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Jasper National Park Bus Accident  Mr. Speaker, 2020 has been a very difficult year right around the globe and here at home as well. So many of our fellow citizens are already dealing with loss and sorrow, and then this past weekend an accident in Jasper National Park claimed more lives, causing more pain and grief.

July 20th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking the minister and her amazing team for the work they have done over these last weeks of unprecedented uncertainty. I want to tell her what a relief it was for many Canadians to know they were not going to have to worry about paying their bills or putting food on the table.

June 17th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like to follow up on my hon. colleague's question stating the importance of the NCC. We would like to know what specific projects are being lined up here in Ottawa.

June 17th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like to ask the hon. minister if he could tell us more about the difference between the voted amounts and the statutory or legislated amounts that are contained in these estimates and explain for Canadians exactly what are the votes that are taking place today.

June 17th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Kanata—Carleton  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to stand in the House today to thank the people of Kanata—Carleton. Each day I am inspired by the way people in my riding have come together in the face of COVID-19. I am so proud of everyone: volunteers, social services agencies, health care and essential workers, the farmers in West Carleton who are working to feed our families and the world-class high-tech companies in Kanata that are providing the very tools and networks we have come to rely on to do our jobs and to stay connected to our family and friends.

May 26th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, we have tried to find a balanced approach. We need to support businesses and employers, but we also need to support employees. Each of our political parties has employees: That is true. Should they not be eligible for support? Should we not include them in our calculations?

May 25th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is right. I think we can find a way to work together and come up with solutions that best serve Canadians. We can do it virtually. Canadians are smart people. They are talented and innovative. We can do it. I am confident.

May 25th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member and I have worked together on many issues in the past. All things being equal, if we were not in the middle of a global pandemic, if Canadians were not afraid, if we did not have the significant public health dictates in place, I could agree. However, we have to set the example for Canadians, and if all other Canadians are adapting and being flexible in order to protect each other's health and well being, I believe we can do it effectively here in Parliament as well.

May 25th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, today I will be sharing my time with the member for York South—Weston. It is an honour to take part in this debate today on how we can keep Parliament functioning in a reasonable and responsible way. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has tested Canadians right across the country.

May 25th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we know that indigenous people who live off reserve in urban centres often face very different and unique challenges. I would like to ask the Minister of Indigenous Services what the government is doing to help indigenous people who live off reserve during this time of pandemic.

May 25th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

National Capital Commission  Mr. Speaker, maintaining a strong working relationship with our municipal partners is an important component of this government's mandate. As the member of Parliament for Kanata—Carleton, I understand the special importance of working hand in hand with the City of Ottawa on matters that affect our region.

March 12th, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

High Technology in Kanata  Mr. Speaker, I have stood here before and spoken of the amazing technology advancements that are taking place in Kanata, Canada's largest high-technology park. The future of technology in Kanata and Canada has never been brighter. Merge Robotics and the Earl of March Lions are just two of the local robotics clubs made up of young students mentored by dedicated engineers, scientists, business leaders and talented university students.

February 21st, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Women and Gender Equality  Madam Speaker, a recent Statistics Canada report shows that women are still much more likely than men to experience gender-based violence and unwanted sexual behaviour at work and at school. This type of behaviour is clearly unacceptable. Can the Minister for Women and Gender Equality update this House on what this government is doing to end gender-based violence in Canada?

January 31st, 2020House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Parole System  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to participate in this debate, and I would like to thank the hon. member for Milton for moving this motion. The motion comes just short weeks after Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Members may know the objectives of that week. The first objective is to raise awareness across Canada about the issues facing victims and survivors.

June 19th, 2019House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal

Corrections and Conditional Release Act  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-83 has two main objectives. First, it will allow federal inmates to be separated from the general prison population when necessary for security reasons. Second, it will ensure that these inmates have access to the interventions, programs and mental health care they need to safely return to the general prison population and make progress toward successful rehabilitation and reintegration.

June 14th, 2019House debate

Karen McCrimmonLiberal