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Veterans Affairs Mr. Speaker, in the 1990s, Canadian troops were used as test subjects for the malaria drug mefloquine, produced by Apotex. This week, our committee is hearing from veterans who are suffering the horrific side effects of this drug. Shockingly, an Apotex executive is hosting a Libe
October 26th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Rail Transportation Madam Speaker, a disabled veteran contacted the Minister of Transport concerned about a rail crossing yards away from his home. Water floods the ditches, saturating the tracks during heavy rains. CN has said this is absolutely a safety concern as the tracks could shift and derail
October 21st, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I am not part of the committee, but I am very concerned as a Canadian and as a member of Parliament who is hearing about this a lot in my riding. I was able to attend the very first briefing by the immigration minister on what we were doing with the refugees. I was
October 20th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I stand today to present more petitions from Canadians who are requesting that the government consider protecting pregnant women and their unborn children. This is an issue that will not go away. I am pleased to stand again today and present these petitions.
October 20th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Canadian Human Rights Act Mr. Speaker, quite honestly, I use a lot of what I would consider common sense to guide me in trying to discern what is the appropriate response here. To my children, I say, “Just because your friend jumped off the bridge, do you need to do that too?” The reality is that there i
October 18th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Canadian Human Rights Act Mr. Speaker, I agree with you that they should be protected. That is not the argument here at all. There is no way that those individuals should not be protected the way everyone else is under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. However, the concern is that their being entrenched
October 18th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Canadian Human Rights Act Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has been quoted often as saying we are stronger because of our diversity. I could not agree more. What makes Canada great is our pluralism and inclusiveness. However, what deeply concerns me is the statement that was made and echoed by the Minister
October 18th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition today on a national strategy for Canadian seniors. This is a huge issue in my riding and it is brought up often. Our seniors are concerned that they have a voice in our government. The petitioners call upon Parliament to appoint a
October 18th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Protection of Pregnant Women and Their Preborn Children Act (Cassie and Molly's Law) Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to close the second hour of debate on my private member's bill, Cassie and Molly's law. This bill is in response to the 2014 murder of Cassie Kaake in Windsor, Ontario, when Cassie was weeks away from giving birth to their daughter Molly. In Canada, t
October 17th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present petitions in support of protecting the rights of pregnant women to safely carry their children to term. In one of many personal letters I received along with these petitions, Alicia Johns states: “Hello, I'm 29 years old and I've given birth t
October 17th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Justice Mr. Speaker, today I issued a news release calling on the Liberal government to support my private member's bill, Cassie and Molly's law, as part of the government's broader strategy to address gender-based violence. In Canada, there are no provisions in the Criminal Code to pro
October 17th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Softwood Lumber Mr. Speaker, the Mayor of Hudson Bay, Elvina Rumak, said the impending closure of The Pas softwood lumber mill will impact contractors in Saskatchewan who harvest softwood for Carrot River and hardwood for Hudson Bay. Mel Cadrain, GM Hudson Bay Timberlands, said that if the mill
October 7th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I present petitions, again today, in support of Cassie and Molly's law. A Statistics Canada study shows that more than 60,000 pregnant women were victims of domestic violence between 2004 and 2009 in Canada. The Native Women's Association of Canada is fully endors
October 6th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I am presenting 10 more petitions today in support of Cassie and Molly's law. A Statistics Canada study shows that over 60,000 pregnant women were victims of domestic violence in Canada between 2004 and 2009. The Native Women's Association of Canada is fully endorsin
October 5th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative
Veterans Mr. Speaker, yesterday, veteran Claude Lalancette restarted his hunger strike on the steps of Parliament Hill. This veteran has served our country proudly and has had to resort to repeated hunger strikes to get help. After his first hunger strike, the Liberals promised him a com
October 5th, 2016House debate
Cathay WagantallConservative