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Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member, a fellow British Columbian, for the question. Of course, I am happy to always answer questions from the member. If we look at some of the measures that are being brought in, they would increase transparency. I think the issue at the heart of the matter that the member is questioning is learning about what high-risk detainees there may be.

June 4th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, we heard witness testimony, quite frankly, that was very hard to hear. I commit myself to encourage moving forward as quickly as we can on those recommendations and bringing that forward.

June 4th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, as I indicated, and other members have spoken about, the CBSA was never included in this type of a review, and we are encouraged to see that this transparency will now be brought forward. The CBSA will be included and will have to answer to any incidents that do occur.

June 4th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, as I indicated in my comments about the collection of data, which has never been done before, to look at race-based discriminatory incidents that may take place, as it comes back to Parliament, parliamentarians from diverse backgrounds would have an opportunity to address those needs.

June 4th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Public Complaints and Review Commission Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the shout-out; the chair of the mighty OGGO is here to witness this. I am very pleased to rise today to speak to Bill C-20, which would establish a public complaints and review commission for the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

June 4th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Mr. Speaker, I heard the member mention many investments. I am happy to talk about housing at all times. There is a rapid housing initiative breaking ground in Richmond, British Columbia, and I would like to know if the member can talk a bit more about what the impacts of housing investments will be across Canada.

May 27th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, Justice Hogue's report was very clear that there was no certainty with respect to the election interference. I encourage the member opposite to read the report thoroughly before they make misleading accusations and try to do a character assassination on any member in the House.

May 21st, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, as we all know, on this side of the House, we have worked very hard and aggressively to combat climate change, and we will continue to do so for future generations. Not only that, but also I was talking more precisely about housing and how we are going to be combatting the issues around affordability on housing.

May 21st, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I am always happy to answer questions from the member opposite from British Columbia. When it comes to our banking system and taxation, the member opposite very well knows that we have made adequate and competitive choices when it comes to tax fairness. I encourage working closely with him on these issues.

May 21st, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, it is always a privilege to stand in the House and to contribute to the debate today on Bill C-69, the budget implementation act for budget 2024, which is focused on ensuring fairness for every generation. It is another building block to help future generations and is based on supporting the promise that all Canadians should have a fair chance to build a good, middle-class life and to do as well as their parents, if not better.

May 21st, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Foreign Political Interference, Violence or Intimidation  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this very important motion, Motion No. 112. I would like to thank the member for Surrey—Newton for bringing this motion before us and, of course, for his dedicated service. Democracy has always been at risk and has been tested throughout history.

May 6th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Sikh Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, this April, we celebrated the five-year anniversary of Sikh Heritage Month becoming Canadian law. Celebrations closed out this month with a history-making performance by Punjabi artist Diljit Dosanjh, selling out B.C. Place Stadium. Sikh Heritage Month is as much about where we are now as it is about how we got here.

April 29th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Organ Donation  Mr. Speaker, as Sikh Heritage Month celebrations continue all April, Vaisakhi night at BC Place Stadium was packed, with amazing performances by anthem singer Juggy Bajwa, legendary singer Jazzy B, and, finally, our Whitecaps beating Toronto FC 4:nil. Before the match, I had the opportunity to participate in a kickoff message with Whitecaps legend Carl Valentine and young heroes Malia and Noah Kumar, encouraging fans to register as organ donors.

April 18th, 2024House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Ray Sawada  Mr. Speaker, recently the Richmond Sockeyes Junior Hockey Club honoured a local hero as they retired the jersey of Ray Sawada, who passed away at the age of 38 while playing a recreational hockey game earlier this year. Ray Sawada played junior hockey for the Richmond Sockeyes from 2001 to 2003, and he was selected 52nd overall in the NHL draft by the Dallas Stars in 2004.

December 6th, 2023House debate

Parm BainsLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I welcome the member's question, but I am a little confused by the thought of incoherence. If we were to look at our investments in the national supply chain corridor alone, we would be looking at solutions for those issues. I am a little confused by the question.

November 28th, 2023House debate

Parm BainsLiberal