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Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague, the hon. member for Calgary Shepard, a young parliamentarian with a bright future ahead of him. I had the privilege of knowing him before he became an MP. Time certainly does fly. Indeed, it is important to call a spade a spade. We have taken a step in the right direction when it comes to definitions, but it is not enough.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Rivière-des-Mille-Îles for her question and her interest in this important issue. I think that, today, all parliamentarians recognize that we need to do everything in our power to eliminate harassment. As I explained in my speech, there are additional measures that we would have liked the government to implement.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Quebec for her comments. We did indeed have the opportunity to work together on improving this bill. I would like to start by saying that the amendment supported by our party was to ensure that victims who lodge a complaint in a unionized workplace have access to a representative.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, that is a great question, and I thank my colleague opposite for it. The committee members all wanted to eliminate political interference. That is why they unanimously agreed to the amendment proposed by my colleague from Lethbridge after a convivial discussion. It was a breakthrough because this important amendment enabled all parliamentarians to recommend supporting the bill, which does not change the rights of parliamentarians but does institute zero tolerance for sexual harassment in the workplace.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I will begin by stating that the official opposition intends to support the bill before us today at third reading stage, even though it is not perfect, to say the least. I will have an opportunity to say more about that in a few minutes. We support the bill because harassment has no place in our workplaces and we welcome any initiative or measure that eliminates harassment and violence from our workplaces.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, for his speech on Bill C-65, which we have started debating at third reading today. My question has to do with the substance of the bill.

May 7th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, what is the Prime Minister's word worth? That is what Davie shipyard workers are wondering. He promised them four ice breakers in January, and they are still waiting. It is his responsibility to make this happen and to keep his word. Elected officials in Chaudière-Appalaches are frustrated with the Liberal government's inaction and are calling for immediate action.

May 3rd, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, after failing to take action for more than a year, the Liberals finally recognize that it is illegal to cross the border illegally. Bravo. However, they have no plan to end this crisis that they created. As usual, they are blaming others and accusing those who have legitimate concerns of being divisive and alarmist.

April 30th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, the Liberals do not have a plan or a real answer. That is not surprising since, on Twitter, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour accused those who want to ensure the integrity of our immigration system and put an end to this unprecedented immigration crisis created by the Liberals of stoking fear and condoning violence.

April 30th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

International Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace  Mr. Speaker, today is the day of mourning for persons who sustained physical or psychological injuries or were killed at work. We pay tribute to all of the workers who have been killed or injured at work, and we honour their contribution to our country and our communities. I want to express my condolences to the families who have lost a loved one and to the families dealing with the aftermath of a workplace injury or illness.

April 26th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister acknowledges that the immigration crisis he triggered at the border is illegal, but he is doing nothing. We are expecting between 300 and 400 illegal entries per day this year. Still the government does nothing, and that penalizes immigrants who come in legally and follow the process.

April 25th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, I concur with my colleague that we honour and share the grief of the people of Toronto and especially that we acknowledge the work of first responders. There is nothing new in her response. I would have liked something more tangible. She need not give me a history lesson about Davie; I know it well, I was there.

April 24th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, negotiations begin at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow between the Coast Guard and Davie shipyard, because we need icebreakers. Who said that? The Prime Minister himself did, on January 19, while on a tour. He even added that Davie is first in line for contracts to build the four icebreakers.

April 24th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Health  Mr. Speaker, the truth came out at the Liberal convention this weekend. The Liberals have yet to decriminalize marijuana, and now they want to open the door to all drugs, like cocaine, crack, and heroin. We knew that the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and the member for Beaches—East York were opposed to banning drugs.

April 24th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, because the Liberals are so soft on border security, Quebec's temporary shelters are stretched to the limit, and a further wave of illegal migrants is expected this summer. Will Quebec have to open the Olympic stadium? The Liberals are not taking the situation seriously.

April 17th, 2018House debate

Steven BlaneyConservative