Tamil Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my friend for seconding this motion. Certainly, we share a lot of restaurants. The first thing I would recommend is to make sure the restaurant is properly ventilated, that there is sufficient air conditioning on a very warm day, and that there is lots of water.

Tamil Heritage Month  moved: Motion No. 24 That, in the opinion of the House, the government should recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture, and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations by declaring January, every year, Tamil Heritage Month.

Sri Lanka  Mr. Speaker, 7 years ago today, the 26-year war in Sri Lanka ended with over 100,000 innocent lives lost, and 300,000 people internally displaced. There are grave allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against the Tamil people. These victims demand justice.

Sports  Mr. Speaker, several weeks ago, the Minister of Veterans Affairs and I met with our wounded soldiers in my riding of Scarborough—Rouge Park as they were training for this year's Invictus Games. As members may be aware, the Scarborough Pan Am centre will co-host the 2017 Invictus Games.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, we know that education is at the centre of any type of renewal with our indigenous population. It is a very important tool and the ultimate equalizer in our society. From our experience around the world, we know the value of education and what it allows people to become when they grow up.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, my friend and I share very similar values and very similar demographics in terms of whom we represent. There are a number of very important initiatives for young people. I believe the number one incentive for young people to go to university is what they will get out of it.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I believe we are now six months into a four-year government. This is the first budget we have introduced. There are a number of commitments our government made during the election, and I am confident that we will fulfill those commitments over the coming years. With respect to health care in general, we have a very able Minister of Health who is working with our provincial counterparts to reset the arrangement on health care across the country.

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I am sharing my time with the member for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak this morning in support of our government's budget. I want to start by congratulating our finance minister and our Prime Minister for delivering not only on our election promises, but on building a visionary budget, one which I am confident will irreversibly change the lives of millions of Canadians for the better.

University of Toronto Scarborough Campus  Mr. Speaker, great things are happening at the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. In less than two years, UTSC has added two new amazing facilities that students will be able to enjoy over the coming years. Last summer, UTSC hosted the Pan Am games at the newly built, state-of-the-art Pan Am Centre.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship for his incredible achievement in bringing in 25,000 refugees by February 29. I am particularly proud of his commitment to bring in an additional 10,000 refugees by the end of this year. I would like to ask the minister about housing for the new arrivals, and how the minister has progressed in helping government-assisted refugees move into permanent housing.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. While we have made great strides in advancing racial equality, we must recognize that much work lies ahead as we strive to eradicate racism in Canada and around the world. Today I want to highlight the systemic failures of our criminal justice system toward racialized groups, particularly our youth.

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, nine in 10 Canadians in the private sector are employed by small businesses across this country. Small businesses are key drivers of the Canadian economy, and a vital part of our growth. Could the Minister of Small Business and Tourism explain what this government is doing to encourage and support gender balance among Canada's entrepreneurs and small businesses?

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my friend for the very passionate discussion this afternoon. I know he is an educator, and has been an educator for a long time. I would like to get a sense from him of what Canada could do in supporting the local community and educating and training the population toward anti-radicalism, as well as to ensure that they are able to engage in a proper process toward peace.

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my friend on his election, and also on his new granddaughter. As I listened to the speech of the member, it occurred to me that infrastructure played a very important role in the city, as it does across the country. I would like to get a sense from him as to how the $60 billion infrastructure fund that our government has proposed will assist his riding, and the important infrastructure needs that he talked about, particularly the arena.

James Loader  Mr. Speaker, I rise today with some sadness to recognize the life of a Scarborough icon. James Loader was a staple in our community. He was a fixture at Morningside Cinemas and other theatres in the area for over 55 years. For generations, James greeted moviegoers with his friendly smile.