Health  Mr. Speaker, I met a senior in Quebec City who told me that she needed dental care but could not afford it. Meanwhile, there are long lineups of people waiting for free dental care at the University of Montreal. Clearly, people need dental care but cannot afford to pay for it. Does the Prime Minister recognize that people need dental care but cannot afford it?

Health  Mr. Speaker, those are some pretty words, but the Prime Minister has an opportunity to do something about it right now. There are millions of Canadians who cannot take care of their teeth because they simply cannot afford it. The Liberals are planning a massive tax giveaway, where the most benefit flows to the wealthiest Canadians.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we are suggesting a change to the Liberal proposal, which really benefits the wealthy. Giving Quebec the right to opt out with full compensation is part of our values. The measure we are proposing would use that money to help families who need it the most. Quebec could have access to the federal program if it wants.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, what I am proposing today is an opportunity to help those who need it most. My concern with the Liberal government is that it is often helping those who are the wealthiest. The Liberals have given millions of dollars and billions of dollars to the wealthiest corporations.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, today we are talking about an opportunity to really transform the lives of Canadians. My colleague told stories about some people, yet millions of Canadians cannot take care of their teeth. The Liberal government is proposing a tax giveaway, where the majority of the benefit would flow to those who earn over $100,000.

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we are in a national crisis and the Prime Minister has failed to provide leadership. First, he said that it was not his responsibility. Then, he accepted responsibility and called for patience. However, after three days, his patience ran out. When will the Prime Minister accept that it is his responsibility to reduce tensions and take action to that end?

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, at the end of the day, the buck stops with the Prime Minister. It is the Prime Minister's responsibility to de-escalate tensions. He has continued to fail to show leadership. First, he does not accept that it is his responsibility. Then he finally says, “Okay, there is a federal responsibility” and urges patience, only to see that patience expire after three days, when he takes a page from the Conservative playbook and gives up on de-escalation, without ever having met with the hereditary chiefs.

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, that is not what I asked, and more importantly, that is not what the hereditary chiefs of Wet'suwet'en have asked for. They have asked to speak with the Prime Minister directly; not the ministers, not another delegate, but the Prime Minister directly. What has the Prime Minister done?

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en nation requested a meeting with the Prime Minister over a month ago. According to reports, the hereditary chiefs asked for a meeting with the Prime Minister again today. The hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en have made it very clear that they want to meet with the Prime Minister specifically.

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is demonstrating a lack of leadership in this national crisis. Instead of photo ops, people need concrete proposals to solve and de-escalate the situation. We have three proposals to help de-escalate the situation. First, the Prime Minister must meet with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs.

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government has already spent $4.5 billion to buy a pipeline, and expanding it could cost over $13 billion. A recent poll found that as costs rise, support plummets. That is because Canadians understand there are better ways to spend this public money. Does the Prime Minister agree that there are better ways to invest this public money to create high-quality jobs and lower emissions?

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we have asked this question before and not received a response, but after today's speech, it seems that the Prime Minister recognizes there is a federal role to be played in rectifying and solving this crisis. When will the Liberal government meet with the hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en nation?

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, what we need right now is real action. We learned recently that the ministry of indigenous services does not keep accurate details. It does not know how many indigenous kids are being taken from their families or how many are in care. These are kids we are talking about, and the federal government is not keeping accurate records about where these kids are.

Relations with Indigenous Peoples  Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge that while the Prime Minister has spoken today on a very important crisis, he has not shown leadership on this matter for over a month. I want to begin my comments by acknowledging the fact that it is inspiring to see the youth rising and to see people of all walks of life standing up for human rights, standing up for climate justice.

Bankruptcy  Mr. Speaker, once again, nearly 50 workers have lost their jobs. On top of that, they lost their benefits because the government refuses to change the bankruptcy laws. Barrymore Furniture has filed for bankruptcy, which means nearly 50 workers will lose their jobs. They will also their benefits.