Motions for Papers  Madam Speaker, I ask that this notice of motion for the production of papers be transferred for debate.

Food and Drugs Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-13, An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act, the Hazardous Products Act, the Radiation Emitting Devices Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, the Pest Control Products Act and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act and to make re

Health  Mr. Speaker, permit me to begin my comments by reflecting on last evening, when there was a very lovely and civil tone in this House when we discussed a matter that was both sobering and inspiring and talked about the fact that in this country, this wonderful, affluent, resourcef

Situation in Indigenous Communities  Mr. Speaker, I want to point out a couple of things that the member may find interesting. First, in terms of Jordan's principle, obviously it is something to which we must adhere. In that regard, we had a meeting just a week or so ago in Ontario, where the chiefs of Ontario met

Situation in Indigenous Communities  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's question draws to mind a very important reality. Crises such as we have seen in recent weeks are very important because they draw attention to a situation. The media is paying attention to this as are Canadians. As well, we are having this debate in

Situation in Indigenous Communities  Mr. Speaker, I will be dividing my time with the member for Toronto—St. Paul's. I want to start by thanking the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay for the care and compassion he has shown to his constituents, to first nations communities throughout Canada, and from all of us her

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the member opposite has raised an important question and I thank him for his advocacy on this incredibly important matter. The conditions that first nations and Inuit communities are facing are absolutely unacceptable. The mental health of young people in particular

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the member opposite has worked hard in his community to advocate for the mental health needs in that community. I agree with him that it is completely unacceptable in a country as rich in resources as Canada that young people should get to the point that their lives

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question and for changing the topic in the House. This is one of the most serious and pressing tragedies that our nation is facing. I am devastated by the situation that is taking place in Attawapiskat. I am working with my colleague

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member will find no argument with me that in fact we need to find a way to restore hope for these communities and particularly for the young people who consider taking their lives. In fact, as the hon. member may know, the budget includes $8.4 billion in fu

Health  Mr. Speaker, I stand with my colleagues on this side of the House, proud of the budget that we presented this week, proud of the fact that the Canada health transfer is the largest in Canadian history, in the amount of $36 billion. I have committed, as this House knows, to worki

Food Safety  Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to ensuring the safety of food for all Canadians. I have been meeting on a regular basis with my colleagues in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The hon. member opposite may be aware that our government ran on a campaign to increase o

Food Safety  Mr. Speaker, I have already announced that we will be making further investments in the safety of food on the matter of inspectors, whether it is for federal staff or industry staff, food safety inspectors on the ground at all times in every federally registered plant in Canada.

Health  Mr. Speaker, as my colleague well knows, we are a government that bases our decisions on evidence. In terms of the matter of problematic substance use, we will address this on the basis of public health concerns as well as a focus on harm reduction. I am very pleased that commu

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, Health Canada is fully aware of the concerns with first nations children in Kashechewan. We have been involved in that community and will continue to be. There are immediate steps that have been taken. A number of children have already been transported out of the c