Flooding in British Columbia  Mr. Speaker, not having had the chance to say so earlier this week, I want to start by offering you my heartfelt congratulations on your election on behalf of the Green caucus. Your role in this 44th Parliament is a critical one, and I know you are already doing it with grace and

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to present petition no. 10672059. The petitioners call on the House of Commons to commit to upholding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action by immediately halting all exis

Climate Change  Mr. Speaker, last week, the commissioner of the environment and sustainable development released a scathing report, reminding us that: Canada was once a leader in the fight against climate change. However, after a series of missed opportunities, it has become the worst performe

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, housing is increasingly unaffordable across the country. In my community, for example, prices have gone up 35% in the last year alone. Homes should be for people, not commodities for investors. While I was glad to see mention of a housing accelerator fund in the

International Day of Persons with Disabilities  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak today to recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and some of the incredible organizations in my riding of Kitchener Centre that are working to enable people with disabilities to live with independence and dignity. From KidsA

Justice  Mr. Speaker, last week, we had an overdose alert in Waterloo region. In just three days, front-line workers responded to 42 suspected overdoses. So far this year, we have lost 120 community members to a poisoned drug supply. Each one was a preventable death. Even the Canadian

École Polytechnique  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order to seek the consent of the House to deliver a reply on behalf of the Green Party.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present petition no. 10686748, wherein the petitioners call upon the House of Commons to commit to upholding the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's calls to action by immediately

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, is the hon. member for Courtenay—Alberni open to elaborating specifically on the point about women's participation in the workforce and paid sick days? Would he like to elaborate on an amendment that he thinks would improve the legislation?

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I want to offer my congratulations to the parliamentary secretary on her new role. I want to pick up on a question asked by the hon. member for Vancouver East earlier in this conversation. We know activists across the country have been calling out the need for mor

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, on the topic of the national housing strategy, in 2019, the PBO identified that the same strategy reduced the amount of funding for those in core housing need. I heard the member speak about 1993 in his speech. I am curious if he would like to share more about the

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-2022  Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-2022  Mr. Speaker, the Greens also agree to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

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

Climate Change  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the chance to speak tonight with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on the topic of the climate crisis and fossil fuel subsidies. In my community, no matter what neighbo