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Liberal MP for Etobicoke North (Ontario)

Won her last election, in 2021, with 60% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Research and Development May 15th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, after a decade of neglect by the Harper Conservatives, we knew we had to invest in and modernize Canada's research system.

That is why this week I announced the first winners of the new frontiers in research fund. This fund will invest in international, interdisciplinary, fast-paced, high-reward research. It will be the largest pool of funds for researchers in Canadian history.

Unlike the previous government, we are taking action and investing in our researchers and students.

Science and Technology May 10th, 2019

Madam Speaker, that is an excellent question. While the Harper Conservatives ignored diversity in research, we understand that we cannot afford to leave any talent on the sidelines.

Yesterday I announced new grants and launched Dimensions, a made-in-Canada version of the internationally renowned Athena SWAN program. This will create more opportunities for women and other under-represented groups and institutions across Canada.

This has been a long-standing problem. The Harper Conservatives did nothing to improve diversity. We are taking action.

Public Safety May 6th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, as I said, Canadian universities work with many partners on research projects across all disciplines.

We will listen to our public security officials. We will work only with partners that they approve.

Public Safety May 6th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, as I said, we will follow the advice of our public security officials and would only work with partners that had their approval.

Science and research are inherently open by nature. Our researchers work with partners across all disciplines. When universities partner with an organization, NSERC organizes a peer-review process that avoids individuals who have conflicts or relationships with the applicant or partner organizations, ensuring that proposals are solely on the basis of—

Public Safety May 6th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, universities across Canada work with many partners on joint research projects, across all disciplines. The freedom to pursue ideas across borders and disciplines rouses real scientific insight and innovation.

Our national security agencies work diligently to monitor security threats and have measures in place to protect Canada's systems. We will follow the advice of our public security officials and would only work with partners that have their approval.

Housing May 6th, 2019

Mr. Speaker, our government introduced and implemented Canada's first-ever national housing strategy, because we know that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. That is why we have invested more than $7 billion and, to date, we have helped more than one million Canadians find a home. We recognize that there is still more work to do. However, we are investing in Canada's first-ever national housing strategy, which will invest over $55 billion in the housing sector.

Instruction to Committee on Bill C-71 June 4th, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I am tabling the government's response to three petitions and 11 questions on the Order Paper.

Sport June 4th, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question.

As I have said, there is no tolerance of harassment of any kind. We have established a working group on gender equity in sport, which will examine a number of issues, including harassment in sport. All federally funded sport organizations must have an anti-discrimination, harassment, and abuse policy in place to be eligible for funding. We will be announcing changes to strengthen that policy in the coming weeks.

Sport June 4th, 2018

Mr. Speaker, there is no tolerance of harassment of any kind. All Canadians deserve the opportunity to participate in a sport environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and abuse.

We have established a working group on gender equity in sport, which will examine a number of issues, including harassment, discrimination, and abuse in sport. All federally funded sport organizations must have anti-discrimination, harassment, and abuse policies in place to be eligible for funding. We will be announcing changes to strengthen our policy in the coming weeks.

Science May 31st, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his important support for research.

Our government knows that if we want our researchers to soar to new heights, they need support.

That is why we announced the largest investment in research in Canada's history. This week, I announced a $158-million investment through Insight development grants and Insight grants.

This investment will support 800 research projects across Canada, and will build a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous country.