Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize that I am appearing virtually and that I am very fortunate to live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Musqueam and Coast Salish peoples. I will be sharing my time with the member for Ottawa West—Nepean. We live in serious times.

Pension Protection Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I had some technical difficulties. I would like to vote “for”.

Pension Protection Act  Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent to change my vote to “for”.

The SS Akbar  Madam Speaker, as Sikh Heritage Month celebrations come to a close on this 125th year since Sikhs first set foot on Canada’s west coast, a tragic part of the Sikh story in Canada is the Komagata Maru, but today I wish to tell members about another ship that sailed in 1914, the SS Akbar.

Emergencies Act  Madam Speaker, it was quite clear. We have received caucus updates as national caucus members. It was very clear that the groups that were demonstrating put forward a manifesto to overthrow government. I think we need to look at the many facts that came forward and were well reported as indicators.

Emergencies Act  Madam Speaker, weapons were found and weapons were seized. There was a threat to government. A manifesto was put forward threatening the government. In my comments, I did indicate that some people may have come peacefully to protest and patriots in Canada come in many forms. However, when there are people who are organizing to try to overthrow a government, I do not see the patriotism there.

Emergencies Act  Madam Speaker, I would have to get a little more information on the FINTRAC involvement in this investigation. It is a great question, and I take it on notice.

Emergencies Act  Madam Speaker, I am speaking today in solemn but resolute support of the Emergencies Act. The past weeks have given me time to reflect on the words and actions of those who came to protest public health measures. One of the words we heard most from the demonstrators was “patriotism”.

Housing  Madam Speaker, last week the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion participated in a round table with housing experts in my riding of Steveston—Richmond East. Together, we discussed the important initiatives from the federal government to develop affordable housing in B.C., such as the affordable housing innovation fund to encourage new funding models for affordable housing.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I welcome the opportunity to continue the work they are doing in Quebec, and I look forward to working with the member to share ideas and make sure we can stop violence against women. We will work together toward rooting out any type of violence toward women. In terms of the length of the program, it has to be an ongoing effort and we have to ensure that those supports are always there.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, congratulations to the member for Calgary Skyview for his election as well. It is an honour to serve with him here. With respect to projects in my riding, I am happy to say that as part of the Canadian national housing strategy, community partners like Habitat for Humanity have partnered in Richmond, and on Ash Street in my riding we have built purpose-built homes for eight families.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, there are a tremendous number of measures in the throne speech to help the agricultural sector and small businesses. As well, during this very trying time for Canadians throughout the pandemic, this government was the only one that not only allowed for businesses to keep their doors open, but also made the investments to ensure that there is growth for businesses.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, congratulations on your appointment to the chair. Before I begin, I would like to recognize that I come from the unceded traditional territory of the Coast Salish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh first nations. As we have all seen, my home province of British Columbia is experiencing yet another atmospheric river rain event.