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Disaster Assistance February 6th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I can assure the member that all Canadians, indeed all parliamentarians, stand together in mourning the loss of so many lives in the devastating earthquakes in Syria and in Turkey.
I can assure her that we are working with partners in the region and around the world to see how we can best help in the short term, knowing that there will also be a need for support in the long term as communities rebuild from this terrible event.
Finance February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Canadians are facing a difficult time right now, which is why we are going to continue to be there for them, investing in them responsibly to make it through these tough times and get to the brighter future ahead.
We know our investments in building a cleaner economy and the good jobs that go with it, our investments in reconciliation and our investments in science and research are all things that are helping Canadians through these difficult times. We will continue to put Canadians at the heart of everything we do.
Government Priorities February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the opioid epidemic is heartbreaking for Canadians right across the country, which is why we have consistently stepped up with evidence-based policy to protect Canadians, moving this into a public health space rather than a criminal justice space, where the Conservatives continue to want it to be.
We know there is more to invest. There is more support for our frontline workers. There is more support for vulnerable Canadians living with addiction right across the country. We will continue to be there, working with our colleagues, provinces and territories, and municipalities to support Canadians with the best science and evidence.
Innovation, Science and Industry February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Brampton North for her hard work.
Last week I was immensely pleased to be able to visit Toronto's Xanadu Quantum Technologies Incorporated. Through our federal investment, its new quantum computing project is expected to create 530 new highly skilled positions. Whether it is projects like the one at Xanadu, or those of the companies I visited across the country, whose workers are building electric vehicles and batteries, we are creating and securing well-paying jobs that will help grow the Canadian economy for all Canadians.
Ethics February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the minister has taken full responsibility and has apologized.
Ethics February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, while Conservatives engage in attacks, we are engaging in supporting Canadians directly with things that Conservatives have opposed, including things like delivering rental supports to the lowest-income renters, which Conservatives voted against. We have stepped up with help so that all families can send their kids to the dentist. Unfortunately, Conservatives stood against that too.
No wonder they talk about anything other than their abandonment of the middle class. We are going to continue to be there to support Canadians throughout.
Ethics February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, we support and respect the commissioner and the work his office does. The minister in question has taken responsibility and has apologized.
Seniors February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche for his question and his hard work.
In fact, the pandemic has made us realize the extent of the problems facing our seniors in long-term care facilities across the country.
That is why, in 2021, I mandated the Minister of Health and the Minister of Seniors to develop national standards for safe long-term care to ensure that seniors receive the care they deserve.
With this important step taken, I look forward to seeing their bill introduced in the House when it is ready.
Justice February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, we have an independent justice system in this country, which provides for appeals and legal recourse when people disagree with an outcome.
It is not up to politicians to say what they think, it is up to them to create the conditions for public safety. That is exactly what we are doing and will continue to do with laws that will keep people safe and protect public health and public security.
Justice February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, one of the strengths of our justice system is that there is a possibility for appeals and for opinions to be scrutinized and reversed. We trust our justice system in this case and in all cases.
We are going to continue to ensure that we are keeping people safe across this country. We continue to make investments. Where Conservatives cut investments in policing and in our justice system, we are going to continue to invest in solutions that are going to keep people safe.