Petitions  Madam Speaker, I am proud to present a petition on behalf of hundreds of residents from Don Valley North and across Toronto. The petitioners are concerned about the amendments made to the citizenship act by the Government of India that makes religion a criterion of nationality

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I was listening to the questions and answers. My NDP colleagues have talked a lot about their big plans to change the world and solutions for everything, but without any details or substance. If they are the party for fighting, we are the party for delivering resul

2020 U.S. Election  Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I noticed that some members have their banners as a backdrop. I would ask you to please clarify that rule for all members.

Health  Mr. Speaker, constituents of Don Valley North would agree that increasing Canada's bio-manufacturing capacity is an important part of our recovery plan. That is why we moved quickly to expand vaccine manufacturing capacity across the country. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, o

Bayview Village Association  Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Earth Day today I want to bring attention to the Bayview Village Association in my riding of Don Valley North and the work it does to help the beautiful ravines in our neighbourhood. When we think of environmental protection, we often think of more r

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, each May, Canadians across this country mark Asian Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of Asian Canadians in building our great nation from coast to coast to coast. Unfortunately, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a significant in

Asian Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time for all Canadians to come together to recognize the contributions of Asian Canadians in building our great country. From the early pioneer generation who helped connect Canada from coast to coast by rail, to those on the

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to present a petition started by the Willowdale Community Legal Services and signed by hundreds of Canadians across the country. The petitioners are concerned about the current Canada child benefit legislation, which denies many children who are resident

New Horizons for Seniors  Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to speak about the new horizons for seniors program. Seniors have been especially impacted by isolation and loneliness throughout the pandemic. The new horizons for seniors program has contributed much-needed support to community or

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I listened to my great colleague and friend, the member for Winnipeg North, debating on the bill. He brought me back to the days during the campaign when we saw vicious attacks on health care workers coming from protesters. We all saw the protests on television. I

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I listened carefully to my respectful colleague's debate, and I get the picture. He is trying to say that the misinformation out there is caused by the government. The viciousness of these protestors is caused by the government. I want to bring the House back to t

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time today with the hon. member for Scarborough Centre. It is with great pleasure that I rise today to speak in support of the throne speech. I would like to begin by thanking the people of Don Valley North for placing their renewed trust in me

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to wholeheartedly thank the NDP member for bringing up this issue. Due to the pandemic, the federal government was responsible for 80% of the funding going toward fighting the pandemic, including support for temporary foreign workers. There

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, as a former member of the Ontario legislature, I have seen the trend of the increasing cost of housing affordability, not just within Canada and Toronto but within the entire country over the last two decades. That is why different provincial governments, including t

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I just want to remind my colleagues that, since 2015, the government has provided affordable and safe homes for over a million Canadians. In the throne speech, we see various programs planned for this session. I look forward to working with all members to see those t