Mohamed-Aslim Zafis  Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I pay tribute to Mohamed-Aslim Zafis who was brutally and senselessly murdered, while volunteering to keep people healthy and safe as they went into the mosque to pray. Mohamed was a good man, a valued community member and someone wh

International Women's Day  Mr. Speaker, March 8 is International Women's Day, a time to celebrate the achievements of women in our communities and right across Canada. We recognize our grandmothers, mothers, aunts, sisters and advocates who have worked tirelessly to advance the rights of women. Women con

Trust 15  Madam Speaker, Etobicoke North has been celebrating Black History Month and the significant contributions that black Canadians have made to our community, and how they have helped shape our history and our country. Today, I highlight the work of Marcia Brown, the founder of Trus

International Day of Women and Girls in Science  Mr. Speaker, February 11 marks the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is past time to celebrate the amazing women and girls who have chosen to pursue science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation, to end the discrimination they often

Gordon Bean  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of an extraordinary human being, Gordon Bean, a tremendous public servant for 30 years and someone with whom I had the privilege to serve. Gord left us far too soon, but not before teaching those whose lives he touched what it mean

House debate  Madam Speaker, climate change is real. It is happening now. It is the greatest environmental threat we face and we have to take action for our children and grandchildren. I am glad my hon. colleague mentioned the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. I served on that panel

House debate  Madam Speaker, I cannot stress enough that while I love my community, we are suffering under the violence. Between 2004 and 2018, we had 458 shootings in our community. We had 61 shooting deaths. Thoughts and prayers are not enough and we are tired of going to funerals.

House debate  Madam Speaker, let me be very clear. Our government has committed to science, research, evidence-based decision-making and supporting our world-class researchers and our students. That is why we reinstated the long-form census. That is why we created the position of Canada's chie

House debate  Madam Speaker, I will splitting my time with the member for Humber River—Black Creek. Let me begin by thanking the people of Etobicoke North for once again putting their trust in me, giving me the privilege of serving them and for fighting for what is important to them in this p

Sport  Madam Speaker, sport builds self-esteem and leadership skills and has the power to transform lives. We listen to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, indigenous communities and indigenous sport leaders, because we know no relationship is more important. Last week, I announc

Research and Development  Mr. Speaker, after a decade of neglect by the Harper Conservatives, we knew we had to invest in and modernize Canada's research system. That is why this week I announced the first winners of the new frontiers in research fund. This fund will invest in international, interdiscipl

Science and Technology  Madam Speaker, that is an excellent question. While the Harper Conservatives ignored diversity in research, we understand that we cannot afford to leave any talent on the sidelines. Yesterday I announced new grants and launched Dimensions, a made-in-Canada version of the intern

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, universities across Canada work with many partners on joint research projects, across all disciplines. The freedom to pursue ideas across borders and disciplines rouses real scientific insight and innovation. Our national security agencies work diligently to monito

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, as I said, we will follow the advice of our public security officials and would only work with partners that had their approval. Science and research are inherently open by nature. Our researchers work with partners across all disciplines. When universities partner

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, as I said, Canadian universities work with many partners on research projects across all disciplines. We will listen to our public security officials. We will work only with partners that they approve.