Justin Trudeau

[Leader of the New Democratic Party, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, we can tell why the Conservative leader is so desperate to bring Parliament to a halt and to prevent debates on matters that are actually going to deliver for Canadians. As we support Canadians, as we make investments that are growing the economy and showing up for Canadians, like the tax break over the next few months, the Conservative leader sees that we are actually solving some of the challenges that the global economy has tossed our way. These are things that we are focused on.

While he is focused on his own, political, partisan advantage and personal attacks, we are going to stay focused on Canadians and on delivering for them tangibly and concretely.

[Justice, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, as we have indicated, we are very open to discussing, debating and moving forward on this issue. We recognize that there is no simple or easy solution to this. This is a partial solution, but we must continue to work together.

That is why we introduced Bill C‑63, which addresses online hate, protects our children and will be part of the solutions across the country to combat hate and discrimination, especially online.

We have work to do in the House. Why will the Bloc Québécois not stop the Conservatives from continuing their filibuster?

[Government Priorities, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, that is another fine example of the Bloc Québécois looking to pick a fight, while we are delivering results for Quebeckers and all Canadians, with a dental care plan, with investments for older seniors who have higher expenses and more requirements and who often have less retirement savings. We are doing good things for Quebeckers and for all Canadians.

We will continue to be there as a partner while the Bloc Québécois and the Conservatives try to prevent this Parliament from operating and prevent the delivery of goods and benefits for Quebeckers, for Canadians and for our seniors.

[Carbon Pricing, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, indigenous peoples across this country know better than most the cost of inaction on climate change, the impacts of extreme weather events and the impacts, quite frankly, of Conservative underinvestment for years in the kinds of infrastructure and supports they needed. We turned that around. We started treating indigenous peoples and communities as partners. We are invested in fighting climate change and are putting more money back in the pockets of eight out of 10 Canadians with the Canada carbon rebate. We are continuing to make sure that protecting the environment and growing the economy for everyone go hand in hand. That is the path forward.

[Carbon Pricing, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, indigenous people have been the first and have for the longest stood up to highlight the dangers of climate change and the impacts of neglecting our environment and of not protecting our lands and our oceans, particularly against the previous Conservative government, of which that member was a part. The reality is that the Canada carbon rebate puts more money back in the pockets of eight out of 10 Canadians right across the country. We will continue to fight climate change by putting more money in their pockets, despite the attempts of the Leader of the Opposition.

[Government Priorities, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, once again, the Conservative leader demonstrates that he is trying very hard to prevent anything from being delivered for Canadians, whether it is dental care, the tax break that Canadians are getting off the sales tax for the next few months, initiatives around child care or a school food program. He has stood up time and time again in the House to vote against measures that directly support Canadians, grow the economy and help people out, because his political argument relies on people being broken, Canadians being divided and people being angry. That is not the way we are going to—

[Government Priorities, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the Conservative leader has spent the last few months in the House trying to demonstrate that Parliament cannot work for Canadians. He has been obstructing debate. He has been obstructing our ability to move forward on delivering for Canadians. Indeed, every chance he gets, he votes against measures that would support Canadians. Whether it is the tax break that we are giving over the next few months or moving forward on dental care, on a school food program and on more spots in lower-priced child care, the Conservative leader is voting against them because he wants Canadians to believe that everything is broken. Well, it is not. We continue to believe in Canadians and build a stronger future together.

[Democratic Institutions, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, allegations of Indian foreign interference in Conservative leadership races are alarming, but they are not new. They were highlighted in the NSICOP report, and they were highlighted by the public inquiry into foreign interference in federal electoral processes and democratic institutions, yet the Conservative leader refuses to get the top secret clearance necessary so he can be fully briefed upon threats to his party, his colleagues and our democracy. It is inexplicable to the vast number of Canadians why he refuses to take the top secret briefings that would keep Canada safe.

[Indigenous Affairs, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the reality is that AFN chiefs are right now engaged in a review of the entire program. We will continue to work with indigenous leadership across the country to make sure we are fulfilling our responsibilities to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and everyone gets the services and supports that they need. We know this is part of the long journey of reconciliation that we have embarked upon as a country. We will continue to be there as a full partner in this and all other difficult discussions.

[The Economy, December 4th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I remember a time when NDP members stood up for workers across this country, but when we put forward a proposal to send a $250 cheque to working Canadians right across the country, to anyone who worked last year and made less than $150,000, they stood against it. They said no. They will not support being there for working Canadians.

Of course, we will continue to look at doing more for seniors and more for young people and recognize hard-working Canadians who stepped up and got us through the pandemic, got us through this inflation crisis. Turning their backs on workers, like the Conservatives are, is really a shame to see from the NDP.