Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier for his speech. Unfortunately, he took the occasion to restate one of the biggest myths in Canadian political thought today, that Conservative governments are good for the economy. Under the former P

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the beginning of the inaugural Gender Equality Week, an act that was put forward to provide an annual opportunity to amplify awareness, to continue conversations around gender equality and equity and to inspire future generations of Canadians. Could

National Defence Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Cariboo—Prince George for his commitment to this issue. If we set aside the sometimes cantankerous politics of a Friday afternoon, there is actually much broader consensus across the parties than may appear. I think we all f

National Defence Act  Mr. Speaker, as our government made clear when we tabled Bill C-77, Canada's military justice system is both unique and necessary. It contributes significantly to the ability of the Canadian Armed Forces to achieve its missions in Canada and around the world. However, it must als

National Defence Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for his great work on the Standing Committee on National Defence. I wonder if he could talk a bit about how this framework in Bill C-77 connects with the excellent reputation of the Canadian Forces abroa

Interim Place  Mr. Speaker, over the past four decades, Interim Place has profoundly changed the lives of many women and children in Peel region by helping them break cycles of violence and providing an opportunity to build new lives free of abuse. I recently attended Interim Place's second ann

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I may have been mistakenly counted as the member for Vaughan—Woodbridge. I wonder if you could verify the record.

74th Anniversary of D-Day  Mr. Speaker, today marks the 74th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. We pause to reflect on what took place on the shores of Normandy and pay our respects to the fallen. Alongside allied forces, thousands of Canadian soldiers played a crucial part in the D-Day offensive to liber

Royal Wedding  Mr. Speaker, this past Saturday, May 19, His Royal Highness, Prince Henry of Wales, wed Ms. Meghan Markle in a beautiful ceremony at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. There are several Canadian connections to this royal wedding. Ms. Markle lived in Toronto as an actress, th

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, on May 12. It is with great pride that I rise to salute the work of the Canadian Armed Forces and U.S. armed forces that created and supported this corne

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, there is growing concern over plastic waste in our oceans and lakes. Marine animals and birds are dying in alarming numbers as a result of suffocation and ingestion of plastics. Plastic waste is making its way into the food chain and is polluting our water. To date,

National Defence  Madam Speaker, I would like to acknowledge the children of military families that make that most unique of sacrifices. Indeed, April is the month of the military child. According to the Vanier Institute of the Family, 75% of military couples have children. There are currently 50

Mary Elizabeth Needham  Mr. Speaker, with profound sadness, I pay tribute to Mary Elizabeth Needham, a constituent in my riding who passed away earlier this year. A graduate of the Ontario Ladies' College, McGill, and the University of Toronto, Mary was accomplished, selfless, and compassionate. Mary

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Winnipeg North for the question and the direction of the question. I think it is very important that the relationship between the civil service and the government be maintained. It is integral as part of its core function. Can

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, very briefly, on that point of order, the Conservatives themselves put the relationship between Canada and India squarely at issue. They commented, in fact, on clothing worn by members of the delegation. I would expect the requisite latitude to address the quality of