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Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the following reflects a consolidated response approved on behalf of Global Affairs Canada ministers. In response to part (a) of the question, since January 1, 2023, Global Affairs Canada has disbursed a total of $49.9 million to the United Nations Relief and Works
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
International Development Mr. Speaker, the international community must continue to provide humanitarian aid to those who so badly need it in Gaza. On January 30, Canada announced $40 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help the most vulnerable Palestinian civilians. This brings Canada's to
March 21st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
International Development Mr. Speaker, we unequivocally condemn Hamas's brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, which included the killing, maiming and abduction of innocent civilians. Nothing can justify these abhorrent acts. Canada continues to support Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with i
March 21st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I rise to table petition e-4660, initiated by the remarkable women at the Canadian Center for Women's Empowerment. The petitioners are calling for November 26 to be named as “national economic abuse awareness day”. The petitioners note that economic abuse is a perv
March 21st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
St. Gregory Catholic School Mr. Speaker, I recently visited the grade 6 social entrepreneurship class at St. Gregory Catholic School in my riding. These smart and creative kids have raised over $700 for the Ottawa Food Bank by making greeting cards and 3D printed items, such as jewellery and key chains, and
March 18th, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Sexual and Reproductive Health Madam Speaker, in 2010, I was working in Africa when one of my colleagues turned to me and said that Canadian women are hypocrites. I was stunned. She went on to say that she had studied at McGill, and she knew Canadian women had reproductive rights, but it was not good enough fo
February 16th, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, we know that medical assistance in dying is a deeply personal issue that is very difficult. I wonder if my hon. colleague could talk about the fact that we need to base this on principles of personal autonomy, dignity and choice.
February 15th, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Carbon Pricing Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure this evening to be answering a question from the member for Calgary Rocky Ridge, who is a former classmate of mine from the University of Calgary. I also very much welcome the opportunity to once again clarify how having a price on carbon and maki
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Carbon Pricing Madam Speaker, I know that Calgarians, like most Canadians, care deeply about the future for our children and about our natural environment. We know that we can make life more affordable for Canadians without destroying our environment. We are providing this support where it is
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
International Development Madam Speaker, this is a very serious situation. The minister acted immediately last week to pause funding to UNRWA. A pause means a pause. It means that, going forward, no Canadian funding will flow to UNRWA as the investigation unfolds. In the meantime, our humanitarian commi
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
International Development Madam Speaker, Canada mourns the loss of innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives in this conflict. We express our condolences to all families and communities affected by this violence. Canada unequivocally condemns the brutal terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas against Israel o
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Carbon Pricing Madam Speaker, Canadians see around them every day the cost of not acting on climate change, with forest fires, violent storms and tornadoes. Severe weather events are becoming more frequent as a result of climate change, and they have a significant impact on Canada's infrastruc
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Carbon Pricing Madam Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to participate in tonight's debate and to once again explain to my colleagues why we need to put a price on pollution. I appreciate the opportunity to explain why a price on pollution is the right thing to do, not only for ourselves bu
January 31st, 2024House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, Canada disburses an average of approximately $55 million annually to help meet the development and humanitarian needs of vulnerable Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and neighbouring countries. All programming and funding mechanisms are thoroughly examined to be co
December 6th, 2023House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal
Carbon Pricing Madam Speaker, we are in the middle of 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. Meanwhile, the Conservatives have taken to social media to promote the harassment of women senators in the Senate. At the same time, they are blocking legislation here in the House and now th
December 1st, 2023House debate
Anita VandenbeldLiberal