Elmer MacIntosh MACKAY
MACKAY, The Hon. Elmer MacIntosh, P.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B.
Personal Data
- Party
- Progressive Conservative
- Constituency
- Central Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Birth Date
- August 5, 1936
- Website
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_MacKay
- PARLINFO
- http://www.parl.gc.ca/parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=9bc870a5-bc5d-4b05-ac22-779f048d206c&Language=E&Section=ALL
- Profession
- barrister and solicitor, lawyer
Parliamentary Career
- May 31, 1971 - September 1, 1972
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- October 30, 1972 - May 9, 1974
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- July 8, 1974 - March 26, 1979
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Progressive Conservative Party Caucus Chair (January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1980)
- May 22, 1979 - December 14, 1979
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Progressive Conservative Party Caucus Chair (January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1980)
- Minister of Regional Economic Expansion (June 4, 1979 - March 2, 1980)
- February 18, 1980 - July 9, 1984
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Minister of Regional Economic Expansion (June 4, 1979 - March 2, 1980)
- September 4, 1984 - October 1, 1988
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Solicitor General of Canada (September 17, 1984 - August 19, 1985)
- Minister of National Revenue (August 20, 1985 - January 29, 1989)
- November 21, 1988 - September 8, 1993
- PCCentral Nova (Nova Scotia)
- Minister of National Revenue (August 20, 1985 - January 29, 1989)
- Minister of Public Works (January 30, 1989 - June 24, 1993)
- Minister for the purposes of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act (January 30, 1989 - April 20, 1991)
- Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (April 21, 1991 - June 1, 1993)
Most Recent Speeches (Page 3 of 513)
June 1, 1993
Hon. Elmer M. MacKay (Minister of Public Works):
Madam Speaker, I repeat for my friend opposite that to the best of my knowledge the lowest tender was accepted. As a matter of fact I believe if he checks, the deal that was received from Standard Life was substantially less per square metre than the amount paid in the Martel building but I will have to check these facts.
I repeat that the leasing agent to whom the hon. member refers had nothing whatsoever to do with the process. As far as I know this transaction is entirely legitimate, entirely transparent. As the hon. member knows, I will be completely forthcoming in giving him whatever background information he requires.
Subtopic: PUBLIC WORKS
June 1, 1993
Hon. Elmer M. MacKay (Minister of Public Works):
Madam Speaker, I want to assure the hon. member that contrary to the premise of his question he is off on the wrong track on this one.
Public Works was asked to secure premises for the Atomic Energy Control Board. Expressions of interest, as I recall, were received from four or five interested parties. Subsequently a tender was called. The lowest tender was from Standard Life I believe. I will have to search my memory on this. However, I can assure the member of one thing. The leasing agent that he refers to had no part to play in the process whatsoever. It was done by Public Works in an open and transparent way. I would be pleased to give him all the background information.
As far as any statement of claim is concerned, my colleague is well aware that statements of claim and legal actions are very common on behalf of dissatisfied people who have not quite measured up to some of the tendering process. I would not put too much significance on that if I were he.
Subtopic: PUBLIC WORKS
June 1, 1993
Hon. Elmer M. MacKay (Minister of Public Works):
Madam Speaker, the member opposite is exaggerating. I certainly did not excoriate the member for Glengarry- Prescott-Russell. I think it is rather mean spirited and unfair to attribute any motives to this process. After all, the opposition quite properly pointed out some difficul-
June 1, 1993
Oral Questions
ties. Upon consideration of them, it does appear that it is not appropriate for Mr. Thorsteinson to continue with this appointment.
I think the process has been duly served.
Subtopic: GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
June 1, 1993
Hon. Elmer M. MacKay (Minister of Public Works):
Madam Speaker, it is common knowledge that various market conditions in different parts of Canada have caused a lot of people to have difficulties.
Under the circumstances, Mr. Thorsteinson's organization has indeed been having some difficulties. I understand if Mr. Thorsteinson has not tendered his resignation, he is about to do so. It is important, as the House knows, without casting aspersions on anyone, to make sure that the probity at the Bank of Canada is maintained.
Subtopic: GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENTS
May 31, 1993
Hon. Elmer M. MacKay (Minister of Public Works):
Madam Speaker, I appreciate the member's interest in this.
Agencies such as the one he inquired about will be receiving word soon from Canada Mortgage and Housing about their eligibility for funding. In this specific case, I can give him positive news. There will be funding available which will be something in excess of $100,000.
Subtopic: HOUSING