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Health Mr. Speaker, both as a member of Parliament and a physician, I have heard from constituents, patients and many others about the high cost of prescription drugs. Canadians are proud of their universal public health care system, but we know that nearly one million Canadians have to
June 18th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Equal Opportunities West Mr. Speaker, Equal Opportunities West is an amazing organization in Winnipeg that promotes an inclusive community where people with disabilities are treated with respect and dignity. It does incredible work in our community and I am proud to support it. I am also pleased to sha
May 28th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Manito Ahbee Festival Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all participating and attending the 14th annual Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg. The Manito Ahbee Festival brings people together from across Canada and from around the world to experience the very best in indigenous
May 15th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, we are all indebted to the amazing individuals who put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe in my constituency and across the country. Can the minister responsible for western economic diversification update this House on our government's wo
May 6th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Criminal Records Act Madam Speaker, first, as I said in my previous answer, it is because the fees put in place by the previous government for a pardon are excessive and are a barrier for people who want a productive life. Second, the fees probably cost the taxpayers more in decreased productivity, a
May 6th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Criminal Records Act Madam Speaker, in regard to completing one's sentence, the main point of that is administrative. There are administrative challenges to removing a record in the midst of a proceeding, and this has never been done before. The barrier this could create is mostly theoretical because
May 6th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Criminal Records Act Madam Speaker, right now the costs of our current regime are astronomical. When people are unable to get proper employment, they often will be living in poverty and they become involved in the justice system, all things that in themselves have tremendous costs to society. These c
May 6th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Criminal Records Act Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise at the second reading of Bill C-93, an act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis. During the last election, we committed to legalizing and regulating cannabis, and legislation doing exactly that
May 6th, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Homelessness Among Veterans Mr. Speaker, homelessness in our veteran community is unacceptable in Canada. One homeless veteran is one too many. I am a member of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, and the well-being of the brave women and men who put their lives on the line for our nation is a top
May 3rd, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Motorcycle safety Awareness Month Mr. Speaker, today marks the beginning of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. As a motorcyclist, I regularly ride my Triumph Bonneville down Portage Avenue and take part in Ride For Dad, an event in support of prostate cancer research. However, as an emergency room physician, I am
May 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, there were a number of stakeholders consulted on this, including Corrections Canada law enforcement officials. There was plenty of opportunity for input at the committee stage for increasing opportunities for consultation.
March 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I agree completely. People often talk about the revolving door of the prison system and there is a revolving door. However, there are those who think that the answer to that is longer and harsher punishments. In fact, the evidence is clear that longer sentences and h
March 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, needle exchange programs have been shown, in many environments, to improve safety and improve the health of the users. A needle exchange program does not introduce additional needles to the program. These people already have needles that have been smuggled in and the
March 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Winnipeg North. I am pleased to have this opportunity to rise at third reading of Bill C-83. This important piece of legislation proposes significant reforms to Canada's correctional system. These changes would make ou
March 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to rise on behalf of the 8,743 Canadians who signed my petition to address violence against health care workers. The petition calls upon the Minister of Health to develop a pan-Canadian prevention strategy to address growing incidents of violence ag
March 1st, 2019House debate
Doug EyolfsonLiberal