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Dental Care  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are also being affected by rising inflation across the globe. Our government remains committed to this fight and is constantly looking for solutions that will help Canadian families. Can the minister tell us how important it is to pass Bill C-31, which will help Canadian children have access to affordable dental care and bring much-needed relief to those who are having a hard time paying their rent?

October 24th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, our government has been there from the very beginning to support small businesses across Canada. They are the heart of our communities and the backbone of our economy. That is why it is crucial that we all work together to give small business owners the support they need to succeed.

October 19th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, yesterday we observed the day of action to raise awareness of the national crisis regarding missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. Reports show that they are more likely to experience violence than any other Canadian. At yesterday's gathering on Parliament Hill, families and survivors called on our government to support their healing and justice initiatives.

October 5th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, Canadians and Quebeckers deserve to feel safe in their communities. The tragedies caused by gun violence over the past few months only highlight how important it is to take measures to combat gun violence. Can the Minister of Public Safety tell us about the measures our government is taking to create safer communities?

September 22nd, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Reuniting Families Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon for the time he has dedicated to this legislation. As we know, our government has made a strong commitment to bring newcomers with their family members from overseas. Maintaining the bonds of family is not only essential to our immigration system.

September 20th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, this year, planting season was stressful and filled with uncertainty for our farmers. The increase in the cost of inputs limited our producers' ability to invest in their operations. Given this particular context, can the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food inform the House of the most recent measures implemented to help our farmers?

June 23rd, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

International Development  Mr. Speaker, the unjust war in Ukraine is having a tremendous impact on countries all around the world. This war has led to a global food shortage. The conflict, combined with the effects of climate change and the pandemic, is threatening to push tens of millions of people into food insecurity, hunger and famine, especially in Africa.

June 15th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Tourism Industry  Mr. Speaker, the tourism sector has been through two extremely difficult years, and now it is time to talk about how important this sector is. Would the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance tell the House what the government is doing to put this industry, which is crucial to Canada's economy, front and centre?

May 31st, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights in relation to Bill C-5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I just want to thank all of my colleagues from the bottom of my heart. I thank all the organizations, and Dr. Jennifer Kagan and her husband, Mr. Philip Viater, for having advocated for so long. Yesterday, as was mentioned, was Keira's birthday. Only in memory of her can we continue to speak out for other victims of domestic violence, such as her, who are the most marginalized and vulnerable people in our society.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her comments and her thoughts. I sense a great deal of passion as well. To answer her question, I think we have to continue working with the provinces. As a member from Quebec, I am truly proud of the legislation that Quebec passed on electronic bracelets.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague from Nanaimo—Ladysmith for her hard work and for listening to the tragedies that complainant victims go through in their experiences with the criminal justice system. There are many gaps still to be filled, and I believe that, if we continue on this path, the first thing to do is to pass the bill and then keep addressing these issues.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I have to say, and there is no other word that comes to mind, even in these conversations about tragedies, that I am enchanted by the support received from our own caucus and across all party lines. This is so meaningful. It is the first time we are talking about coercive control with regard to the Criminal Code and the criminal justice system, so this very important.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, from the bottom of my heart, I thank my hon. colleague for all her hard work and advocacy, for working across all party lines to help with this legislation and for hearing the voices of organizations, victims and people who have spoken up. To answer her question, there is still much to be done.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal

Criminal Code  moved that the bill be concurred in.

May 30th, 2022House debate

Anju DhillonLiberal