Government Business No. 1  Mr. Speaker, my wife and I deliver food for the food bank once a month and encounter circumstances as have been outlined by the member. It's heartbreaking to see the tragic circumstances individuals face from time to time. This government is genuinely committed and will be moving forward to provide the support we need to.

Government Business No. 1  Mr. Speaker, from the debate and discussions we have had today, we have heard that this government, this Parliament, does play an important role in the steps that we take to move forward in responding to the needs of Canadians.

Government Business No. 1  Mr. Speaker, in developing what was in the throne speech, we consulted extensively with stakeholders. We consulted extensively with people who were facing the circumstances. I do not think anyone will deny today that the circumstances we were faced with and looking forward to in the first throne speech were entirely different.

Government Business No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne. I am pleased to rise today to participate in debate on the motion, but before I begin, I want to acknowledge that we are gathered on traditional unceded Algonquin territory. When the pandemic first shattered our economy last spring, our government was there to support workers and their families.

Canadian Dairy Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that the Conservative government cut $400 million in 2013 from the AgriStability fund and the business risk management programs. Why is it now, when we are improving the program, that this is such a significant improvement?

Women in House Program  Mr. Speaker, on International Women's Day, l renewed my commitment to ensure that every girl and woman in Newmarket—Aurora, across Canada and around the world would have the opportunity to reach their full potential. I am always optimistic about our future when I meet young people interested in politics.

Health  Madam Speaker, I recently met with the Canadian Cancer Society and I was told that one in two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in his or her lifetime. Although investments in research, early detection and treatment have resulted in more people surviving cancer than ever before, there is more to be done.

Coldest Night of the Year  Madam Speaker, this past Saturday, I was proud to join my community in Newmarket—Aurora on the Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk. This year, we doubled our goal and raised over $86,000 to help Inn From the Cold, a local charity that assists homeless and at-risk individuals by providing shelter, training and transition to permanent solutions.

Hugs4Hope  Mr. Speaker, on October 27, the town of Newmarket came together as a community for Hugs4Hope. I am proud to have been part of a team of eight people who hugged for one hour with our neighbours, friends and family, exchanging over 4,008 hugs. The event was a huge success, raising over $6,000 for two incredible charities: Youth Speak, which serves youth with mental health and addiction issues, and Global Strides, which supports an orphanage and impoverished children in Kenya.

Newmarket—Aurora  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in the House for the first time as the member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora in the 43rd Parliament. I would like to thank the good people of Newmarket—Aurora for electing me as their representative. I thank also all my volunteers, supporters and, most important, my family, especially Roxanne, my wife of 49 years.