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International Trade December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I have had direct discussions with my Australian counterparts on the issue of protection of the Canadian wine industry. We will continue to work with the WTO, with all of our trade allies around the world to ensure protection for Canadians while we uphold the rule of law and the rules-based trading system.
International Trade December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I understand the concern. I have had several meetings with workers in the aluminum industry in Saguenay, Quebec.
I understand that innovations such as the Elysis and AP60 technologies represent a strong future for these workers, but I also know that it is important to reassure them about the path we are on. That is why I say to them that we ensured that 70% of the aluminum used by the North American auto industry has to be sourced from North America. Before the agreement that percentage was zero. That is a good thing for aluminum workers.
International Trade December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, allow me to be very clear once again. The new NAFTA is a win for aluminum workers. It forces automakers to use at least 70% of aluminum produced in North America. Before this new agreement that percentage was zero.
We will always stand up for all Canadian workers, including those in the aluminum sector.
Employment December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, while members opposite choose to play politics, we are going to stay focused on Canadians.
We are going to continue to invest in families who need help. We are going to continue to move forward on the national housing strategy, which includes a portable Canada housing benefit that will allow Canadians to have more choices and better help in terms of their families and their housing needs. We are going to continue to invest in the kinds of things that tangibly help families facing difficult times to be able to get back on track and move forward.
While the parties opposite choose to sling mud and play politics, we are going to stay focused on families.
Employment December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, we recognize that even with the good news and the numbers over the past years, there are still far too many Canadians facing real difficulties. That is why we are going to continue with our anti-poverty strategy. That is why we are going to continue investing in families and supporting Canadians who need help, including by increasing the Canada child benefit for children under one, including by supporting our seniors with increases to their old age security once they reach 75.
We know there is much more to do and we are going to remain focused on supporting Canadians right across the country, because that is what this government does.
Employment December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, the national housing strategy is more than just rhetoric. The Canada child benefit is more than just rhetoric. It gives tens and hundreds of thousands of Canadians a better future, on top of the food and support they need now.
We recognize that our work is not done, but we are on the right track. We will continue to invest in families and help them. We will continue to stand up for our workers and help them. We will continue to create economic growth by working hand in hand with our partners across the country.
Employment December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, we know how tough it is for families when someone loses their job. That is why we are here to help.
Over the past four years, Canadians have created over one million jobs, but there is still more to do. That is why we are going to keep investing in families, in communities, in our children and in our seniors, while helping create economic growth across the country. This is a priority for us, and we are going to keep working hard every day to help these Canadians.
International Trade December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I want to welcome the member for Milton and his strong progressive voice to the House of Commons.
Yesterday, Canada, the United States and Mexico took important steps towards the ratification of the new NAFTA. This agreement will help keep advanced medicines affordable for Canadians, improve labour protection, go further to protect the environment, and strengthen the state-to-state dispute settlement.
This is a win-win-win that is progressive and will benefit workers, middle-class families and the Canadian economy.
Indigenous Affairs December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, we strongly agree that we must compensate indigenous children harmed by past government policies.
We want to ensure that indigenous people harmed under the discriminatory child welfare system are compensated in a way that is both fair and timely. We want to work with all parties to address this issue. We have demonstrated our commitment to addressing the long-standing child and family service needs of first nations, Inuit and Métis children.
Indigenous Affairs December 11th, 2019
Mr. Speaker, the sixties scoop represents a dark and painful chapter in our history. The court-approved settlement agreement process has begun to compensate survivors. The settlement includes a $50-million foundation for healing, commemoration, education, language and culture.
We know there are other claims left unresolved, so we are working to address harm suffered by other indigenous children as a result of the sixties scoop.