Health committee  But in the grand scheme of things, what proportion of our health policy discussions take into account the self-care considerations underlying a given issue from the perspective of the everyday Canadians who want to take greater control over their own health? In this age, exploding with new and ever more accessible sources of information on health, what are we doing to help ordinary Canadians navigate through the maze of sometimes valuable, sometimes misleading, and sometimes downright dangerous sources of guidance on self-care?

Income Tax Act  Indeed, support for this bill extends well beyond partisan lines and has come from academics, labour, business, and everyday Canadians. Even a former Liberal cabinet minister has voiced his support for Bill C-377. I want Canadians to listen to what a minister in Paul Martin's Liberal government had to say about this legislation.

Resumption and Continuation of Postal Services Legislation  There is an 81-year-old senior who has been waiting for a cheque and it has not arrived. I am asking the member about everyday Canadians who are waiting for the mail and hoping it will come very soon so they will not lose their chance to—

Political Loans Accountability Act  In addition, our government believes it is unfair that a candidate can walk away from his or her campaign debts. Everyday Canadians are expected to pay back their loans under strict rules, and the same should apply to politicians. This is why our bill proposes to transfer a candidate's unpaid loans to riding associations.

Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act  However, by listening to what the average Canadian has to say on issues such as this, we might be able to ensure we pass the right bill to address the concerns that everyday Canadians have on this issue. Is that a fair comment?

Environment committee  If not, it's okay, I have another entire line of questioning, so feel free to just tell me that it's not something you want to talk about. The invasive species I'm talking about, which has a personal impact on ordinary, everyday Canadians in some urban areas, is termites. Does your industry deal with that on a fairly regular basis, or occasionally? No?

Copyright Modernization Act  We propose removing sections of the copyright modernization act that make criminals out of everyday Canadians who break digital locks for personal, non-commercial use. We want to avoid the same kind of excessive lawsuits against ordinary citizens that we have heard so much about in the United States.

Copyright Modernization Act  Thus, it is imperative that [the bill] be revised before it is ultimately adopted into law. We believe this copyright modernization act should not make criminals of everyday Canadians who break digital locks for personal non-commercial use. We support amendments that actually benefit Canadian content creators, as these artists need the revenue streams. We do need a copyright modernization act, but we need one that is balanced and genuinely concerned with Canadian artists and Canadian consumers.

Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act  It is the most partisan and disrespectful group Canada has ever elected. It is safe to assume that everyday Canadians expect Parliament to buckle down and get to work examining the bill since it is so wide ranging and important. They would rightly expect a parliamentarian to ensure the budget is sound and that the measures will do what Conservatives have said they will do.

Finance committee  I'm really pleased with how things have been going in the riding that I represent, but I also see it across the country. The NDP, I think, typically likes to think there are no measures that will help everyday Canadians in this budget. They seem to think there's nothing there. As a former health caregiver, I see many items in this budget that I think are very, very important. I have to look, first of all, at the new family caregiver tax credit, which is a 15% non-refundable credit on an amount of $2,000, providing relief to caregivers.

Canada- U.S. Relations  Speaker, the government cannot get anything right when it comes to standing up for the interests of everyday Canadians. First there was the buy American fiasco, then tariffs on Vancouver ports and now a new tax on entering the U.S. People taking a family on a trip will be dinged $5. Small businesses that need to cross the border will be dinged.

Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act  We need to unfetter our farmers so they can continue to drive our economy and feed the world. Everyday Canadians also see the injustice of making western farmers beholden to a Wheat Board monopoly. In a recent letter, Henry and Erna Goerzen, constituents of mine from Didsbury, wrote, “We heartily support you and our Conservative Government in the legislation that will give choice for Western grain farmers to market their grain themselves or to sell through the Wheat Board.

Copyright Modernization Act  New Democrats have proposed removing the sections of the copyright modernization bill that would make criminals out of everyday Canadians who break digital locks for personal noncommercial use. We support the lessening of penalties for those who are responsible for breaking copyright laws; this would prevent the excessive use of lawsuits against ordinary citizens, which has been problematic in the United States.

Canadian Heritage committee  Common themes that will tie these milestones together include: responsible government, democracy, and freedom; strong symbols and solid institutions; rights and duties of citizenship, a shared commitment to fellow citizens and the rule of law; our veterans, a proud military history rooted in sacrifice and service to our country; and ourselves as everyday Canadians who make contributions every day in every way to the evolution of our country. The anniversaries that will serve as signposts along the way to 2017 will remind us of the important events, key battles, significant people, and major accomplishments that shaped our great country and our identity.

Business of Supply  I cannot remember the exact statistics, but thousands of Canadians are now being trained at the grassroots level to recognize the signs and symptoms. The average everyday Canadian is not going to be trained to volunteer as a therapist, but it is important that they be trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of their colleagues, their friends, and family who are having a hard time or having issues, so that they can be provided with and directed to the proper treatment.