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Business of Supply Mr. Chair, I will be allocating my time so that I have 10 minutes for a speech and then a five-minute question and answer period. I am pleased to stand in this place today on behalf of the government to discuss the important subject of open government, a key priority for the Trea
December 9th, 2015House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Chair, I also congratulate the member for Charlottetown on his re-election. It is definitely a pleasure to be sitting in the House with the member. The hon. member asked a great question. One of the most important things about data is how it can be mined and shared and tra
December 9th, 2015House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Chair, I would like to ask the minister if he has given some thought to the team that he is planning to put in to collect information.
December 9th, 2015House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Robert Veltheer Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House with a heavy heart. I recognize the passing earlier this month of Robert Veltheer of Richmond Hill. Bob was the founding president of Home on the Hill Supportive Housing, a charitable group whose mission is to provide inclusive, humane, an
February 26th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Mental Health Mr. Speaker, once again I stand in the House with a heavy heart. Last Thursday, Karen Costa, aged 52, the mother of Western University student Jeffrey Costa, aged 22, was trying to protect her son when both of them died. This comes at a time when the Richmond Hill community cont
April 15th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Census Mr. Speaker, science and data are the cornerstone of good public policy. Canadians expect us to make informed decisions based on reliable data. This is the role Statistics Canada has been fulfilling for many years with its census program. The data collected through the census sur
May 2nd, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Museums Mr. Speaker, museums in Canada and around the world will celebrate International Museum Day on May 18. It also happens to be the day that I met my wife 27 years ago. This year's theme is museums and cultural landscapes. In a country like ours, where our rich natural heritage is
May 11th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Science and Research Mr. Speaker, Canada has been an important part of groundbreaking scientific discoveries in many disciplines. One specific area where we have made a great contribution is in stem cell research. From Canadian discoveries regarding cancerous stem cells to nearly mapping stem cell ge
May 16th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Iran Madam speaker, at the age of 18, I left Iran, in pursuit of my education. I could not have imagined then that one day I would earn the honour and privilege of standing in this House. I am proud to be an Iranian. I am proud to be a Canadian. I bring a unique perspective to the Hou
May 20th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. member for Montcalm. I am humbled by the opportunity to stand in the House to speak to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other acts (medical assistance in dying), at third reading
May 31st, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the fact that there are three pillars that provide the proper safeguards in this matter. We are providing proper safeguards for the people. We are providing safeguards for the doctors and the nurse practitioners, and we are also providing sa
May 31st, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I believe that Canadians need to have the option of how to end their lives. Unfortunately, my father did not have that option. When he was diagnosed with an advanced case of cancer, we consulted with the doctor and asked for options. We were basically given very inte
May 31st, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I am happy to participate in the debate today on the Conservative motion in relation to internal trade in Canada. As we all know, the government is currently working with its provincial and territorial counterparts to renew the Agreement on Internal Trade. We believe
June 14th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the great question and for his leadership on the industry and innovation committee. The renewal of the AIT gives us the opportunity to work together on a new framework that addresses the common challenges faced by our various partners. Cana
June 14th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I am glad that the member agrees that we need to continue on the path we are taking, because that is, I believe, the path that will ultimately lead to the result we are looking for. However, I would like to go back and clarify the “antagonistic” comment. There is a
June 14th, 2016House debate
Majid JowhariLiberal