Family Literacy Day  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise in the House today to mark Family Literacy Day. Because of my background in education, I know that many Canadians across the country have a very hard time finding a job or position that pays a decent wage. In Nova Scotia, approximately 38%

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank my colleague across the floor for her first official speech in the House. It was an excellent speech, very passionate, very good information, and I thank her for that. I also want to indicate that it is obvious many of the ch

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for asking the question and congratulate her on her election. I appreciate the question on infrastructure. This government is committed to infrastructure, including social infrastructure, which includes affordable housing and day care centres.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question and congratulate him on his election. I do want to expand somewhat on this project. This is a long-awaited project, at least ten years. It connects a number of regions, which is extremely important. It is a big industrial park i

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I congratulate the member on his election as well. Our government is committed to doubling the investment in infrastructure, from $65 billion to $125 billion over 10 years. As well, the Liberal government has promised to work closely with the provinces and municip

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new position, which is a very important one in the House. I would also like to inform you that I will be sharing my time with the member for Winnipeg Centre. I am extremely proud to be the member f