Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, Londoners remain haunted by the indecision and lack of clarity on the part of the government surrounding the Saudi LAV contract at General Dynamics. While some believe it comes down to a choice between sustainable jobs and respect for human rights, I believe there
February 25th, 2019House debate
National Defence Act Madam Speaker, I would like to commend my colleague for the very fine work he does in veterans affairs. In addition to Sheila Fynes, who said that section 98(c) did constitute a barrier to servicemen and women who were asking for mental health support, the judge advocate general
February 22nd, 2019House debate
Petitions Madam Speaker, I am presenting a petition in support of protecting the Thames River system. These petitioners wish to draw the attention of the House to the fact that the Conservative government stripped environmental regulations covered in the navigable waters act, leaving hundr
February 22nd, 2019House debate
Pat Chefurka Award Madam Speaker, it was my great pleasure to award the first annual Pat Chefurka Award on February 11 at the annual general meeting of the London—Fanshawe NDP. Pat was a proud New Democrat, a trail-blazing feminist and a relentless advocate for social justice who left us just over
February 22nd, 2019House debate
National Defence Act Madam Speaker, I heard the member say very clearly that we need to restore the rights of victims, and I did listen very carefully. Given the reality of PTSD and mental health issues among Canadian military personnel and the failure of the Liberal government to strike paragraph 9
February 22nd, 2019House debate
Rural Digital Infrastructure Mr. Speaker, it is interesting that we have banks closing all over this country but there is no problem. When I travel around my riding, I see more and more payday lenders. I find constituents who need banking services that are affordable, yet I hear from the Liberals and Conser
February 20th, 2019House debate
Rural Digital Infrastructure Mr. Speaker, it was clear back in November 2018 that this Liberal government took its marching orders from the Canada Post Corporation management when the government passed its anti-worker back-to-work legislation. Now that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers has been once again
February 20th, 2019House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I have so much to ask. The question today is whether the Prime Minister or a staff member directed or pressured the former attorney general to stop the criminal prosecutions of SNC-Lavalin. As was mentioned previously by a colleague, the conditions laid out in t
February 19th, 2019House debate
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have a petition from folks in my community who want to protect the Thames River system. The petitioners want to draw the attention of the House to the fact that the Conservative government stripped environmental regulations covered in the Navigable Waters Protect
February 8th, 2019House debate
Child Care Mr. Speaker, that is more Liberal obfuscation. Canada needs a federal child care program. CCPA's “Development Milestones” report reveals that the distressingly high cost of child care burdens Canadian families. Child care costs are 10 times higher in Toronto than in Montreal. In
February 8th, 2019House debate
Child Care Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' annual report on the cost of child care in Canadian cities is out, and it is not good. Since 2017, child care costs have risen faster than the rate of inflation in 61 Canadian cities, and in some cases the wait-lists for
February 8th, 2019House debate
Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Mr. Speaker, Canada has always given lip service to corporate responsibility standards. This new CIFTA includes a commitment to encourage the use of voluntary corporate social responsibility standards. Does the member agree that it should not be voluntary, that we should behave
February 8th, 2019House debate
Petitions Madam Speaker, I have a petition from residents of the Thames River valley area who call on the government and the House of Commons to acknowledge that the Conservative government stripped environmental regulations under the navigable waters act and left hundreds of rivers vulner
February 6th, 2019House debate
Child Care Mr. Speaker, March 8 is International Women's Day, and though it is 2019, the government has yet to do anything more than pay lip service to women's equality. Universal child care is recognized as an undisputed contributor to the equality of women and the welfare of children, yet
February 6th, 2019House debate
Transport Mr. Speaker, they have already hesitated for eight years. Task forces, pilot projects and reviews do not put seat belts on school buses. The minister and his department's own statements reveal the truth. Evidence that seatbelts save lives is not the problem. The real question i
February 4th, 2019House debate