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Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipping our raw materials overseas. Last week the president of the Asia Pacific Foundation advised the government that to be successful in expanding our trade Canada needs to invest in human capacity building. This means investing in better language education, better training in cross cultural communication, and more support for international business education.
Why are the Conservatives just shipping away Canadian raw materials and jobs instead of making the smart investments in Canadians that will build a foundation for expanding our trade with the region?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Asia Pacific gateway is critical to Canada's long term economic prosperity. As the demand for Canadian exports to the Asia Pacific markets continues to grow so do the opportunities for Canadian workers and companies. We are well positioned to take advantage of the Asia Pacific markets so we can create economic growth, more jobs, and financial security for all Canadians.
Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I would like to begin by commending the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her stewardship of this important bill, and I would like to acknowledge its support by many members in the House.
The hon. member mentioned in her comments the fact that many of us, myself included, live in areas where the blacklegged tick , or the deer tick, is endemic. In addition, many of us, myself included, have constituents who have contracted Lyme disease at some point.
This is an endemic disease. It is a Canada-wide disease. It is a disease that is spreading. For those reasons, we need a national strategy. The support for this bill underscores the need to work together and to address the emerging infectious disease in order to minimize the risk for Canadians.
Across the country, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has increased significantly in the last decade. In fact, the actual number of cases in Canada is estimated to be up to three times higher than reported, because many Canadians may not seek a full diagnosis and, quite frankly, many medical professionals do not know how to diagnose Lyme disease.
To underscore that point, as the hon. member would know, Lyme disease was first reported in Lyme, Connecticut , in 1975 or 1974. Here we are, 39 years later, with Lyme disease endemic throughout New England and now it has spread into Canada, following the white-tailed deer of course, and we still do not have a national strategy for Lyme disease. That underscores the need for the important discussion that we are having in the House of Commons today.
This has led to a growing recognition among governments, health practitioners and stakeholders that work needs to be done to address this emerging infectious disease. Support for this bill also highlights the need to better leverage efforts at the federal level and across jurisdictions in Lyme disease surveillance and research.
Our government has already established improved surveillance specifically aimed at Lyme disease, and welcomes the sponsor's efforts to bring additional attention to this important issue.
The proposed bill highlights the need for continued action by governments, stakeholders and the public health and medical communities to improve the understanding and awareness of risk factors, prevention and treatment options. The objectives of this bill are laudable, and are in fact in line with the many activities already being undertaken by our government. Canadians should be reassured that the government has not been standing still.
We are already making significant progress under the leadership of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We are working with provincial and territorial health authorities and other partners in informing Canadians of the health risks from contracting Lyme disease. We also continue to help protect Canadians against Lyme disease through improved surveillance, by conducting research, by providing factual and evidence based information to Canadians and by providing support for laboratory diagnosis. Since 2006, our government has invested $4.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to specifically fund research on Lyme disease, and to disseminate the latest findings and knowledge to the scientific community.
These efforts are a central component of the Public Health Agency of Canada's approach to infectious diseases in Canada. More specifically, our approach to Lyme disease takes important action to reduce the disease's impact.
We do this by enhancing surveillance, prevention and control, research and diagnosis, and engagement, education and awareness. These three areas are consistent with the key elements of the bill, and our approach is already delivering results. However, as mentioned before, we are also prepared to do more, and in a collaborative fashion, to further address this emerging infectious disease.
http://elizabethmaymp.ca/videos/gerald-keddy-on-the-national-lyme-disease-strategy-act-bill-c-442
- published: 04 Mar 2014
- views: 306
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will lead the G7 in growth. What is more, since July 2009 Canada has created almost 180,000 new jobs. All of this is proof that Canada's economic action plan is working.
However, the global economic recovery remains fragile and our top priority must be to stay the course.
What is the Liberals' top priority? It is to kill jobs with a GST hike, a new carbon tax and increase business taxes. In case the Liberals' agenda was unclear, the Liberal finance critic cleared up any confusion when he said, The era of tax cuts is over.
While the Liberals plot new tax hikes, our Conservative government will continue to lower taxes and create jobs.
- published: 13 May 2010
- views: 70
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and to congratulate him and the department for bringing this important piece of legislation forward.
As the parliamentary secretary stated earlier, Canada signed the port state measures in 2010. This is 2013, and it is time to put into legislation ratification of our signature in 2010. We really should not delay that ratification any longer.
The reality is that illegal, unreported, unregulated or IUU fishing is a serious problem around the world. It is one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable fisheries worldwide. The estimated economic losses for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing averages between $10 billion and $23 billion per year, most of that in economies that cannot afford it.
Worse yet, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing affects these poorest countries, as I mentioned earlier. Their dependency on fisheries for food, livelihood and revenue is high compared to many other jurisdictions in the world.
IUU fishing is not a problem for one country to solve on its own, because it respects neither national or international borders. Where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibility, it puts pressure on sustainability of fish stocks, marine wildlife, and distorts markets, not just in that specific region but worldwide.
In recent years, the international community has been working to develop global tools to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. Improving the control of foreign fishing vessels through a global standard for actions that can be taken in ports is one tool to prevent illegal fishing.
I am proud to say that our government plays a leadership role in this movement. As a nation with a robust fishing industry, Canada has a strong interest in protecting fish stocks and ensuring that fishing regulations are respected. That is why we have taken action and have taken an international leadership role.
In 2009, Canada and other countries approved the port state measures agreement that had been negotiated at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Canada signed this agreement in November 2010 to signal the importance of taking strong actions in ports to prevent illegal fishing, and is now working towards ratifying these port state measures.
So far 20 countries have signed the treaty; 5 have ratified. The United States is currently dealing with its ratification legislation, and it is expected other countries will soon follow suit.
Before Canada can ratify this new global standard, we must address gaps in our current legislation. These are the amendments we are discussing today in Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Once approved, the proposed amendments to the act and the subsequent changes to the regulations would allow us to meet our international obligations, not to mention better protect the integrity of legitimate activities by Canadian fish harvesters.
Within the existing Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and its regulations, Canada already has a robust port state control regime for foreign fishing vessels. These amendments will make our regime even stronger.
The proposed amendments can be grouped into three broad categories. The first concerns authorities related to fishing vessels. Currently fishing vessels must apply for a licence to enter Canadian fishing waters or to access our ports at least 30 days before they arrive.
Under the proposed amendment, the minister could allow a foreign vessel that has been directed by its flag state to enter a Canadian port even if it has not applied for a licence. In this case, Canada would issue a specific permit for the sole purpose of inspection and enforcement.
While the port state measures agreement generally promotes refusal of entry to fishing vessels that have engaged in or supported illegal fishing, there might be situations where the flag state, that is the country responsible for the fishing vessel, may want Canada's assistance to conduct an inspection and to gather evidence of a violation.
These amendments will also give our Canadian protection officers greater authority to enforce the amended Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and the port state measures agreement.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 26
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I am afraid it is at it again. With respect to the Canada-EU trade negotiation, European officials are saying that Canada would come out a loser. Canadian trade experts are saying that there is not enough in the deal to make it worthwhile.
Why do the Conservatives continue to negotiate bad trade deals that put Canadian jobs at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our trade negotiation with the European Union is Canada's most important trade initiative since the signing of the historic North American free trade agreement. A trade agreement with the EU will increase Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. This is an ambitious free trade agreement. It will create jobs and economic growth for Canadians in all regions of the country.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, that is a wish list. We have to see the government start to stand up for ordinary Canadians. By caving to European pharmaceutical companies the Conservatives are driving up health care costs by up to $2.8 billion. Many seniors in Dartmouth--Cole Harbour, and across the country, are already having trouble making ends meet. This trade deal would mean that seniors will have an even harder time paying for the drugs that they need.
My question is, why is this out-of-touch government negotiating deals that puts the health care of Canadians at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I said earlier that the benefits to Canadians are clear. A trade agreement with the European Union is expected to boost Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. I would remind the member opposite that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations and will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians.
- published: 21 Oct 2011
- views: 105
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push through a flawed deal with Europe. But do not take our word for it. I will quote Anna Robasch, a Danish member of the European parliament, who said "At the moment, Europe will be able to export more than what Canada will be exporting." When will the government admit that it is losing out in these negotiations and start putting the interests of Canadians first?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, that question only proves once again that the NDP is ideologically opposed to free trade.
On our side of the House we welcome the ninth round of negotiations as the benefits to Canadian workers and businesses through a free trade agreement with the EU are expected to be enormous: a 20% boost in bilateral trade; a $12 billion annual boost to Canada's economy; 80,000 new jobs for Canadian workers; and $1,000 average extra income for Canadian families.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the problem is that the minister and the government cannot see because of their rose coloured glasses. We need some straight talk on the impacts of this deal. European officials are quite happy to tell us what is going on. One European official boasted that Europe stands to gain while Canada loses. He said "There will be some losers, there are always losers."
Why is the government content with this loser status? Why will the government not start giving the straight goods to Canadians and stand up for them?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there was some chattering across the way and I did not hear the end of the question but I will give what I expect the member is looking for as an answer.
Some hon. members may not have realized it but we received a strong mandate from Canadians. That is why we have a majority government. That is why we are pursuing free trade agreements that would benefit Canadians, that would benefit Canadian workers, that would supply Canadian jobs to Canadians who need those jobs.
- published: 25 Oct 2011
- views: 85
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave a million-dollar loan to Ocean Choice International to process yellowtail flounder in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, at the same time, that company inked a deal to send the same fish to China for processing.
Why would ACOA approve a loan to a company that creates fish processing jobs in China? Why is it not funding those jobs here at home?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am trying to follow the logic in the question. I expect maybe the hon. member will have a rebuttal, but I think he is actually talking about the loss of fish plant jobs in the Marystown plant. Certainly, if that is what he is discussing, he has to understand that ACOA is here in Atlantic Canada to help entrepreneurs, to help manufacturers--
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
The Speaker: Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor. I ask members to let him finish his response.
The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, ACOA does due diligence on every loan that it gives out. We have worked closely with Ocean Choice in Newfoundland. We will continue to work closely with all manufacturers in Atlantic Canada.
- published: 08 Dec 2011
- views: 78
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ):
Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Europe are progressing quickly and talks have reached the halfway point of a schedule that ends in 2011. Yet no information on the content of the agreement has been made public.
Does the Minister of International Trade not agree that it is time to make public the preliminary documents and the negotiating mandate of what he himself considers the most ambitious trade agreement ever considered?
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a time of economic uncertainty and this government is working to open new doors for Canadian business.
The economic agreement that we are hopefully signing with the European Union has the potential to increase trade between Canada and Europe by $12 billion and to provide jobs and opportunities not just for Canadians and not just for Europeans, but to set a standard for the rest of the world to follow.
- published: 14 May 2010
- views: 99
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her interest on this subject and I wish her good luck in maybe reaching a better understanding of it.
I know that she is new to this House and may not be aware that prior to us forming government in 2006, treaties such as FIPPA with China were never brought to this place. There was no opportunity to debate them and there was no discussion about them. I think it was around 2007 when we brought in the rule that treaties would be tabled in the House of Commons for 21 sitting days.
Of course, the hon. member did not take advantage of those 21 days. Unfortunately, her party is not large enough to take advantage of those 21 days to force debate. However, the official opposition did not take advantage of that opportunity to force debate on this issue, and the Liberal Party of Canada did not take the opportunity to force debate on this issue.
We have a whole lot of innuendo, rumour and, quite frankly, some misinformation, although I will be fair to the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands in that she is not anywhere near the rumour and innuendo that the NDP has put on this issue.
The principle of FIPPA, or the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, is to make sure that Canadian investments in China are protected and that there is reciprocity so that Chinese investments in Canada are protected. The member is quite right when she said that it is over a 15-year period and at the end of that period, either side, either China or Canada, can opt out of it.
Obviously, those investments that are already made need some longevity and protection and so another 15 years for those investments already made is not untoward or unreasonable. I suspect, with the hon. member's background as a lawyer, she probably wrote a number of agreements similar to that herself in the past.
This is about giving Canadian companies investing in China the same rights and privileges that a Chinese company would have. This is about protecting Canadian foreign direct investment in China. We cannot do that without allowing those same rights and privileges to the Chinese. It is called "reciprocity", "fairness", and "reasonable rules-based trading".
This treaty in no way impedes on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate on such areas as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation, which is another thing that needs to be brought up, and I appreciate that the hon. member did not go there, along with the fear mongering from the NDP.
The treaty establishes a clear set of rules for trading and investment between Canada and China. It promotes trade, helps the Canadian economy, and provides jobs and opportunities for Canadian workers. It is a good agreement.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, I know I only have a minute to sum up so I am going to try to stick to a couple of important issues and simply correct the record.
Again, in no way, shape or form does this treaty impede on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate in areas such as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation. The hon. member is incorrect. She is fear-mongering and following in the footsteps of the NDP. It is unfortunate to hear that type of rhetoric in the House, quite frankly.
This is no different than 24 other foreign investment promotion and protection agreements that we have already signed with other countries around the world. This is similar to the agreements that apparently dangerous countries, according to the hon. member, such as New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan have already signed with China. There is nothing untoward here. This again is broken down to rules-based trading. Everybody knows the rules. That is fair trading.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 24
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan.
Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2010. This represents the strongest quarterly rate of economic growth in a decade.
Highlights from the quarter showed that consumer spending is up, thanks to our tax relief for Canadian families and that business investment is up, thanks to our strong support for job creation.
Since last July our plan has helped create nearly 285,000 new jobs. Last week the OECD said that Canada's economy shines and both the OECD and the IMF predict our economic growth will lead all G7 countries both this year and next.
While our plan is helping our country lead the way on jobs and growth experts say the Liberal leader's tax hikes would kill almost 400,000 jobs. Simply put, Canada just cannot afford the Liberal or the NDP tax and spend approach.
- published: 03 Jun 2010
- views: 52
Gerald Gordon Keddy (born February 15, 1953) is a Canadian politician. Keddy is a former Christmas tree grower, and offshore drill operator. He is currently serving as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade Canada. His wife, Judy Streatch, is a former Nova Scotia MLA and cabinet minister.
Keddy was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. He is a graduate of Acadia University. He is a current member of the Conservative Party of Canada in the Canadian House of Commons, representing the riding of South Shore from 1997 to 2004, and South Shore—St. Margaret's since 2004. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party before 2004. He served as the Whip and the Deputy Whip of the Progressive Conservative Party, and as critic of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Natural Resources, Fisheries and Oceans, Public Accounts, Parliamentary Affairs, and Library of Parliament.
As a member of Stephen Harper's caucus, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. On October 10, 2007, Keddy was appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. He also served as a school board trustee in New Ross, Nova Scotia.
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1:08Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipping our raw materials overseas. Last week the president of the Asia Pacific Foundation advised the government that to be successful in expanding our trade Canada needs to invest in human capacity building. This means investing in better language education, better training in cross cultural communication, and more support for international business education. Why are the Conservatives just shipping away Canadian raw materials and jobs instead of making the smart investments in Canadians that will build a foundation for expanding our trade with the region? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Asia Pacific gateway is critical to Canada's long term economic prosperity. As the demand for Canadian exports to the Asia Pacific markets continues to grow so do the opportunities for Canadian workers and companies. We are well positioned to take advantage of the Asia Pacific markets so we can create economic growth, more jobs, and financial security for all Canadians. -
10:06Gerald Keddy on the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act (Bill C-442)
Gerald Keddy on the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act (Bill C-442)Gerald Keddy on the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act (Bill C-442)
Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I would like to begin by commending the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her stewardship of this important bill, and I would like to acknowledge its support by many members in the House. The hon. member mentioned in her comments the fact that many of us, myself included, live in areas where the blacklegged tick , or the deer tick, is endemic. In addition, many of us, myself included, have constituents who have contracted Lyme disease at some point. This is an endemic disease. It is a Canada-wide disease. It is a disease that is spreading. For those reasons, we need a national strategy. The support for this bill underscores the need to work together and to address the emerging infectious disease in order to minimize the risk for Canadians. Across the country, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has increased significantly in the last decade. In fact, the actual number of cases in Canada is estimated to be up to three times higher than reported, because many Canadians may not seek a full diagnosis and, quite frankly, many medical professionals do not know how to diagnose Lyme disease. To underscore that point, as the hon. member would know, Lyme disease was first reported in Lyme, Connecticut , in 1975 or 1974. Here we are, 39 years later, with Lyme disease endemic throughout New England and now it has spread into Canada, following the white-tailed deer of course, and we still do not have a national strategy for Lyme disease. That underscores the need for the important discussion that we are having in the House of Commons today. This has led to a growing recognition among governments, health practitioners and stakeholders that work needs to be done to address this emerging infectious disease. Support for this bill also highlights the need to better leverage efforts at the federal level and across jurisdictions in Lyme disease surveillance and research. Our government has already established improved surveillance specifically aimed at Lyme disease, and welcomes the sponsor's efforts to bring additional attention to this important issue. The proposed bill highlights the need for continued action by governments, stakeholders and the public health and medical communities to improve the understanding and awareness of risk factors, prevention and treatment options. The objectives of this bill are laudable, and are in fact in line with the many activities already being undertaken by our government. Canadians should be reassured that the government has not been standing still. We are already making significant progress under the leadership of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We are working with provincial and territorial health authorities and other partners in informing Canadians of the health risks from contracting Lyme disease. We also continue to help protect Canadians against Lyme disease through improved surveillance, by conducting research, by providing factual and evidence based information to Canadians and by providing support for laboratory diagnosis. Since 2006, our government has invested $4.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to specifically fund research on Lyme disease, and to disseminate the latest findings and knowledge to the scientific community. These efforts are a central component of the Public Health Agency of Canada's approach to infectious diseases in Canada. More specifically, our approach to Lyme disease takes important action to reduce the disease's impact. We do this by enhancing surveillance, prevention and control, research and diagnosis, and engagement, education and awareness. These three areas are consistent with the key elements of the bill, and our approach is already delivering results. However, as mentioned before, we are also prepared to do more, and in a collaborative fashion, to further address this emerging infectious disease. http://elizabethmaymp.ca/videos/gerald-keddy-on-the-national-lyme-disease-strategy-act-bill-c-442 -
0:17Gerald Keddy offers a lesson in pretzel anatomy
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0:51Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will lead the G7 in growth. What is more, since July 2009 Canada has created almost 180,000 new jobs. All of this is proof that Canada's economic action plan is working. However, the global economic recovery remains fragile and our top priority must be to stay the course. What is the Liberals' top priority? It is to kill jobs with a GST hike, a new carbon tax and increase business taxes. In case the Liberals' agenda was unclear, the Liberal finance critic cleared up any confusion when he said, The era of tax cuts is over. While the Liberals plot new tax hikes, our Conservative government will continue to lower taxes and create jobs. -
14:53Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013
Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and to congratulate him and the department for bringing this important piece of legislation forward. As the parliamentary secretary stated earlier, Canada signed the port state measures in 2010. This is 2013, and it is time to put into legislation ratification of our signature in 2010. We really should not delay that ratification any longer. The reality is that illegal, unreported, unregulated or IUU fishing is a serious problem around the world. It is one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable fisheries worldwide. The estimated economic losses for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing averages between $10 billion and $23 billion per year, most of that in economies that cannot afford it. Worse yet, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing affects these poorest countries, as I mentioned earlier. Their dependency on fisheries for food, livelihood and revenue is high compared to many other jurisdictions in the world. IUU fishing is not a problem for one country to solve on its own, because it respects neither national or international borders. Where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibility, it puts pressure on sustainability of fish stocks, marine wildlife, and distorts markets, not just in that specific region but worldwide. In recent years, the international community has been working to develop global tools to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. Improving the control of foreign fishing vessels through a global standard for actions that can be taken in ports is one tool to prevent illegal fishing. I am proud to say that our government plays a leadership role in this movement. As a nation with a robust fishing industry, Canada has a strong interest in protecting fish stocks and ensuring that fishing regulations are respected. That is why we have taken action and have taken an international leadership role. In 2009, Canada and other countries approved the port state measures agreement that had been negotiated at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Canada signed this agreement in November 2010 to signal the importance of taking strong actions in ports to prevent illegal fishing, and is now working towards ratifying these port state measures. So far 20 countries have signed the treaty; 5 have ratified. The United States is currently dealing with its ratification legislation, and it is expected other countries will soon follow suit. Before Canada can ratify this new global standard, we must address gaps in our current legislation. These are the amendments we are discussing today in Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Once approved, the proposed amendments to the act and the subsequent changes to the regulations would allow us to meet our international obligations, not to mention better protect the integrity of legitimate activities by Canadian fish harvesters. Within the existing Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and its regulations, Canada already has a robust port state control regime for foreign fishing vessels. These amendments will make our regime even stronger. The proposed amendments can be grouped into three broad categories. The first concerns authorities related to fishing vessels. Currently fishing vessels must apply for a licence to enter Canadian fishing waters or to access our ports at least 30 days before they arrive. Under the proposed amendment, the minister could allow a foreign vessel that has been directed by its flag state to enter a Canadian port even if it has not applied for a licence. In this case, Canada would issue a specific permit for the sole purpose of inspection and enforcement. While the port state measures agreement generally promotes refusal of entry to fishing vessels that have engaged in or supported illegal fishing, there might be situations where the flag state, that is the country responsible for the fishing vessel, may want Canada's assistance to conduct an inspection and to gather evidence of a violation. These amendments will also give our Canadian protection officers greater authority to enforce the amended Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and the port state measures agreement. -
2:17Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I am afraid it is at it again. With respect to the Canada-EU trade negotiation, European officials are saying that Canada would come out a loser. Canadian trade experts are saying that there is not enough in the deal to make it worthwhile. Why do the Conservatives continue to negotiate bad trade deals that put Canadian jobs at risk? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our trade negotiation with the European Union is Canada's most important trade initiative since the signing of the historic North American free trade agreement. A trade agreement with the EU will increase Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. This is an ambitious free trade agreement. It will create jobs and economic growth for Canadians in all regions of the country. Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, that is a wish list. We have to see the government start to stand up for ordinary Canadians. By caving to European pharmaceutical companies the Conservatives are driving up health care costs by up to $2.8 billion. Many seniors in Dartmouth--Cole Harbour, and across the country, are already having trouble making ends meet. This trade deal would mean that seniors will have an even harder time paying for the drugs that they need. My question is, why is this out-of-touch government negotiating deals that puts the health care of Canadians at risk? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I said earlier that the benefits to Canadians are clear. A trade agreement with the European Union is expected to boost Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. I would remind the member opposite that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations and will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians. -
2:37Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push through a flawed deal with Europe. But do not take our word for it. I will quote Anna Robasch, a Danish member of the European parliament, who said "At the moment, Europe will be able to export more than what Canada will be exporting." When will the government admit that it is losing out in these negotiations and start putting the interests of Canadians first? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, that question only proves once again that the NDP is ideologically opposed to free trade. On our side of the House we welcome the ninth round of negotiations as the benefits to Canadian workers and businesses through a free trade agreement with the EU are expected to be enormous: a 20% boost in bilateral trade; a $12 billion annual boost to Canada's economy; 80,000 new jobs for Canadian workers; and $1,000 average extra income for Canadian families. Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the problem is that the minister and the government cannot see because of their rose coloured glasses. We need some straight talk on the impacts of this deal. European officials are quite happy to tell us what is going on. One European official boasted that Europe stands to gain while Canada loses. He said "There will be some losers, there are always losers." Why is the government content with this loser status? Why will the government not start giving the straight goods to Canadians and stand up for them? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there was some chattering across the way and I did not hear the end of the question but I will give what I expect the member is looking for as an answer. Some hon. members may not have realized it but we received a strong mandate from Canadians. That is why we have a majority government. That is why we are pursuing free trade agreements that would benefit Canadians, that would benefit Canadian workers, that would supply Canadian jobs to Canadians who need those jobs. -
1:29Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave a million-dollar loan to Ocean Choice International to process yellowtail flounder in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, at the same time, that company inked a deal to send the same fish to China for processing. Why would ACOA approve a loan to a company that creates fish processing jobs in China? Why is it not funding those jobs here at home? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am trying to follow the logic in the question. I expect maybe the hon. member will have a rebuttal, but I think he is actually talking about the loss of fish plant jobs in the Marystown plant. Certainly, if that is what he is discussing, he has to understand that ACOA is here in Atlantic Canada to help entrepreneurs, to help manufacturers-- Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Speaker: Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor. I ask members to let him finish his response. The hon. parliamentary secretary. Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, ACOA does due diligence on every loan that it gives out. We have worked closely with Ocean Choice in Newfoundland. We will continue to work closely with all manufacturers in Atlantic Canada. -
1:10Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Europe are progressing quickly and talks have reached the halfway point of a schedule that ends in 2011. Yet no information on the content of the agreement has been made public. Does the Minister of International Trade not agree that it is time to make public the preliminary documents and the negotiating mandate of what he himself considers the most ambitious trade agreement ever considered? [English] [Table of Contents] Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a time of economic uncertainty and this government is working to open new doors for Canadian business. The economic agreement that we are hopefully signing with the European Union has the potential to increase trade between Canada and Europe by $12 billion and to provide jobs and opportunities not just for Canadians and not just for Europeans, but to set a standard for the rest of the world to follow. -
10:33Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her interest on this subject and I wish her good luck in maybe reaching a better understanding of it. I know that she is new to this House and may not be aware that prior to us forming government in 2006, treaties such as FIPPA with China were never brought to this place. There was no opportunity to debate them and there was no discussion about them. I think it was around 2007 when we brought in the rule that treaties would be tabled in the House of Commons for 21 sitting days. Of course, the hon. member did not take advantage of those 21 days. Unfortunately, her party is not large enough to take advantage of those 21 days to force debate. However, the official opposition did not take advantage of that opportunity to force debate on this issue, and the Liberal Party of Canada did not take the opportunity to force debate on this issue. We have a whole lot of innuendo, rumour and, quite frankly, some misinformation, although I will be fair to the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands in that she is not anywhere near the rumour and innuendo that the NDP has put on this issue. The principle of FIPPA, or the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, is to make sure that Canadian investments in China are protected and that there is reciprocity so that Chinese investments in Canada are protected. The member is quite right when she said that it is over a 15-year period and at the end of that period, either side, either China or Canada, can opt out of it. Obviously, those investments that are already made need some longevity and protection and so another 15 years for those investments already made is not untoward or unreasonable. I suspect, with the hon. member's background as a lawyer, she probably wrote a number of agreements similar to that herself in the past. This is about giving Canadian companies investing in China the same rights and privileges that a Chinese company would have. This is about protecting Canadian foreign direct investment in China. We cannot do that without allowing those same rights and privileges to the Chinese. It is called "reciprocity", "fairness", and "reasonable rules-based trading". This treaty in no way impedes on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate on such areas as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation, which is another thing that needs to be brought up, and I appreciate that the hon. member did not go there, along with the fear mongering from the NDP. The treaty establishes a clear set of rules for trading and investment between Canada and China. It promotes trade, helps the Canadian economy, and provides jobs and opportunities for Canadian workers. It is a good agreement. Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, I know I only have a minute to sum up so I am going to try to stick to a couple of important issues and simply correct the record. Again, in no way, shape or form does this treaty impede on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate in areas such as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation. The hon. member is incorrect. She is fear-mongering and following in the footsteps of the NDP. It is unfortunate to hear that type of rhetoric in the House, quite frankly. This is no different than 24 other foreign investment promotion and protection agreements that we have already signed with other countries around the world. This is similar to the agreements that apparently dangerous countries, according to the hon. member, such as New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan have already signed with China. There is nothing untoward here. This again is broken down to rules-based trading. Everybody knows the rules. That is fair trading. -
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1:03Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan. Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2010. This represents the strongest quarterly rate of economic growth in a decade. Highlights from the quarter showed that consumer spending is up, thanks to our tax relief for Canadian families and that business investment is up, thanks to our strong support for job creation. Since last July our plan has helped create nearly 285,000 new jobs. Last week the OECD said that Canada's economy shines and both the OECD and the IMF predict our economic growth will lead all G7 countries both this year and next. While our plan is helping our country lead the way on jobs and growth experts say the Liberal leader's tax hikes would kill almost 400,000 jobs. Simply put, Canada just cannot afford the Liberal or the NDP tax and spend approach. -
1:00Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a serious health concern for all Canadians. In fact, it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men. Prostate cancer accounts for over a quarter of all new cancer cases in men. As we in this chamber know all too well, it can have fatal consequences. In my riding of South Shore—St. Margaret's, Dan Hennessey of Bridgewater, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer over six years ago, has dedicated himself to making a difference in the lives of those going through this disease, in addition to doing his part to raise awareness. To this end, he authored a book entitled With the Snap of a Glove and most recently launched the Blue Glove Men's Health Fund, a not-for-profit that raises funds dedicated to men's health. The Blue Glove fund is committed to improving the health and wellness of men and boys and their families through mobile men's health clinics and an education campaign. I would like to thank Dan and recognize him for his dedication and hard work. -
0:50Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m., after a long, arduous and dangerous manhunt, the RCMP apprehended the suspect in the recent horrific shooting in Moncton. Monctonians can rest assured that the safety and security of their community has been restored. All Canadians can be proud of the resiliency shown by the community of Moncton and how the people have come together in this very difficult time. Front-line law enforcement officers have shown tremendous bravery in apprehending this deranged individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Constable Fabrice Gevaudan, Constable David Ross, and Constable Douglas James Larche, who all gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We will be forever grateful for their service.
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipping our raw materials overseas. Last week the president of the Asia Pacific Foundation advised the government that to be successful in expanding our trade Canada needs to invest in human capacity building. This means investing in better language education, better training in cross cultural communication, and more support for international business education. Why are the Conservatives just shipping away Canadian raw materials and jobs instead of making the smart investments in Canadians that will build a foundation for expanding our trade with the region? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Inte... -
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Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I would like to begin by commending the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her stewardship of this important bill, and I would like to acknowledge its support by many members in the House. The hon. member mentioned in her comments the fact that many of us, myself included, live in areas where the blacklegged tick , or the deer tick, is endemic. In addition, many of us, myself included, have constituents who have contracted Lyme disease at some point. This is an endemic disease. It is a Canada-wide disease. It is a disease that is spreading. For those reasons, we need a national strategy. The support for this bill underscores the nee... -
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will lead the G7 in growth. What is more, since July 2009 Canada has created almost 180,000 new jobs. All of this is proof that Canada's economic action plan is working. However, the global economic recovery remains fragile and our top priority must be to stay the course. What is the Liberals' top priority? It is to kill jobs with a GST hike, a new carbon tax and increase business taxes. In case the Liberals' agenda was unclear, the Liberal finance critic cleared up any confusion when he said, The era of tax cuts is over. While the Liberals plot new tax hikes, our Conservative government will continue to lower taxes a... -
Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and to congratulate him and the department for bringing this important piece of legislation forward. As the parliamentary secretary stated earlier, Canada signed the port state measures in 2010. This is 2013, and it is time to put into legislation ratification of our signature in 2010. We really should not delay that ratification any longer. The reality is that illegal, unreported, unregulated or IUU fishing is a serious problem around the world. It is one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustain... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I am afraid it is at it again. With respect to the Canada-EU trade negotiation, European officials are saying that Canada would come out a loser. Canadian trade experts are saying that there is not enough in the deal to make it worthwhile. Why do the Conservatives continue to negotiate bad trade deals that put Canadian jobs at risk? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our trade negotiation with the European Union is Canada's most important trade initiative since the signing of the historic N... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push through a flawed deal with Europe. But do not take our word for it. I will quote Anna Robasch, a Danish member of the European parliament, who said "At the moment, Europe will be able to export more than what Canada will be exporting." When will the government admit that it is losing out in these negotiations and start putting the interests of Canadians first? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, that question only proves once again that the NDP is ideologically opposed to free trade. On our si... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave a million-dollar loan to Ocean Choice International to process yellowtail flounder in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, at the same time, that company inked a deal to send the same fish to China for processing. Why would ACOA approve a loan to a company that creates fish processing jobs in China? Why is it not funding those jobs here at home? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am trying to follow the logic in the question. I expect maybe the hon. member will have a rebuttal, but I think h... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Europe are progressing quickly and talks have reached the halfway point of a schedule that ends in 2011. Yet no information on the content of the agreement has been made public. Does the Minister of International Trade not agree that it is time to make public the preliminary documents and the negotiating mandate of what he himself considers the most ambitious trade agreement ever considered? [English] [Table of Contents] Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a time of economic uncertainty and this go... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her interest on this subject and I wish her good luck in maybe reaching a better understanding of it. I know that she is new to this House and may not be aware that prior to us forming government in 2006, treaties such as FIPPA with China were never brought to this place. There was no opportunity to debate them and there was no discussion about them. I think it was around 2007 when we brought in the rule that treaties would be tabled in the House of Commons for 21 sitting days. Of course, the hon. member did not take advantage of those 21 days. Unfortunately, her part... -
2014 Remembrance Day Message from MP Gerald Keddy
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan. Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2010. This represents the strongest quarterly rate of economic growth in a decade. Highlights from the quarter showed that consumer spending is up, thanks to our tax relief for Canadian families and that business investment is up, thanks to our strong support for job creation. Since last July our plan has helped create nearly 285,000 new jobs. Last week the OECD said that Canada's economy shines and both the OECD and the IMF predict our economic growth will lead all G7 countries both this year and next. While our plan is helping our country lead the way on jobs and growth ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a serious health concern for all Canadians. In fact, it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men. Prostate cancer accounts for over a quarter of all new cancer cases in men. As we in this chamber know all too well, it can have fatal consequences. In my riding of South Shore—St. Margaret's, Dan Hennessey of Bridgewater, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer over six years ago, has dedicated himself to making a difference in the lives of those going through this disease, in addition to doing his part to raise awareness. To this end, he authored a book entitled With the Snap of a Glove and most recently launched the Blue Glove Men's Health Fund, a not-for-profit that raises funds dedicated to men... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m., after a long, arduous and dangerous manhunt, the RCMP apprehended the suspect in the recent horrific shooting in Moncton. Monctonians can rest assured that the safety and security of their community has been restored. All Canadians can be proud of the resiliency shown by the community of Moncton and how the people have come together in this very difficult time. Front-line law enforcement officers have shown tremendous bravery in apprehending this deranged individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Constable Fabrice Gevaudan, Constable David Ross, and Constable Douglas James Larche, who all gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We will be forever gratefu... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from LPC - October 22, 2010
M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, encore une fois, l'indifférence des conservateurs menace nos industries culturelles. Cette fois-ci, c'est au tour du ministre du Commerce international de le faire. En fait, il s'amuse à ridiculiser les inquiétudes de nos artistes sur l'exemption culturelle dans le cadre de nos négociations avec l'Union européenne. On ne peut pas accepter cela. Est-ce que le ministre va finir par mettre ses culottes, réaliser l'importance de la culture et exiger l'exemption culturelle dans ce traité? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, again, this question has already been answered in the House. However, just for clarification, we are at a time of economic uncertainty and ou... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - March 6, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there is nothing in the FIPA or any of the free trade agreements that prevents Canadians, the federal government, provincial governments and municipalities from making economic, social or environmental policy to suit themselves. I have responded to the member so many times on this subject. It is hard to combat rumours, innuendoes, half-truths and misleading statements. As a great example, the hon. member said himself that folks are generally supportive of free trade. What does that mean? That is some kind of great half-legalese speak craziness that no one really knows. Who are those people? We have heard time and t... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - March 18, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we have pretty well heard most of what the hon. member has to contribute. He summed it up himself just now. Fear, ideology and spin, that pretty well sums what he really had to say. The member wants to look, in a serious way, at leaked documents. What is a leaked document? Who even knows? The member says this deal should be over, based on a calendar? Should this be done by the calendar or on the quality of the agreement? The minister has briefed the committee. He has been to the committee. We have had trade officials at the committee. We have had Steve Verheul, who is our chief trade negotiator, at the committee. I... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - November 1, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this year Canadians mourned the loss of our last first world war veteran, Mr. John Babcock. After a long and full life of 109 years, his passing is a significant reminder that we must keep the memory of his great generation alive. During Veterans' Week, let us remember historic milestones of the first world war which are synonymous with our proud military heritage: Passchendaele; the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel; and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Throughout these battles, regiments from coast to coast saw action together to forge a new and stronger sense of Canadian identity. Ninety-two years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns of the first world war fell silent. This November 11, our nation will pause to remember the generations of C... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - December 7, 2010
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, le sous-ministre du Commerce et des négociations internationales du Panama a hier dit au Comité permanent du commerce international qu'il n'était pas dans l'intérêt économique du Panama de signer un accord d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux avec la Canada. Le gouvernement ira-t-il de l'avant avec l'accord de libre-échange avec le Panama, sachant d'avance que ce pays ne veut pas signer une convention d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's aggressive free trade agenda is opening strategic markets in the Americas, including Panama. Canada and Panama recognize that creating jobs and opportunit... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 25, 2011
Hon. Gerry Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, without a plan, without rules, documents reveal the government has been spending millions on border infrastructure projects in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic inappropriately. In Atlantic Canada, the government has been promising such a strategy, the Atlantic gateway strategy, since 2007. It was not until March of 2011 that the government finalized and posted these rules, and only after a quarter of a billion dollars had already been spent. Transport Canada's departmental performance report reveals what the minister will not, that the gate to the Atlantic gateway is now closed. The funds are all gone. How does the minister explain this mismanagement-- The Speaker: Order. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to ... -
Hunting for a Christmas tree with Gerald Keddy
iPolitics went Christmas tree shopping with Conservative MP Gerald Keddy. Before entering politics, Keddy was a tree farmer. He still owns a farm and sells trees to his brother, who has a major tree farm in Nova Scotia. -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from LPC - November 18, 2011
Hon. Wayne Easter (Malpeque, Lib.): Madam Speaker, we have known for some time that Canada would win the WTO challenge against the United States protectionist country origin labelling. We know that this action has cost Canadian livestock producers in excess of $5 billion and has forced some Canadian farmers out of business. Yet, with that leverage in hand, where are the ministers? Doing a photo op. Ministers should be in the United States capital demanding compensation for Canadian losses and Canadian producers. I ask the minister, has the government even entered negotiations with the United States to secure this victory for farmers? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - February 25, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the seas of the North Atlantic have always been inherently dangerous for those who work upon them. Every south shore fishing community knows this first-hand and all have experienced the sorrow and heartache of losing loved ones. However, that did not make the burden of grief any lighter when on Sunday, February 17, the halibut fishing boat the Miss Ally and all hands were lost. Captain Katlin Nickerson, Tyson Townsend, Billy Jack Hatfield, Cole Nickerson and Joel Hopkins were young men with young families and experienced and able fishermen. I would take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts of the local volunteers who assisted in the recovery attempt and the men and women of the joint rescue coordination centre in Ha...
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:08
- Updated: 03 Oct 2011
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Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipp...
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipping our raw materials overseas. Last week the president of the Asia Pacific Foundation advised the government that to be successful in expanding our trade Canada needs to invest in human capacity building. This means investing in better language education, better training in cross cultural communication, and more support for international business education.
Why are the Conservatives just shipping away Canadian raw materials and jobs instead of making the smart investments in Canadians that will build a foundation for expanding our trade with the region?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Asia Pacific gateway is critical to Canada's long term economic prosperity. As the demand for Canadian exports to the Asia Pacific markets continues to grow so do the opportunities for Canadian workers and companies. We are well positioned to take advantage of the Asia Pacific markets so we can create economic growth, more jobs, and financial security for all Canadians.
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Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, NDP): Mr. Speaker, Canada's Asia Pacific gateway should be about more than the Conservative strategy of just shipping our raw materials overseas. Last week the president of the Asia Pacific Foundation advised the government that to be successful in expanding our trade Canada needs to invest in human capacity building. This means investing in better language education, better training in cross cultural communication, and more support for international business education.
Why are the Conservatives just shipping away Canadian raw materials and jobs instead of making the smart investments in Canadians that will build a foundation for expanding our trade with the region?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Asia Pacific gateway is critical to Canada's long term economic prosperity. As the demand for Canadian exports to the Asia Pacific markets continues to grow so do the opportunities for Canadian workers and companies. We are well positioned to take advantage of the Asia Pacific markets so we can create economic growth, more jobs, and financial security for all Canadians.
- published: 03 Oct 2011
- views: 65
Gerald Keddy on the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act (Bill C-442)
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:06
- Updated: 04 Mar 2014
- views: 306
Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I w...
Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I would like to begin by commending the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her stewardship of this important bill, and I would like to acknowledge its support by many members in the House.
The hon. member mentioned in her comments the fact that many of us, myself included, live in areas where the blacklegged tick , or the deer tick, is endemic. In addition, many of us, myself included, have constituents who have contracted Lyme disease at some point.
This is an endemic disease. It is a Canada-wide disease. It is a disease that is spreading. For those reasons, we need a national strategy. The support for this bill underscores the need to work together and to address the emerging infectious disease in order to minimize the risk for Canadians.
Across the country, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has increased significantly in the last decade. In fact, the actual number of cases in Canada is estimated to be up to three times higher than reported, because many Canadians may not seek a full diagnosis and, quite frankly, many medical professionals do not know how to diagnose Lyme disease.
To underscore that point, as the hon. member would know, Lyme disease was first reported in Lyme, Connecticut , in 1975 or 1974. Here we are, 39 years later, with Lyme disease endemic throughout New England and now it has spread into Canada, following the white-tailed deer of course, and we still do not have a national strategy for Lyme disease. That underscores the need for the important discussion that we are having in the House of Commons today.
This has led to a growing recognition among governments, health practitioners and stakeholders that work needs to be done to address this emerging infectious disease. Support for this bill also highlights the need to better leverage efforts at the federal level and across jurisdictions in Lyme disease surveillance and research.
Our government has already established improved surveillance specifically aimed at Lyme disease, and welcomes the sponsor's efforts to bring additional attention to this important issue.
The proposed bill highlights the need for continued action by governments, stakeholders and the public health and medical communities to improve the understanding and awareness of risk factors, prevention and treatment options. The objectives of this bill are laudable, and are in fact in line with the many activities already being undertaken by our government. Canadians should be reassured that the government has not been standing still.
We are already making significant progress under the leadership of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We are working with provincial and territorial health authorities and other partners in informing Canadians of the health risks from contracting Lyme disease. We also continue to help protect Canadians against Lyme disease through improved surveillance, by conducting research, by providing factual and evidence based information to Canadians and by providing support for laboratory diagnosis. Since 2006, our government has invested $4.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to specifically fund research on Lyme disease, and to disseminate the latest findings and knowledge to the scientific community.
These efforts are a central component of the Public Health Agency of Canada's approach to infectious diseases in Canada. More specifically, our approach to Lyme disease takes important action to reduce the disease's impact.
We do this by enhancing surveillance, prevention and control, research and diagnosis, and engagement, education and awareness. These three areas are consistent with the key elements of the bill, and our approach is already delivering results. However, as mentioned before, we are also prepared to do more, and in a collaborative fashion, to further address this emerging infectious disease.
http://elizabethmaymp.ca/videos/gerald-keddy-on-the-national-lyme-disease-strategy-act-bill-c-442
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Mr. Speaker, it is certainly an honour for me to rise today to participate in this debate on Bill C-442, an act respecting a National Lyme Disease Strategy. I would like to begin by commending the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her stewardship of this important bill, and I would like to acknowledge its support by many members in the House.
The hon. member mentioned in her comments the fact that many of us, myself included, live in areas where the blacklegged tick , or the deer tick, is endemic. In addition, many of us, myself included, have constituents who have contracted Lyme disease at some point.
This is an endemic disease. It is a Canada-wide disease. It is a disease that is spreading. For those reasons, we need a national strategy. The support for this bill underscores the need to work together and to address the emerging infectious disease in order to minimize the risk for Canadians.
Across the country, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has increased significantly in the last decade. In fact, the actual number of cases in Canada is estimated to be up to three times higher than reported, because many Canadians may not seek a full diagnosis and, quite frankly, many medical professionals do not know how to diagnose Lyme disease.
To underscore that point, as the hon. member would know, Lyme disease was first reported in Lyme, Connecticut , in 1975 or 1974. Here we are, 39 years later, with Lyme disease endemic throughout New England and now it has spread into Canada, following the white-tailed deer of course, and we still do not have a national strategy for Lyme disease. That underscores the need for the important discussion that we are having in the House of Commons today.
This has led to a growing recognition among governments, health practitioners and stakeholders that work needs to be done to address this emerging infectious disease. Support for this bill also highlights the need to better leverage efforts at the federal level and across jurisdictions in Lyme disease surveillance and research.
Our government has already established improved surveillance specifically aimed at Lyme disease, and welcomes the sponsor's efforts to bring additional attention to this important issue.
The proposed bill highlights the need for continued action by governments, stakeholders and the public health and medical communities to improve the understanding and awareness of risk factors, prevention and treatment options. The objectives of this bill are laudable, and are in fact in line with the many activities already being undertaken by our government. Canadians should be reassured that the government has not been standing still.
We are already making significant progress under the leadership of the Public Health Agency of Canada. We are working with provincial and territorial health authorities and other partners in informing Canadians of the health risks from contracting Lyme disease. We also continue to help protect Canadians against Lyme disease through improved surveillance, by conducting research, by providing factual and evidence based information to Canadians and by providing support for laboratory diagnosis. Since 2006, our government has invested $4.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to specifically fund research on Lyme disease, and to disseminate the latest findings and knowledge to the scientific community.
These efforts are a central component of the Public Health Agency of Canada's approach to infectious diseases in Canada. More specifically, our approach to Lyme disease takes important action to reduce the disease's impact.
We do this by enhancing surveillance, prevention and control, research and diagnosis, and engagement, education and awareness. These three areas are consistent with the key elements of the bill, and our approach is already delivering results. However, as mentioned before, we are also prepared to do more, and in a collaborative fashion, to further address this emerging infectious disease.
http://elizabethmaymp.ca/videos/gerald-keddy-on-the-national-lyme-disease-strategy-act-bill-c-442
- published: 04 Mar 2014
- views: 306
Gerald Keddy offers a lesson in pretzel anatomy
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:17
- Updated: 30 May 2013
- views: 62
Nova Scotia MP is a pretzel expert
Nova Scotia MP is a pretzel expert
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:51
- Updated: 13 May 2010
- views: 70
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will le...
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will lead the G7 in growth. What is more, since July 2009 Canada has created almost 180,000 new jobs. All of this is proof that Canada's economic action plan is working.
However, the global economic recovery remains fragile and our top priority must be to stay the course.
What is the Liberals' top priority? It is to kill jobs with a GST hike, a new carbon tax and increase business taxes. In case the Liberals' agenda was unclear, the Liberal finance critic cleared up any confusion when he said, The era of tax cuts is over.
While the Liberals plot new tax hikes, our Conservative government will continue to lower taxes and create jobs.
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Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and next. This follows an OECD report which also said that Canada will lead the G7 in growth. What is more, since July 2009 Canada has created almost 180,000 new jobs. All of this is proof that Canada's economic action plan is working.
However, the global economic recovery remains fragile and our top priority must be to stay the course.
What is the Liberals' top priority? It is to kill jobs with a GST hike, a new carbon tax and increase business taxes. In case the Liberals' agenda was unclear, the Liberal finance critic cleared up any confusion when he said, The era of tax cuts is over.
While the Liberals plot new tax hikes, our Conservative government will continue to lower taxes and create jobs.
- published: 13 May 2010
- views: 70
Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 14:53
- Updated: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 26
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and to congratulate him and the department for bringing this important piece of legislation forward.
As the parliamentary secretary stated earlier, Canada signed the port state measures in 2010. This is 2013, and it is time to put into legislation ratification of our signature in 2010. We really should not delay that ratification any longer.
The reality is that illegal, unreported, unregulated or IUU fishing is a serious problem around the world. It is one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable fisheries worldwide. The estimated economic losses for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing averages between $10 billion and $23 billion per year, most of that in economies that cannot afford it.
Worse yet, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing affects these poorest countries, as I mentioned earlier. Their dependency on fisheries for food, livelihood and revenue is high compared to many other jurisdictions in the world.
IUU fishing is not a problem for one country to solve on its own, because it respects neither national or international borders. Where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibility, it puts pressure on sustainability of fish stocks, marine wildlife, and distorts markets, not just in that specific region but worldwide.
In recent years, the international community has been working to develop global tools to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. Improving the control of foreign fishing vessels through a global standard for actions that can be taken in ports is one tool to prevent illegal fishing.
I am proud to say that our government plays a leadership role in this movement. As a nation with a robust fishing industry, Canada has a strong interest in protecting fish stocks and ensuring that fishing regulations are respected. That is why we have taken action and have taken an international leadership role.
In 2009, Canada and other countries approved the port state measures agreement that had been negotiated at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Canada signed this agreement in November 2010 to signal the importance of taking strong actions in ports to prevent illegal fishing, and is now working towards ratifying these port state measures.
So far 20 countries have signed the treaty; 5 have ratified. The United States is currently dealing with its ratification legislation, and it is expected other countries will soon follow suit.
Before Canada can ratify this new global standard, we must address gaps in our current legislation. These are the amendments we are discussing today in Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Once approved, the proposed amendments to the act and the subsequent changes to the regulations would allow us to meet our international obligations, not to mention better protect the integrity of legitimate activities by Canadian fish harvesters.
Within the existing Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and its regulations, Canada already has a robust port state control regime for foreign fishing vessels. These amendments will make our regime even stronger.
The proposed amendments can be grouped into three broad categories. The first concerns authorities related to fishing vessels. Currently fishing vessels must apply for a licence to enter Canadian fishing waters or to access our ports at least 30 days before they arrive.
Under the proposed amendment, the minister could allow a foreign vessel that has been directed by its flag state to enter a Canadian port even if it has not applied for a licence. In this case, Canada would issue a specific permit for the sole purpose of inspection and enforcement.
While the port state measures agreement generally promotes refusal of entry to fishing vessels that have engaged in or supported illegal fishing, there might be situations where the flag state, that is the country responsible for the fishing vessel, may want Canada's assistance to conduct an inspection and to gather evidence of a violation.
These amendments will also give our Canadian protection officers greater authority to enforce the amended Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and the port state measures agreement.
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and to congratulate him and the department for bringing this important piece of legislation forward.
As the parliamentary secretary stated earlier, Canada signed the port state measures in 2010. This is 2013, and it is time to put into legislation ratification of our signature in 2010. We really should not delay that ratification any longer.
The reality is that illegal, unreported, unregulated or IUU fishing is a serious problem around the world. It is one of the main impediments to the achievement of sustainable fisheries worldwide. The estimated economic losses for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing averages between $10 billion and $23 billion per year, most of that in economies that cannot afford it.
Worse yet, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing affects these poorest countries, as I mentioned earlier. Their dependency on fisheries for food, livelihood and revenue is high compared to many other jurisdictions in the world.
IUU fishing is not a problem for one country to solve on its own, because it respects neither national or international borders. Where governance is weak and where countries fail to meet their international responsibility, it puts pressure on sustainability of fish stocks, marine wildlife, and distorts markets, not just in that specific region but worldwide.
In recent years, the international community has been working to develop global tools to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities. Improving the control of foreign fishing vessels through a global standard for actions that can be taken in ports is one tool to prevent illegal fishing.
I am proud to say that our government plays a leadership role in this movement. As a nation with a robust fishing industry, Canada has a strong interest in protecting fish stocks and ensuring that fishing regulations are respected. That is why we have taken action and have taken an international leadership role.
In 2009, Canada and other countries approved the port state measures agreement that had been negotiated at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Canada signed this agreement in November 2010 to signal the importance of taking strong actions in ports to prevent illegal fishing, and is now working towards ratifying these port state measures.
So far 20 countries have signed the treaty; 5 have ratified. The United States is currently dealing with its ratification legislation, and it is expected other countries will soon follow suit.
Before Canada can ratify this new global standard, we must address gaps in our current legislation. These are the amendments we are discussing today in Bill S-13, An Act to amend the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act. Once approved, the proposed amendments to the act and the subsequent changes to the regulations would allow us to meet our international obligations, not to mention better protect the integrity of legitimate activities by Canadian fish harvesters.
Within the existing Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and its regulations, Canada already has a robust port state control regime for foreign fishing vessels. These amendments will make our regime even stronger.
The proposed amendments can be grouped into three broad categories. The first concerns authorities related to fishing vessels. Currently fishing vessels must apply for a licence to enter Canadian fishing waters or to access our ports at least 30 days before they arrive.
Under the proposed amendment, the minister could allow a foreign vessel that has been directed by its flag state to enter a Canadian port even if it has not applied for a licence. In this case, Canada would issue a specific permit for the sole purpose of inspection and enforcement.
While the port state measures agreement generally promotes refusal of entry to fishing vessels that have engaged in or supported illegal fishing, there might be situations where the flag state, that is the country responsible for the fishing vessel, may want Canada's assistance to conduct an inspection and to gather evidence of a violation.
These amendments will also give our Canadian protection officers greater authority to enforce the amended Coastal Fisheries Protection Act and the port state measures agreement.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 26
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:17
- Updated: 21 Oct 2011
- views: 105
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I ...
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I am afraid it is at it again. With respect to the Canada-EU trade negotiation, European officials are saying that Canada would come out a loser. Canadian trade experts are saying that there is not enough in the deal to make it worthwhile.
Why do the Conservatives continue to negotiate bad trade deals that put Canadian jobs at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our trade negotiation with the European Union is Canada's most important trade initiative since the signing of the historic North American free trade agreement. A trade agreement with the EU will increase Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. This is an ambitious free trade agreement. It will create jobs and economic growth for Canadians in all regions of the country.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, that is a wish list. We have to see the government start to stand up for ordinary Canadians. By caving to European pharmaceutical companies the Conservatives are driving up health care costs by up to $2.8 billion. Many seniors in Dartmouth--Cole Harbour, and across the country, are already having trouble making ends meet. This trade deal would mean that seniors will have an even harder time paying for the drugs that they need.
My question is, why is this out-of-touch government negotiating deals that puts the health care of Canadians at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I said earlier that the benefits to Canadians are clear. A trade agreement with the European Union is expected to boost Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. I would remind the member opposite that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations and will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians.
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Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track record as a bad negotiator on softwood lumber, on buy America, and I am afraid it is at it again. With respect to the Canada-EU trade negotiation, European officials are saying that Canada would come out a loser. Canadian trade experts are saying that there is not enough in the deal to make it worthwhile.
Why do the Conservatives continue to negotiate bad trade deals that put Canadian jobs at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our trade negotiation with the European Union is Canada's most important trade initiative since the signing of the historic North American free trade agreement. A trade agreement with the EU will increase Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. This is an ambitious free trade agreement. It will create jobs and economic growth for Canadians in all regions of the country.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, that is a wish list. We have to see the government start to stand up for ordinary Canadians. By caving to European pharmaceutical companies the Conservatives are driving up health care costs by up to $2.8 billion. Many seniors in Dartmouth--Cole Harbour, and across the country, are already having trouble making ends meet. This trade deal would mean that seniors will have an even harder time paying for the drugs that they need.
My question is, why is this out-of-touch government negotiating deals that puts the health care of Canadians at risk?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I said earlier that the benefits to Canadians are clear. A trade agreement with the European Union is expected to boost Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%. I would remind the member opposite that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations and will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians.
- published: 21 Oct 2011
- views: 105
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:37
- Updated: 25 Oct 2011
- views: 85
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push thro...
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push through a flawed deal with Europe. But do not take our word for it. I will quote Anna Robasch, a Danish member of the European parliament, who said "At the moment, Europe will be able to export more than what Canada will be exporting." When will the government admit that it is losing out in these negotiations and start putting the interests of Canadians first?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, that question only proves once again that the NDP is ideologically opposed to free trade.
On our side of the House we welcome the ninth round of negotiations as the benefits to Canadian workers and businesses through a free trade agreement with the EU are expected to be enormous: a 20% boost in bilateral trade; a $12 billion annual boost to Canada's economy; 80,000 new jobs for Canadian workers; and $1,000 average extra income for Canadian families.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the problem is that the minister and the government cannot see because of their rose coloured glasses. We need some straight talk on the impacts of this deal. European officials are quite happy to tell us what is going on. One European official boasted that Europe stands to gain while Canada loses. He said "There will be some losers, there are always losers."
Why is the government content with this loser status? Why will the government not start giving the straight goods to Canadians and stand up for them?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there was some chattering across the way and I did not hear the end of the question but I will give what I expect the member is looking for as an answer.
Some hon. members may not have realized it but we received a strong mandate from Canadians. That is why we have a majority government. That is why we are pursuing free trade agreements that would benefit Canadians, that would benefit Canadian workers, that would supply Canadian jobs to Canadians who need those jobs.
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Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concerned that the government is selling out Canadians in order to push through a flawed deal with Europe. But do not take our word for it. I will quote Anna Robasch, a Danish member of the European parliament, who said "At the moment, Europe will be able to export more than what Canada will be exporting." When will the government admit that it is losing out in these negotiations and start putting the interests of Canadians first?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, that question only proves once again that the NDP is ideologically opposed to free trade.
On our side of the House we welcome the ninth round of negotiations as the benefits to Canadian workers and businesses through a free trade agreement with the EU are expected to be enormous: a 20% boost in bilateral trade; a $12 billion annual boost to Canada's economy; 80,000 new jobs for Canadian workers; and $1,000 average extra income for Canadian families.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the problem is that the minister and the government cannot see because of their rose coloured glasses. We need some straight talk on the impacts of this deal. European officials are quite happy to tell us what is going on. One European official boasted that Europe stands to gain while Canada loses. He said "There will be some losers, there are always losers."
Why is the government content with this loser status? Why will the government not start giving the straight goods to Canadians and stand up for them?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there was some chattering across the way and I did not hear the end of the question but I will give what I expect the member is looking for as an answer.
Some hon. members may not have realized it but we received a strong mandate from Canadians. That is why we have a majority government. That is why we are pursuing free trade agreements that would benefit Canadians, that would benefit Canadian workers, that would supply Canadian jobs to Canadians who need those jobs.
- published: 25 Oct 2011
- views: 85
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:29
- Updated: 08 Dec 2011
- views: 78
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave ...
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave a million-dollar loan to Ocean Choice International to process yellowtail flounder in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, at the same time, that company inked a deal to send the same fish to China for processing.
Why would ACOA approve a loan to a company that creates fish processing jobs in China? Why is it not funding those jobs here at home?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am trying to follow the logic in the question. I expect maybe the hon. member will have a rebuttal, but I think he is actually talking about the loss of fish plant jobs in the Marystown plant. Certainly, if that is what he is discussing, he has to understand that ACOA is here in Atlantic Canada to help entrepreneurs, to help manufacturers--
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
The Speaker: Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor. I ask members to let him finish his response.
The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, ACOA does due diligence on every loan that it gives out. We have worked closely with Ocean Choice in Newfoundland. We will continue to work closely with all manufacturers in Atlantic Canada.
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Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the current government's watch ACOA has been throwing money away. It gave a million-dollar loan to Ocean Choice International to process yellowtail flounder in Newfoundland and Labrador. But, at the same time, that company inked a deal to send the same fish to China for processing.
Why would ACOA approve a loan to a company that creates fish processing jobs in China? Why is it not funding those jobs here at home?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am trying to follow the logic in the question. I expect maybe the hon. member will have a rebuttal, but I think he is actually talking about the loss of fish plant jobs in the Marystown plant. Certainly, if that is what he is discussing, he has to understand that ACOA is here in Atlantic Canada to help entrepreneurs, to help manufacturers--
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
The Speaker: Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor. I ask members to let him finish his response.
The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, ACOA does due diligence on every loan that it gives out. We have worked closely with Ocean Choice in Newfoundland. We will continue to work closely with all manufacturers in Atlantic Canada.
- published: 08 Dec 2011
- views: 78
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:10
- Updated: 14 May 2010
- views: 99
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ):
Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic a...
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ):
Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Europe are progressing quickly and talks have reached the halfway point of a schedule that ends in 2011. Yet no information on the content of the agreement has been made public.
Does the Minister of International Trade not agree that it is time to make public the preliminary documents and the negotiating mandate of what he himself considers the most ambitious trade agreement ever considered?
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a time of economic uncertainty and this government is working to open new doors for Canadian business.
The economic agreement that we are hopefully signing with the European Union has the potential to increase trade between Canada and Europe by $12 billion and to provide jobs and opportunities not just for Canadians and not just for Europeans, but to set a standard for the rest of the world to follow.
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Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ):
Mr. Speaker, according to Canada's chief negotiator, negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement with Europe are progressing quickly and talks have reached the halfway point of a schedule that ends in 2011. Yet no information on the content of the agreement has been made public.
Does the Minister of International Trade not agree that it is time to make public the preliminary documents and the negotiating mandate of what he himself considers the most ambitious trade agreement ever considered?
[English]
[Table of Contents]
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, this is certainly a time of economic uncertainty and this government is working to open new doors for Canadian business.
The economic agreement that we are hopefully signing with the European Union has the potential to increase trade between Canada and Europe by $12 billion and to provide jobs and opportunities not just for Canadians and not just for Europeans, but to set a standard for the rest of the world to follow.
- published: 14 May 2010
- views: 99
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 10:33
- Updated: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 24
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her interest on this subject and I wish her good luck in maybe reaching a better understanding of it.
I know that she is new to this House and may not be aware that prior to us forming government in 2006, treaties such as FIPPA with China were never brought to this place. There was no opportunity to debate them and there was no discussion about them. I think it was around 2007 when we brought in the rule that treaties would be tabled in the House of Commons for 21 sitting days.
Of course, the hon. member did not take advantage of those 21 days. Unfortunately, her party is not large enough to take advantage of those 21 days to force debate. However, the official opposition did not take advantage of that opportunity to force debate on this issue, and the Liberal Party of Canada did not take the opportunity to force debate on this issue.
We have a whole lot of innuendo, rumour and, quite frankly, some misinformation, although I will be fair to the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands in that she is not anywhere near the rumour and innuendo that the NDP has put on this issue.
The principle of FIPPA, or the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, is to make sure that Canadian investments in China are protected and that there is reciprocity so that Chinese investments in Canada are protected. The member is quite right when she said that it is over a 15-year period and at the end of that period, either side, either China or Canada, can opt out of it.
Obviously, those investments that are already made need some longevity and protection and so another 15 years for those investments already made is not untoward or unreasonable. I suspect, with the hon. member's background as a lawyer, she probably wrote a number of agreements similar to that herself in the past.
This is about giving Canadian companies investing in China the same rights and privileges that a Chinese company would have. This is about protecting Canadian foreign direct investment in China. We cannot do that without allowing those same rights and privileges to the Chinese. It is called "reciprocity", "fairness", and "reasonable rules-based trading".
This treaty in no way impedes on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate on such areas as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation, which is another thing that needs to be brought up, and I appreciate that the hon. member did not go there, along with the fear mongering from the NDP.
The treaty establishes a clear set of rules for trading and investment between Canada and China. It promotes trade, helps the Canadian economy, and provides jobs and opportunities for Canadian workers. It is a good agreement.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, I know I only have a minute to sum up so I am going to try to stick to a couple of important issues and simply correct the record.
Again, in no way, shape or form does this treaty impede on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate in areas such as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation. The hon. member is incorrect. She is fear-mongering and following in the footsteps of the NDP. It is unfortunate to hear that type of rhetoric in the House, quite frankly.
This is no different than 24 other foreign investment promotion and protection agreements that we have already signed with other countries around the world. This is similar to the agreements that apparently dangerous countries, according to the hon. member, such as New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan have already signed with China. There is nothing untoward here. This again is broken down to rules-based trading. Everybody knows the rules. That is fair trading.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Green Party March 7, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her interest on this subject and I wish her good luck in maybe reaching a better understanding of it.
I know that she is new to this House and may not be aware that prior to us forming government in 2006, treaties such as FIPPA with China were never brought to this place. There was no opportunity to debate them and there was no discussion about them. I think it was around 2007 when we brought in the rule that treaties would be tabled in the House of Commons for 21 sitting days.
Of course, the hon. member did not take advantage of those 21 days. Unfortunately, her party is not large enough to take advantage of those 21 days to force debate. However, the official opposition did not take advantage of that opportunity to force debate on this issue, and the Liberal Party of Canada did not take the opportunity to force debate on this issue.
We have a whole lot of innuendo, rumour and, quite frankly, some misinformation, although I will be fair to the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands in that she is not anywhere near the rumour and innuendo that the NDP has put on this issue.
The principle of FIPPA, or the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, is to make sure that Canadian investments in China are protected and that there is reciprocity so that Chinese investments in Canada are protected. The member is quite right when she said that it is over a 15-year period and at the end of that period, either side, either China or Canada, can opt out of it.
Obviously, those investments that are already made need some longevity and protection and so another 15 years for those investments already made is not untoward or unreasonable. I suspect, with the hon. member's background as a lawyer, she probably wrote a number of agreements similar to that herself in the past.
This is about giving Canadian companies investing in China the same rights and privileges that a Chinese company would have. This is about protecting Canadian foreign direct investment in China. We cannot do that without allowing those same rights and privileges to the Chinese. It is called "reciprocity", "fairness", and "reasonable rules-based trading".
This treaty in no way impedes on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate on such areas as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation, which is another thing that needs to be brought up, and I appreciate that the hon. member did not go there, along with the fear mongering from the NDP.
The treaty establishes a clear set of rules for trading and investment between Canada and China. It promotes trade, helps the Canadian economy, and provides jobs and opportunities for Canadian workers. It is a good agreement.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, I know I only have a minute to sum up so I am going to try to stick to a couple of important issues and simply correct the record.
Again, in no way, shape or form does this treaty impede on Canada's ability to regulate and legislate in areas such as the environment, culture, safety, health and conservation. The hon. member is incorrect. She is fear-mongering and following in the footsteps of the NDP. It is unfortunate to hear that type of rhetoric in the House, quite frankly.
This is no different than 24 other foreign investment promotion and protection agreements that we have already signed with other countries around the world. This is similar to the agreements that apparently dangerous countries, according to the hon. member, such as New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan have already signed with China. There is nothing untoward here. This again is broken down to rules-based trading. Everybody knows the rules. That is fair trading.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 24
2014 Remembrance Day Message from MP Gerald Keddy
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:31
- Updated: 07 Nov 2014
- views: 74
- published: 07 Nov 2014
- views: 74
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:03
- Updated: 03 Jun 2010
- views: 52
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan.
Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Ca...
Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan.
Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2010. This represents the strongest quarterly rate of economic growth in a decade.
Highlights from the quarter showed that consumer spending is up, thanks to our tax relief for Canadian families and that business investment is up, thanks to our strong support for job creation.
Since last July our plan has helped create nearly 285,000 new jobs. Last week the OECD said that Canada's economy shines and both the OECD and the IMF predict our economic growth will lead all G7 countries both this year and next.
While our plan is helping our country lead the way on jobs and growth experts say the Liberal leader's tax hikes would kill almost 400,000 jobs. Simply put, Canada just cannot afford the Liberal or the NDP tax and spend approach.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's economy is leading the way and growing stronger, thanks to Canada's economic action plan.
Yesterday Statistics Canada announced that Canada's economy grew by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2010. This represents the strongest quarterly rate of economic growth in a decade.
Highlights from the quarter showed that consumer spending is up, thanks to our tax relief for Canadian families and that business investment is up, thanks to our strong support for job creation.
Since last July our plan has helped create nearly 285,000 new jobs. Last week the OECD said that Canada's economy shines and both the OECD and the IMF predict our economic growth will lead all G7 countries both this year and next.
While our plan is helping our country lead the way on jobs and growth experts say the Liberal leader's tax hikes would kill almost 400,000 jobs. Simply put, Canada just cannot afford the Liberal or the NDP tax and spend approach.
- published: 03 Jun 2010
- views: 52
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:00
- Updated: 06 Jun 2013
- views: 155
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a serious health concern for all Canadians. In fact, it is the most common c...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a serious health concern for all Canadians. In fact, it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men. Prostate cancer accounts for over a quarter of all new cancer cases in men. As we in this chamber know all too well, it can have fatal consequences.
In my riding of South Shore—St. Margaret's, Dan Hennessey of Bridgewater, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer over six years ago, has dedicated himself to making a difference in the lives of those going through this disease, in addition to doing his part to raise awareness. To this end, he authored a book entitled With the Snap of a Glove and most recently launched the Blue Glove Men's Health Fund, a not-for-profit that raises funds dedicated to men's health. The Blue Glove fund is committed to improving the health and wellness of men and boys and their families through mobile men's health clinics and an education campaign.
I would like to thank Dan and recognize him for his dedication and hard work.
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a serious health concern for all Canadians. In fact, it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Canadian men. Prostate cancer accounts for over a quarter of all new cancer cases in men. As we in this chamber know all too well, it can have fatal consequences.
In my riding of South Shore—St. Margaret's, Dan Hennessey of Bridgewater, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer over six years ago, has dedicated himself to making a difference in the lives of those going through this disease, in addition to doing his part to raise awareness. To this end, he authored a book entitled With the Snap of a Glove and most recently launched the Blue Glove Men's Health Fund, a not-for-profit that raises funds dedicated to men's health. The Blue Glove fund is committed to improving the health and wellness of men and boys and their families through mobile men's health clinics and an education campaign.
I would like to thank Dan and recognize him for his dedication and hard work.
- published: 06 Jun 2013
- views: 155
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:50
- Updated: 11 Jun 2014
- views: 33
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m., after a long, arduous and dangerous manhunt, the RCMP apprehended t...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m., after a long, arduous and dangerous manhunt, the RCMP apprehended the suspect in the recent horrific shooting in Moncton.
Monctonians can rest assured that the safety and security of their community has been restored. All Canadians can be proud of the resiliency shown by the community of Moncton and how the people have come together in this very difficult time.
Front-line law enforcement officers have shown tremendous bravery in apprehending this deranged individual.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Constable Fabrice Gevaudan, Constable David Ross, and Constable Douglas James Larche, who all gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
We will be forever grateful for their service.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement June 6, 2014
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m., after a long, arduous and dangerous manhunt, the RCMP apprehended the suspect in the recent horrific shooting in Moncton.
Monctonians can rest assured that the safety and security of their community has been restored. All Canadians can be proud of the resiliency shown by the community of Moncton and how the people have come together in this very difficult time.
Front-line law enforcement officers have shown tremendous bravery in apprehending this deranged individual.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Constable Fabrice Gevaudan, Constable David Ross, and Constable Douglas James Larche, who all gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
We will be forever grateful for their service.
- published: 11 Jun 2014
- views: 33
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from LPC - October 22, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:20
- Updated: 26 Nov 2010
- views: 89
M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, encore une fois, l'indifférence des conservateurs menace nos industries culturelles. Cette foi...
M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, encore une fois, l'indifférence des conservateurs menace nos industries culturelles. Cette fois-ci, c'est au tour du ministre du Commerce international de le faire. En fait, il s'amuse à ridiculiser les inquiétudes de nos artistes sur l'exemption culturelle dans le cadre de nos négociations avec l'Union européenne. On ne peut pas accepter cela. Est-ce que le ministre va finir par mettre ses culottes, réaliser l'importance de la culture et exiger l'exemption culturelle dans ce traité?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, again, this question has already been answered in the House. However, just for clarification, we are at a time of economic uncertainty and our government is committed to open markets for Canadian workers and businesses. A trade agreement with the European Union would mean a $12 million boost minimum to the Canadian economy. We are seeking the normal cultural exemption that we seek in all of our trade agreements and we are confident that the 27 members of the European Union will be seeking similar cultural exemptions.
M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, c'est clair que le gouvernement banalise le dossier. Il ne le comprend pas. Le ministre nous dit, en essayant de ne pas rire, qu'il y a peu de risques que nos industries culturelles soient submergées par des produits culturels lettons. D'une part, je ne suis pas certain qu'il soit très au fait de ce que produit la Lettonie. Et d'autre part, je me permets de lui rappeler qu'il y a de gros joueurs culturels en Europe, dont la France, l'Angleterre, l'Allemagne, l'Italie et l'Espagne. Une clause d'exemption existe déjà dans l'ALENA. Pourquoi est-ce qu'il n'a pas le courage de défendre cette même position face aux États européens?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am a bit surprised that the hon. member would stand in this place and try to play one culture against another. It is just simply bad manners and poor taste. Outside of that, the reality is that we have 27 member states in the European Union. Each and every one of those member states is interested in protecting their own culture and they will be looking for their own cultural exemptions. I am sure Canada will not have any difficulty with our cultural exemptions.
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M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, encore une fois, l'indifférence des conservateurs menace nos industries culturelles. Cette fois-ci, c'est au tour du ministre du Commerce international de le faire. En fait, il s'amuse à ridiculiser les inquiétudes de nos artistes sur l'exemption culturelle dans le cadre de nos négociations avec l'Union européenne. On ne peut pas accepter cela. Est-ce que le ministre va finir par mettre ses culottes, réaliser l'importance de la culture et exiger l'exemption culturelle dans ce traité?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, again, this question has already been answered in the House. However, just for clarification, we are at a time of economic uncertainty and our government is committed to open markets for Canadian workers and businesses. A trade agreement with the European Union would mean a $12 million boost minimum to the Canadian economy. We are seeking the normal cultural exemption that we seek in all of our trade agreements and we are confident that the 27 members of the European Union will be seeking similar cultural exemptions.
M. Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Lib.): Monsieur le Président, c'est clair que le gouvernement banalise le dossier. Il ne le comprend pas. Le ministre nous dit, en essayant de ne pas rire, qu'il y a peu de risques que nos industries culturelles soient submergées par des produits culturels lettons. D'une part, je ne suis pas certain qu'il soit très au fait de ce que produit la Lettonie. Et d'autre part, je me permets de lui rappeler qu'il y a de gros joueurs culturels en Europe, dont la France, l'Angleterre, l'Allemagne, l'Italie et l'Espagne. Une clause d'exemption existe déjà dans l'ALENA. Pourquoi est-ce qu'il n'a pas le courage de défendre cette même position face aux États européens?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am a bit surprised that the hon. member would stand in this place and try to play one culture against another. It is just simply bad manners and poor taste. Outside of that, the reality is that we have 27 member states in the European Union. Each and every one of those member states is interested in protecting their own culture and they will be looking for their own cultural exemptions. I am sure Canada will not have any difficulty with our cultural exemptions.
- published: 26 Nov 2010
- views: 89
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - March 6, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 11:26
- Updated: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 35
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there is nothing in the FIPA or any of the free trade agreements that prevents Canadians, the federal government, provincial governments and municipalities from making economic, social or environmental policy to suit themselves.
I have responded to the member so many times on this subject. It is hard to combat rumours, innuendoes, half-truths and misleading statements.
As a great example, the hon. member said himself that folks are generally supportive of free trade. What does that mean? That is some kind of great half-legalese speak craziness that no one really knows. Who are those people? We have heard time and time again from the NDP about claims against Canada by the United States or Mexico. How many claims have there been against Canada? We have not heard that number. Another number we have not heard is how many have been successful.
We are a trading nation that needs clear, solid, unequivocal rules to trade by. Part of that is negotiating free trade agreements around the world. Part of that will be the final stages of the CETA, the comprehensive economic trade agreement with the European Union that the hon. member discussed. He discussed some of the challenges in a negotiation that has not yet been completed. However, what he does not say is that there is a 20% increase expected in Canadian trade that is expected to bring $12 billion to the Canadian economy. In order to do that we do need clear parameters on investment and surety for Canadian investors abroad and foreign investors in Canada.
Let us take a look at the fear-mongering and the record of the NDP. Let us talk about protection against discrimination in the marketplace and how to do that. We do that with foreign investment promotion and protection agreements. We do that with investor state provisions. That is how we do it. There is no guesswork. There is no tying it up in the courts for years and years at a time. There is an arbitration process and the issue is settled.
The former NDP critic from Windsor West said he supports the efforts of big union bosses to stop any future trade negotiations with Korea, Japan and the European Union because apparently it affects NDP supporters. The former NDP trade critic from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour described the free trade agreements as "job destroying". Another former trade critic, the member for Burnaby—New Westminster, said that free trade has "cost Canadians dearly". That should be explained.
Let us have a reasonable, rational debate about this, and hopefully soon, but let us not speak in innuendoes, rumours and half-truths.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Ndp March 6, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, there is nothing in the FIPA or any of the free trade agreements that prevents Canadians, the federal government, provincial governments and municipalities from making economic, social or environmental policy to suit themselves.
I have responded to the member so many times on this subject. It is hard to combat rumours, innuendoes, half-truths and misleading statements.
As a great example, the hon. member said himself that folks are generally supportive of free trade. What does that mean? That is some kind of great half-legalese speak craziness that no one really knows. Who are those people? We have heard time and time again from the NDP about claims against Canada by the United States or Mexico. How many claims have there been against Canada? We have not heard that number. Another number we have not heard is how many have been successful.
We are a trading nation that needs clear, solid, unequivocal rules to trade by. Part of that is negotiating free trade agreements around the world. Part of that will be the final stages of the CETA, the comprehensive economic trade agreement with the European Union that the hon. member discussed. He discussed some of the challenges in a negotiation that has not yet been completed. However, what he does not say is that there is a 20% increase expected in Canadian trade that is expected to bring $12 billion to the Canadian economy. In order to do that we do need clear parameters on investment and surety for Canadian investors abroad and foreign investors in Canada.
Let us take a look at the fear-mongering and the record of the NDP. Let us talk about protection against discrimination in the marketplace and how to do that. We do that with foreign investment promotion and protection agreements. We do that with investor state provisions. That is how we do it. There is no guesswork. There is no tying it up in the courts for years and years at a time. There is an arbitration process and the issue is settled.
The former NDP critic from Windsor West said he supports the efforts of big union bosses to stop any future trade negotiations with Korea, Japan and the European Union because apparently it affects NDP supporters. The former NDP trade critic from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour described the free trade agreements as "job destroying". Another former trade critic, the member for Burnaby—New Westminster, said that free trade has "cost Canadians dearly". That should be explained.
Let us have a reasonable, rational debate about this, and hopefully soon, but let us not speak in innuendoes, rumours and half-truths.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 35
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - March 18, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:51
- Updated: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 15
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we have pretty well heard most of what the hon. member has to contribute. He summed it up himself just now. Fear, ideology and spin, that pretty well sums what he really had to say.
The member wants to look, in a serious way, at leaked documents. What is a leaked document? Who even knows? The member says this deal should be over, based on a calendar? Should this be done by the calendar or on the quality of the agreement?
The minister has briefed the committee. He has been to the committee. We have had trade officials at the committee. We have had Steve Verheul, who is our chief trade negotiator, at the committee. It is absolute nonsense that somehow the European Parliament is better briefed than our own parliamentarians. It is a false statement, clearly.
We have been to the European Parliament, and we listened to this nonsense before we went. When we got there, we found out that the European parliamentarians on the trade committee were not nearly as well briefed as we were on the facts of the agreement.
The reality is that this agreement is being negotiated. Negotiations are not done in public and not done in the press, unless it is done by the NDP or trade unionists, using it to leverage some type of gain. In this case, I would call that some type of supposed political gain.
For the member's own province, for the first time, we are looking to get Canadian fish and seafood into the European Union duty free. That is a huge boost for British Columbia with a great potential for the wild fish industry in British Columbia.
In the last three years British Columbia shipped somewhere in the neighbourhood of $324 million worth of lumber into the European Union. If we can lower those tariffs, if we can move that lumber into the European Union duty free, that would be a tremendous boost for the province of British Columbia.
In closing I would emphasize that this is not going to be negotiated on the calendar and it is certainly not going to be negotiated by the opposition. When this deal is final, it will be debated in this place where it should be debated. It will be before the committee and we will study it indepth, as our responsibilities require us to do.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, that is just patent fearmongering. Those questions have already been answered. The hon. member knows that.
The member is protected in this place because he can say anything he wants. It is like Christmas every day for the NDP, because its members are not held responsible. They are in the House of Commons. They do not have to stick to the written law or rule. They can just simply spin anything they want. It is absolute patent nonsense.
What this is about is a job-creating pro-trade plan for the benefit of all Canadians, a minimum of a 20% increase in trade between the European Union and Canada. Jobs, growth and opportunity for all Canadians are in this trade agreement.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Ndp March 18, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we have pretty well heard most of what the hon. member has to contribute. He summed it up himself just now. Fear, ideology and spin, that pretty well sums what he really had to say.
The member wants to look, in a serious way, at leaked documents. What is a leaked document? Who even knows? The member says this deal should be over, based on a calendar? Should this be done by the calendar or on the quality of the agreement?
The minister has briefed the committee. He has been to the committee. We have had trade officials at the committee. We have had Steve Verheul, who is our chief trade negotiator, at the committee. It is absolute nonsense that somehow the European Parliament is better briefed than our own parliamentarians. It is a false statement, clearly.
We have been to the European Parliament, and we listened to this nonsense before we went. When we got there, we found out that the European parliamentarians on the trade committee were not nearly as well briefed as we were on the facts of the agreement.
The reality is that this agreement is being negotiated. Negotiations are not done in public and not done in the press, unless it is done by the NDP or trade unionists, using it to leverage some type of gain. In this case, I would call that some type of supposed political gain.
For the member's own province, for the first time, we are looking to get Canadian fish and seafood into the European Union duty free. That is a huge boost for British Columbia with a great potential for the wild fish industry in British Columbia.
In the last three years British Columbia shipped somewhere in the neighbourhood of $324 million worth of lumber into the European Union. If we can lower those tariffs, if we can move that lumber into the European Union duty free, that would be a tremendous boost for the province of British Columbia.
In closing I would emphasize that this is not going to be negotiated on the calendar and it is certainly not going to be negotiated by the opposition. When this deal is final, it will be debated in this place where it should be debated. It will be before the committee and we will study it indepth, as our responsibilities require us to do.
Mr. Gerald Keddy: Mr. Speaker, that is just patent fearmongering. Those questions have already been answered. The hon. member knows that.
The member is protected in this place because he can say anything he wants. It is like Christmas every day for the NDP, because its members are not held responsible. They are in the House of Commons. They do not have to stick to the written law or rule. They can just simply spin anything they want. It is absolute patent nonsense.
What this is about is a job-creating pro-trade plan for the benefit of all Canadians, a minimum of a 20% increase in trade between the European Union and Canada. Jobs, growth and opportunity for all Canadians are in this trade agreement.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 15
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - November 1, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:54
- Updated: 26 Nov 2010
- views: 17
Mr. Speaker, this year Canadians mourned the loss of our last first world war veteran, Mr. John Babcock. After a long and full life of 109 years, his passing is...
Mr. Speaker, this year Canadians mourned the loss of our last first world war veteran, Mr. John Babcock. After a long and full life of 109 years, his passing is a significant reminder that we must keep the memory of his great generation alive.
During Veterans' Week, let us remember historic milestones of the first world war which are synonymous with our proud military heritage: Passchendaele; the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel; and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Throughout these battles, regiments from coast to coast saw action together to forge a new and stronger sense of Canadian identity.
Ninety-two years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns of the first world war fell silent. This November 11, our nation will pause to remember the generations of Canadians who have bravely served for our country and we will honour those who continue to serve today.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement November 1, 2010
Mr. Speaker, this year Canadians mourned the loss of our last first world war veteran, Mr. John Babcock. After a long and full life of 109 years, his passing is a significant reminder that we must keep the memory of his great generation alive.
During Veterans' Week, let us remember historic milestones of the first world war which are synonymous with our proud military heritage: Passchendaele; the Battle of the Somme at Beaumont-Hamel; and the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Throughout these battles, regiments from coast to coast saw action together to forge a new and stronger sense of Canadian identity.
Ninety-two years ago, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the guns of the first world war fell silent. This November 11, our nation will pause to remember the generations of Canadians who have bravely served for our country and we will honour those who continue to serve today.
- published: 26 Nov 2010
- views: 17
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - December 7, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:51
- Updated: 08 Dec 2010
- views: 35
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, le sous-ministre du Commerce et des négociations internationales du Panama a hier di...
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, le sous-ministre du Commerce et des négociations internationales du Panama a hier dit au Comité permanent du commerce international qu'il n'était pas dans l'intérêt économique du Panama de signer un accord d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux avec la Canada.
Le gouvernement ira-t-il de l'avant avec l'accord de libre-échange avec le Panama, sachant d'avance que ce pays ne veut pas signer une convention d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's aggressive free trade agenda is opening strategic markets in the Americas, including Panama.
Canada and Panama recognize that creating jobs and opportunity depends upon free enterprise and free trade. This free trade agreement will help business and workers expand market opportunities and promote prosperity and job creation in both countries.
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, selon d'autres témoins au comité, un accord de libre-échange avec le Panama, sans échanges de renseignements fiscaux, fera en sorte que le Canada deviendra leur complice de manoeuvres fiscales complaisantes pour la mafia internationale.
D'ailleurs, le Forum mondial sur la transparence et l'échange de nseignements à des fins fiscales vient de maintenir le Panama sur la liste grise des pays qui ne respectent pas les règles du G-20.
Comment le gouvernement conservateur peut-il proposer une entente de libre-échange avec un paradis fiscal qui refuse de collaborer?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance has written to his counterpart in Panama asking that they undertake their obligations, and indeed, the government of Panama has made a commitment to undertake the obligations for tax information sharing within the OECD.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Bloc Québécois December 7, 2010
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, le sous-ministre du Commerce et des négociations internationales du Panama a hier dit au Comité permanent du commerce international qu'il n'était pas dans l'intérêt économique du Panama de signer un accord d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux avec la Canada.
Le gouvernement ira-t-il de l'avant avec l'accord de libre-échange avec le Panama, sachant d'avance que ce pays ne veut pas signer une convention d'échanges de renseignements fiscaux?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's aggressive free trade agenda is opening strategic markets in the Americas, including Panama.
Canada and Panama recognize that creating jobs and opportunity depends upon free enterprise and free trade. This free trade agreement will help business and workers expand market opportunities and promote prosperity and job creation in both countries.
M. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ): Monsieur le Président, selon d'autres témoins au comité, un accord de libre-échange avec le Panama, sans échanges de renseignements fiscaux, fera en sorte que le Canada deviendra leur complice de manoeuvres fiscales complaisantes pour la mafia internationale.
D'ailleurs, le Forum mondial sur la transparence et l'échange de nseignements à des fins fiscales vient de maintenir le Panama sur la liste grise des pays qui ne respectent pas les règles du G-20.
Comment le gouvernement conservateur peut-il proposer une entente de libre-échange avec un paradis fiscal qui refuse de collaborer?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance has written to his counterpart in Panama asking that they undertake their obligations, and indeed, the government of Panama has made a commitment to undertake the obligations for tax information sharing within the OECD.
- published: 08 Dec 2010
- views: 35
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 25, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:15
- Updated: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 26
Hon. Gerry Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, without a plan, without rules, documents reveal the government has been spending millions on ...
Hon. Gerry Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, without a plan, without rules, documents reveal the government has been spending millions on border infrastructure projects in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic inappropriately.
In Atlantic Canada, the government has been promising such a strategy, the Atlantic gateway strategy, since 2007. It was not until March of 2011 that the government finalized and posted these rules, and only after a quarter of a billion dollars had already been spent.
Transport Canada's departmental performance report reveals what the minister will not, that the gate to the Atlantic gateway is now closed. The funds are all gone.
How does the minister explain this mismanagement--
The Speaker: Order. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade.
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, nothing could be further from the truth. We continue to work on the Atlantic Gateway strategy.
For the edification of the member opposite, he should recognize that St. John's, Newfoundland is in a perfect position to become the gateway to the northern part of Canada. There is great potential not just for an Atlantic Canadian gateway but for a northern gateway for Newfoundland, which we will continue to work on with our colleagues from Atlantic Canada.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Lpc November 25, 2011
Hon. Gerry Byrne (Humber—St. Barbe—Baie Verte, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, without a plan, without rules, documents reveal the government has been spending millions on border infrastructure projects in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic inappropriately.
In Atlantic Canada, the government has been promising such a strategy, the Atlantic gateway strategy, since 2007. It was not until March of 2011 that the government finalized and posted these rules, and only after a quarter of a billion dollars had already been spent.
Transport Canada's departmental performance report reveals what the minister will not, that the gate to the Atlantic gateway is now closed. The funds are all gone.
How does the minister explain this mismanagement--
The Speaker: Order. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade.
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, nothing could be further from the truth. We continue to work on the Atlantic Gateway strategy.
For the edification of the member opposite, he should recognize that St. John's, Newfoundland is in a perfect position to become the gateway to the northern part of Canada. There is great potential not just for an Atlantic Canadian gateway but for a northern gateway for Newfoundland, which we will continue to work on with our colleagues from Atlantic Canada.
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 26
Hunting for a Christmas tree with Gerald Keddy
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:38
- Updated: 13 Dec 2013
- views: 54
iPolitics went Christmas tree shopping with Conservative MP Gerald Keddy. Before entering politics, Keddy was a tree farmer. He still owns a farm and sells tree...
iPolitics went Christmas tree shopping with Conservative MP Gerald Keddy. Before entering politics, Keddy was a tree farmer. He still owns a farm and sells trees to his brother, who has a major tree farm in Nova Scotia.
wn.com/Hunting For A Christmas Tree With Gerald Keddy
iPolitics went Christmas tree shopping with Conservative MP Gerald Keddy. Before entering politics, Keddy was a tree farmer. He still owns a farm and sells trees to his brother, who has a major tree farm in Nova Scotia.
- published: 13 Dec 2013
- views: 54
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from LPC - November 18, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:20
- Updated: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 10
Hon. Wayne Easter (Malpeque, Lib.): Madam Speaker, we have known for some time that Canada would win the WTO challenge against the United States protectionist c...
Hon. Wayne Easter (Malpeque, Lib.): Madam Speaker, we have known for some time that Canada would win the WTO challenge against the United States protectionist country origin labelling. We know that this action has cost Canadian livestock producers in excess of $5 billion and has forced some Canadian farmers out of business. Yet, with that leverage in hand, where are the ministers? Doing a photo op. Ministers should be in the United States capital demanding compensation for Canadian losses and Canadian producers.
I ask the minister, has the government even entered negotiations with the United States to secure this victory for farmers?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for that question. He is absolutely right, today the WTO panel released its final report which determined the country of origin labelling measures discriminated against foreign livestock and is inconsistent with U.S. WTO trade rules.
Also, I can tell the hon. member that we will continue to work on behalf of Canadian producers to supply more Canadian jobs and more opportunity, whether that means going to the WTO or going directly to our trading partners.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From Lpc November 18, 2011
Hon. Wayne Easter (Malpeque, Lib.): Madam Speaker, we have known for some time that Canada would win the WTO challenge against the United States protectionist country origin labelling. We know that this action has cost Canadian livestock producers in excess of $5 billion and has forced some Canadian farmers out of business. Yet, with that leverage in hand, where are the ministers? Doing a photo op. Ministers should be in the United States capital demanding compensation for Canadian losses and Canadian producers.
I ask the minister, has the government even entered negotiations with the United States to secure this victory for farmers?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for that question. He is absolutely right, today the WTO panel released its final report which determined the country of origin labelling measures discriminated against foreign livestock and is inconsistent with U.S. WTO trade rules.
Also, I can tell the hon. member that we will continue to work on behalf of Canadian producers to supply more Canadian jobs and more opportunity, whether that means going to the WTO or going directly to our trading partners.
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 10
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - February 25, 2013
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:27
- Updated: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 25
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the seas of the North Atlantic have always been inherently dangerous for those who work upon th...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the seas of the North Atlantic have always been inherently dangerous for those who work upon them. Every south shore fishing community knows this first-hand and all have experienced the sorrow and heartache of losing loved ones. However, that did not make the burden of grief any lighter when on Sunday, February 17, the halibut fishing boat the Miss Ally and all hands were lost.
Captain Katlin Nickerson, Tyson Townsend, Billy Jack Hatfield, Cole Nickerson and Joel Hopkins were young men with young families and experienced and able fishermen.
I would take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts of the local volunteers who assisted in the recovery attempt and the men and women of the joint rescue coordination centre in Halifax, the Canadian armed forces, the coast guard, search and rescue, and the RCMP, all of whom have been moved by this tragic loss.
To the immediate and extended families of the lost fishermen and their communities, on behalf of all members of this House we extend our prayers and our deepest condolences.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement February 25, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the seas of the North Atlantic have always been inherently dangerous for those who work upon them. Every south shore fishing community knows this first-hand and all have experienced the sorrow and heartache of losing loved ones. However, that did not make the burden of grief any lighter when on Sunday, February 17, the halibut fishing boat the Miss Ally and all hands were lost.
Captain Katlin Nickerson, Tyson Townsend, Billy Jack Hatfield, Cole Nickerson and Joel Hopkins were young men with young families and experienced and able fishermen.
I would take a moment to recognize the tremendous efforts of the local volunteers who assisted in the recovery attempt and the men and women of the joint rescue coordination centre in Halifax, the Canadian armed forces, the coast guard, search and rescue, and the RCMP, all of whom have been moved by this tragic loss.
To the immediate and extended families of the lost fishermen and their communities, on behalf of all members of this House we extend our prayers and our deepest condolences.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
- views: 25
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Gerald Keddy at RaceWeek
Gerald Keddy, Federal MP for the South Shore St. Margaret's riding here in Nova Scotia gives me a few impressions of RaceWeek and also mentions his attendance of the recent visit of the great ship "Amistad" to Yarmouth County. We were graciously hosted aboard John Carroll's family Yacht, and I was able to interview Judy Streatch as well (which I have also posted here). Thanks to Gerald and Judy for taking a few moments to talk to me about what they are up to these days. -
EUCOCIT Keddy Interview
Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, speaking at the Forum Toward a Canada European Union Economic Partnership, organized by EUCOCIT (European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto, www.eucocit.com) -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 24, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government's ongoing incompetence in trade negotiations is once again on display. After failing to obtain an exemption to buy America rules and opening the door to Europe's big pharma, now we learn that while Conservatives pretend to deal with border thickening, Canadians will now be charged every time they cross the U.S. border. My question is, what is the government's explanation for its latest failure at the bargaining table? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the passage of the three new free trade agreements with the U.S., which include Colombia, Panama and Korea, is a clear r... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - March 11, 2011
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, la France et la Grande Bretagne ont reconnu le Conseil national de transition, regroupant les principales forces d'opposition à Kadhafi. En reconnaissant la validité de ce nouvel interlocuteur politique, ils apportent ainsi un soutien déterminant au peuple libyen, qui lutte pour sa liberté. Est-ce que le gouvernement conservateur va clairement couper les points avec le régime Kadhafi et entamer des discussions avec le Conseil national de transition? L'hon. Lawrence Cannon (ministre des Affaires étrangères, PCC): Monsieur le Président, vous me permettrez de remercier ma collègue de sa question. Effectivement, ce sont des états qui reconnaissent des états, mais oui, nous nous sommes engagés à prendre contact avec ce conse... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - March 11, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the well known Antigonish arena on its top ten position in the Kraft Hockeyville contest on CBC. I would like to encourage all of my fellow MPs to go to the CBC website and cast a ballot for this storied hockey temple. It is Nova Scotia's only entry to crack the top ten and is fitting of that honour. With an army of volunteers, the arena ices teams from tim bits to the Junior A Antigonish Bulldogs of the Maritime Junior Hockey League to the St. Francis Xavier X-men. These teams and those of every age group imaginable call it home ice. With our votes the Antigonish arena could be this year's hockeyville and benefit from $100,000 from Kraft Canada dedicated to upgrading the arena. Then all of Nova Scotia could show Canada how much we truly are ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on Monday the parliamentary secretary asked for unanimous consent to pass Bill C-23 to ensure this legislation applies to criminals such as Karla Homolka who becomes eligible for a pardon this summer. Our party has sought to fix the pardon system. On Monday, the opposition parties, led by the NDP, sought to ensure that it remains broken a little while longer. Let me be very clear, victims cannot wait any longer. This legislation is needed to ensure other notorious criminals do not receive pardons. It is urgent to pass this legislation before the summer. There is overwhelming support for this legislation among Canadians and victims' advocates. Canadians want a justice system that puts the rights of victims and law-abiding citizens ahead of the rights of criminals. ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hockey hero, and a Stanley Cup winner: Brad Marchand. I had intended to get on the record earlier but, frankly, all my colleagues from British Columbia had used up all the oxygen in this place, bragging up Vancouver. I do recognize a great effort by the second-place team in the league. However, in Nova Scotia and, in particular, in South Shore—St. Margaret's, the Boston Bruins are number one. Brad Marchand's career includes two gold medals for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships and now, at 23, he has a Stanley Cup ring. Congratulations to Brad and his family. The only this could have been any better is if Glen Murray, another Boston Bruins player from South Sho... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 14, 2011
Mr. Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is running out of ways to hide his famed allegiance to supply management while he paints himself into a corner. Despite recent assurances, this weekend the Prime Minister announced his desire for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, an organization which has been clear in its opposition to our valuable supply management system. In light of this announcement, I have a simple question for the government. Has it put the elimination of supply management on the table in exchange for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, yes or no? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): First, ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 18, 2011
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.): Madam Speaker, recently I visited a grade 9 class of Cabot High in northern Cape Breton. Their number one ask of the federal government is to pay its share to finish their rink. Members of the community have put up mortgages, the Junior Hockey League held a fundraiser and a community over 500 kilometres away donated equipment. Two other levels of government have stepped up to the plate. Muskoka got its rink. Does northern Cape Breton have to host a G8 summit to get the rink finished? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Madam Speaker, a few things need to be corrected here. Since 2006, over $160 million in funding... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - November 14, 2011
Mr. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's top priority remains jobs and the economy. Canada's continuing strong performance in the face of ongoing challenges in the global economy is the envy of the world. With one of the fastest economic growth rates in the G7, low business costs and taxes, the world's soundest banking system and a job creating pro-trade plan, Canada offers many advantages. Would the hard-working parliamentary secretary please update the House on the recent achievements at the APEC summit? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we continue to strengthen our economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacif... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - March 12, 2010
Mr. Dean Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government has worked for years to advance free trade. Our government has opened doors to Canadian businesses by implementing free trade agreements with Peru and the European Free Trade Association. We have also concluded free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Jordan. These agreements help to expand trade, open doors for Canadian exporters, encourage economic growth and create jobs. That is an impressive record. Would the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade please tell the House what the NDP has been doing while our government has been hard at work? [Table of Contents] Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC)... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - May 23, 2013
Hon. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to strengthening our relationships with our partners in the Americas. This week, the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Trade are in South America, working to deepen our trading relationships and create new opportunities for Canada's exporters. Would the hard-working Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway please share with this House how our government's ambitious pro-trade plan is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for hard-working Canadians? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and f... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Member`s Statement - May 27, 2010
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in just under a month Canada will be hosting the world's most influential leaders at the G8 and G20 summits. Canada hosting two major summits back to back is unprecedented and we are honoured to host the world leaders and showcase Canada on the world stage. We are on track to host secure G8 and G20 summits, we have a comprehensive security plan developed by Canada's best experts in the field, but what does the Liberal leader say? He said that he is kind of ashamed of Canada. I can assure everyone that on this side of the House we are not ashamed of our country. In fact, we are proud of Canada and I look forward to this unique opportunity to continue our leadership on the world stage. This is an opportunity that all ... -
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - October 21, 2011
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is slashing ACOA. Its budget is being cut by almost 40% from 2005 levels, which is stunning given that the Prime Minister stated in his 2006 campaign, "We will maintain the budget for ACOA". This is at a time when the ACOA minister is hiring defeated Conservative candidates at top rate salaries. Would the minister table a list of all ACOA cuts and along with that list, a list of individuals hired by ACOA since the Conservatives came into power? Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave us a clear mandate to keep taxes low and balance our budget by ... -
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Gerald Keddy at RaceWeek
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:35
- Updated: 17 Aug 2009
- views: 265
Gerald Keddy, Federal MP for the South Shore St. Margaret's riding here in Nova Scotia gives me a few impressions of RaceWeek and also mentions his attendance o...
Gerald Keddy, Federal MP for the South Shore St. Margaret's riding here in Nova Scotia gives me a few impressions of RaceWeek and also mentions his attendance of the recent visit of the great ship "Amistad" to Yarmouth County. We were graciously hosted aboard John Carroll's family Yacht, and I was able to interview Judy Streatch as well (which I have also posted here). Thanks to Gerald and Judy for taking a few moments to talk to me about what they are up to these days.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy At Raceweek
Gerald Keddy, Federal MP for the South Shore St. Margaret's riding here in Nova Scotia gives me a few impressions of RaceWeek and also mentions his attendance of the recent visit of the great ship "Amistad" to Yarmouth County. We were graciously hosted aboard John Carroll's family Yacht, and I was able to interview Judy Streatch as well (which I have also posted here). Thanks to Gerald and Judy for taking a few moments to talk to me about what they are up to these days.
- published: 17 Aug 2009
- views: 265
EUCOCIT Keddy Interview
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 3:28
- Updated: 04 May 2009
- views: 121
Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, speaking at the Forum Toward a Canada European Union Economic Partnership, org...
Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, speaking at the Forum Toward a Canada European Union Economic Partnership, organized by EUCOCIT (European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto, www.eucocit.com)
wn.com/Eucocit Keddy Interview
Mr. Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, speaking at the Forum Toward a Canada European Union Economic Partnership, organized by EUCOCIT (European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto, www.eucocit.com)
- published: 04 May 2009
- views: 121
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 24, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 2:35
- Updated: 16 Nov 2011
- views: 117
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government's ongoing incompetence in trade negotiations is once again on display. After fail...
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government's ongoing incompetence in trade negotiations is once again on display. After failing to obtain an exemption to buy America rules and opening the door to Europe's big pharma, now we learn that while Conservatives pretend to deal with border thickening, Canadians will now be charged every time they cross the U.S. border. My question is, what is the government's explanation for its latest failure at the bargaining table?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the passage of the three new free trade agreements with the U.S., which include Colombia, Panama and Korea, is a clear recognition, which we applaud, by the U.S. lawmakers that free and open trade is the best way to create jobs and economic growth.
We are, however, disappointed that the bill includes the removal of the $5.50 tax exemption on air and sea passengers, not on all passengers, arriving to the United States from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
We would hope that they will recognize the error of their ways and that free and open trade is the way out of this economic depression, not into it.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am sure that Canadians breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that confidence from the parliamentary secretary. When it comes to defending the interests of Canadians, Conservatives have shown they cannot be trusted: the IRS pursuing law-abiding Canadians; the EU trade deal that lays us open to big pharma; buy America provisions that make a mockery of trade reciprocity, and now a surcharge on Canadians travelling to the U.S. When will the government abandon the platitudes and empty promises and get to work protecting the interests of Canadians?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we have been very clear that free, fair and open trade is good for Canadians and is good for the rest of the world.
I wish that the NDP member from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and his colleagues would just once, in this place, stand on their feet, support Canadian business, support Canadian workers, and vote for free trade agreements. Because it will help, it will provide jobs and opportunity. You might want to listen to your own rhetoric sometime.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Ndp October 24, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government's ongoing incompetence in trade negotiations is once again on display. After failing to obtain an exemption to buy America rules and opening the door to Europe's big pharma, now we learn that while Conservatives pretend to deal with border thickening, Canadians will now be charged every time they cross the U.S. border. My question is, what is the government's explanation for its latest failure at the bargaining table?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the passage of the three new free trade agreements with the U.S., which include Colombia, Panama and Korea, is a clear recognition, which we applaud, by the U.S. lawmakers that free and open trade is the best way to create jobs and economic growth.
We are, however, disappointed that the bill includes the removal of the $5.50 tax exemption on air and sea passengers, not on all passengers, arriving to the United States from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
We would hope that they will recognize the error of their ways and that free and open trade is the way out of this economic depression, not into it.
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am sure that Canadians breathed a sigh of relief when they heard that confidence from the parliamentary secretary. When it comes to defending the interests of Canadians, Conservatives have shown they cannot be trusted: the IRS pursuing law-abiding Canadians; the EU trade deal that lays us open to big pharma; buy America provisions that make a mockery of trade reciprocity, and now a surcharge on Canadians travelling to the U.S. When will the government abandon the platitudes and empty promises and get to work protecting the interests of Canadians?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we have been very clear that free, fair and open trade is good for Canadians and is good for the rest of the world.
I wish that the NDP member from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour and his colleagues would just once, in this place, stand on their feet, support Canadian business, support Canadian workers, and vote for free trade agreements. Because it will help, it will provide jobs and opportunity. You might want to listen to your own rhetoric sometime.
- published: 16 Nov 2011
- views: 117
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - March 11, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 0:57
- Updated: 11 Mar 2011
- views: 109
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, la France et la Grande Bretagne ont reconnu le Conseil national de transition, regroupant les pri...
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, la France et la Grande Bretagne ont reconnu le Conseil national de transition, regroupant les principales forces d'opposition à Kadhafi. En reconnaissant la validité de ce nouvel interlocuteur politique, ils apportent ainsi un soutien déterminant au peuple libyen, qui lutte pour sa liberté.
Est-ce que le gouvernement conservateur va clairement couper les points avec le régime Kadhafi et entamer des discussions avec le Conseil national de transition?
L'hon. Lawrence Cannon (ministre des Affaires étrangères, PCC): Monsieur le Président, vous me permettrez de remercier ma collègue de sa question. Effectivement, ce sont des états qui reconnaissent des états, mais oui, nous nous sommes engagés à prendre contact avec ce conseil intérimaire de façon à ce que nous puissions ouvrir le dialogue. Nous croyons que c'est un interlocuteur valable pour mettre fin, d'une part, aux hostilités qui se déroulent en Libye, mais d'autre part, de mettre fin aussi à ce bain de sang que le régime Kadhafi apporte sur sa population.
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, au Honduras, depuis le coup d'État de 2009, des militants pour les droits de la personne sont toujours emprisonnés, des femmes sont violées et des enseignants sont assassinés.
Comment le ministre du Commerce international peut-il ainsi faire
abstraction du non-respect des droits de la personne et continuer à donner son appui à ces dirigeants sans scrupule en négociant avec eux un accord de libre-échange?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada believes that engagement rather than isolationism is the best way of supporting change in Honduras. Canada works with likeminded countries, international organizations, and governments worldwide to support improved respect for human rights and international humanitarian law and to lay the foundations for peace. Free trade between Canada and Honduras will benefit not just Canadians, but Hondurans alike.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Bloc Québécois March 11, 2011
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, la France et la Grande Bretagne ont reconnu le Conseil national de transition, regroupant les principales forces d'opposition à Kadhafi. En reconnaissant la validité de ce nouvel interlocuteur politique, ils apportent ainsi un soutien déterminant au peuple libyen, qui lutte pour sa liberté.
Est-ce que le gouvernement conservateur va clairement couper les points avec le régime Kadhafi et entamer des discussions avec le Conseil national de transition?
L'hon. Lawrence Cannon (ministre des Affaires étrangères, PCC): Monsieur le Président, vous me permettrez de remercier ma collègue de sa question. Effectivement, ce sont des états qui reconnaissent des états, mais oui, nous nous sommes engagés à prendre contact avec ce conseil intérimaire de façon à ce que nous puissions ouvrir le dialogue. Nous croyons que c'est un interlocuteur valable pour mettre fin, d'une part, aux hostilités qui se déroulent en Libye, mais d'autre part, de mettre fin aussi à ce bain de sang que le régime Kadhafi apporte sur sa population.
Mme Monique Guay (Rivière-du-Nord, BQ): Monsieur le Président, au Honduras, depuis le coup d'État de 2009, des militants pour les droits de la personne sont toujours emprisonnés, des femmes sont violées et des enseignants sont assassinés.
Comment le ministre du Commerce international peut-il ainsi faire
abstraction du non-respect des droits de la personne et continuer à donner son appui à ces dirigeants sans scrupule en négociant avec eux un accord de libre-échange?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada believes that engagement rather than isolationism is the best way of supporting change in Honduras. Canada works with likeminded countries, international organizations, and governments worldwide to support improved respect for human rights and international humanitarian law and to lay the foundations for peace. Free trade between Canada and Honduras will benefit not just Canadians, but Hondurans alike.
- published: 11 Mar 2011
- views: 109
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - March 11, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:05
- Updated: 11 Mar 2011
- views: 98
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the well known Antigonish arena on its top ten position in the Kraft Hockeyville contest on CBC. I would like to encou...
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the well known Antigonish arena on its top ten position in the Kraft Hockeyville contest on CBC. I would like to encourage all of my fellow MPs to go to the CBC website and cast a ballot for this storied hockey temple. It is Nova Scotia's only entry to crack the top ten and is fitting of that honour.
With an army of volunteers, the arena ices teams from tim bits to the Junior A Antigonish Bulldogs of the Maritime Junior Hockey League to the St. Francis Xavier X-men. These teams and those of every age group imaginable call it home ice.
With our votes the Antigonish arena could be this year's hockeyville and benefit from $100,000 from Kraft Canada dedicated to upgrading the arena. Then all of Nova Scotia could show Canada how much we truly are hockeyville. When the Antigonish arena hosts an NHL pre-season hockey game and a CBC Hockey Night in Canada broadcast all Canadians will be proud.
Hockey began in Nova Scotia, and now I ask all hon. members to help bring it back.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement March 11, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the well known Antigonish arena on its top ten position in the Kraft Hockeyville contest on CBC. I would like to encourage all of my fellow MPs to go to the CBC website and cast a ballot for this storied hockey temple. It is Nova Scotia's only entry to crack the top ten and is fitting of that honour.
With an army of volunteers, the arena ices teams from tim bits to the Junior A Antigonish Bulldogs of the Maritime Junior Hockey League to the St. Francis Xavier X-men. These teams and those of every age group imaginable call it home ice.
With our votes the Antigonish arena could be this year's hockeyville and benefit from $100,000 from Kraft Canada dedicated to upgrading the arena. Then all of Nova Scotia could show Canada how much we truly are hockeyville. When the Antigonish arena hosts an NHL pre-season hockey game and a CBC Hockey Night in Canada broadcast all Canadians will be proud.
Hockey began in Nova Scotia, and now I ask all hon. members to help bring it back.
- published: 11 Mar 2011
- views: 98
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 16, 2010
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:03
- Updated: 19 Jul 2010
- views: 60
Mr. Speaker, on Monday the parliamentary secretary asked for unanimous consent to pass Bill C-23 to ensure this legislation applies to criminals such as Karla H...
Mr. Speaker, on Monday the parliamentary secretary asked for unanimous consent to pass Bill C-23 to ensure this legislation applies to criminals such as Karla Homolka who becomes eligible for a pardon this summer. Our party has sought to fix the pardon system. On Monday, the opposition parties, led by the NDP, sought to ensure that it remains broken a little while longer.
Let me be very clear, victims cannot wait any longer. This legislation is needed to ensure other notorious criminals do not receive pardons. It is urgent to pass this legislation before the summer. There is overwhelming support for this legislation among Canadians and victims' advocates. Canadians want a justice system that puts the rights of victims and law-abiding citizens ahead of the rights of criminals.
Why will the NDP not allow the bill to be passed at all stages and give unanimous consent? We call on the opposition parties to support speedy passage at all stages of this urgently needed legislation. When we ask again, do not say no.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement June 16, 2010
Mr. Speaker, on Monday the parliamentary secretary asked for unanimous consent to pass Bill C-23 to ensure this legislation applies to criminals such as Karla Homolka who becomes eligible for a pardon this summer. Our party has sought to fix the pardon system. On Monday, the opposition parties, led by the NDP, sought to ensure that it remains broken a little while longer.
Let me be very clear, victims cannot wait any longer. This legislation is needed to ensure other notorious criminals do not receive pardons. It is urgent to pass this legislation before the summer. There is overwhelming support for this legislation among Canadians and victims' advocates. Canadians want a justice system that puts the rights of victims and law-abiding citizens ahead of the rights of criminals.
Why will the NDP not allow the bill to be passed at all stages and give unanimous consent? We call on the opposition parties to support speedy passage at all stages of this urgently needed legislation. When we ask again, do not say no.
- published: 19 Jul 2010
- views: 60
Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 21, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:02
- Updated: 21 Jun 2011
- views: 50
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hockey hero, and a Stanley Cup winner: Brad Marchand.
I had intende...
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hockey hero, and a Stanley Cup winner: Brad Marchand.
I had intended to get on the record earlier but, frankly, all my colleagues from British Columbia had used up all the oxygen in this place, bragging up Vancouver.
I do recognize a great effort by the second-place team in the league. However, in Nova Scotia and, in particular, in South Shore—St. Margaret's, the Boston Bruins are number one.
Brad Marchand's career includes two gold medals for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships and now, at 23, he has a Stanley Cup ring.
Congratulations to Brad and his family.
The only this could have been any better is if Glen Murray, another Boston Bruins player from South Shore—St. Margaret's, had not retired. Then, we wold have had the Stanley Cup visiting in two communities in South Shore—St. Margaret's, not just one.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Member's Statement June 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hockey hero, and a Stanley Cup winner: Brad Marchand.
I had intended to get on the record earlier but, frankly, all my colleagues from British Columbia had used up all the oxygen in this place, bragging up Vancouver.
I do recognize a great effort by the second-place team in the league. However, in Nova Scotia and, in particular, in South Shore—St. Margaret's, the Boston Bruins are number one.
Brad Marchand's career includes two gold medals for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships and now, at 23, he has a Stanley Cup ring.
Congratulations to Brad and his family.
The only this could have been any better is if Glen Murray, another Boston Bruins player from South Shore—St. Margaret's, had not retired. Then, we wold have had the Stanley Cup visiting in two communities in South Shore—St. Margaret's, not just one.
- published: 21 Jun 2011
- views: 50
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 14, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:16
- Updated: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 28
Mr. Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is running out of ways to hide his famed allegiance to supply management while he paints him...
Mr. Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is running out of ways to hide his famed allegiance to supply management while he paints himself into a corner.
Despite recent assurances, this weekend the Prime Minister announced his desire for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, an organization which has been clear in its opposition to our valuable supply management system.
In light of this announcement, I have a simple question for the government. Has it put the elimination of supply management on the table in exchange for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, yes or no?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): First, Mr. Speaker, I totally reject the premise of that question, but I will confirm that we have expressed formally our willingness to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
All countries approach negotiations with a view to protecting their interests. Canada's approach to the Trans-Pacific Partnership will not be different in this regard. It will be no different than our negotiations with the European Union.
However, I would make it clear: We will continue to defend supply management as we always have.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Lpc November 14, 2011
Mr. Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is running out of ways to hide his famed allegiance to supply management while he paints himself into a corner.
Despite recent assurances, this weekend the Prime Minister announced his desire for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, an organization which has been clear in its opposition to our valuable supply management system.
In light of this announcement, I have a simple question for the government. Has it put the elimination of supply management on the table in exchange for membership in the Trans-Pacific partnership, yes or no?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): First, Mr. Speaker, I totally reject the premise of that question, but I will confirm that we have expressed formally our willingness to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
All countries approach negotiations with a view to protecting their interests. Canada's approach to the Trans-Pacific Partnership will not be different in this regard. It will be no different than our negotiations with the European Union.
However, I would make it clear: We will continue to defend supply management as we always have.
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 28
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 18, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:10
- Updated: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 28
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.): Madam Speaker, recently I visited a grade 9 class of Cabot High in northern Cape Breton. Their number one ask of the f...
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.): Madam Speaker, recently I visited a grade 9 class of Cabot High in northern Cape Breton. Their number one ask of the federal government is to pay its share to finish their rink. Members of the community have put up mortgages, the Junior Hockey League held a fundraiser and a community over 500 kilometres away donated equipment. Two other levels of government have stepped up to the plate.
Muskoka got its rink. Does northern Cape Breton have to host a G8 summit to get the rink finished?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Madam Speaker, a few things need to be corrected here. Since 2006, over $160 million in funding has been dedicated towards 1,350 projects within Cape Breton and the Mulgrave area of Nova Scotia. That is the first thing that needs to go on the record.
Our economic action plan alone has represented $9.6 million invested in 54 projects throughout Cape Breton. The federal government has been standing up for Cape Breton.
wn.com/Gerald Keddy Mp Response To A Question From The Lpc November 18, 2011
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.): Madam Speaker, recently I visited a grade 9 class of Cabot High in northern Cape Breton. Their number one ask of the federal government is to pay its share to finish their rink. Members of the community have put up mortgages, the Junior Hockey League held a fundraiser and a community over 500 kilometres away donated equipment. Two other levels of government have stepped up to the plate.
Muskoka got its rink. Does northern Cape Breton have to host a G8 summit to get the rink finished?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Madam Speaker, a few things need to be corrected here. Since 2006, over $160 million in funding has been dedicated towards 1,350 projects within Cape Breton and the Mulgrave area of Nova Scotia. That is the first thing that needs to go on the record.
Our economic action plan alone has represented $9.6 million invested in 54 projects throughout Cape Breton. The federal government has been standing up for Cape Breton.
- published: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 28
Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - November 14, 2011
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 1:11
- Updated: 29 Nov 2011
- views: 25
Mr. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's top priority remains jobs and the economy. Canada's continuing strong performance in t...
Mr. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's top priority remains jobs and the economy. Canada's continuing strong performance in the face of ongoing challenges in the global economy is the envy of the world. With one of the fastest economic growth rates in the G7, low business costs and taxes, the world's soundest banking system and a job creating pro-trade plan, Canada offers many advantages.
Would the hard-working parliamentary secretary please update the House on the recent achievements at the APEC summit?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we continue to strengthen our economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. At the APEC summit, we signed a telecommunications agreement with Mexico and formally expressed our willingness to join the trans-Pacific partnership which represents a potential market of more than 775 million people.
At the same time, we will continue to defend and promote Canada's specific interests and every sector of our economy as part of our job creating pro-trade plan.
Can the hardworking parliamentary secretary please update the House on the recent achievements at the APEC summit?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Kelowna—Lake Country for that question and for his hard work on the trade committee.
We continue to strengthen our economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. At this APEC summit we signed a telecommunications agreement with Mexico and have expressed formally our willingness to join the trans-Pacific partnership which represents a potential market of more than 775 million people. At the same time, we will continue to defend and promote Canada's specific interests and every sector of our economy as part of our job creating pro-trade plan.
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Mr. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government's top priority remains jobs and the economy. Canada's continuing strong performance in the face of ongoing challenges in the global economy is the envy of the world. With one of the fastest economic growth rates in the G7, low business costs and taxes, the world's soundest banking system and a job creating pro-trade plan, Canada offers many advantages.
Would the hard-working parliamentary secretary please update the House on the recent achievements at the APEC summit?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, we continue to strengthen our economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. At the APEC summit, we signed a telecommunications agreement with Mexico and formally expressed our willingness to join the trans-Pacific partnership which represents a potential market of more than 775 million people.
At the same time, we will continue to defend and promote Canada's specific interests and every sector of our economy as part of our job creating pro-trade plan.
Can the hardworking parliamentary secretary please update the House on the recent achievements at the APEC summit?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Kelowna—Lake Country for that question and for his hard work on the trade committee.
We continue to strengthen our economic co-operation in the Asia-Pacific region. At this APEC summit we signed a telecommunications agreement with Mexico and have expressed formally our willingness to join the trans-Pacific partnership which represents a potential market of more than 775 million people. At the same time, we will continue to defend and promote Canada's specific interests and every sector of our economy as part of our job creating pro-trade plan.
- published: 29 Nov 2011
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - March 12, 2010
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- Updated: 13 May 2010
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Mr. Dean Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, our government has worked for years to advance free trade. Our government has opened doors t...
Mr. Dean Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, our government has worked for years to advance free trade. Our government has opened doors to Canadian businesses by implementing free trade agreements with Peru and the European Free Trade Association.
We have also concluded free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Jordan. These agreements help to expand trade, open doors for Canadian exporters, encourage economic growth and create jobs. That is an impressive record.
Would the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade please tell the House what the NDP has been doing while our government has been hard at work?
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, I can tell the member for Niagara West—Glanbrook exactly what the NDP has been doing. It has been doing nothing. In fact, it has been doing worse than nothing because it has been obstructing every free trade agreement that we bring before the House.
Instead of standing up for Canadian workers, the NDP stands in front of Canadian workers. Instead of standing up for opportunity, it stands in front of opportunity. Enough is enough. I call on the NDP to support—
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Mr. Dean Allison (Niagara West—Glanbrook, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, our government has worked for years to advance free trade. Our government has opened doors to Canadian businesses by implementing free trade agreements with Peru and the European Free Trade Association.
We have also concluded free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and Jordan. These agreements help to expand trade, open doors for Canadian exporters, encourage economic growth and create jobs. That is an impressive record.
Would the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade please tell the House what the NDP has been doing while our government has been hard at work?
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, I can tell the member for Niagara West—Glanbrook exactly what the NDP has been doing. It has been doing nothing. In fact, it has been doing worse than nothing because it has been obstructing every free trade agreement that we bring before the House.
Instead of standing up for Canadian workers, the NDP stands in front of Canadian workers. Instead of standing up for opportunity, it stands in front of opportunity. Enough is enough. I call on the NDP to support—
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - May 23, 2013
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Hon. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to strengthening our relationships with our partners in the Americas.
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Hon. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to strengthening our relationships with our partners in the Americas.
This week, the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Trade are in South America, working to deepen our trading relationships and create new opportunities for Canada's exporters.
Would the hard-working Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway please share with this House how our government's ambitious pro-trade plan is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for hard-working Canadians?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government continues to expand Canada's role in the Americas.
Under our government, Canada has signed trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and Panama--all agreements opposed by the NDP.
The NDP cannot hide from its anti-trade record. It even sent an anti-trade mission to Washington to lobby against Canadian jobs.
Our Conservative government continues to develop new opportunities to grow Canadian exports and create Canadian jobs.
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Hon. Ron Cannan (Kelowna—Lake Country, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to strengthening our relationships with our partners in the Americas.
This week, the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Trade are in South America, working to deepen our trading relationships and create new opportunities for Canada's exporters.
Would the hard-working Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway please share with this House how our government's ambitious pro-trade plan is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for hard-working Canadians?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC): Mr. Speaker, our government continues to expand Canada's role in the Americas.
Under our government, Canada has signed trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, Honduras, and Panama--all agreements opposed by the NDP.
The NDP cannot hide from its anti-trade record. It even sent an anti-trade mission to Washington to lobby against Canadian jobs.
Our Conservative government continues to develop new opportunities to grow Canadian exports and create Canadian jobs.
- published: 12 Jun 2013
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member`s Statement - May 27, 2010
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- Updated: 27 May 2010
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in just under a month Canada will be hosting the world's most influential leaders at the G8 and...
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in just under a month Canada will be hosting the world's most influential leaders at the G8 and G20 summits. Canada hosting two major summits back to back is unprecedented and we are honoured to host the world leaders and showcase Canada on the world stage.
We are on track to host secure G8 and G20 summits, we have a comprehensive security plan developed by Canada's best experts in the field, but what does the Liberal leader say? He said that he is kind of ashamed of Canada. I can assure everyone that on this side of the House we are not ashamed of our country. In fact, we are proud of Canada and I look forward to this unique opportunity to continue our leadership on the world stage.
This is an opportunity that all Canadians, even the opposition Liberals, can be proud of.
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Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, in just under a month Canada will be hosting the world's most influential leaders at the G8 and G20 summits. Canada hosting two major summits back to back is unprecedented and we are honoured to host the world leaders and showcase Canada on the world stage.
We are on track to host secure G8 and G20 summits, we have a comprehensive security plan developed by Canada's best experts in the field, but what does the Liberal leader say? He said that he is kind of ashamed of Canada. I can assure everyone that on this side of the House we are not ashamed of our country. In fact, we are proud of Canada and I look forward to this unique opportunity to continue our leadership on the world stage.
This is an opportunity that all Canadians, even the opposition Liberals, can be proud of.
- published: 27 May 2010
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - October 21, 2011
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- Updated: 25 Oct 2011
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Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.):
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is slashing ACOA. Its budget is being cut by almost 40% from 2005 levels,...
Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.):
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is slashing ACOA. Its budget is being cut by almost 40% from 2005 levels, which is stunning given that the Prime Minister stated in his 2006 campaign, "We will maintain the budget for ACOA". This is at a time when the ACOA minister is hiring defeated Conservative candidates at top rate salaries.
Would the minister table a list of all ACOA cuts and along with that list, a list of individuals hired by ACOA since the Conservatives came into power?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave us a clear mandate to keep taxes low and balance our budget by 2014-15.
ACOA has identified ways to make its internal services more efficient, for example, by reducing costs associated with travel and internal operations.
Over the next year we will continue to cut the fat out of government. We will review all spending. We will review all hiring.
This government has done more for ACOA than the previous government, and we continue to support it.
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Hon. Mark Eyking (Sydney—Victoria, Lib.):
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government is slashing ACOA. Its budget is being cut by almost 40% from 2005 levels, which is stunning given that the Prime Minister stated in his 2006 campaign, "We will maintain the budget for ACOA". This is at a time when the ACOA minister is hiring defeated Conservative candidates at top rate salaries.
Would the minister table a list of all ACOA cuts and along with that list, a list of individuals hired by ACOA since the Conservatives came into power?
Mr. Gerald Keddy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for the Atlantic Gateway, CPC):
Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave us a clear mandate to keep taxes low and balance our budget by 2014-15.
ACOA has identified ways to make its internal services more efficient, for example, by reducing costs associated with travel and internal operations.
Over the next year we will continue to cut the fat out of government. We will review all spending. We will review all hiring.
This government has done more for ACOA than the previous government, and we continue to support it.
- published: 25 Oct 2011
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Take the Next Step
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- Duration: 3:30
- Updated: 30 Oct 2013
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One in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime making this the number one cancer of men.
As an 8 year prostate cancer survivor my goal is to r...
One in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime making this the number one cancer of men.
As an 8 year prostate cancer survivor my goal is to raise awareness about prostate cancer at the grassroots level and encourage men and their families to take a proactive role in in the battle against this disease.
This video includes Canadian Olympic athlete, Jenna Martin, Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau , Gerald Keddy MP and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen MacNeil along with many other groups and individuals supporting this very important initiative.
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One in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime making this the number one cancer of men.
As an 8 year prostate cancer survivor my goal is to raise awareness about prostate cancer at the grassroots level and encourage men and their families to take a proactive role in in the battle against this disease.
This video includes Canadian Olympic athlete, Jenna Martin, Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau , Gerald Keddy MP and Nova Scotia Premier Stephen MacNeil along with many other groups and individuals supporting this very important initiative.
- published: 30 Oct 2013
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Power and Politics Panel on CETA
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 11:03
- Updated: 08 Feb 2013
- views: 432
February 7, 2012 - Don Davies, Gerald Keddy and Wayne Easter discuss the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. Don addresses the ...
February 7, 2012 - Don Davies, Gerald Keddy and Wayne Easter discuss the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. Don addresses the lack of transparency in the negotiating process, as well as the concerns about drug costs, supply management and local procurement.
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February 7, 2012 - Don Davies, Gerald Keddy and Wayne Easter discuss the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. Don addresses the lack of transparency in the negotiating process, as well as the concerns about drug costs, supply management and local procurement.
- published: 08 Feb 2013
- views: 432
Conversation with Ted Arnott
- Order: Reorder
- Duration: 8:09
- Updated: 20 Sep 2011
- views: 69
MP Michael Chong interviews Ted Arnott
MP Michael Chong interviews Ted Arnott
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Ron Cannan
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- Duration: 3:44
- Updated: 21 Apr 2011
- views: 230
Interview with Ron Cannan
Interview with Ron Cannan
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - September 27, 2011
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Gerald Keddy on the National Lyme Disease Strategy Act (Bill C-442)
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Gerald Keddy offers a lesson in pretzel anatomy
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - April 21, 2010
Mr. Speaker, today the IMF forecasted that Canada will lead the G7 in growth this year and...
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Gerald Keddy MP - S-13 Second Reading - May 24, 2013
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 17, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government has a track...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 18, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, we are increasingly concer...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - December 7, 2011
Mr. Ryan Cleary (St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it seems that under the ...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - May 4, 2010
Mr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Saint-Maurice—Champlain, BQ):
Mr. Speaker, according to Can...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Green Party - March 7, 2013
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2014 Remembrance Day Message from MP Gerald Keddy
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 1, 2010
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 5, 2013
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, prostate cancer is a seri...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 6, 2014
Mr. Gerald Keddy (South Shore—St. Margaret's, CPC): Mr. Speaker, this morning at 12:10 a.m...
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Gerald Keddy at RaceWeek
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the NDP - October 24, 2011
Mr. Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government's ongoing i...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the Bloc Québécois - March 11, 2011
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - March 11, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the well known Antigonish arena on its top ten p...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member's Statement - June 21, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a young man from South Shore—St. Margaret's, a hock...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 14, 2011
Mr. Frank Valeriote (Guelph, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is running out of ways...
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the LPC - November 18, 2011
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - November 14, 2011
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Gerald Keddy MP - Response to a Question from the CPC - March 12, 2010
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Gerald Keddy MP - Member`s Statement - May 27, 2010
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T-Rex Fossil Skull 'Discovery' on Mars Excites UFO Community On Earth
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The UFO community is in a self-proclaimed state of gleeful commotion with the bizarre announcement by UFO blogger Scott C. Waring of a Tyrannosaurus Rex-type dinosaur discovered in an image of the Martian surface snapped by NASA’s Curiously rover, an Inquisitr report said Wednesday ... Waring announced the “discovery” of the fossilized skull of a T. Rex-type dinosaur in a Feb. 11 blog post ... – WN.com, Jack Durschlag....
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Vote-rigging means Donald Trump wins if US election ends in a tie
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Donald Trump, or any Republican presidential candidate, will only need to win 269 electoral college votes in a US general election, whereas Hillary Clinton, or any Democrat, will need to win 270, a new analysis by the Independent can reveal ... ....
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Islamic State's Top Chemical Weapon's Engineer Captured By U.S. Special Forces
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The head of the Islamic State’s unit attempting to develop chemical weapons was captured by U.S. special forces troops in a raid in northern Iraq, two senior Iraqi intelligence officials requesting anonymity told The Associated Press ... U.S. officials said last week the Special Forces team had captured an Islamic State leader but had refused to identify him ... They would not give further details ... Last year, the report said, U.S....
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Snowden: FBI's claim it can't unlock the San Bernardino iPhone is 'bullshit'
Edit The Guardian 09 Mar 2016
NSA whistleblower rubbishes claims that only Apple can unlock killer’s iPhone 5C, indicating FBI has the means itself. Edward Snowden, the whistleblower whose NSA revelations sparked a debate on mass surveillance, has waded into the arguments over the FBI’s attempt to force Apple to help it unlock the iPhone 5C of one of the San Bernardino shooters ... “The FBI says Apple has the ‘exclusive technical means’ to unlock the phone ... ....
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Abu Dhabi International Airport closed, Dubai airport operational
Edit Khaleej Times 09 Mar 2016
Strong rain has forced the closure of Abu Dhabi International Airport "until further notice", the airport said in a statement ... reporters@khaleejtimes.com. ....
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No Conservative Valentine love in Atlantic Canada
Edit Toronto Sun 14 Feb 2016
If Conservatives publicly acknowledge this first and foremost, then it’s a good start ... Even before the writ dropped, several prominent Maritime Tories had already decided the going was not good with Harper still at the helm, and gapped it early to avoid electoral validation — including three of the four long-serving incumbents in Nova Scotia, potential leadership contender Peter MacKay, Gerald Keddy and Greg Kerr....
South Shore-St. Margarets and what's at stake
Edit CBC 24 Aug 2015
The next member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets will be a rookie, as long-time Conservative MP Gerald Keddy announced last May he would not seek another term in the House of Commons.... ....
Harper Government announces new investments in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site (Government of ...
Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2015
(Source. Government of Canada) ... Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, and Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St ... Quick Facts ... Quotes ... Not only will these investments help to preserve this national treasure for future generations, but they will also help support the local tourism industry and create jobs and economic opportunities." -Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's ... (noodl....
Harper Government announces new investments in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site (Embassy of ...
Edit Public Technologies 29 Jul 2015
(Source. Embassy of Canada in France) ... Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, and Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St ... Quick Facts ... Quotes ... Not only will these investments help to preserve this national treasure for future generations, but they will also help support the local tourism industry and create jobs and economic opportunities." -Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret's....
Barrington Enhances Natural Attributes (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Edit Public Technologies 23 Jul 2015
Today, Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy announced that the Government of Canada is providing the Municipality of the District of Barrington with a $70,393 investment, through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), to undertake waterfront infrastructure improvements on Cape Sable Island's McGray Avenue ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary ......
Barrington Enhances Natural Attributes (Government of Canada)
Edit Public Technologies 23 Jul 2015
Today, Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy announced that the Government of Canada is providing the Municipality of the District of Barrington with a $70,393 investment, through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), to undertake waterfront infrastructure improvements on Cape Sable Island's McGray Avenue ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary ......
Promoting Lockeport as an “Island to Sea” (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy today announced that the Government of Canada is working with Lockeport to help it achieve its tourism goals with a $55,000 contribution through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) ... -Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St....
Promoting Lockeport as an "Island to Sea" (Government of Canada)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy today announced that the Government of Canada is working with Lockeport to help it achieve its tourism goals with a $55,000 contribution through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St....
Old Hollywood Film Set Transforms Into Community Hub (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
(Source ... - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ... Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), joined Shelburne Mayor Karen Mattatall today for the announcement ... Quick Facts ... Quotes. ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St....
Old Hollywood Film Set Transforms Into Community Hub (Government of Canada)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
(Source. Government of Canada) ... July 22, 2015 - Shelburne, N.S ... Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), joined Shelburne Mayor Karen Mattatall today for the announcement ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St ... 5....
Old Hollywood Film Set Transforms Into Community Hub (Embassy of Canada in France)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
(Source. Embassy of Canada in France) ... Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), joined Shelburne Mayor Karen Mattatall today for the announcement ... Quick Facts ... Quotes. ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament for South Shore-St ... Contacts.....
Connecting the Dots from the South Shore to the Annapolis Valley (Government of Canada)
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
In order to expand the trails running through the area, Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $62,000 through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) to develop 5.13 km of a planned 20-km shared-use trail along the LaHave River in Lunenburg ... -Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the ......
Connecting the Dots from the South Shore to the Annapolis Valley (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) ...
Edit Public Technologies 22 Jul 2015
In order to expand the trails running through the area, Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy announced today that the Government of Canada is investing $62,000 through ACOA's Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) to develop 5.13 km of a planned 20-km shared-use trail along the LaHave River in Lunenburg ... - Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the ......
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