As well, I rise today to thank the women who work behind the scenes: the female cooks and servers; custodial, messenger, printing, mailing, translation, security, maintenance, and cafeteria staff; and the pages.

Intended measures include the resurfacing of runways, the hardening of grass runways by changing to asphalt, improving the approach lighting and navigational aids.

The question is as follows: With respect to Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Copyright Act: (a) how was this Bill developed; (b) did the government request any specific studies for this Bill and, if so, (i) what was the subject of these studies, (ii) what conclusions did they reach, (iii) what recommendations did they put forward, (iv) what methodology was followed in the studies, (v) on what date were the studies requested, (vi) on what date were the studies submitted, (vii) do the studies contain quantitative analyses (are they supported by data), (viii) what are the quantitative data and in what context are they presented; (c) did the government request an analysis of the Bill’s economic impact on creators’ income and, if so, (i) what op ...[+++]tions did the analysis offer, (ii) what data were collected as part of the analysis, (iii) what conclusions did the analysis reach, (iv) were the ministers of Canadian Heritage and Industry Canada aware of this analysis before it began, (v) on what date was the analysis requested, (vi) on what date was the analysis tabled, (vii) who or which department requested the analysis, (viii) who or which department conducted the analysis, (ix) what guidelines were issued regarding the analysis, (x) to whom or to which department was the analysis submitted, (xi) did the Minister of Canadian Heritage read the analysis after it was submitted, (xii) did the Minister of Industry read the analysis after it was submitted, (xiii) was a minister or an employee of a minister involved in the analysis, or did a minister or an employee of a minister interact with the researchers at any time during the analysis, (xiv) what methodology was followed in the analysis, (xv) did the author(s) of the analysis state the methodological considerations or limitations, either in writing or verbally, (xvi) what are the methodological considerations or limitations stated by the author(s) of this analysis, (xvii) does the analysis contain a quantitative component (is ...

employers will be able to make contributions to the competent authorities to support programmes aimed at providing work and/or training for job applicants.

The balance between administration and operational staff is broadly in line with the balance of staff at other agencies.

2. Crafts, SMEs and the advanced tertiary sector The measures proposed will be in line with the following broad guidelines : a) strengthening and diversifying financing channels for SMEs; b) establishing new instruments to provide practical and financial support for the setting-up of new firms and activities within the framework of an operation aimed at exploiting local development potential to the full increasing the pace of job creation; c) consolidating and enhancing the organizational and managerial structures of small and medium-sized firms by expanding the availability of high-quality advanced services and supporting demand for c ...[+++]onsultancy services; d) establishing firm links between research and manufacturing; e) improving the pool of human resources, especially by intensifying and upgrading high-level training; ./.