Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, health care workers have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and provide life-saving care for our loved ones. As a result of underfunding and underprioritization through the Liberal government, health care workers in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith were already

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. We are still in the midst of a pandemic, and many medical associations are recommending that employers not require a doctor's note for people who may have contracted COVID-19. However, this bill gives employers the power to requi

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, for almost two years workers have been forced to work sick. As is the case in many constituencies, in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith many constituents rely on their wages to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads. We have lost too many l

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, congratulations to the member. I was listening very intently to the member's speech. I really appreciated the emphasis on lifting up women and much of what she said resonated with me. However, as I was listening, I was really asking myself when many of these words th

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I appreciated the member's constituency stories in particular. I always like to hear from constituents. A lot of what I am hearing from constituents in my riding is about the concerns in our long-term care homes, both for their loved ones in care homes and for the w

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, my mind immediately goes to what I am hearing from constituents, which is that we need to be focusing on the affordability of housing and not just keep building houses for the ultrarich who can afford them when we do not have housing options for others. There are

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the acknowledgement of the lack of commitment to follow through with our promises made to indigenous people. I surely hope that we can work together to develop better solutions for our indigenous communities.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, we know that we need to be addressing the price of housing. I speak to constituents day after day, and too many are unable to afford the housing prices and to be able to make ends meet. It is not just about purchasing a home but also renting a home. The options are

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time today with the member for Edmonton Griesbach. I would first like to take a moment to acknowledge that my riding in Nanaimo—Ladysmith is located on the traditional territories of the Stz'uminus, Snuneymuxw, Snaw-Naw-As and the Lyackson F

COVID-19 Pandemic Measures  Mr. Speaker, with new variants of COVID-19 being detected in Canada, Canadians understand that we are not out of the woods yet. While everyone has been touched by the pandemic, those living with low incomes have often been the first to lose their jobs. We have seen women and ge

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member. Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith has been providing essential services to urban indigenous people for over 50 years. Since COVID, the Tillicum Lelum staff have seen a shift in the supports requir

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, lacking in the throne speech is any mention of the opioid crisis. Too many in Nanaimo—Ladysmith, family, friends and neighbours, have tragically lost their lives in this opioid crisis. Despite this, we have seen inaction on the part of the government to address thi

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, indigenous communities across Canada continue to be at the forefront of the climate crisis. The ongoing flooding in B.C. has devastated first nations communities that are waiting for help to clean up and a plan to face future climate events. This week I asked the gov

Gender-Based Violence  Mr. Speaker, November 25 marked the beginning of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. During these 16 days, I think of my friend Lisa Marie Young, who tragically went missing in 2002. A member of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, she was only 21 when she disappeared.

Flooding in British Columbia  Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your new role as Chair. I would like to again thank the constituents of Nanaimo—Ladysmith for putting their trust in me as their newly elected member of Parliament. The devastating flooding in B.C. has been a painful reminder that we are living