Public Accounts committee  I do want to thank all the witnesses for being present today on this important discussion. I know how important this is to many regular Canadians who will, unfortunately, be forced, in some cases, with having some of the dollars clawed back that, in many instances, I believe, they were encouraged to.... You know, you heard it from Ms.

Business of Supply  By 2030, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, some households will be paying thousands more into the carbon tax than what they will receive in rebates. From the Parliamentary Budget Officer to the Bank of Canada and regular Canadians, it is very clear: This carbon tax is hurting Canadians, who are already struggling with a generational cost-of-living crisis. We have a housing crisis, an economic slowdown, and now, further tax increases.

Science and Research committee  Your questions and what we're studying today have gotten me to think about how these kinds of leisure activities and walks in nature can also be data collection exercises, whether it's birdwatching or geocaching. Can you talk to us about how you envision regular Canadians and non-academics being able to contribute to our scientific inquiry through recreation or leisure pursuits? I guess I could probably ask everyone that, but how about I start with Mr.

Public Accounts committee  Even if, in some cases, the eligibility criteria might not have been clear and maybe even arbitrary at times, they were told to apply. It is a fact that we see messaging right across the board to regular Canadians who were suffering and who needed help.... Part of a government's responsibility, as the Auditor General puts it, is to be very clear. In this process of recouping or clawing back some of this, I think it's also fair to talk about the reality that they were encouraged to do this.

Public Accounts committee  As MPs, we've experienced CRA going after small businesses for tiny amounts. We've seen CRA go after regular Canadians. This is potentially a huge amount of money. Who at the CRA is making the decision that we're willing to risk writing off $15 billion, $20 billion or $25 billion of taxpayers' money?

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I will start by recognizing, as the member said, that families and all people are suffering right now with the rising prices of food and inflation. It is true; it is happening, and unfortunately, as families and regular Canadians are suffering, large corporations are taking home outsized, massive profits that are not being fairly taxed. Does the member agree with the NDP that large corporations should pay their fair share and that those outsized profits that grocery chains and the oil and gas sector have gained over this time should be redistributed to people to help pay their bills?

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  We would not go at it by continuing to spend more money and throwing a $500 cheque here and a $500 cheque here and $200 there. Imagine this. Regular Canadians are sending in their budgets for the month by email and asking me where I think they should cut or get more of their money. Obviously that is not my area of expertise. Given that, I find it absolutely incredible that people are saying that they do not know what else to do or what else they should be doing.

National Council for Reconciliation Act  I find so often we see its importance when it comes to indigenous concerns and the issues faced, whether it be the tragedies that quite often make headlines, the host of other concerns we deal with through our offices with Indigenous and Northern Affairs or Crown-Indigenous Relations, or simply the concerns that come across our desks and come up in conversation as regular Canadians. Indigenous people in this country deserve more than photo ops. They deserve more than just words. They deserve that meaningful reconciliation. As we have talked about Bill C-29, and specifically addressing calls to action 53 through 56, we see how absolutely essential that conversation around meaningful reconciliation is.

Canada-China Relations committee  How can ordinary investors, just regular Canadians, keep track of which companies are problematic?

Public Safety committee  As I said, we received 2,500, and that was over the weekend. I'm sure it's more now. We're hearing from regular Canadians. Again, we're hearing from people who use these hunting rifles to feed their families, to support their lifestyle. The heirloom thing, I didn't know much about that. I'm understanding that now.

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Reconciliation, for most Canadians, is a term on which the federal government needs to act. There is no sense of obligation for regular Canadians. It is a term used by politicians to make promises during campaigns. It is a term that costs too much, so the piecemeal approach is often taken. I have not even mentioned the environment, housing, culture, languages and so much more.

Criminal Code  I am pleased there was an appointment made as it was absolutely necessary, but we see the soft-on-crime approach, where the public safety minister is more worried about bringing tanks to the streets of our capital city to shut down protesters the Liberals disagree with than ensuring that regular Canadians have access to the fundamental principles of justice, which I would hope every member of this place supports. We see the necessity of law enforcement having the tools required to gather the evidence, to make sure there is time within our court system, so people can have their day in court, both for those accused of crimes and also to ensure victims have everything required so they can see justice done.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  In answering questions, and in your presentation, you said that Canada could suspend the safe third country agreement unilaterally and without asking anyone's permission. That tool is available to it. So Canada could admit migrants at all regular Canadian border crossings rather than see them enter the country irregularly via a road in the woods. Can you tell us a bit more about suspending that agreement? You are not the only one calling for that.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  It is an important measure to address the insurers and banks that are profiting over $1 billion, which is the kind of revenue the government needs. This is an important tax measure that would continue to fund programs so that regular Canadians do not have to. In addition to this, we think some Canadians should benefit despite the crisis we are facing. For home heating costs, we want to ensure there is a removal of the GST.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Master's students now work full time on their research for the princely annual salary of $17,500. Ph.D. students work full time for $21,000. Regular Canadians would have a very difficult time surviving on those wages, but these students have to pay thousands of dollars in tuition on top of that as well. This is below minimum wage. We are forcing our best and brightest to live in poverty.