The Budget   public health care. We made a promise to Canadians that if they get ill or injured, or if they are born with complicated health issues, they do not need to go into debt just to get essential care. Unlike in other countries, we depend on our health care, not our credit card, to get

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, I am glad that for the first time, and for as long as I have been paying attention to federal politics, Conservatives are talking about poverty elimination. It is good that we are actually looking at strategies to help people with their bills. While the member

Government Accountability   of new rental housing, protect renters and homeowners and make it easier for Canadians to get those first keys of their own. Canada does not have enough homes, and we need to build more of them at a faster rate. That is why we are unlocking billions of dollars in new financing

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, it would be great if I did not have to raise my voice and yell, but the Conservative members want to heckle, so I will continue to speak at a volume that will allow them to hear it. This open letter from economists on Canadian carbon pricing was signed by over 200

Carbon Pricing  , and also, with the rebate program we have put in place, it does not cost families. It sends more money back through the Canada carbon rebate than it costs at the pumps. That is because we are making big polluters pay and making sure that families are made whole through the Canada carbon

Business of Supply   than double the historic record, and hundreds of thousands of Canadians were evacuated from their homes as a result. I remember that when I was kid, we used to talk about global warming, and there were always images of polar bears and the Amazon rainforest. However, climate change

Climate Change  Madam Speaker, the Canada carbon rebate is made possible because we put a price on pollution to lower our emissions and fight climate change. Affordability is front and centre in this system, which literally puts more money back into the pockets of eight out of 10 Canadian

Carbon Pricing  Madam Speaker, the Canada carbon rebate is possible because we put a price on pollution; that is what is driving down the emissions in Canada. Carbon pricing is working in Canada. It is driving down our emissions, and we are doing that while sending more money back to eight out

An Act to Provide for the Establishment of a National Council for Reconciliation  Madam Speaker, a national council for truth and reconciliation is an essential step forward. It is right in line with the calls to action. I was very proud to have my first committee experience with the hon. minister, who was the parliamentary secretary at the time. We

Black History Month   Professionals are advancing in health care, education and economic empowerment. In recognizing and uplifting these organizations, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, inclusion and the elimination of systemic racism. Together we will continue to build a country, an economy

Environment committee  I appreciate the guidance from Mr. Mazier. I will go back to my question for the chief regarding the impact this has had on his community. Before I do, I will preface my question by highlighting a trip we took last week to meet with the Mushkegowuk Council—six or seven first

Environment committee   supportive of all your requests and recommendations. We're working to ensure better outcomes for your citizens. Your community deserves better, Chief. From us, I want to apologize from Canadians. I wasn't satisfied with the answers that we received from Imperial Oil CEO Brad Corson back

Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act   and develop stronger social skills. It is pretty clear to me that when we invest in a high-quality early learning and childhood educator workforce, we are investing it the health, well-being and success of generations to come. That is why we are putting forward this important legislation

Business of Supply  . This outcome would put additional pressure on our key infrastructure and programs, such as health care and education, and expose them to undue risk. When the hon. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced Canada's latest immigration levels plan, he said

Public Services and Procurement   like to clarify that there are also two separate matters at stake here. It is just not as simple as the member would like to suggest. The first is the ArriveCAN app. I wish to remind the member, the House and all Canadians of the unique circumstances leading to its development