Seniors  Mr. Speaker, as the member of Parliament for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, I know that my province has a diverse ethnic population. Seniors living here require support and resources that are tailored to meet their individual needs. Most at-risk seniors are those who live alone,

Pensions  Mr. Speaker, I believe strongly that we are judged by how we treat our most vulnerable. Today, I focus on a crisis that is of great importance to me personally, as well as my colleagues from Hamilton East--Stony Creek, and Burlington, and the caring people of Hamilton, namely, se

Standing Orders and Procedure  Mr. Speaker, when I was canvassing for the election, some people wanted to throw me off their porch. They were fed up and frustrated, and I understand that. Their comments were with respect to what happens in the House. I appreciated that, and I know we can do better. As a new MP

Hamilton Food Festival  Mr. Speaker, my ambitious city of Hamilton is making a feast of Small Business Week by hosting its first annual NOSH festival, a week-long celebration of the city's culinary scene. NOSH is showcasing the variety in Hamilton's kitchens through a series of mouth-watering events. T

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, I continue to meet with many local innovative business leaders as part of the consultation for the creation of the innovation agenda. They raise the various different challenges that they face in growing a business in Canada. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Mi

Diabetes  Mr. Speaker, according to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 30% of people with diabetes suffer with depression and their rate of bipolar disorder is three times higher. This week, we are joined on the Hill by members of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for Kids for a

Suicide Prevention  Mr. Speaker, November 19 marked International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, when people gathered to comfort one another and grapple with the aftermath of suicide by sharing stories of healing and support. When I was a chaplain, I walked with youth haunted by dark emotions of em

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear that my colleague believes we are moving in the right direction. I believe that as well. As the member for Winnipeg North stated previously in his question, we have focused on the middle class and those striving to get there and our government is p

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I know the hon. member is engaged with her constituents. She is holding town hall meetings regularly. She is knocking on doors on a regular basis and is proud of that, and that keeps her connected to her constituents. It is unfortunate that a member of the official

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I ask for unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the house the Minister of International Trade be permitted to speak to the motion for 3rd reading of Bill C-31.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the whips and pursuant to Standing Order 45 (7) I ask that the recorded division on the third reading of Bill C-31, an act to implement the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine currently scheduled for Monday, February 13 b

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find the consent of the House to see the clock as 1:30 p.m., so we may commence with private members' hour.

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this chamber to outline how the Government of Canada is committed to a fair and efficient tax system that benefits middle-class Canadians. The bill before us today, as sponsored by the member for York—Simcoe, seeks to establish a tax credit for expen

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, trade is going to allow us to export products, which is very important. It is good for the manufacturing sector. In my riding, a lot of research and development is taking place. I have three post-secondary institutions, and I am very proud of the research they are co

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I am happy the member is focusing on job creation. That is very important to this government. In fact, we made record-breaking investments in infrastructure, and that is just one example of the many things this government has done to create jobs. The opposition has