House of Commons photoWon her last election, in 2011, with 55% of the vote.
Foreign Affairs December 7th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Canada is very proud to have sent the largest election observation delegation allowable as part of the EU observation mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We continue to promote peace and democracy in the DRC. We urge all sides in the DRC and here in Canada to remain calm and to let the democratic process unfold.
Foreign Affairs December 5th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Canada is very proud to always be involved in election observation where required and when asked to participate. In fact, we sent the maximum number of Canadians allowed by the EU commission. The election observers joined 46 long-term and 72 other observers as part of the EU mission. We are proud of Canada's participation.
International Co-operation November 21st, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Canada continues its leadership on maternal, newborn and child health under the Prime Minister's leadership and the head of the WHO, who we are pleased to host here in Canada today, along with the top health experts in the field of maternal and child health.
We are about accountability. We are about getting results. We are about better health for children and saving more lives.
Canadians can be proud of our continued leadership to ensure that every MNCH dollar counts.
Security of Tenure of Military Judges Act November 4th, 2011
moved that Bill C-16, An Act to amend the National Defence Act (military judges), be read the second time and referred to a committee.
Mining Industry October 27th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Canada can help developing countries rich in resources to also realize strong economic growth to benefit their people.
This morning, our Prime Minister made a significant announcement: the creation of the Canadian international institute for the extractive industries and development. The institute would help developing countries harness and manage their resources to generate a strong, sustainable economy and, thereby, reduce poverty.
This builds on our government's commitment to make a real difference in the lives of the poor--
International Co-operation October 24th, 2011
Yes, Mr. Speaker, Pakistan is once again suffering from a flood this year. Last year, when I visited Sindh province, I saw how floods can devastate families and children.
Canada did its part last year and will do so again, with $11 million this year to help Pakistan.
Canadians know that our government will ensure that victims get the food, clean water and health care they need.
International Co-operation October 20th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, Canada is doing its part. Our government's initial $72 million support has helped provide food to 11.5 million people and nutrition, clean water and medical care to over 2 million people in the region. Matching the generosity of Canadians, I am happy to report an additional $70.5 million will be put into the famine relief fund to support ongoing aid relief.
Recently, humanitarian workers have been targeted and kidnapped in the region. I call on all parties to allow for safe humanitarian access.
International Co-operation October 5th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, the member is quite right. Canada is doing its part to help the 13 million affected in East Africa.
Canadians again have shown their compassion and generosity. Individual Canadians have donated over $70 million to Canadian organizations. As promised, the government will match their generosity through the African drought relief fund. This brings our government support to $142 million to provide needed food, medicine, nutrition and clean water.
International Co-operation October 4th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has said that it is not enough to make pledges at conferences: it is important to pay what is pledged. Under his leadership, Canada met its 2009 food security commitment, and in fact was the first G8 country to do so. That is why he was asked to co-chair the UN commission for accountability in women's and children's health.
The Munk School report says that Canada has fully complied with its official development assistance commitments. In fact, in meeting the G20 commitments, Canada ranked ahead of the U.K., the U.S.A.--
Government Funding September 28th, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her question because it gives me a chance to say what Canada, under the leadership of our Prime Minister, has done to save the lives of women and children.
It was reported last week at the United Nations that more progress is being made to reduce the rate of maternal mortality in the last year than over the past decade. Canada focused its Muskoka initiative on improving the health of mothers and children and taking real action, such as preventing malaria, better nutrition and training more midwives. We were clear on our criteria and we will fund projects--