Gujarati Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, on May 5th, Gujarati Heritage Month was celebrated at Brampton City Hall. The Garvi Garvi Gujarati flag was hoisted in a symbolic fashion. The Gujarati community demonstrated why they are known as global economic re-energizers. This was positively evident when I vis

Department of Public Works and Government Services Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-344, An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (community benefit). Mr. Speaker, I am absolutely honoured to stand in the House, with the support of the member for Don Valley North, to introduce my first privat

Holi  Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to speak about the Holi festival. My colleagues and I recognize the importance of Holi every year on the Hill. Holi is a festival of colour and love. During the Holi festival, people are drenched in colours while playing Holi with each oth

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, we all know we have to go through clearance either before the border crossing or after we arrive in another country. However, if a pre-clearance is done before we cross the border and the authorities check everything they are required to, that will save time and will

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, when Bill C-23 passes, it will provide tremendous job opportunities to everyone in Canada. Not only that, but it will be excellent for all small businesses and tourism. It will be better for those whose time is of great essence. If they want to get rid of having to g

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, pre-clearance will benefit those who travel outside of Canada. Pearson airport only has a facility to land. Certain airports in the U.S.A. have customs and immigration services. However, if those services are not available in airports where people will land, they can

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. member for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek. Mr. Speaker, today I am greatly honoured and proud to speak to this august House regarding Bill C-23. The bill will reflect our combined efforts to maintain and develop the success of o

Affordable Housing  Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak about a special project in the heart of my riding. As a member of the HUMA committee, we are actively working on a national poverty reduction strategy. The committee has discussed and researched the study in great detail, and will be travelling

Persons With Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, December 3 will be the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Since 1992, this day is celebrated every year on December 3 all around the world. We know how important it is to educate people about the realities people with disabilities face. Can the parliam

Education  Mr. Speaker, recently, I visited Central Peel Secondary School and the École élémentaire Carrefour des jeunes French school in my riding. The highlight of my visit was meeting and congratulating newly elected grade five student, Prime Minister Madame Amielle. I invited the prim

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, the member wants to know why indexing was not done at the first stage and was considered later on. I would like to bring to the attention of my friend that whenever the government works on any plan, it works through the Advisory Council on Economic Growth. The counci

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, people told us to do things that would help them and their families, and to grow the economy. We intend to do just that. We have plans to help the middle class. We started by providing them with income tax breaks. We are reducing the tax for the middle class and as

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to address the House on the debate on the implementation act 2016, the complete measures we have introduced in budget 2016. We have completed more than a year in the Government and have brought the changes we promised to Canadian during the

Diwali  Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the house to speak about Diwali, a festival of lights and joy. The festival awakens our inner light of spirituality. True festivities and inner happiness come only if there is economic prosperity. I compliment the government for its leadership role

Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that growing our economy and protecting our environment go hand in hand. That is why our government has decided to spend money on green infrastructure to grow our economy and create jobs as well.