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National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act Madam Speaker, if I may, with the deepest respect, I think it is a dichotomy that maybe is not necessary. It is possible to do both. It is possible to look after the safety and security of Canadians, to make sure our nation is put first and foremost, and also to want to cultivate
November 6th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act Madam Speaker, there was an opportunity to look at the recommendations that came from a subsequent committee and really take them to heart. A tremendous amount of study, time and energy went into those recommendations. Further to that, my hon. colleagues at the committee brought
November 6th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act Madam Speaker, I wonder whether my hon. colleague could comment on the importance of putting the safety and security of Canadian citizens, those who call this nation home, as the primary objective of government. We all know government has competing affections and responsibilities
November 6th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act Madam Speaker, I rise in the House today to discuss Bill C-34, an act to amend the Investment Canada Act. Ultimately, at the very heart of this debate is the prosperity of Canadians and their well-being. For Canadians to prosper, the government of the day needs to do three thing
November 6th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, after eight years of the NDP-Liberal government, Canadians are hurting more than ever before. The government's solution is actually to divide our country by picking winners and losers. For some Canadians, they will save $1 on the carbon tax with regard to their home
October 31st, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
The Canadian Press Mr. Speaker, The Canadian Press was forced to retract three erroneous statements. Surprise, surprise, it had to do with Conservatives, of course, who were wrongly attacked. It should also be noted that persistent legal action was required in order to finally get it to retract its
October 26th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Canadian Heritage Mr. Speaker, after eight years of the NDP-Liberal government, it has made it absolutely clear that it intends to censor what Canadians can see, hear and post online. It is hell-bent to make sure that this is the case. My colleagues and I brought forward a very common sense motio
October 5th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, I would rule that question out of order. It was a provincially based question.
October 5th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, the member across the way said that he should have had lunch before listening to my speech. It is interesting, because I think he missed the point. Sadly, one-fifth of all Canadians actually will not have lunch today. They cannot afford to have lunch today because
October 5th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, the hon. member asked who is benefiting from the government's spending. Is it the already wealthy and the big corporations? At the end of the day, I am not here representing them. I am here representing everyday, hard-working Canadians. I fly under the Conservative
October 5th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, we certainly do not have to look very hard or listen very hard to know that Canadians are suffering and that the government's out-of-control inflationary spending is causing tremendous damage to households from coast to coast. I think any member in this place who i
October 5th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Canadian Heritage Mr. Speaker, the Liberals said Bill C-11 was not about censorship. They said it was simply about going after big tech giants and making them pay their fair share. Sneaky new regulations were pushed through on Friday. However, people are paying attention, and Canadians are aware
October 3rd, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, just a week ago under the Prime Minister's watch, a Nazi was welcomed in this place and actually honoured in the chamber. When the Prime Minister should have been a statesman and taken full responsibility, instead he chose to flee and hide, not just for one day, no
September 29th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, the member proved my point. It is the Prime Minister of Canada who is meant to function as a statesman, to take personal responsibility when a mistake happens. Instead, he chose to flee. He chose to hide.
September 29th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, why did he? Why not take personal responsibility? Why not remedy this on the world stage? Why not acknowledge the grave atrocities that have taken place in our history, the mistake that was made here in the House and the impact that would have on Canadians? I will
September 29th, 2023House debate
Rachael ThomasConservative