Pacific Autism Family Network  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to rise and congratulate the Pacific Autism Family Network that has just opened its new family hub in my riding of Richmond Centre. With family-friendly spaces created specifically to foster a calm and collaborative environment, the family h

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, I just heard what the member opposite said and would like to correct her in many ways. I have been consulting entrepreneurs across the nation. I have been consulting seniors in my own riding and across this nation. I have been speaking and listening to seniors for

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, this is exactly what I said in my speech. We need to help those seniors who are in poverty. One reason is that some have not even applied. Second, they are not able to administer their own funds. That is why I empowered the cities to look for these seniors, includi

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, what small businesses would not like to see right now is a payroll tax hike. There are other taxes the Liberals promised to reduce, like the small business tax, but they did not follow up on their promise. Small businesses are having a tough time paying more taxes,

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, what we are doing is not embracing something that is harmful to our economy, harmful to our seniors, and harmful to our young people. When a policy is drafted, it is not only for the benefit of that specific party but for the benefit of all Canadians. The Liberal

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise again to speak to Bill C-26 and the proposed changes to the CPP, as this is not only a very important issue to me personally, but also to my constituents and the very many business owners I have consulted across our country. The government has

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, I have been in consultations across the nation with women entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs, employees, and employers. What I found is that none of them are happy with the increase in CPP premiums. The government says that it is good for seniors, but seniors now

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, this is exactly why I mentioned in my speech that the government should encourage SMEs to be prepared to go into this large market. At the same time, we would also like to make sure that all the barriers are gone, because there will be certain labour agreements tha

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, that is exactly what I have been looking for: a commitment from our current government to open even more trade markets. However, during negotiations, we should be aware of some of the barriers that might happen. That is why I mentioned a few shortcomings that the c

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-30, an act to implement the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union, CETA. I would like to first acknowledge my Conservative colleagues, the Right Hon. Steven Harper, the hon. member for Abbo

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to seniors and their families in my riding of Richmond Centre and this is what I have heard. First, there is nothing in the budget about family caregivers who have to look after their aging parents and grandparents as well as their own children

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, we all understand that small businesses are job creators and the Liberals broke their promise and increased small business taxes. That is the first question. Why did they break their promise? The second question I would like to ask is this. They will not help senior

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government cut taxes over 160 times to reach the lowest level in 50 years and allowed the average family to save $3,400 per year, and we still balanced the budget. What damage has the current government done to our families regarding taxes?

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my colleague one very simple question. Entrepreneurs across the nation have already told us that this increase in the CPP premium, and everything else, including the carbon tax, will kill their jobs. They will stop hiring people and put those re

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, our small businesses are hurting. CFIB's October report shows that 61% of small businesses state that higher taxes and regulations are the most significant barriers to allowing innovation and growth in their businesses. Yet, the Liberals continue to raise taxes throu