National Defence  Mr. Speaker, over the past few months, the scandal surrounding former General Vance and the Canadian Armed Forces has been a constant reminder of the lack of action and leadership from the Liberals to address the toxic culture within the military. Women and all service people de

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, here on the NDP benches we were really moved by the hon. member's speech. It is true. What woman has not had to endure that? As members of the status of women committee, we were trying desperately to put forward some recommendations to get the government to actual

Early Learning and Child Care Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-311, An Act respecting early learning and child care. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Winnipeg Centre for seconding this bill and for her work on this file. There is an affordability crisis in child care across the country

Jane Bigelow  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to London's first woman mayor, Jane Bigelow, who passed away on June 1. Jane served from 1972 to 1978, and placed a great deal of importance on making London a better place to live, grow and flourish. Jane was an advocate of librar

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, the old boys' club is at it again. While still under investigation, General Vance played a game of golf with the senior leaders involved in his investigation. Like Major Kellie Brennan said, Vance believes he is “untouchable” and owns the military police. The Liberal

Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1  Madam Speaker, I find it very interesting when the hon. minister talks about gamesmanship and so on. When New Democrats came to the table, we came to work to make this bill better and ensure that instead of giving billions to corporations and banks with absolutely no question we

Islamophobia  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and I believe if you seek it, you will find support for the following motion. I move: That, given that, (i) Canada has been devastated over the last decade by repeated acts of violent Islamophobia, such as the Quebe

Post-Secondary Education  Mr. Speaker, another graduating class of students is finishing its school year, and yet again, students are struggling to find work over the summer due to the pandemic, work that will help to pay for their overwhelming education costs. Many students will have to make some tough d

House debate  Madam Speaker, before I begin to discuss Motion No. 58, I need to briefly speak about the incredible loss that the people of London have suffered. An act of terror that occurred a few days ago took the lives of Salman, Yumna, Talat Afzaal and Madiha Salman and left Fayez recoveri

House debate  Madam Speaker, I would like to repeat a bit of the question asked previously. Of course GBA+ is an important tool, and as of 2015, the government has committed to make it a part of every government department and military decision. If it has existed already, and the member just

House debate  Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The interpreter has indicated throughout the question and answer period that interpretation cannot happen because of the sound quality.

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, a family out for a walk was killed in a terrorist attack. They were murdered because of their faith: because they were Muslim. Last night in London people came together. Over 15,000 strong, they grieved and condemned this hateful act, but they want action. Words of c

Attack in London, Ontario  Mr. Speaker, I never thought I would see such a horrific act of terror in my hometown, but in London, Ontario, on a warm, peaceful Sunday evening at 8:40 p.m., a beautiful family went for a walk. There were Salman Afzaal; his mother, Talat; his wife Madiha Salman; and their daugh

Diversity and Inclusion  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister likes to make symbolic gestures when it comes to fixing systemic racism in Canada. Last year he took a knee at a Black Lives Matter protest, then failed to follow it up with any real action. Yesterday Radio-Canada reported that a Black federal publ

National Framework for Diabetes Act  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to rise to speak to this bill to establish a national framework for diabetes. Currently, more than six million Canadians are living with diabetes and the health and financial costs associated with it. Today, many Canadians living with di