Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to speak to Bill C-11 and data privacy. Many in Parliament know of the previous work that has been done by the access to information, privacy and ethics committee. We dealt with this in 2018 around Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. We came together in

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to the planned layoffs at the air traffic control towers in St-Jean, Windsor, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Fort McMurray, Prince George and Whitehorse: (a) how many air traffic controllers have received layoff notices, broken down by each airport; (b) does the Minister o

B.C. Public Fishery  Mr. Speaker, looking ahead to the upcoming fishing season, our B.C. public fishery is facing an uncertain future. I have met with countless members of the B.C. fishing community who are gravely concerned that if the Minister of Fisheries continues to ignore sound science, their

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, the B.C. fishing community has expressed that if the Minister of Fisheries continues to ignore sound science, the impact on our angling families will be devastating. Her own department's data shows that many rivers are showing strong returns, and 100% closure of the

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Mr. Speaker, we have seen the government's bumbling with the lack of testing in airports when it said it was testing and really missing the boat in treating the COVID crisis the way it should have been. Looking in a positive way, as I know the hon. member understands, what do Ca

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, members of B.C.'s public fisheries have grave concerns about the upcoming 2021 fishing season and what it will mean for the future of their families. Despite recent data that supports keeping many B.C. fishing areas open, the Liberals have repeatedly ignored their ow

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Invest in Canada Hub: (a) since March 12, 2018, how much has been spent on hospitality or ticket purchases related to attracting foreign investment; and (b) what are the details of all expenditures in (a), including (i) date, (ii) amount, (iii) number of guests

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP): (a) how many businesses have received loans from (i) Export Development Canada, (ii) the Business Development Bank of Canada, (iii) other sources under the BCAP program since the pandemic began; (b) how many applicat

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, that is a great question. What I would have preferred to see in a bill like Bill C-7 would be something to deal with palliative care and other treatments, even before considering a bill like this. Again, as was brought up by my colleague previously, the governmen

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, what the member across the way needs to understand is that we are legislators. We are sent here by our constituents to represent them and to represent their concerns. They have clearly spoken, across Canada, about their concerns with respect to the bill as it is wr

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member, who is a good friend and colleague. Absolutely, as a parent of four children myself, it is our responsibility. We feel that responsibility especially with this bill. I have senior parents who are still alive today. My dad is 86 and mom is

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, in case I do not have time at the end, I would like to wish you, your family and those at the table a very merry Christmas. I would like to finish up my speech on Bill C-7 and my concerns. What highlights it more than my speaking for another four minutes are quotes

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I feel honoured tonight to be speaking to Bill C-7 given the many great speeches by my Conservative colleagues, who are concerned about our citizens and especially those in the disability and senior communities. I speak today deeply concerned about Bill C-7 and th

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, Chris Bos, of the South Vancouver Island Anglers Coalition, has said, “The past two years, where DFO have implemented catch and release from April 1 to August 31...it's killing the fishery and all those who rely on it for their income. They won't be able to survive t

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, recreational sport fishing provides a livelihood and/or is a loved pastime for eight million Canadians, providing over $10 billion in economic activity per year. What is the minister doing specifically to support this community?