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Consumer-led Banking Act Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity today to participate in the debate on Bill C-365, an act respecting the implementation of a consumer-led banking system for Canadians. This is a private member's bill. Bill C-365 would require the Minister of Finance to table in
February 29th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Greek Independence Mr. Speaker, this weekend in Canada, we will be celebrating the anniversary of Greek independence with a very special guest, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. On March 25, 1821, after great struggle and sacrifice on the part of those who fought and died for their freedom, Gree
March 21st, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
National Tourism Week Mr. Speaker, hon. members, as we kick off National Tourism Week, let us reflect on the immense economic value of tourism to Canada. The tourism sector accounts for one out of every 10 jobs in Canada, and four out of 10 tourism jobs are based in rural areas. Canada's tourism sect
April 16th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Armenian Genocide Madam Speaker, I rise in the House today to make a solemn declaration about our duty to remember one of the darkest chapters in modern history, the Ottoman Empire's systematic destruction of a people during the Armenian genocide. Let us take this moment to honour the memory of t
April 19th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
National Defence Madam Speaker, I thank the member for this opportunity to talk a bit more about the critical investments we are making in the Canadian Armed Forces through Canada's new defence policy, “Our North, Strong and Free”. First and foremost, through this policy we are increasing defence
April 29th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
National Defence Madam Speaker, in addition to critical new investments in military housing, as well as a new CAF housing strategy, the “Our North, Strong and Free” policy also includes a number of other critical supports for CAF members. These include efforts to modernize how the military manage
April 29th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Finance Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise this evening to speak about the measures that our government is taking to ensure that all generations are able to get ahead and doing so in a fiscally responsible way. Inflation is down from a peak of 8.1% in June 2022 and has now been with
April 29th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Finance Madam Speaker, I am proud to be part of a government that has a plan to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to build a good middle-class life. The Conservative leader was quick to say that he will not support this year's budget. Our economic plan clearly shows that we can supp
April 29th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Table de concertation de Laval en condition féminine Mr. Speaker, on March 21, the Table de concertation de Laval en condition féminine, or TCLCF, celebrated its 35th anniversary. Ever since the TCLCF was founded in our riding, Vimy, it has worked for the collective defence of women's rights and for improvements to our quality of
May 2nd, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal