Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, the member will be proud to know that this government has introduced a new government-wide appointments process that is open, transparent, and merit-based. Our approach will actually result in the recommendation of highly qualified candidates who achieve gender parit

Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to stand in this House to remind Canadians and to remind members that it is this government that introduced a new merit-based process that is open and transparent. Every position is available online. I encourage Canadians to apply. We ha

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, this afternoon we will continue with the debate on the Conservative opposition motion. After today, we will have one remaining opposition day in this supply cycle. That debate will take place on Tuesday, March 21. Tomorrow we will continue with the report stage de

Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, as we promised Canadians, we introduced a new government-wide appointment process that is open, transparent, and based on merit. This approach will help us find high-quality candidates, while promoting gender equality and Canadian diversity. All open positions are av

Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, I also agree that every member in the House works very hard, just like every Canadian in the country works very hard. That is why our government is committed to working hard for middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join it. I am always proud to stand in

Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has said time and time again that he will respond to any questions the commissioner has. This government is committed to working hard for middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join it. That is why we lowered taxes on the middle class.

Government Appointments  Mr. Speaker, we are proud of the new government-wide appointments process that we introduced. It is open, transparent, and merit-based. This appointment process allows Canadians from coast to coast to coast to apply. All positions are available online. It is exactly what we commi

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate rising in this House to remind members as well as Canadians that we take our small businesses very seriously. Yes, they are the backbone of the economy. We know that through our investments and through our plan they will be able to be more productive, mo

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, this is a good day, because we made an announcement today. Working together to invest in our Canadian entrepreneurs, we are investing not only in the Canadian economy, but also in our future. The funding announced today will support business expansion. It will suppo

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her important work that she does every day. I look forward to continuing these conversations. I can assure the member, and I can assure Canadians, that we have struck the right balance. It is important that we be able to actually provide this

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, the committee did extensive work bringing in witnesses. There was a diversity of opinions that were shared. The amendments that we have proposed really find the balance. When it comes to the appointments, the Prime Minister will be making those appointments, and wor

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his good work, and I hope we can continue to work together in the best interests of all Canadians. The hon. member knows very well that when it came to experts, they said that this was great the way it was. If anything, these amendments take i

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  moved: Motion No. 1 That Bill C-22, in Clause 4, be amended by (a) replacing line 34 on page 2 with the following: and up to ten other members, each of whom must be a (b) replacing lines 3 to 6 on page 3 with the following: (2) The Committee is to consist of not

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-22 as we consider the bill as reported to this House by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. I would like to commend the standing committee for its thorough review of this important bill. The standing committ

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate once again the opportunity to rise in this House and to remind Canadians exactly what this government has been doing. This government has been responding to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing, and we will continue to advance and do that w