National Freshwater Strategy Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-245, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy in relation to fresh water. Mr. Speaker, there definitely is a theme today for me as I rise to introduce my second bill. This bill comes after consultations with local environmentalists, conservation authorities and members from the Oneida Nation of the Thames.

Navigable Waters Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (North Thames River, Middle Thames River and Thames River). Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to reintroduce this bill to amend the Navigable Waters Act in order to ensure the integrity of the Thames River.

Further COVID-19 Measures Act  Mr. Speaker, to continue with the idea of those who will be left behind once the CERB comes to an end at the end of August, this will not just happen for artists, but for so many. COVID has shown the many holes that exist within our social systems and within those programs. Sadly, a lot of them have been chipped away after consecutive governments, time after time.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, once again, the Liberals are in trouble after handing over almost a billion-dollar contract to their friends at WE. Meanwhile, students have to wait to get paid for the time they have already spent working in their communities. That time was given in good faith. During COVID, students are facing disruption of their studies and lack of employment opportunities.

Youth Employment  Mr. Speaker, the ramifications of COVID-19 will be felt for a long time, and Canada's youth are most definitely being hit hard. The disruption in their education and employment opportunities will have lasting effects on their lives and on Canada for years. Instead of using existing programs to help students, the Liberals have asked them to rely on the now stalled Canada student service grant.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  Madam Chair, I will be splitting my time with the member for Hamilton Mountain. As the economy starts to reopen and many child care providers must reduce their capacity due to physical distancing measures, investments in child care are more crucial now than ever. Since women make up half of Canada's workforce, there will be no recovery without women, and they cannot recover without child care.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  Madam Chair, there is not a national standard across the board. Today in committee, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality agreed to establish an act for child care like the Canada Health Act to ensure children and parents would equal access no matter where they lived in Canada to high-quality and affordable early learning and child care.

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  Madam Chair, access to child care and onward to post-secondary education continues to be out of reach for most Canadians. That is why the failed rollout of the Canada student service grant is incredibly troubling and needs an immediate fix. The Liberal government continues to prioritize its friends, who are richer, over the needs of other Canadians and many students.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I was glad that the minister spoke about students. Certainly, we are working hard to put forward better benefits for students who have been left behind by the CERB. On April 22, the government announced supports for students. Two months later, details about the student service grant are still unknown.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I am glad to hear that. I know that a lot of organizations in our community, and students, will be very eagerly watching for that rollout. Public funding of universities and colleges makes up less than half of their revenues, and because of the long decline in public funding for this sector, at least one-third of academic staff are working contract to contract with limited, if any, access to benefits.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, one of the programs for students that was put forward, and that the NDP pushed for, was additional funding for students with dependants and students with disabilities. The CRA definition of a dependant, for which this is being rolled out, is 18 years of age. However, the government has decided to put forward a dependant at 12 years of age.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, it is disappointing, because I know a lot of students who are struggling. There are single mothers desperately trying to go to school who have 13-year-olds, and they simply cannot get the additional help they so desperately need. One more question I have is about women's organizations.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like to begin by saying that in every promise that is made by the House, there are people behind it. There are families. There are seniors. There are students. There are parents desperately trying to keep roofs over their heads and food on the table. I urge government members to remember that when they talk about people falling through the cracks.

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, I am really appreciative of the work by my colleague from Elgin—Middlesex—London. We share a boundary and work really well together. I hope that continues. It it is very valuable to me that we can work across party lines for the benefit of people in London. I am glad she addressed the issue of human trafficking.

Health  Mr. Speaker, Danielle lives in my riding and supports herself on just $1,000 a month. Because of her health condition, she is especially vulnerable to COVID-19 and struggles to protect herself. She has to buy medicine out of pocket, pay for the delivery of goods and must avoid public transit, her only means of transportation.