Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act  , that we rely on. It is so important that our legislation advances forward with the technology and with all those new developments. For the first time ever, CEPA recognizes the right to a healthy environment for Canadians. To ensure this right is meaningful and taken into account when

Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act   to support strong environmental and health standards now and into the future, robust engagement, new research and action to protect populations that are particularly vulnerable to environmental health risks. On that topic, I think we would be remiss not to recognize that recently

Criminal Code   as well. However, I have two questions. First, do Canadians need AR15s to protect their farms? Do they use them for hunting? Do they use assault-style weapons and weapons of war for these “sports”, as he put it? Second, has the member opposite ever benefited from fundraising? Has he

Criminal Code  . The Conservatives have been indignant that they have not had enough time to speak to the bill. At the same time, those same members have been filibustering at committee, wasting time and the opportunity to debate. We finally are at place where we can vote on the bill and protect Canadians

Health   the members in the Conservative Party blaming addicts, people who use drugs, for this crisis. We take an evidence-based, science-first approach. The Conservative fact-free approach is absolutely atrocious, and it is going to lead to more harm.

Sport   was the vice-chair or chair of the Athletes’ Commission for a total of almost a decade. We have been fighting for a stronger and more accountable support system. The first letter that I wrote to Sport Canada was in 1999. We take this issue very seriously, and we are committed to ensuring

Inclusion of Students with Disabilities  . It is fantastic that we can work together and find ways to improve the lives of Canadians and work across party lines, as I have with this particular member for as long as I have been here. He definitely represents the best of this place and, again, I want to commend him for that effort

Health committee  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you to our witnesses. It's been extremely interesting. I'd like to join my colleagues in first acknowledging that this is National Nursing Week. Thank you for bringing that up. I would also like to say this to Dr. Tervaert, since last

Health  Mr. Speaker, we recognize that Canadians are proud of our health care system, but it is not meeting expectations these days. That is why we made a $198.6-billion investment in our health care system back on February 7, and we expect that is going to help with things like

Dutch Heritage Day   and investing in science and innovation. We are also two of the first countries to legalize same-sex marriage. To this day, our mutual admiration for our two nations runs strong across the Atlantic Ocean. Like over a million Dutch Canadians, I am proud of my Dutch heritage and proud of our

Business of Supply   of blame. He wonders who, in the circumstances, is to blame. I would like to say that the conversation we are having today relates to the safety and security of all Canadians. Our goal is not to find someone to blame, but to come up with a good way to reassure all Canadians moving

Labour   invests in solutions like dental care for uninsured families, investments in mental health and more doctors and nurses to reduce wait times and make sure that Canadians can get the procedures and the surgeries that they need. When will the Conservatives propose some solutions instead

Health committee   that procures, manufactures and provides vaccines in the many millions and millions of doses for Canadians, Americans and other people around the country. Mr. Minister, do you feel that we are prepared for any future flu outbreak or outbreak that would require such vaccines?

Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1   a lot of money for families in his riding. It is not the best it has ever been, as he claims we say. Times are tough, but we have solutions. The members on the other side have only slogans and absolutely no solutions for Canadians. What does he have?

The Budget   town hall was the cost of fertilizer. I am really glad that was identified as a problem and that solutions were provided in budget 2023 so we can ensure that Canadian farmers are able to produce food, regardless of the market challenges occurring right now due to Russia's illegal