Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, Bill C-65 is trying to create a single, integrated regime that would protect federally regulated employees from harassment and violence in the workplace. We are trying to create a level playing field so that harassment and violence is reduced in the workplace, rega

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with my colleague for Winnipeg Centre. I am pleased to provide some perspective on some of the amendments proposed as part of the other chamber's consideration of Bill C-65. The issue of workplace harassment and violence is complex. The

The Virtue Foundation  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Casey Wright and Danny Virtue. Casey and Danny are true role models in my riding, and have dedicated their lives to helping others. Casey has fought cancer since he was a child. He has suffered from many other health complications. Casey r

2018 CFL Draft  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jacob Firlotte, of the Sts'ailes band, in my riding. Jacob was selected 58th overall for the 2018 CFL draft, one of the few B.C indigenous men ever drafted to the league. Jacob started playing football with his older brother and played comm

Spring Flooding  Mr. Speaker, the village of Cache Creek is facing one of the worst floods in 90 years in the northern part of my riding. Over this last week, water levels rose due to a rapidly melting snowpack, and this is only the beginning of the season. As the community prepares for devastati

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, over the last three weeks, I hosted seven seniors' town halls throughout my riding, in Mission, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Lillooet, Lytton, Ashcroft, and Cache Creek, to get feedback from constituents on shaping our national seniors strategy. Connecting with constituents

Fisheries Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for giving me the opportunity to expand on this. Our government promised to not just return to the previous version of the Fisheries Act but to make the law even better than before. Our government is delivering on its important promise made to Can

Fisheries Act  Mr. Speaker, one thing we need to understand is that we have consulted Canadians on all aspects of change. There are 2,063 Canadians who registered online, and almost 5,500 who completed an e-questionnaire. Therefore, I am very confident that the changes with respect to the conce

Fisheries Act  Madam Speaker, I am proud to support the proposed changes to the Fisheries Act, which would restore lost protections and modernize safeguards to protect fish and fish habitat. The proposed amendments are the result of extensive consultations over the past two years. Canadians hav

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, I met with St'at'imc Chiefs Council in Lillooet late last year, with one of the most pressing issues raised being the need for increased federal support for the community's tribal police service. Could the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness please

Science  Mr. Speaker, during her testimony to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, the Minister of Science told the committee that when she was at the G7 in Italy, Canada was viewed as a beacon for science around the world. Could the Prime Ministe

John Davidson  Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to recognize fallen Constable John Davidson of the Abbotsford Police Department who was killed yesterday in the line of duty. My sincerest condolences go to Constable Davidson's wife and three sons. I am saddened that this senseless act has brough

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the hard work of the Wonder Woman Society based in Mission, British Columbia. The Wonder Woman Society is a non-profit organization that supports women's education, employment, business, and health in our community and across B.C. The visi

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I walked in at 5:47 p.m. If this was late, then I will withdraw my vote.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, you had finished speaking then. I came in late, I guess.