questions and write press releases but it will never be able to do anything to upgrade a single airport in Quebec, much less ensure the development of the aerospace industry.
The Environment
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Peggy Nash Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, Toronto has just suffered through two consecutive smog days that are severely affecting the health of Torontonians.
Toronto Public Health estimates that 1,700 Toronto residents die prematurely each year due to air pollution but the Conservatives have announced a plan that will not get the job done on smog and climate change. This plan is no match for the breakthrough Bill C-30 as rewritten by the NDP-led all party committee.
Last week our leader called on all opposition parties to unite to force the new clean air and climate change act to a vote in the House. However, instead of using their opposition day today to achieve real results on smog and climate change, the Liberals have decided it is more important to protect their corporate friends.
In my party, we walk the talk. Next week the NDP will use its opposition day to call on the government to bring forward the clean air and climate change act to Parliament for debate and a vote.
Thirteen years of Liberal inaction is not an excuse for falling further behind. Toronto families and all Canadians are counting on us to finally get the job done.
Canadian Executive Service Organization
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Yasmin Ratansi Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 40th anniversary of a unique Canadian organization.
Since 1967, the Canadian Executive Service Organization, CESO, has successfully completed over 40,000 projects in 50 different countries, including Canada's aboriginal communities. CESO volunteer advisers are Canadians who share their professional experiences with those in need to strengthen the economies and build more self-sufficient communities.
I am, therefore, proud to report that one of my constituents, Mr. Charles Scott, recently returned from Sri Lanka where he helped train 32 people in the management of a large dairy operation that has been facing problems with sales and distribution.
A dedicated professional and a true volunteer, Mr. Scott and many Canadians like him have made a positive impression throughout the world ensuring that Canada is a respected member of the international community.
I ask all members of the House to recognize the important contribution that Mr. Scott and his fellow CESO volunteers are making on behalf of Canada.
Gasoline Prices
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Robert Vincent Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, the price of gas has again reached record heights. In addition to hurting several sectors of the Quebec economy, including manufacturing, the price of gas has a direct impact on consumers' budgets.
On May 8, the House of Commons voted in favour of the Bloc Québécois motion to give more power to the commissioner of Competition to conduct thorough investigations of fluctuations in the price of gas and to establish a petroleum monitoring agency. We hope that the government will respect the will of the House.
Perhaps this time the Conservatives will set aside their incredible arrogance, shelve their demagoguery, and show respect for democracy by moving forward with the motion adopted. Otherwise, Quebeckers will remember this government's indifference towards the decision of the majority of members on this important matter.
Dwight Wilson
Statements by Members
2:10 p.m.
Glen Pearson London North Centre, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honour and humility to pay tribute to a World War I veteran, Dwight Wilson, who passed away yesterday at the age of 106.
Mr. Wilson personified the spirit and courage of all Canadians when he volunteered for our armed forces in 1916. Being a minor, Mr. Wilson was twice discharged from active duty but his determination is representative of all the young men who fought for Canada in the Great War.
As our country sadly loses our last veterans of World War I, it becomes vital that we not let the memory of their ultimate sacrifice be forgotten and that we honour the hundreds of thousands of brave Canadians and Newfoundlanders who fought in World War I.
On behalf of all parliamentarians in this room, I wish to pay our respects to Dwight Wilson and express our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.
We shall never forget.
Canada Elections Act
Statements by Members
2:15 p.m.
Ed Komarnicki Souris—Moose Mountain, SK
Mr. Speaker, scarcely a year ago, the Liberal Party was led by a man who vowed to end the tyranny of "who do you know in the PMO". In a way, that dream has come true for in the Liberal Party today it is no longer "who you know", but "who you owe".
Candidates for the recent Liberal leadership are in hock to the tune of $2.6 million, almost all of it owed to titans such as Rod Bryden, Stephen Bronfman and John Rae. That is five times what the entire Liberal Party raised in the first three months of this year.
However, relief is on the way, not for the indebted Liberals, but rather for future candidates. Canada's new government has introduced legislation that will end the practice of using loans to evade, yes, evade, contribution limits.
Never again will a party leader start his new job accompanied by a briefcase full of IOUs and his own personal collection agent. The accountability with respect to the loans bill will close this last loophole in our election financing laws, ushering in a modern era of clean politics.