Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, I want to remind my hon. colleague that we launched the universal broadband fund to get Canadians access to high-speed Internet. The rapid response stream in particular will allow us to move forward with projects that are well advanced and shovel-ready as quickly as

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, tonight I am happy to highlight for the hon. member for Kenora our government's progress in improving connectivity for all Canadians. Today, as we all know, high-speed Internet is essential for all Canadians, no matter where they live. My colleague across the way ha

Parks Canada  Mr. Speaker, what encompasses over 330,000 square kilometres, is in each and every province and territory, is very conscious of protecting our environment, showcases stunning vistas of coastlines, mountains and rolling fields, employs thousands of people, recognizes the incredibl

Women and Gender Equality  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne for this very important question. Every year, six million people benefit from the women's organizations our government supports, including 500 organizations we have supported with long-term funding and

Irish Heritage Month  Madam Speaker, I rise today to address Motion No. 18, sponsored by the member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, which seeks to have the House recognize March of every year as Irish heritage month. Over the course of our history, we have seen the many ways of Irish immigration to Canada.

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to stand in the House and talk about all the tools in our tool box to connect Canadians, and Canadians in New Brunswick. Applications for the new universal broadband fund, with the rapid response stream, are coming in daily. I encourage the member

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, I was privileged and pleased to be part of the announcement this morning of over $60 million for rural southern Ontario. We are getting projects delivered, but I need to remind all members in the House to please get their applications in. The federal government dep

Christmas Bells  Mr. Speaker, it is wonderful to stand in the House again on behalf of the wonderful folks of the Long Range Mountains. I want to thank them and all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for doing their part to control the spread of COVID-19 in our province. As my colleague has said, t

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, I have some words for Jim through the hon. member across the way. Just this September, the member opposite's own community benefited from our investments in the Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology project, which ensured that construction of up to $16.6 milli

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, I am very happy to respond to the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon about the need for Canadians in rural communities to have access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services. Our government recognizes the importance of broadband and mobile services f

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, I too understand the importance of connectivity. We understand that Canada's economic recovery depends on broadband connectivity in every household and every business across the country. Federally funded projects are supporting connections of a million households

Women and Gender Equality  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for the question. No form of gender-based violence is tolerated in our country, and we are going to continue to work with Canadians to end it in every form. Our government has made progress with the first-ever federal strategy t

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical need for reliable communication networks to navigate everyday life for every person. Our connectivity investments will be an important part of Canada's recovery. Through projects and programs approved by our gove

Telecommunications  Madam Speaker, I am delighted to respond to the member for Battlefords—Lloydminster about the need for Canadians in rural communities to have access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services. Our government recognizes the vital importance of broadband and mobile se

Women and Gender Equality  Mr. Speaker, I agree with my colleague 100%. There should be no violence against women in Canada. Everybody deserves to be safe. We know that all Canadians are feeling the impact of COVID, but we know it is clear that women are feeling it more and more to a greater extent. Howeve