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Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I like how the member clearly stated that he is right on the fence and not prepared to make a decision. I am very appreciative. He talked about how people are going to be offended one way or the other on various issues in his speech. If people are going to question
May 10th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Passport Canada Mr. Speaker, it is good to hear that the staff are working hard. It is too bad the government was not working as hard. Kristen from Hinton mailed in her three sons' passports over two months ago and was still waiting for their passports to be renewed. After spending hours on the
May 10th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, many times I have heard the member for Winnipeg North speak in the House. Usually it is about delusional items, like how great his government is, but still I have listened. I never thought I would ever agree with the member for Winnipeg North because of that, but t
May 10th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Questions on the Order Paper With regard to legal costs incurred by the government in relation to the invocation of the Emergencies Act in 2022, as well as any subsequent legal action: what is the total amount (i) paid out to date, (ii) scheduled to be paid out, on outside legal counsel, broken down by depar
May 9th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
High School Graduates Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to acknowledge all graduates for their achievements in receiving their much-coveted diplomas. This graduation season brings an air of happiness, relief and celebration as students attain their first big achievement as young adults: graduating high school
May 5th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
The Budget Madam Speaker, I know the Liberals talked several times about this new RRSP. They talk about this program to help people who are first-time homebuyers, yet the majority of Canadians, over 50% of them, are less than $200 away every month. How does this plan actually help, when C
April 26th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, this petition is also in support of Bill S-223, the bill on organ harvesting. It seeks to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking. It would make it a criminal offence for a person to go abroad and receive an organ without proper consent from the person giving
April 6th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, effective April 1, retroactive salary increases for the national police force collective agreement kicked in. This will financially affect municipalities across the country. Municipalities in my riding, such as the town of Edson, agree that increases for police offic
April 5th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Seniors Mr. Speaker, Morgen wrote to me about his mother who just turned 86. She is still able to live in her family home, living only off the Canada pension, old age security and GIS. He said, “I know it has been tough on her to make ends meet with these high power and gas heating bills
March 31st, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, that is quite interesting. I agree that we need to regulate the web giants in order to make sure that they are paying their fair share when it comes to any kind of Canadian content, whether it is news or even people who are promoting their own artistic ways. One
March 29th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, I think the member misunderstood what I was saying. I have said all along that the web giants need to pay their fair share. They need to make sure that they are paying for what kind of Canadian content they have, whether it is news, types of videos or types of musi
March 29th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, we absolutely need to have some kind of rules and regulations against the web giants because the member is right. They are not doing good Canadian content. Indirectly though, they are basically using algorithms that the CRTC is going to have the power and control o
March 29th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House to speak on Bill C-11, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other acts. I have received many concerns about this bill from many of my constituents. They are worried this bill is
March 29th, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
The Economy Madam Speaker, once again, I would like to thank the member for not addressing my concerns. The point that I would like to make is that inflation has increased by half a percent just because of the carbon tax, which has already been proven at 0.4%. Also, the carbon tax is being
March 23rd, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative
The Economy Madam Speaker, on February 1, I mentioned to the Minister of Finance how the overall food price increase from 5% to 7% is becoming a concern for constituents in my riding. I also raised the concern of how the price of food in Alberta is expected to be higher than the national ave
March 23rd, 2022House debate
Gerald SorokaConservative