House of Commons Hansard #112 of the 43rd Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was documents.

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Tourism IndustryAdjournment Proceedings

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Liberal Alexandra Mendes

The hon. member for Langley—Aldergrove.

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Conservative

Tako Van Popta Conservative Langley—Aldergrove, BC

Madam Speaker, I appreciate the comments from the hon. member.

He is saying that Canada is catching up to America on vaccinating their citizens. That is a good-news story. However, it just goes to support my position that maybe there is room for a more creative solution than just an outright ban for another year.

Why is the minister not talking to his American counterparts to see what they are doing about opening up the cruise industry in a safe, secure and healthy manner? There is rapid testing, making sure that passengers have been vaccinated, better protocols on cruise ships, more health facilities and better cleaning. They have gone through all of that, and they feel they are now in a position to do it in a safe and secure manner. Why can Canada not be more creative about finding a solution?

The member said the government is helping financially to support them. That is great, and Canadians appreciate that. However, what we are looking for is an answer going forward. This temporary solution that the Americans have come up with could become permanent. It is American legislation standing—

Tourism IndustryAdjournment Proceedings

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Liberal Alexandra Mendes

The hon. parliamentary secretary.

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Liberal

Kevin Lamoureux Liberal Winnipeg North, MB

Madam Speaker, we are thinking in terms of the future. Budget 2021 includes investments that are specifically tailored to the tourism sector. These total $1 billion to restore our supply of tourism products and experiences while also helping to drive the demand for them.

I have been to the west coast. I remember walking along the dock in downtown Vancouver where people were getting off a massive ship. I understand and appreciate the true value of this industry, as all members of the Liberal caucus do. We want to see it get back to the new normal as quickly as possible, but we also have to think of the safety of Canadians. A great deal of effort and thought are put into these measures that are put into place to make sure that—

Tourism IndustryAdjournment Proceedings

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Liberal

The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès) Liberal Alexandra Mendes

The motion that the House do now adjourn is deemed to have been adopted. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 7:17 p.m.)