Justin Trudeau

[Liberal Party of Canada, October 22nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, it seems the Conservative leader is confusing rules that apply in the Conservative caucus with the rules we have in the Liberal Party. The reality is, we can see the point to which the Conservative leader is simply focused on playing politics and gaining power. That is why he wants to talk about things that do not have to do with delivering for Canadians. He does not want to talk about the fact that close to a million Canadians will be receiving dental care because of our Canadian dental program, which he says does not even exist and which he has voted against every step of the way.

[Liberal Party of Canada, October 22nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, again, we see how preoccupied the opposition leader is with his own partisan political priorities and not the well-being of Canadians. We are here to invest in pharmacare, which will give free insulin to those who need it and will give prescription contraceptives to women across this country.

The Conservative leader prefers to talk about politics. He prefers to talk about the cuts he is going to make to the programs that Canadians rely on. We will be there for Canadians.

[Liberal Party of Canada, October 22nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, it is once again very clear that the Leader of the Opposition's main focus is on his political priorities, not the priorities of Canadians.

We are delivering results for Canadians on dental care, pharmacare and $10-a-day child care. The Conservative leader is offering nothing but budget cuts, austerity and political games. On this side of the House, we will stay focused on Canadians and their well-being.

[Foreign Affairs, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, we are committed to ensuring full accountability, decisive action and the implementation of necessary reforms to UNRWA.

Right now, we need to respond to the horrific humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and that is exactly what we are doing. We are calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We are also calling for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. We condemn Iran for its horrific attack. Israel has the right to respond, but we certainly hope that there is not a further escalation of this conflict as it spreads further and further and harms more civilians.

[Housing, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I will take no lessons on progressive politics from a party that ran away when the pressures got hot from the Conservative Party of Canada.

The reality is that we were able to work constructively as progressive parliamentarians to deliver big things for Canadians over the past few years. However, the NDP choosing to turn its back on pricing pollution and putting more money in people's pockets, perhaps turning its back on pharmacare, which we will be debating over the coming months, is a real shame.

Yes, it is tough to be a progressive in this time, but we will continue to stand strong for progressive values in this House.

[Canadian Heritage, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I am happy to thank the member for Vaughan—Woodbridge for his excellent work representing his constituents.

Many Latin Canadians came here as immigrants or refugees, strengthening our cultural mosaic and contributing to Canada's growth and prosperity. While the Conservatives want to cut supports and programs for Latin Canadians and their families, we are lowering rents and building affordable homes. We are investing in $10-a-day child care, dental care and the Canada child benefit. We are supporting businesses and festivals, and we are combatting hate with community-driven approaches.

Happy Latin American Heritage Month.

[Innovation, Science and Industry, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, once again, the Conservatives have demonstrated that they are willing to upend the independence of institutions like the RCMP and the Auditor General for political gain. That is what they are proposing to do. They want to direct investigations. They want control over judicial processes and their details. The reality is that this is banana republic-style behaviour that the Conservative Party is pushing.

We will always stand up for Canadians' charter rights and the independence of our institutions.

[Innovation, Science and Industry, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the Conservative leader just mentioned both the police and the Auditor General. Let me say what they have said. Both the RCMP and the Auditor General have raised concerns about how this motion jeopardizes their independence in serving Canadians. The Conservative Party wants to play politics with Canadians' charter rights. We will not support that.

[Government Accountability, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, one of the things we are seeing right across the country is experts and people who have succeeded in all sorts of different backgrounds stepping up to push back against the cuts and little vision that the Conservative Party has been putting forward. The fact is that the Leader of the Opposition is offering cuts to services that Canadians are relying on and offering tax breaks to the wealthiest, like Conservatives always do. We are there to invest for every generation. It is no wonder that Canadians from all backgrounds are stepping up to be part of pushing back against the Conservative leader.

[Small Business, October 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I thank the Member for Ottawa—Vanier for her leadership and hard work.

Yesterday was a very good day for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Thanks to the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses, we announced that nearly 600,000 Canadian businesses will receive more than $2.5 billion before the end of the year. This means that Ontario's small businesses will be able to invest in their operations, create good jobs and strengthen our economy. While the Leader of the Opposition would like to take these cheques away from Canadian businesses, we are standing up for entrepreneurs, who are working hard and driving our economy forward.