Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, we are a vast country, and as a government we tend to focus on the big cities. Though not exactly in my riding of Steveston—Richmond East, YVR is a little north. The focus tends to be exclusively on YVR, but that ought not to be the case. By increasing the limits on

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, before I begin my comments, I would like to note that I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Guelph. In commenting on Bill C-49, I will be focusing on the liberalization of the international rules of Canadian airlines. Canadian travellers and their expe

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, during the 2015 election, the government promised British Columbians it would formalize a moratorium on crude oil tanker traffic through B.C.'s northern coast to further protect sensitive areas. British Columbians were reassured by the fact that this commitment was r

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, on November 5, a private fishing vessel sank off the dock in Steveston Harbour in my riding of Steveston—Richmond East. Could the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard please tell the House about the response from the Coast Guard to limit polluti

Len Rigg  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Len Rigg of Richmond who was presented with the Legion of Honour, the highest decoration awarded by the French government, for his role in the liberation of France during the Second World War. Len Rigg was just 22 years of age when he j

Gulf of Georgia Cannery  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to pay tribute to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. Built in 1894, and located in the fishing village of Steveston, the cannery was part of the largest commercial fishing port in Canada. It is now a museum presenting the history of Cana

Italian Heritage Month  Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to be here this afternoon to support the motion of my colleague from King—Vaughan. My name is Giuseppe Edoardo Peschisolido. I am the son of Margherita and Loreto Peschisolido. My grandmother is Domenica Peschisolido, and my grandfather is Giovanni P

ANCOP Canada  Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, October 11, I met with some representatives from ANCOP, an organization that helps families, children, and homeless people. This organization is there to meet the needs of the poor. ANCOP, which literally means Answering the Cry of the Poor, builds homes

Shabbat  Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 13, in Richmond, I had the honour of joining friends for a communal Shabbat dinner. That night, I enjoyed inspiring conversation, a delicious meal, and the warmth of Jewish tradition. Shabbat is Judaism's day of rest, the seventh day of the week. It

National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Act  Mr. Speaker, I too am pleased to rise today to speak in support of Bill C-233, an act respecting a national strategy for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Just like the member of Parliament for South Surrey—White Rock, I was in a similar situation. I was not the caregive

Trinity Western University  Madam Speaker, I am honoured to stand today to pay special tribute to the recently opened Richmond campus of Trinity Western University. As many know, Trinity Western University provides a high-quality, values-based education for its students, and I am pleased that TWU has chos

Citizenship Act  Mr. Speaker, I was heartened to hear the member's comments on the balancing act between having folks come in with a knowledge of English and also making sure that those who are older are not prevented from being citizens, or prevented from even attempting to come to Canada. Under

Religious Freedom  Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, January 30, I was honoured to attend an evening of education, conversation, and reflection at the Al-Zahraa Islamic Centre on No. 5 Road in East Richmond. No. 5 Road is affectionately known as Highway to Heaven where churches stand beside synagogues, mos

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to stand in this House for the first time to discuss and debate the Speech from the Throne. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my nonno and nonna. Bless them. They are not here any longer.They took care of me. They raised me. They gave m

Steveston-Richmond East Hero  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay special tribute to Ken Brodie, a 73-year-old retired mailman and long-time Richmond resident. On December 30, Ken Brodie showed exceptional courage as he selflessly intervened in a vicious dog attack. Ken was in his garden when he heard wom