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View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Thank you very much. If I have any time left at the end, I will share it with Mr. Bachand.
Thank you for being here. You will correct me if necessary, but I saw that you stated on two occasions in your text that amendments to the National Defence Act will be necessary in order to implement some of the recommendations not found in the bill. Do you believe certain recommendations could be included in Bill C-41 so that we aren't required to amend the act a second, third or fourth time?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Last week, the JAG was here as well when we met with the minister. My colleague Mr. Bachand put a question to the JAG, who told us that, in his view, we would not have to pass another bill in order to make amendments. Unless I'm mistaken, you think it would be much more effective to include those recommendations in Bill C-41 right now, which would mean we would not have to redo a certain process or a certain amount of work in the next few years.
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Perfect, thank you. That answers my question.
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Good afternoon, everyone. I don't quite know who to address my question to, but here it is.
We have talked a lot about fishing boats, but I guess that, for the past few years, there have been more cruise ships along the coasts. If there was an accident involving a number of people, what would be the capacity for saving them? Do we have the capacity to save three, five or seven people? If a ship with a thousand people on board was in trouble, how complicated would it be to help them?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Thank you for being here. This is not my usual committee, but I will take a turn anyway. I find this very interesting. By the way, if the Conservative Party needs advice on where to cut or give funding, the Bloc Québécois provided an excellent report for its first pre-budget consultations last year. We will be pleased to give you another copy if you would like more advice.
I only have five minutes. I would like each of you to explain to me... Mr. Brison explained earlier that Canada and the provinces had an astronomical debt. We need to find new ways of doing things in order to get rid of the deficit.
Mr. Kelly, I believe that what is happening right now in Great Britain is worrisome.
Could each of you tell me very briefly—perhaps this is even in your documents—what measure or action you would propose to the government that would cost no money but would maximize an investment through an innovative change to legislation?
What would be the priority measure in each of your areas that would maximize a committed investment, or what legislative change, etc., would really improve Canada's finances?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Just one moment. I would like to be clear on what you are saying. Basically, if there was a questionnaire, a survey or a consultation involving members of the public service, a number of solutions would be found within the departments to enable the government to save money.
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Thank you for joining us.
When a humanitarian or other type of crisis unfolds, does Canada ever intervene unless its actions are coordinated with the UN? Does Canada ever decide to deploy troops and vessels to a given area without going through the UN, for example?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
As I understand it, in most cases, when an NGO dispenses humanitarian aid, the civilian population views this help in a more positive light, because it is not being provided by armed soldiers. Do you understand what I'm saying? Is it your experience that when a clearly identified NGO is dispensing aid instead of armed soldiers, in most cases, the distribution process is more effective and seen in a more positive light? Can you confirm that?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
So then, in essence, are your saying that it would be in the interests of the Canadian military to try and influence the UN, to improve coordination and international efforts, rather than focus on military considerations? I'm talking about the direction of our Canadian military.
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
I would like to know how Canada is perceived on the international stage for its humanitarian efforts? In your opinion, i there one country that Canada should emulate in terms of its involvement and coordinated efforts and respect for the roles of the various stakeholders?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
Thank you very much.
I would like to ask several short questions, but as is often the case, in the course of a discussion other questions come to mind, so perhaps we will have a discussion which will be longer than expected.
This is a very technical subject. I am simply replacing someone on the committee. I am more interested in the international aspect of this issue. How does Canada stand, with regard to its current standards, as compared to other countries of the G20? Do we have a good image? Is our legislation on a par with that of the other countries, or is Canada doing better? Are we leaders internationally? Is there a country which serves as a model in the area of protection? Perhaps you can enlighten us on these issues.
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
That certainly clears things up in my mind.
Further, we know that some species which are protected in Canada, are not protected in the United States. Do both countries really work together, or do they meet regularly to harmonize their respective laws?
View Pascal-Pierre Paillé Profile
BQ (QC)
I have a final question, and you will have to decide how you will answer.
As far as your work is concerned, what major change do you think would really bring about significant change? This might be a very general question, but I know that many things could be improved or changed. So, if you could make one issue a priority in your area, in your work, what would that be?
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