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Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act Madam Speaker, the adoption of electric vehicles will occur in the coming years as production ramps up across the world. It will happen. We know it is happening, and we know companies are investing literally tens of billions of dollars into plants and facilities. We also need to
April 11th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to see my hon. colleagues in this most honourable House. As we continue the debate at report stage of Bill C-50, it is imperative to note that what we are seeing across the world is being driven by technology in response to the climate cris
April 11th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, workers in Vaughan—Woodbridge and across the country have been clear that the sustainable jobs act is critical to ensuring they have the tools and skills they need to build up our net-zero future, from greener buildings to electric vehicles and clean energy. The tens
April 11th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, almost every single Conservative on the other side of the House ran on a platform in the last election to put a price on carbon. Shame on them for flip-flopping on such an important issue for Canadians and for the world, which is to make sure we leave a strong econ
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I work with my hon. colleague on the natural resources committee. I have much respect for him. I know he does a great job representing his constituents, much like we all do. There is obviously a difference of opinion here in terms of looking at the data. As I cite
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, we will be supporting hard-working, middle-class Canadians, those union members, whether they are working to build our cities or working in the oil and natural gas sector across this country, not only today but tomorrow and the day after, to make sure they have the
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, respect and decorum in the House should be the first thing that all members come to an agreement on and behave accordingly. I will be splitting my time with the hon. member from the beautiful province of Nova Scotia, the hon. member for Kings—Hants, a good friend
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, the world has experienced its hottest March on record, marking the 10th straight month of global temperature records being broken, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. That is a fact. To my residents in Vaughan—Woodbridge, next week
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, it is always an honour to rise in the esteemed House. We are discussing something very important to Canadians—
April 9th, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Indian Act Madam Speaker, Bill C-38, from my understanding, is going to receive support from all sides of the House. If I am incorrect, then I am sure it will be pointed out afterward. What is important is that we continue to consult and collaborate with first nations people, make sure that
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Indian Act Madam Speaker, Bill C‑38 is very important for us. I want to say that I am very happy to hear that the pertinent committee for this bill did the requisite work and put forward a number of recommendations. It is obviously fitting that we continue to do the work in line with the r
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Indian Act Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to speak today on this topic and to join my colleagues, the topic being Bill C-38. Again, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Sudbury, as I indicated earlier, and I will be providing important information about the Indian Act and abo
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Indian Act Madam Speaker, good morning to you and to everyone. I wish all hon. colleagues who are gathered here this morning a happy Friday. Welcome to the folks in the gallery as well. First, I will be splitting my time with my friend, the hon. member for Sudbury, who I get to sit and wor
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Points of Order Madam Speaker, before I begin, it is important to acknowledge that Canada's Parliament is located on the unceded traditional lands of the Algonquin Anishinabe people. It is a pleasure to speak today on this topic, and to join my hon. colleagues in providing important information
March 22nd, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Waterloo for her insight. If we look at history, one U.S. president, Theodore Roosevelt, and one Canadian prime minister, the Right Hon. Brian Mulroney, may he rest in peace, were two of the greenest individuals to ever be president and pr
March 21st, 2024House debate
Francesco SorbaraLiberal