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Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the answer is very simply yes.

February 4th, 2021House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, a long time ago someone said to me that it is only a good deal if it is a good deal on both sides. That is business 101. I agree that there need to be concessions on both sides. I totally agree that our countries need to be aligned every step of the way. However, it is also vital that Canada gets its fair share and that Canada comes out as a leader at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 4th, 2021House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I very much appreciate this opportunity to speak to this very important motion, but first I would like to say that I will split my time with the hon. member for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. I want to begin with a story. The reason I am starting with a story is that this is possibility thinking.

February 4th, 2021House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for the incredible work he has done on the mental health file. He is an absolute ambassador for it and has personally reached out to me. To his point, absolutely, much more needs to be done. Collectively, because everyone in the House agrees this is a vital issue, we will make this right.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I never thought I would be able to speak for 20 minutes and not even get to some of my other points. In days past, I flew into two indigenous reserves in Manitoba. One of the elder's homes that I went to actually had a victim present. I have been speaking about this by way of Bill C-7, specific to people with disabilities and indigenous peoples.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, long before it gets to training judges, it needs to happen in our schools. To some extent, the discussion has already started, but I have to question if it has gone far enough. A young women going from grade 8 to grade 9 is one thing. However, when they come out of grade 12, go off to university and something happens there, which is much more likely, have we told them it is okay to stand up for themselves?

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I am unable to recommend it because I am not part of the Manitoba legislature, but this is absolutely vital. I can appreciate how proud the hon. member is of his daughter and, rightly so. I think we have to look at this on a national scale. I think it is absolutely vital that in each region and each province, we continue to push this forward to protect the most vulnerable, and make sure that the most vulnerable are the ones who have a voice at the table when it goes to the courts.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, specific to the training, and wrapping up my final point, I think the biggest thing is that we need the training to not only dive into the details, but to make sure that we have open communication across the country. Again, Ontario justices may not know what happens in B.C.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I am rising in this House to speak to Bill C-3, a piece of legislation that is absolutely vital. It is vital not only for today, but for the future on so many fronts. Before I do that, I would really like to make a huge recognition of a life lost yesterday on Manitoulin Island, of an OPP officer for 28 years in the Little Current dispatch.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I appreciate that very much as well and again, our hearts are with you and all the members of Manitoulin. I have been reflecting on Bill C-3 and what an honour it is to stand in the House in this place. At the same time, I look at it from a different angle and l say why do I have the right to stand in the House and speak to Bill C-3.

November 20th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, there has been a lot of discussion today about the idea that the motion may be getting rushed. I could point to a few pieces of legislation from over my short term here in the House that have also been rushed. I wonder if the member would agree with me that it is very important for us to get this motion passed quickly.

November 17th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Judges Act  Mr. Speaker, I am thankful for the recognition in the House this evening. Bill C-3 is a vital bill to speak to. I want to thank my hon. colleague for his remarks and his speech. I echo his remarks about celebrating Rona Ambrose and her being such a vital aspect to this proposed legislation.

November 16th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

COVID-19 Emergency Response  Madam Speaker, there are hardships at the Canada-U.S. border due to buck-passing by the Minister of Public Safety and the Minister of Health. One example is when Darren tried to cross to the United States to visit his brother. He was turned around by U.S. customs, yet still required to quarantine for 14 days.

October 30th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, definitely more discussion needs to happen at committee. There is no doubt. I will continue going back to our parents, doctors and clergy as more discussion has to happen around them as well. I am really concerned about them being victimized. For them to not be able to speak with their conscience and to be forced to not discuss life and death is a real issue.

October 28th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I guess I would say two things. First, if the government had not prorogued Parliament, we would have had a whole summer to have more of these discussions. Second, much more discussion needs to happen. I will tell colleagues exactly why. This past Friday, I spoke to two doctors via Zoom.

October 28th, 2020House debate

Chris LewisConservative