House of Commons Hansard #79 of the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was c-22.

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Tourism IndustryAdjournment Proceedings

7 p.m.

Liberal

Terry Sheehan Liberal Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Mr. Speaker, these are very difficult times for all businesses. I know they are especially difficult for tourism operators in northern Ontario. Many of these tourism operators depend on the U.S. market to thrive.

Since the start of the pandemic, we provided financial support to businesses, organizations and communities in northern Ontario. Through the RRRF alone, we have provided businesses and not-for-profit organizations across northern Ontario with more than $70 million.

As noted, Bill C-14, which is being debated in the House, has millions and millions of more dollars contained within it to support the tourism industry. I would encourage the hon. member opposite in this virtual House to support Bill C-14 and encourage the Conservative caucus to also get on board, because it has been many months where that money has not been able to get through the system without the Conservatives supporting it.

Again, I encourage the member to have the Conservative caucus pass Bill C-14 expeditiously, so we can unlock the millions and millions of dollars of support for the tourism sector, including businesses, organizations and communities across northern Ontario.

Tourism IndustryAdjournment Proceedings

7 p.m.

Conservative

The Deputy Speaker Conservative Bruce Stanton

The motion to adjourn the House is now deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 7:04 p.m.)