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Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff who help this House run so smoothly, and I want to thank the great staff we have in the committee for their excellent work this year. We have been working very hard, and they have done an excellent job
December 14th, 2016House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, I listened with great interest to the previous two speakers and heard them identify the complexity of this issue and wanting to move quickly on it. I am hoping that they both spent time listening to the minister this morning, because she very clearly identified how c
January 31st, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
High-Speed Internet Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the good news that more residents in my riding will have access to fibre optic broadband, thanks to a significant investment by the Government of Canada. On January 23, I was thrilled to announce, on behalf of the Minister of Infrastructure a
February 2nd, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Seniors Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak to Motion No. 106, a motion encouraging the government to develop a national seniors strategy, brought forward by my colleague from Nickel Belt. I want to thank him very much for his dedicated work on this issue. The motion encourages the gover
February 24th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Health Mr. Speaker, Canadians are proud of our publicly funded health care system. It ensures that no Canadian has to make a choice between economic well-being and his or her health. The Minister of Health has been meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts, reaching agr
March 10th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Questions Passed as Orders for Return With regards to funds, grants, loans, and loan guarantees the government has issued through its various departments and agencies in the constituency of King—Vaughn for the period of November 4, 2015, to January 30, 2017, inclusive, and in each case, where applicable: (a) what was
March 20th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Isabella Ferrara Mr. Speaker, I also want to mention today that my thoughts are with those in London struggling with the tragedy unfolding there at the moment. I rise today, though, to honour the life and community contributions of Isabella Ferrara, of Vaughan, who suddenly passed away on Februa
March 22nd, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, entitled Taking Action Today: Establishing Protected Areas for Canada's Future. The committee is very pleased to be tablin
March 24th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, entitled “Main Estimates 2017-18: Vote 1 under Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Votes 1, 5 and 10 under Departmen
May 2nd, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Holocaust Commemoration Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the National Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony being held today in Ottawa by the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem. We remember and show respect for the six million Jews killed during the Holocaust. The sheer magnitude of that number is difficult
May 8th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative Mr. Speaker, the United Nations' sustainable development goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. These goals cannot be achieved without protecting life on land and life below the seas. Canada is committed to meeting these goals, and the Cana
May 12th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Italian Heritage Month Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to rise today to again acknowledge the importance of the Italian Canadian community in Canada and to thank all those who have participated in the debate on my motion to designate June as national Italian heritage month. I would like to espec
May 15th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Italian National Day Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Italian National Day, Festa della Repubblica. After the Second World War and the fall of fascism, on June 2, 1946, Italians held a referendum to determine their desired form of government, either a republic or a monarchy. The Italian peo
May 31st, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development in relation to Bill C-323, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, regarding the rehabilitation of historic property. The com
June 1st, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, as chair of the environment and sustainable development committee, I am aware of the work that the government is doing to improve and protect the environment for Canadians now and for generations to come. In my riding of King—Vaughan, I am proud of the continued inve
June 5th, 2017House debate
Deb SchulteLiberal