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View Matthew Dubé Profile
NDP (QC)
It's not necessarily specific to what we want to review, and it doesn't fall within the mandate of the committee. However, you'll appreciate that I still wanted to get the facts straight. Thank you.
I want to focus on regulations. We heard a bit about them from the government officials who spoke before you. Are the regulations becoming cumbersome when it comes to achieving your objectives and ensuring the security of your members' data? In your particular situation, you're subject to both Quebec and federal government regulations. Compared to traditional financial institutions and large banks, you're in a somewhat unique situation. You'll forgive me for perhaps not using the correct terminology, but I think that you understand what I mean. Can this different situation cause problems?
Simply put, would it be in our interest to ensure a better alignment between the Quebec government and the federal government requirements, so that you don't need to turn left and right to comply with two different regulatory entities?
Bernard Brun
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Bernard Brun
2019-07-15 16:13
Thank you for your question.
It's extremely relevant because we operate in a bijurisdictional system. That said, overall, Desjardins is perfectly comfortable in the current framework. Obviously, with technological exchanges, the interconnectedness within the financial system is becoming more and more apparent. In this regard, we mustn't act in isolation.
Mr. Cormier pointed out earlier that we worked well together. We were able to speak with all the federal and provincial government stakeholders. We strongly encourage them to work together. We can see the collaborative efforts, but we urge the governments themselves to hold discussions.
With regard to the fact that an entity such as the Desjardins Group operates on both sides, I don't see this as an issue. However, we clearly need support in this area. We can feel it and we're focusing on it. This relates to our suggestion regarding the creation of a multi-stakeholder committee with people from different governments. This will enable us to move forward and adopt effective policies that will affect everyone.
View Brian Masse Profile
NDP (ON)
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for being here today.
I'll quickly go around the table. We're running out of time.
What would be your number one priority for the government to act on if there were a regulatory change that could take place right now? I know that narrows it down quickly, but the current Parliament has a short runway, and regulations can take place right away.
The minister has already said that motion 208 will not be implemented through any type of legislation, so it's basically a lame duck, and anything that would be required will need some type of renewal, but there are regulatory changes that can take place, especially given the fact that the minister has already identified that the motion will not have any type of statutory movement.
John Lyotier
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John Lyotier
2019-06-04 9:43
For me, I think anything that increases competition and anything that opens up spectrum are the biggest issues in Canada.
Anyone else can add to that.
Jason Ernst
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Jason Ernst
2019-06-04 9:44
I'll add to that. I think the biggest thing is that it's easy for the big telecoms to focus on the average revenue per user, and they can make a lot of money from the urban consumer. However, those in the northern markets or those in rural communities have a lot to offer, but right now we're at risk of leaving them behind.
As a pure action item, keep on talking to groups like us. Talk to the witnesses you have here. We all want to make sure that the rest of Canada is connected. The best thing to do is keep on talking about it. There will be solutions come out other than from the big telecom companies.
View Marilyn Gladu Profile
CPC (ON)
My question probably is not a surprise.
Health Canada is responsible for the cannabis regulations that were put forward, and I have received numerous complaints from all over the country. I'll give you some of the locations: Aldergrove, Dufferin—Caledon, Kawartha Lakes, Clearview Township, King Township, North Dundas, Aurora, Leamington, Vanastra, Clinton, Tay Township, Severn Township, and a number of others.
Basically, the complaints are about odours coming from people's growing operations, security there and people growing more plants than their licence actually will permit. Calling the 1-800 number at Health Canada is not effective. I've been escalating these complaints as high as Simon Kennedy, and I know he probably has some specific answers on these. Still, Health Canada does not appear to be enforcing the regulations, and the police say they can't enforce Health Canada's regulations.
When is Health Canada either going to enforce the regulations or inspect and remove the licences of the people who are not adhering?
View Ginette Petitpas Taylor Profile
Lib. (NB)
Ms. Gladu, thank you very much for your question. I'm not surprised that you're asking it today.
We all recognize that our government has committed to putting together and delivering a legal and regulated regime when it comes to cannabis. As we have said on many occasions, the reason we wanted to do that was to protect our youth but also to displace the black market.
I have received some queries from you and other members of Parliament who have received some concerns from people in their constituencies with respect to these types of matters.
One thing that we have to be clear on, however, is that the courts have been clear that people who need cannabis for a medical purpose need to have reasonable access to cannabis. Some individuals have received some injunctions in the past, and also we passed the new Cannabis Act last year.
As such, the minister has received new powers that didn't exist before the new Cannabis Act. Among those new powers that have been put in place, if someone has an authorization, not a prescription but an authorization, and it seems that the amount is really astronomical and just not reasonable, the minister can now decline that authorization. In the past, that wasn't the case.
As well, with respect to Health Canada inspectors, they are able to go into these facilities and conduct checks to make sure that people aren't growing too much cannabis and that they're following the authorizations. If under the authorization they're doing the growing within their home, Health Canada can't enter the home without a warrant. It's the police who need to do that. However, if people have it in a warehouse or in a field, let's say, they certainly can go and do the inspections.
Finally, the other thing is that you mentioned the phone number. If police authorities have any suspicions that anyone is growing illegally, growing too much, they can absolutely call Health Canada, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, because we have put a number in place. They are able to contact us, and from there, we will be able to advise them of the information they're seeking.
With respect to that—
View Marilyn Gladu Profile
CPC (ON)
Health Canada has been saying, though, when the police have called the 1-800 number, that it's actually for the municipality to follow up.
That's not correct, because it's a Health Canada regulation.
View Ginette Petitpas Taylor Profile
Lib. (NB)
If there's a criminal matter under way, if someone is growing cannabis illegally, it still falls under the purview of the RCMP, or the—
View Marilyn Gladu Profile
CPC (ON)
Right, but if it's odour or too many plants, that's Health Canada's purview.
View Ginette Petitpas Taylor Profile
Lib. (NB)
View Ben Lobb Profile
CPC (ON)
View Ben Lobb Profile
2019-05-28 16:43
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
This question will be directed to Mr. Kennedy. It is a follow-up question to one that Marilyn Gladu asked concerning medical marijuana.
There was talk about Health Canada inspectors going out to inspect the sites. Can you tell me roughly how many times a Health Canada inspector has gone out to inspect one of these sites?
Simon Kennedy
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Simon Kennedy
2019-05-28 16:43
I realize there is limited time so I won't run on, but there are essentially two different kinds of activities that we conduct with regard to medical cannabis.
View Ben Lobb Profile
CPC (ON)
View Ben Lobb Profile
2019-05-28 16:43
I'm just asking whether Health Canada has ever gone out to inspect a grow operation that a person would have for their prescription.
Simon Kennedy
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Simon Kennedy
2019-05-28 16:43
Generally speaking, we don't inspect those kinds of facilities, because that requires entering a person's place of residence, etc., but with regard to the licensed producers—
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