YMCA Peace Medals  Mr. Speaker, it is with much pleasure that I recognize the recipients of this year's YMCA Peace Medals in my riding of Oakville. The YMCA of Oakville proudly celebrates National Peace Week and recognizes the ongoing community work that creates conditions that allow for equality,

Labour  Mr. Speaker, my riding of Oakville is part of the network of auto manufacturers in this country. In fact, the Ford assembly plant in my riding employs approximately 4,500 workers. They work hard to ensure that the vehicles and equipment assembled are consistent with Canadian saf

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, my colleague gave an excellent presentation and feedback on this incredible trade deal. When I look at investors, they are looking for stability and predictability when they decide to invest in other countries; and countries are looking to control the public agend

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I was very careful in my remarks, outlining in great detail the benefits of CETA to multiple business sectors, people, and professionals working in Oakville. CETA is a good deal. The member can take one small aspect of it, and focus on it. I do not know why the NDP

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, our Prime Minister has been incredibly vocal, and is out there personally meeting with multinational corporations and leaders of other countries to promote trade. In a period of time when protectionism seems to be growing in certain parts of the world, it is great t

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise today and speak in favour of Bill C-30 and the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between Canada and the European Union. Canada is a trading nation. A trade agreement with the European Union is good business for Canada. The European

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Health, entitled “Interim Report and Recommendations on the Opioid Crisis in Canada”. All committee members were deeply moved by the testimony we heard from our

Health  Mr. Speaker, there is a health crisis in Canada. The number of opioid-related deaths is skyrocketing across the country. This is not just a mental health and addictions issue. From our children experimenting at parties, to addiction to prescription opioids for pain control, all

Veterans  Mr. Speaker, a wonderful Remembrance Day event took place in my riding of Oakville last week, the 15th annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon was started by Kristin Courtney whose father fought in the Normandy invasion and was on Juno Beach on D-Day. It began with ei

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, when I was knocking on doors in Oakville I ran into many seniors who were struggling and were in very difficult financial situations, and the CPP was simply insufficient for them, combined with their own savings. For me, personally, the old adage about a tree comes

Lorne Scots Regiment  Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize the 150th anniversary of military service of the Lorne Scots Regiment. We celebrated them in my riding of Oakville with the unveiling of a monument recognizing their battle honours and regimental insignia. From fighting o

Canada Pension Plan  Madam Speaker, this is a big issue in Oakville. I knocked on doors, met with people in Oakville, and heard many concerns raised about whether people will have sufficient funds to retire on. I heard about trouble with savings due to some of the low-quality, poorer jobs that people

Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, I do not want to have that conversation. I have children in all age groups right now. I do not want to be having this conversation with them in 10, 15, or 20 years' time. I do not want to be having that conversation with my grandchildren. I do not think any member i

Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, I think the most important thing to remember is that Ontario has already moved forward with the cessation of coal-fired producing plants. We are already seeing a dramatic decrease in smog days in Toronto and in my riding of Oakville. I think everybody in Canada agr

Paris Agreement  Mr. Speaker, there seems to be a tension here. The NDP and others seem to want to see disruptive change. They want a change so fast on climate that job losses and economic losses could occur. The Conservatives, on the other hand, seem to not want to make any changes. I think we