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Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I am a former teacher and I have four kids, and I would be absolutely embarrassed if my kids were acting like that, and they never would. I think that is the point I want to make. My kids know better about how to act in this place than members of Parliament across
June 7th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Points of Order Madam Speaker, there has been a changeover in Speakers, and the previous Speaker has seen them acting like this for a couple of hours now. Considering the financial situation we have in our country, we are talking about a very important issue with the budget, as well as the impac
June 7th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order, I would recommend that, if there is any investigation that really needs to be done, they should ask the same special rapporteur to investigate.
June 7th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, mothers in the north are having to make very difficult decisions because of the Prime Minister's first carbon tax, and now it is even worse with the new carbon tax 2.0. This is from Northwest Territories MLA Jackie Jacobson: “we're really hurting.... Single mothers a
June 1st, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, it was interesting to hear my NDP colleague across the way. This is from a party that just had a motion this week to talk about foreign interference, that it was going to tackle it, and then, within hours, it had backed down and said that that it was not going to p
June 1st, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I want to turn my question back toward the opposition motion. It comes from the NDP, which might give the impression its members have found some courage to oppose this particular government. I would like to ask the member a simple question. Does he believe that th
May 30th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I just feel it is important to correct the record. It is actually the Conservatives who won—
May 30th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, my thanks to the NDP for finally standing up like an opposition party and acting like an opposition party in the House. Bravo. I know it has been our party that has stood against the idea of a special rapporteur all along. It has been the Conservative Party that
May 30th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act Madam Speaker, it is in regard to my vote. I was torn, as I wanted to vote for both members, and in my ignorance I voted for both members. I felt loyal to both of them, but when push comes to shove, I will vote for the member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
May 29th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act Mr. Speaker, we originally talked about supporting the bill. We are absolutely for the environment. We are conservationists at heart across the way in the opposition here. However, one thing we are deeply worried about is the government's over-regulation. I come from northern B
May 29th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Chair, it is $500,000, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. By the way, when the member gets up and does a point of order, it is code that the minister needs to read some of his notes. That is why he does it. What is the average home price in Iqaluit, Nunavu
May 15th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Chair, according to the Nunatsiaq News, it is $706,950 for an average house. That is incredible. What is the definition of “core housing need” according to the minister's own department?
May 15th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Chair, that was an easy one. It means when a household cannot afford suitable and adequate housing in their community. This leads to my next question: What is the core housing need in the Yukon?
May 15th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Chair, it is 13.1% in the Yukon. What is the core housing need in Northwest Territories?
May 15th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative
Business of Supply Madam Chair, the minister does not know the answer. The answer is 13.2% in Northwest Territories. What is the core housing need in Nunavut?
May 15th, 2023House debate
Bob ZimmerConservative