Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, our government has taken concrete steps to address the cause and the effects of climate change, protecting our mission and ecosystem by doing our part to ensure sustainability for the future of Canadians. For that, our government has decided to spend on, and get in

Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, the actual system we are looking to address climate change would result in change for the whole country. This new plan that we are giving here was already decided at the provincial level, and our leader has now taken the lead to proceed for them and to bring it to Ca

Paris Agreement  Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Guelph. The actions we have taken over the last year have demonstrated this government's commitment to protecting our natural environment and fighting climate change. We are taking action to create the right condit

National Seniors Day  Madam Speaker, tomorrow, October 1, marks the international day for seniors. It reminds us to appreciate the sacrifices and contributions made by our seniors toward the progress of our country. I have personal experience with my 96-year-old father, Sardar Parshottam Singh Sangha

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, intervention by the government is not the remedy for a better solution. The better solution is independent unions, independent employee and employer relationships. That can bring the variables out at the bargaining table, and that is where it needs to be done.

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, the actual process, which was already in existence with the labour relationship, was to maintain better unions and give prosperity to the Canadian middle class. However, the total system was disturbed by the creation of new laws which were unnecessary. Both of the bi

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-4 would repeal Bills C-377 and C-525, which totally restrict unions from working and having relationships with labour unions and employers. Until Bill C-4 is passed, the relationship between the unions and the employers will not be solid and will not benefit w

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, it did not happen only once; it happened many times during my election campaign. The card check system was in existence for a long time and it was not flawed. It was a proper system and it was working. The new system, where 40% of members have a secret ballot vote, g

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, we recognize the bigger role being played by the unions in our economy and helping the middle class to prosper. The prosperity of the middle class and the Canadian economy depend upon the harmonious balance of that relationship. However, Bill C-377 and Bill C-525 cre

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, the bills have created imbalances in the labour relationships and have not served any purpose in creating better unionization. There was no possibility of getting unionized properly. At this time, we think Bill C-4 would bring those changes and improve the relationsh

CANADA LABOUR CODE  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to address the House in support of Bill C-4, which was tabled last January by my colleague, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour. As members know, improving labour relations is one of our government's priorities. I therefore

Brampton Memorial  Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in the House to express my feelings about a horrific car accident. Three young children of my riding, Daniel, Harry, and Milly Neville-Lake, and their grandfather, Gary Neville, were killed by a senseless act of an impaired driver. I met Edward and Jenn

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, we are facing a timeline. The instructions given from the Supreme Court gave a June 6 deadline. That limitation period is looming over our heads. We should respect the Supreme Court order. However, at the same time, we are trying our best to meet those limitations.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, first, the important thing is to have legislation in place to give safety to those who assist a person in dying. They should have clear safety in that they are not committing culpable homicide. The Supreme Court has already said we should do that. Second, there is

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, we are going through this enactment, which is useful for the persons who are really in need of medical assistance in dying. People who are working for the purpose of execution of the act are required to be exempted from the offence of culpable homicide. The Supreme C