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House Hansard - 57

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 25, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Mr. Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, CPC)
  • Apr/25/22 3:38:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have many concerns about the budgetary policy of the government. I wonder if the member could comment specifically, though, on the issues around the government's intention with respect to direction and control regulations. The government has finally recognized that there is a problem with direction and control, but there is still a lot of concern among stakeholders about what remedy the government will put forward. The budget refers to changes that are in the spirit of Bill S-216, which is a bill sponsored by a colleague of mine in the Conservative Party, but it does not address the specific measures. I wonder if the member, who I know has some expertise in this area, can clarify for the House, and for stakeholders in the development community and elsewhere who are following this issue with great interest, what precisely the government intends to do on direction and control and when we will see those changes formally brought in.
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Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Vaughan—Woodbridge, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 3:40:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in terms of the direction and control issue, obviously our government listens to stakeholders and consults with stakeholders. That is what we will continue to do. There was a nod in the budget to do that. We will continue to do that and go down that path. As for a specific time period, I cannot answer that. I would defer to the parliamentary secretary or the minister on that direct question. It is great to see that from day one, we consult, we listen and we will get to a solution that is optimal for all stakeholders.
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