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Business of Supply Madam Speaker, things are being done and conversations are taking place. There is much work being done. However, the notion of using our influence to force a decision upon the police who have jurisdiction, whether in British Columbia or Ontario, is not on. We have had countless
February 20th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I really appreciate the comments that are included in that question. The answer is absolutely. That is why we cannot support the opposition day motion which condemns “the radical activists who are exploiting divisions.” We do not need this kind of language, this r
February 20th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, that is a very important question for probably every community in Canada. I could mention my own community, where millions of dollars are being spent by steel companies to move very heavy loads by truck from the east coast ports and so on. These would normally tra
February 20th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my friend from Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis why we cannot accomplish the things he mentioned would be desirable by the continuation of Parliament. How would Canadians be served by collapsing the House and forcing another election, with as much
October 6th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Judges Act Madam Speaker, why, if this was so important and prorogation was so evil, did the member vote against the throne speech? We need to thank the NDP for this conversation being held today.
October 7th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Automotive Industry Mr. Speaker, I am encouraged by the recent Unifor-Ford collective bargaining agreement and what this multi-billion dollar investment means for the future of Canadian auto manufacturing. As the member for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, I represent Canada's biggest steel producer and
October 8th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Criminal Code Madam Speaker, I remember in the first go around, back in 2016, the controversy and the various points of view that were brought forward, including by my colleague from St. Catharines. I remember speaking to people in my riding about how proud I was that we were able to come forw
October 9th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring my colleague back to the very beginning, when we began this discussion in the previous Parliament and, remarkably, got a bill through. I know it is hard to achieve perfection, but I am encouraged by the fact that a five-year review is in place.
October 19th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Post-Secondary Education Mr. Speaker, we know that access to high-quality education for young people is critical to the success of not only individuals but local economies and Canada as a whole. However, we know that access to post-secondary education is not equal across the country. In the north, entran
October 26th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak to Bill C-218 put forward by my friend, the member for Saskatoon—Grasswood, entitled an act to amend the Criminal Code (sports betting). My interest in this topic is not related to personal habits. I lost interest in sports gambling when, as
November 3rd, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the first report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, entitled “Main Estimates 2020-21”. I also have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standi
November 16th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the very personal comments of my friend across the way. Statistically, with roughly 7,000 Canadians having chosen assisted dying, I am wondering whether the member is completely against the notion. Does he see some value in continuing to try to perfect
November 30th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs entitled “Supplementary Estimates (B) 2020-21.”
November 30th, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
CP Holiday Train Mr. Speaker, for over 20 years, communities across Canada and the United States have welcomed the CP Holiday Train. It is 1,000 feet long, with every car and locomotive brightly decorated with seasonal symbols. The train has travelled across our two countries, bringing the holi
December 3rd, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I am a little puzzled, because the sense I got from the member's presentation was that Canada is suffering badly. Everyone is suffering from COVID, but in terms of per capita mortality and many measures, we are way down the list of countries, so we must be doing so
December 3rd, 2020House debate
Bob BratinaLiberal