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Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, we have been clear every step of the way, both about ongoing negotiations and also about our values and our understanding of how important it is to move forward in true reconciliation and partnership with indigenous peoples, in ways that support families that have been fishing in that region for generations.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Justice  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Markham—Stouffville for her strong leadership. Women and women alone have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. While the leader of the opposition is allowing an anti-abortion bill to be introduced, our government has defended and always will defend women's reproductive choice in Canada.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Air Transportation  Mr. Speaker, as Canadians have seen through this pandemic, our priority remains the safety and security of Canadians at all times. We are watching Nav Canada closely as it moves forward in its deliberations. We will ensure every step of the way that the safety, security, and prosperity of Canadians is not put at risk.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Health  Mr. Speaker, as a government, we have always been consistent in supporting Taiwan's meaningful participation in international forums. Taiwan's role as an observer in the World Health Assembly's meetings is in the interest of global health. We welcome the participation from the entire international community to work together to promote global health.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell for his ongoing support for farmers. Poultry and egg producers will be entitled to financial assistance that they can invest in their business. Under this $630-million program, our government will contribute up to 70%, or up to 80% in the case of projects put forward by producers 35 years of age or under.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, reconciliation is about recognizing rights that are not to be granted by governments but that are recognized as having been decided, in many cases, decades ago. We are working closely both with commercial fishermen and with Mi'kmaq fishers to ensure that we are moving forward in a way that is both scientifically sustainable and respects the existing rights that Mi'kmaq have towards a moderate livelihood.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, for many months now, the Canada Revenue Agency has been very present and has been meeting the expectations of Canadians, and particularly Quebeckers, in a very direct, measurable and significant way with CERB and assistance for families and youth. We have seen how important it is to have a federal government that is present and engaged to support people in tough times.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, the opposite is true. From the start of our first term, we have invested record amounts in the Canada Revenue Agency to fight tax evasion and avoidance. We have seen important changes and improvements in the system because it is important to ensure that everyone pays taxes.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the minister has already addressed this issue, including at committee yesterday. The government has supported and provided funding to the Halifax security forum throughout our time in office, and the minister has participated every year and will continue to. On Taiwan, I have always supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in multilateral international forums, and Canada continues to have strong and growing trade and people-to-people relations with Taiwan.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Health  Mr. Speaker, Canada is committed to working with the WHO and international experts to get a better understanding of the origins of the pandemic. We have some shared concerns regarding the recent WHO-convened study in China. We support a transparent and independent analysis of the origins of the pandemic.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, once again, committees are independent and make their decisions based on the important work that they do. The Conservatives' frustrations always seem connected to partisanship and result in attacks. The Liberal committee members and other committee members want to be able to move forward.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is well aware that committees are independent and do important work. That is why the Minister of Defence participated in the Standing Committee on National Defence's study. He spent six hours with the committee for that study alone. As we have said, our government will not tolerate any form of sexual misconduct.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, the member opposite well knows that committees are independent and they do important work. That is why the Minister of National Defence worked with the national defence committee on this matter extensively. He appeared for more than six hours on this study alone. As we have stated, our government will not stand for any form of sexual misconduct.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, anyone who serves in the Canadian Armed Forces deserves a safe work environment and deserves to be able to have supports and resources when they come forward with serious allegations. We know there is still much work to do in reforming the culture at the Canadian Armed Forces.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, it is a shame that the Conservatives are so keen to make personal attacks and that they forget that the first woman justice minister was Kim Campbell, who was also the first woman prime minister of our country. It is sad that the Conservatives forget the past. We will always be there to defend women and to recognize our country's historic events.

April 14th, 2021House debate

Justin TrudeauLiberal