Jacques SAADA
SAADA, The Hon. Jacques, P.C., B.A.
Personal Data
- Party
- Liberal
- Constituency
- Brossard--La Prairie (Quebec)
- Birth Date
- November 22, 1947
- Website
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Saada
- PARLINFO
- http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=6f01152f-cb24-42c1-957d-e494d896206d&Language=E&Section=ALL
- Profession
- businessman, consultant, school administrator, teacher
Parliamentary Career
- June 2, 1997 - October 22, 2000
- LIBBrossard--La Prairie (Quebec)
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Solicitor General of Canada (July 16, 1998 - August 31, 2000)
- November 27, 2000 - May 23, 2004
- LIBBrossard--La Prairie (Quebec)
- Chief Government Whip's assistant (January 15, 2001 - December 1, 2003)
- Deputy Whip of the Liberal Party (January 15, 2001 - December 1, 2003)
- Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- Liberal Party House Leader (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- Minister responsible for Democratic Reform (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- June 28, 2004 - November 29, 2005
- LIBBrossard--La Prairie (Quebec)
- Leader of the Government in the House of Commons (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- Liberal Party House Leader (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- Minister responsible for Democratic Reform (December 12, 2003 - July 19, 2004)
- Minister responsible for La Francophonie (July 20, 2004 - February 5, 2006)
- Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec (July 20, 2004 - February 5, 2006)
Most Recent Speeches (Page 2 of 117)
November 18, 2005
Hon. Jacques Saada (Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, first, the Prime Minister is making all necessary efforts to ensure that the United States respects the rule of law. Second, as regards helping businesses, the idea of providing loan guarantees deserves to be examined, based on the impact that such a measure would have on the entire industry. We must find a way to help the industry as a whole. This is what we are working on.
Subtopic: Softwood Lumber
November 18, 2005
Hon. Jacques Saada (Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, we are working on this complex issue with a view to determine what would be best for the public and the affected industries. We are not here to engage in propaganda and find simplistic solutions to complex issues. I would ask the member to show some patience. He will see that the work we are doing is much more comprehensive than anything he can ever do.
Subtopic: Softwood Lumber
November 17, 2005
Hon. Jacques Saada (for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness)
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-78, An Act to provide for emergency management and to amend and repeal certain Acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Subtopic: Emergency Management Act
November 15, 2005
Hon. Jacques Saada (Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, barely a few months ago, we voted an additional $307 million for Quebec regions, which the Bloc members opposed. We invested $50 million in softwood lumber and $34 million in fisheries, despite the Bloc. We have developed the Gaspé, Chandler, Cap-Chat and Magog, despite the Bloc. We have achieved economic diversification, despite the Bloc. This is hypocrisy pure and simple.
Subtopic: Economic Development
November 15, 2005
Hon. Jacques Saada (Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec and Minister responsible for the Francophonie, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, I can hardly wait for André Harvey to return to this House and behave like a real MP.
The members of the Bloc voted against a $307 million increase in the budget and against Bill C-9. We have helped the textile industry with CANtex, but they did not agree. They were absent. We helped the regions of Quebec in need, despite the Bloc. I travel throughout Quebec, and the Bloc comes along behind me. I repeat this is total hypocrisy.
Subtopic: Economic Development