Diversity and Inclusion  Mr. Speaker, my question is to the Minister of Canadian Heritage. In my riding of Spadina—Fort York, people have raised concerns about the rise of racism in our community. They are worried about the violence and harassment they are witnessing online and in person. As someone of

Community Service  Mr. Speaker, my riding of Spadina—Fort York has been fortunate for many years to have the dedicated service of Carolyn Johnson. Carolyn recently stepped down as co-chair of the York Quay Neighbourhood Association, after volunteering countless hours to ensure that our community w

Housing  Mr. Speaker, on December 7, there were 7,344 individuals staying in Toronto shelters. Unfortunately, this figure does not capture all of the people experiencing homelessness in my riding of Spadina—Fort York and across the city of Toronto. These people are desperate for a home. T

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-2022  Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the vote and vote in favour.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-2022  Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-2022  Mr. Speaker, I agree to apply the results of the previous vote, voting in favour.

Tourism  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance. My community of Spadina—Fort York is home to some of the most renowned tourist attractions, from the CN Tower, to Toronto Island, to the Distillery District and its Christmas market. Spadi

Fred Arsenault  Madam Speaker, last week my friend and World War II veteran Mr. Fred Arsenault passed away in Toronto at the age of 101. A member of the Cape Breton Highlanders, Fred fought in campaigns across Europe, including in the battles of Ortona and Monte Cassino in Italy and in the liber

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Colleagues representing urban centres, along with just about everywhere else, are fully aware of the opioid crisis in Canada. The number of deaths and related destruction in our communities is stagger

COVID-19 Economic Measures  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Canadian Heritage. Performing artists have contacted me about the seriousness of their situation during COVID. There is no fallback plan. This is their livelihoods. The arts community is an integral part of the economy and the addit

The Opioid Crisis in Canada  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for sharing his story. I can say, as a naval officer who also gets seasick, we are so grateful to have had his father's service. As I noted in my question for the Prime Minister last week, opioids claim the lives of 19 Canadians per day and, sadly

The Opioid Crisis in Canada  Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleague will forgive me not asking my question in French. I am not quite there yet. I am glad that we are bringing up safe injection sites. I want to localize it to my community of Spadina—Fort York. As I am sure my colleague knows, there are 38 in the c

Post-Secondary Education  Mr. Speaker, I recently met with representatives from the Undergraduates of Canadian Research-Intensive Universities, which represents over a quarter of a million students from U15 universities that annually conduct $8.5 billion of research and contribute more than $36 billion to

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I am not pleased to be rising in the House tonight. The reason for my disappointment is due to subject matter that I wish the House did not have to be debating. Nonetheless, tonight's debate is on a very serious subject, the implementation of the Emergencies Act. I w

Emergencies Act  Madam Speaker, I want to begin by acknowledging and thanking all of the staff of the House of Commons and the interpreters for joining us today, bright and early, at seven in the morning. Today, in this province, it is Family Day, and they are here spending the day with us. I am