Industry committee  I want to change the subject slightly. There was a comment that there's a lack of interest among first nations and women and that generally some of the disciplines would be more popular than others. I want to ask about the importance of our natural resources. About three

Procedure and House Affairs committee   and, second, they obtain their purpose by the same means.” There has been no substantially similar piece of business put forward during this Parliament. No other piece of government or private member's business has called on Parliament to condemn discrimination against women and girls

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, the second petition is regarding sex-selective pregnancy termination. The petitioners highlight that there are over 200 million missing women and girls in the world right now because of the gendercide. They are asking Parliament to condemn this practice.

Violence Against Women  Mr. Speaker, twenty thousand Canadians from all walks of life gathered here today in front of the Parliament Buildings. They are asking Canadian leaders to end discrimination against women and girls occurring through global gendercide. Female gendercide is the systematic

Petitions  The second petition is signed by thousands of Canadians. The petition highlights the fact that women are being discriminated against through gender selection and that 92% of Canadians believe that this is wrong and should be made illegal. The Conservative Party of Canada

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present two petitions today, the first noting that we are in 16 days of international condemnation against all forms of violence against women and girls right now. The petitioners call upon Parliament to condemn discrimination against girls

The Sky’s No Limit—Girls Fly Too  Mr. Speaker, there was an incredible event that took place in beautiful British Columbia on International Women's Day. It was called The Sky's No Limit—Girls Fly Too. For two days, over 1,200 girls had the amazing opportunity to learn about jobs in the aviation industry

Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague, who I consider a dear friend. She has been recognized around the world for her work on protecting children and women who are being exploited and for her fight against human trafficking. We applaud her, thank her for her work, and know

Petitions  , making the world a very dangerous place. The society of gynaecologists has strongly condemed this practice. A recent poll said that 92% of Canadians are opposed to this, and they are asking Parliament to condemn this horrible form of discrimination against women and girls.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present two petitions, this being the 2nd day of 16 days standing against violence against women and girls. The three deadliest words in the world are “it's a girl”. Over 200 million girls are missing worldwide through the practice of sex selection

Petitions   international aid policies that would support small family farmers, especially women, and recognize their role against hunger and poverty; to ensure that Canadian policies and programs are developed in consultation with small family farmers; and that they protect the right of small family

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply   important to note that Canadian women represent 75% of claimants of the compassionate care benefit. In addition to the increase in eligible time that can be claimed for the compassionate care benefit, our Conservative government of the past nearly doubled the funding for this important

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL   Iraq. At least 500 men were slaughtered execution style, with an unknown number of women being captured and sold into slavery. At least 70 children were reported to have died from thirst and at least 50 elderly perished. Then we were horrified when hostages in green jumpsuits were

Human Resources committee   moves ahead so that your approval for a TFW comes with permanent resident status, what do you think of that idea? Will it slow the process down, or speed the process up? Could you comment? In your case, you showed incredible compassion and care, particularly to the women who had

Protection of Pregnant Women and Their Preborn Children Act (Cassie and Molly's Law)  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to speak to Cassie and Molly's law, Bill C-225. Canadians want fairness. Canadians want justice. This is a prime example of an opportunity to provide that justice in Canada. A piece of legislation called the unborn victims of crime act was presented