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Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, our focus would be to ask the government to take action regarding the diplomatic relationship we have with Armenia. We would engage in dialogue with Azerbaijan on Armenia's behalf. We would advocate for humanitarian aid to make its way into the region of Nagorno-Karabakh and that the corridor be opened, so people could flow freely and goods can come in so that people could eat and folks could access necessary medicines.
September 26th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, it is with great sobriety that I stand in the House today to discuss the issue with regard to the ongoing conflict that is taking place with the Azeris going after the Armenians who reside within the Nagorno-Karabakh region. We are receiving news day by day of grave atrocities that are being committed at the hands of the Azeris.
September 26th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Guests in the House of Commons Mr. Speaker, there is no way this is correct. We have a world leader whose country is at war. He came to Parliament as a state guest. He was granted some of the strictest security that has ever been granted to a world leader prior to him, yet he was here with a Nazi in his presence.
September 25th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Guests in the House of Commons Mr. Speaker, on Friday a Nazi was given not only a seat in the chamber, but also a very warm and honouring welcome. This never should have happened. In fact, a list of all guests was given to the government well ahead of time and was thoroughly vetted, yet somehow this individual was celebrated.
September 25th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I have had the opportunity to visit Nunavut and 11 of its remote communities. It was an absolutely spectacular opportunity. I walked away with such an appreciation for the vastness of the north, and the uniqueness and specialness of that area. One of the things I observed, and she is drawing attention to it, was the lack of access to goods and resources.
September 21st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I think where the hon. member, I and my colleagues can agree is that we are looking for that supply chain clog to be resolved. We are looking for greater efficiencies and effectiveness. We are looking to actually resolve the real problems that exist. I think where we agree is that the bill would not do that.
September 21st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act Mr. Speaker, if I were eating in a restaurant, my server brought out a dish and maybe there were a couple of hairs or a fly in there, and I would send it back, I would not say to sprinkle some cheese on it and it would be fine. I would ask that the meal be tossed and that a new meal be brought to me.
September 21st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act Mr. Speaker, Canada is a fantastic home. Our country spans more than half of the northern hemisphere and crosses more than six time zones. It is quite incredible. We are the second-largest country by way of geographical size and have the most extensive coastline, spanning more than 240,000 kilometres.
September 21st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear the hon. member concede that, despite the carbon tax, nothing is being accomplished in taking care of the environment and getting us to a better place. Canadians are certainly worse off. They are struggling to afford the basic necessities of life.
September 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, somehow life is less affordable than it has ever been because there is this punitive thing called the carbon tax, which the Liberals have applied to every single heating bill of Canadians, every single grocery bill of Canadians and every single fuel cost that Canadians incur at the pump.
September 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Questions on the Order Paper With regard to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC): what are the details and dates of all actions taken by the CRTC related to the implementation of measures contained in Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts?
June 21st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Online News Act Madam Speaker, I will apologize for using that word. He misinformed the House.
June 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Online News Act Madam Speaker, the minister has disingenuously stated that the bill is about helping local newspapers, when, in fact, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who is a non-partisan figure of this place, has reported that with the bill, the tune of 75%, the funding would go toward CBC, Bell Media and Rogers.
June 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Online News Act Why don't not answer the question? Just answer the question.
June 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Online News Act Just answer my question.
June 20th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative