Translation of "heureuse initiative " (French → English) :

I congratulate the member for Lethbridge for his very good initiative (1150) Mrs. Marlene Jennings (Parliamentary Secretary to the Solicitor General of Canada, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to debate the bill which has been sponsored by the hon. member for Lethbridge.

Some Member States have also set themselves such targets (in Table 2 below) for policies improving access to ICT and this is to be welcomed.

Some Member States have also set themselves such targets (in Table 2 below) for policies improving access to ICT and this is to be welcomed.

Implementation of the CSI scheme (US Container Security Initiative) in maritime transport, although not specifically designed for operators to benefit from, is widely acknowledged to have had a number of positive commercial side-effects, notably better operational systems and better control over and predictability of transport and other processes, as well as more reliable processing times and reduced loss through theft. Trends in recently published research[9] indicate that a number of cost factors, both of the transport chain and of the businesses involved would draw positive collateral benefits in a number of areas from improved securi ...[+++]ty measures.

That welcome initiative represents a first step in putting into practice the commitments entered into in Stockholm. 3. In accordance with the statement it made in Stockholm, the European Union intends to press ahead firmly with its concerted action and cooperation aimed at putting a stop to this particularly evil and cruel modern-day form of slavery.

As a retired Hydro-Québec employee, and as a Bloc Québécois member, I applaud this wonderful initiative.