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Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to rise in the House today for the first time as the member for Pickering—Uxbridge. I will be sharing my time today with the member for Louis—Hébert. I had prepared my remarks for today in response to the throne speech. However, I wo
January 26th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, in fact, we certainly agree that the way applications for projects were done and the way funding was distributed by the previous government to municipalities have to change. Applications themselves do not work. They cost municipalities more money, because they creat
January 26th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I began my career in politics by volunteering for the hon. member one day. I had no idea it would lead to this. I appreciate very much the question and the member's guidance and mentorship throughout the years. I hope I can do it justice as I now represent a piece o
January 26th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Dunbarton High School Mr. Speaker, this week we learned of a stabbing incident in Pickering at Dunbarton High School. As a graduate of Dunbarton, I extended my heartfelt concern for the students, teachers, and community. A 14-year-old girl came to school with knives and injured students and teachers.
February 25th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Heart Disease and Stroke Mr. Speaker, as many of my hon. colleagues know, the Heart and Stroke Foundation was on the Hill Tuesday to talk to MPs about how we can better protect ourselves and our loved ones from heart disease and stroke. These conditions can be devastating not only to individuals but to t
March 11th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table a petition in this House from Land Over Landings, an organization in my constituency. For decades, Land Over Landings has advocated that the federal lands in Pickering be used for natural and agricultural purposes. The lands, which encompass cla
March 21st, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
The Budget Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague mentioned that the budget is producing tax increases. Perhaps the hon. member has not actually seen the budget or reviewed it. There are actually $3.4 billion in tax reductions for nine million Canadians in the budget. The Conservative Party does n
April 12th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 Madam Speaker, let me also offer, as my colleagues have, my thoughts and prayers for the residents and community of Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is an honour to rise in this House today to speak on our government's first budget bill, Bill C-15, on behalf of my community of Pickeri
May 9th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 Madam Speaker, this government is doing things differently than the previous government in that we work with the provinces and we respect their jurisdiction. Our minister has been clear—
May 9th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 Madam Speaker, if members are interested in the answer I am providing it. Our minister has been clear that she is working with the provinces to uphold the health accord and make improvements. Our government is committed to that. It is important to all Canadians. Unlike the prev
May 9th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 Madam Speaker, very clearly, I am proud of my government. In fact, we were elected in October to deliver legislation. If my hon. colleagues wish to hold up the government and make every effort to not work with us when it comes to the appropriate amount of time for debate, at the
May 9th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1 Madam Speaker, at the end of the day, there is only one taxpayer. By investing in infrastructure, that is going to help municipalities, and the taxpayers will pay lower taxes. This will benefit small businesses and the community at large.
May 9th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Chair, budget 2016 is about restoring hope for the middle class. It is about revitalizing the economy and providing support for Canadian families. Even before taking office, Canadians told us to do two things: invest in people and families, and grow the economy for the lo
May 30th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Chair, I want to follow up on that question along the same lines in terms of social infrastructure. We know that with housing, for example, access to housing is incredibly important for a person to maintain a job, to have pride in their community, and to have the opportuni
May 30th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Chair, in terms of investments in climate change for municipalities, this is something that, as a former municipal councillor, we are starting to really delve into. In fact, we had new financing rules in terms of asset management. A road now became an asset, and we had to h
May 30th, 2016House debate
Jennifer O'ConnellLiberal