Social Development  Mr. Speaker, every day construction workers across the country, both women and men, are working hard to build a better Canada. They are the backbone of our country, and their efforts are paying off. We are seeing real growth across the country, the fastest growth among all G7 cou

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his comments, although I was informed we would be talking about the challenges facing Canada's energy sector, and I will comment on that. Our government has been seized with expanding Canadians' access to global energy markets from its fi

Lacrosse  Mr. Speaker, our government understands that no relationship is more important than the one we have with indigenous peoples. To start rebuilding this relationship, we made clear our commitment to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recommendations. As part of

Petitions  Madam Speaker, I am honoured today to table a petition on behalf of constituents of my riding of London West. The petitioners are calling upon the Government of Canada to increase the amount of its childhood cancer research funding by 10%. They show concern towards the fact that

Canada Winter Games  Mr. Speaker, every two years, young athletes from coast to coast to coast come together in the spirit of sport to compete in the Canada Winter Games. This year, the games are being hosted in Red Deer, Alberta, and 3,600 athletes and coaches are competing in 20 different sports.

Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada  Mr. Speaker, February is Heart Month. Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. That is why organizations such as the Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada, of CANet, are so important. CANet is based in Lo

Make-A-Wish Canada  Mr. Speaker, for years, the Make-A-Wish foundation has granted wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Aiden Anderson is a 15-year-old boy from my riding of London West who lives with a severe heart condition. Today his wish is coming true. Aiden's wish is

Olympic Medals  Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to congratulate the first female Canadian athlete to medal in weightlifting. Christine Girard competed in the women's 63-kilogram division in both the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Olympics in London. Yesterday in Ottawa, a 10-year and a six-y

International Day of Persons with Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, today is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme, “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”, is at the heart of the Government of Canada's commitment to build a Canada without barriers.

Canada Post Corporation  Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to creating a more inclusive, accessible and barrier-free Canada. That is why enhancing Canada Post's accessible delivery program is a key part of our government's renewed vision for the postal service. I am pleased to rise to inform the

Violence Against Women and Girls  Madam Speaker, violence against women and girls is a terrible and tragic reality, and it is important to shine a light on this ongoing abuse. This month marks the London Abused Women's Centre's ninth annual “Shine the Light” campaign. The London, Ontario, organization offers a

Brain Cancer  Mr. Speaker, today is the first-ever Brain Cancer Awareness Day in Canada. While we have made significant progress and advancements in various forms of cancer treatment, there is still much left to be done. That is why our government is undertaking a series of measures to modern

Turner Drug Store  Mr. Speaker, small businesses make up 98% of Canadian businesses and employ over 10 million hard-working Canadians from coast to coast to coast. One such small business is Turner Drug Store, an independent pharmacy located in my riding of London West, which recently celebrated

London West Youth Council  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to work with the London West Youth Council, a group of brilliant and inspiring young people. They volunteered their time collecting non-perishable food items for Anova, an organization that provides shelter for abused women and their children. The

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I am always interested to hear the comments of my hon. colleague from Whitby about laws and legislation, especially when they affect marginalized groups. We often hear the opposition, the Conservatives especially, criticize this bill, saying it will mean somehow tha