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Spoke at the Health committee on Subject Matter of Supplementary Estimates (B), 2024-25: Votes 1b and 5b under … Thank you so much. Thank you, Minister, for being here. I particularly want to thank your staff and of course the public servants who are there …
Voted No on Vote #926 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day
Voted No on Vote #927 Motion to proceed to First Reading of Senate Public Bills
Voted No on Vote #928 Motion to adjourn the House
Spoke in the House on Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, my frustration is when I hear Conservatives talk about their great reputation when it comes to fisheries and oceans. I will tell members what …
Spoke in the House on Housing Mr. Speaker, Port Alberni is short 1,200 homes. It is nearly impossible to find an affordable place to live. Rents doubled under the Conservatives and then …
Spoke in the House on Privilege Madam Speaker, my colleague highlighted some really important things, including that the Liberal government continues to put forward targets and miss its targets. It is like …
Spoke in the House on Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, for 70 years, friendship centres have served as vital community hubs for urban indigenous people. Now they are on the front line of Canada's …
Voted Yes on Vote #924 Ninth report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (Previous question)
Voted Yes on Vote #925 Ninth report of the Standing Committee on Veterans
Spoke in the House on Questions Passed as Orders for Returns With regard to federal funding for environmental projects within the federal electoral district of Courtenay—Alberni, since the 2005-06 fiscal year: broken down by fiscal year, recipient, …
Spoke in the House on Petitions Mr. Speaker, I greatly appreciate the collaboration in the House right now, especially when it comes to e-petition 5166, which is a privilege for me to …
Spoke in the House on Forestry Industry Mr. Speaker, forest biomass energy production has the potential to provide Canadian electrical grids with a sustainable source of energy. This will also create high-paying jobs …
Spoke at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee on Patterns of Forced Migration in Different Regions of the World Mr. Thein, last week the special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar and other UN experts issued a press release calling for a …
Spoke at the Health committee on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada Thank you. First, I want to thank all of the witnesses. I agree with Mr. Thériault that this is an excellent panel with regard to a …
Spoke at the International Trade committee on Trade Impacts of Canada's Leadership in Reducing Emissions I'll go to you, Mr. Behboodi. First, thank you for your testimony. This isn't steel-related. I come from a forest community on Vancouver Island, Port Alberni. …
Spoke in the House on Questions Passed as Orders for Returns With regard to the communities which comprise the federal electoral district of Courtenay—Alberni, since the 2005-06 fiscal year: (a) what have been the federal investments and …
Spoke at the Health committee on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada Thank you, Mr. Chair. Dr. Vigo talked about the closure of Riverview in British Columbia, and Ms. Brett, you highlighted that as well. We've lost beds, …
Spoke at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee on Current Status of Deported Ukrainian Children Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you both for your important testimony and the critical work you're doing. Ms. Suslova, the international coalition for the return of …
Spoke at the Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee on Transnational Repression in Developing Democracies Thank you. I appreciate those really important recommendations. Ms. Aljizawi, Ms. Teich just talked about the digital platforms presenting an opportunity for states to exercise repressive …
Spoke at the Health committee on Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada I had a chance to visit London and go out with COAST, your community outreach and support team. I want to commend you on the work …
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-414 An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-310 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer tax credit)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-216 An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to enact the Expungement of Certain Drug-related Convictions Act and the National Strategy on Substance Use Act
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-201 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-264 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (volunteer firefighting and search and rescue volunteer services)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-257 An Act to amend the Fisheries Act (closed containment aquaculture)
Introduced legislation Private member's bill C-239 An Act to establish a national cycling strategy