Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, that is the essence. The essence was that there were practices in procurement that fostered a two-man company, dating back decades, to find ways to become a preferred client of the Government of Canada and through that preferential treatment being able to source resources, individuals, to serve whether it is this government, the government before or the department during the time that is needed.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, very much as my hon. colleague is proud to represent her constituents, I am also proud to represent my constituents of Richmond Hill. The statement that was just made was not completely factual. The fact of the matter is that when the investigations were done, whether it was by the Auditor General or the procurement ombudsman, they clearly indicated that any time they requested documents, the government, the department, was forthcoming with all the documents that were available.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it is true that consulting services have ballooned over the last eight years we have been in power, but we have to be able to clearly explain to Canadians why this has happened. It has happened because our government has a very clear vision around where we want to take Canada.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, let me summarize what I talked about during the first minutes of my speech. I talked about the fact that the ArriveCAN application could not have been developed for $80,000, but it should not have cost $60 million either. We talked about the paper cost of this application.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Vaughan—Woodbridge. As members of the House, we share a profound duty to ensure that public funds are used effectively and for the public good. This principle is paramount, especially in times of crisis, when swift action is necessary and resources are stretched thin.

Black History Month  Mr. Speaker, in celebrating Black History Month, we honour Black Canadians' rich heritage and achievements. We spotlight individuals like Rosemary Sadlier, an advocate for Black history and women's issues, and Dr. Jeffrey K. O. Thompson, a leader in technology and community services.

Health  Mr. Speaker, Canadians want access to health care systems and services that allow them and their family and loved ones to get the care they need when they need it. While the Conservatives voted against payments through our Canada health transfer, our government signed a bilateral funding agreement with Ontario, investing more than $3.1 billion over the next two years.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise once again in the House to speak to Bill C-273, an act to amend the Criminal Code. Introduced by my colleague, the member for New Westminster—Burnaby, the bill proposes to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code. It is an undeniable fact that all children have the right to be protected from violence and abuse.

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Mr. Speaker, let me address the last part first. I have had the honour and privilege of representing Richmond Hill over the last three terms and am counting on people and my hard work to be able to be re-elected so that I can come back here to continue representing them. Let us leave it at that.

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Mr. Speaker, I have had the pleasure of working with my colleague on a number of committees, and I thank her for her point of view. The point is that it is those complexities that have necessitated, now that we are at the point of rolling out this legislation, that we really take a step back and look at the spectrum of diseases and the challenges that exist to be able to ensure that the right safeguards are in place.

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Mr. Speaker, through you, I would like to thank my colleague across, not only for the work he has done as part of the special committee, but also for the point of view he is raising. We have to remember that, at that time, we were looking at the bill from a constitutional aspect as well, so when we looked at it we addressed many issues.

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Mr. Speaker, it is with a sense of profound responsibility and pride that I address the House today regarding the government's proposed bill, Bill C-62, aimed at extending the temporary suspension of eligibility for medical assistance in dying, MAID, for individuals suffering exclusively from mental illness, for an additional three years.

Lunar New Year  Mr. Speaker, representing Richmond Hill has given me the privilege of learning about different cultures, joining in their celebrations and, most notably, enjoying lots of delicious food. I am delighted to rise today to acknowledge the beautiful celebration of the lunar new year, which is taking place on February 10.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, I have the privilege of working with the member as well in our government operations committee, and I find her quite ethical and supportive. On the environment, our government, from day one, supported measures that protect the environment, which is one of the four pillars that this government has been focused on.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, indeed, I agree with the member across that we need more affordable housing, and we need to make sure that the price of the house, whether it is affordable or community-based housing, etc., is reflective of wage growth. The whole issue of affordability, of being able to secure a home for one's future, is something that our government is committed to and continues to work on.