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Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs. The first is the 13th report, entitled “Braiding Learning and Healing: A Pathway to Improving Graduation Rates and Succes
May 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Chambers of Commerce Madam Speaker, small businesses are the backbone of the Canadian economy, and our chambers of commerce do incredible work serving and representing member businesses. This winter, I had the opportunity to participate in two panels hosted by the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce
March 22nd, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Canadian Heritage Mr. Speaker, for far too long, indigenous stories have been told by others, often inaccurately and insensitively. As we continue our path to reconciliation, we must ensure that indigenous voices are empowered to share their own stories, and that indigenous cultures and languages
March 21st, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, legislation was introduced in the other place that affirms the Government of Canada's recognition of the Haida Nation as the holder of the inherent rights of governance and self-determination. These types of bills are needed as we move forward on
March 18th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to participate in the discussion on Bill C-320. As we reach report stage of this bill, I would like to express gratitude to the hon. member for Oshawa for bringing this important bill to the House. Bill C-320 is an important piece of legislation aimed a
February 9th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, Bill S-5, strengthening environmental protection for a healthier Canada act, received royal assent on June 13, 2023. This bill modernizes the Canadian Environmental Protection Act by recognizing the right to a healthy environment is provided under the act, strengthen
February 9th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleagues who spoke in favour of Bill S-202 today. As we discuss what is hopefully the final version of Bill S-202, I am filled with a profound sense of pride in our nation's rich cultural heritage. Canadians have much to offer and, in hono
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act Madam Speaker, I thoroughly enjoy working with the hon. member on the indigenous and northern affairs committee as well. The insights that she brings are invaluable. I believe we did have quite a lengthy discussion about how we bring in indigenous artists to make sure they are r
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague, the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, for her recognition of the importance of this legislation and her support of it during multiple interventions here in the chamber of the House of Commons. We look forward to seeing this
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act Madam Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank my colleague for his passion for the arts and, obviously, for his commitment, over a lifetime, to arts in Canada. The amendment that was brought forward by the Bloc in Bill S-202, to reflect the ongoing practices of Parliament i
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act moved that Bill S-202, an act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act (Parliamentary Visual Artist Laureate), be read the third time and passed. Madam Speaker, it is a great honour to rise again in the House and speak to Bill S-202, an act to amend the Parliament of Canada Act to
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 12th report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs in relation to Bill C-53, an act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, to gi
February 8th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, yesterday, we started debate on the first nations clean water act, an important piece of legislation that I look forward to studying at committee in due course. However, it seems like every time we want to move forward on reconciliation, the Conservatives want to kee
February 6th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Parliament of Canada Act moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in.
January 30th, 2024House debate
John AldagLiberal
Indigenous Services Mr. Chair, I would like to direct the question to the parliamentary secretary related to how this work helps with reconciliation. Many Canadians follow the relationship between Canada and the indigenous peoples. We have disappointed this relationship time and time again, as the C
December 11th, 2023House debate
John AldagLiberal