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Transportation Mr. Speaker, as always, we will move forward in a responsible way and pay very close attention to the concerns of people on the ground. Indeed, we have heard the environmental preoccupations. I can highlight that our very own new, outstanding member for Milton has been very clear on his concerns around this project, both to caucus and to cabinet.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Housing Mr. Speaker, after many long years of federal disengagement on housing, we have invested heavily over the past five years to combat the housing crisis across the country with a national housing strategy that has a real impact on communities throughout Canada. We have signed agreements with every province except one and with all the territories.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Health Mr. Speaker, we recognize that there are more investments that need to be made in mental health support for Canadians, whether it is for PTSD for veterans, correctional services officers or policemen and women, or whether it is moving forward on greater supports for young people, indigenous communities or people who have experiences within our justice system.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, we are committed to protecting communities and reducing gun violence in Canada. We strengthened controls on firearms through Bill C-71. We enhanced background checks. We required sellers to check licences of anyone who wants to buy a gun. We have invested over $327 million to address gun and gang violence.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be able to inform the member opposite of what we are planning to do. There are many individuals who have a firearms licence and own firearms and who begin to present a threat to themselves or to their family. At that point, medical health professionals can alert them not to just take away the firearms, which exists—
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, the police currently have the ability to remove firearms from someone who presents a threat to themselves or others, but they cannot suspend the licence and prevent that person from acquiring new firearms. That is what the red-flag law is all about.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership. We will continue to engage with leaders from across the country. The Wet’suwet’en issue is with the provincial government.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Housing Mr. Speaker, we put in place a national housing strategy that is focused on ending homelessness and on working with communities to resolve the challenges facing urban indigenous populations. We are continuing to move forward in a meaningful way. What have we achieved? We have seen almost a million Canadians lifted out of poverty and have achieved our poverty reduction targets way ahead of schedule.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Saint-Laurent for her question and her hard work. Canadians expect judges to have the training they need to understand the complex nature of sexual assault and the myths that all too often surround it. Canadians also expect elected representatives to work across party lines on these issues.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Service of Canada Mr. Speaker, over the past five years, we have put in place a merit-based appointments process that reflects much greater diversity within the public service, within the Government of Canada. We saw, for all too long, the appointments process be politicized or not reflect the diversity of Canada.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, this was a terrible story and we have deep sympathy for Marylène Levesque's family and friends. We have questions. People have very difficult questions to ask, and that is why we are pleased that Correctional Service Canada and the Parole Board are launching a board of investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragic case.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, we are pleased that Correctional Service Canada is launching an inquiry into the circumstances that led to this tragic situation. It is a terrible situation, and we have tremendous sympathy for Marylène Levesque's family and friends. We all want answers to the very valid questions that we are asking ourselves about how this could have happened.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Infrastructure Mr. Speaker, we made historic investments in infrastructure in order to grow the economy and improve Canadians' quality of life. We remember that in the last campaign, just a few months ago, the Conservatives campaigned on 18 billion dollars' worth of cuts to much-needed infrastructure across this country.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Infrastructure Mr. Speaker, it was actually the Conservatives who cut the Auditor General's budget. We collaborated with the Auditor General to increase his funding in 2018-19. Thanks to that increased funding, his office was able to add the equivalent of 38 full-time employees. It is nice that the Conservatives are finally taking an interest in the officers of Parliament, because it was their party that cut $6.4 million from the Auditor General's budget.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, over the course of many years, we have had many different discussions on many different topics. However, our values, our criteria and our expectations on extradition treaties are very clear. China would not qualify now, or any time soon, for an extradition treaty with Canada.
February 5th, 2020House debate
Justin TrudeauLiberal