Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
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Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023-24 June 21st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
Supplementary Estimates (A), 2023-24 June 21st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and we will be voting in favour.
Main Estimates, 2023-24 June 21st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting in favour.
Main Estimates, 2023-24 June 21st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting shockingly in favour.
Main Estimates, 2023-24 June 21st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting in favour.
Petitions June 21st, 2023
Madam Speaker, I am here to table a petition on behalf of many people across British Columbia who are very concerned.
The petitioners are calling upon the Government of Canada to prohibit the use of expanded polystyrene in the marine environment. Foam from marine infrastructure is increasingly a source of pollution on Canadian beaches, and we know that the marine environment can be significantly harmed with this happening. The petitioners are asking for immediate action and hope to see marine life, seafood resources and ecosystems protected.
Veterans Affairs June 19th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the minister gave $560 million to a company owned by Loblaws to deliver services to veterans, but the rollout was a disaster. There was poor communication to service providers and veterans, as well as a lack of training for workers.
Veterans and their families are the ones paying the price. The Liberals' outsourcing to private companies is not working, and the government is not listening. Will the minister continue to ignore veterans, or will he cancel this botched contract?
Business of the House June 19th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I hope that you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move:
That, notwithstanding any Standing Orders, special order or usual practice, the House now proceed to Statements by Members followed by Oral Questions and that the usual allotment of time be accorded for each rubric.
Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act June 14th, 2023
Madam Speaker, when we look at the country overall, the poorest population is senior women. I find it interesting how many people at the doors I have knocked on in my riding and how many people who come into my constituency office have talked to me about them being women and the fact that by the time they pay for their child care, they hardly make anything. It seems to me that we have a cycle.
Does the member not agree that by creating affordable child care, not only will it support families, not only will it support women having the ability to make choices about their futures in terms of employment, but it will also address the issue of poverty as women age?
Criminal Code June 9th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member's passion and her years of experience, and I certainly hope the people in this place are listening.
I spent many years of my life working in a non-profit organization to support newcomers coming to Canada. One of the things I found very liberating about the work we did is that we were able to get on the ground quickly and respond to issues as they arose. Being funded by different levels of government, they were often slow and not able to do that work, so our work was precious.
When I heard her speech, I could see very clearly that it is the same thing. Not having the links to terrorism defined really prevents them from being able to do their work effectively. When we have them figuring out where they can and cannot go, it keeps adding burdens, and every burden we add means that lives cannot be saved.
I am wondering if the member can talk about how quickly these civil society organizations can move and what the barriers are when government adds these extra duties.