Students of Markham—Thornhill  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to recognize the outstanding work done by the students in my riding of Markham—Thornhill. Thornlea Secondary School has partnered with Nubian Book Club and the HarryCares Foundation to support an ethical book drive. This boo

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, we agree that a management rights clause should be in the bill. The government is proposing to adapt a more targeted management rights clause than that adopted by the Senate to focus on the authorities the commissioner needs to ensure effective police operations. T

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, our government believes that we will bring some fairness back to the collective bargaining regime for members of the RCMP. We are rejecting the amendment for secret ballots because it is at odds with Bill C-4, which would restore a fair and level playing field to la

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Mississauga—Lakeshore. It is my pleasure to rise today to speak in support of the government's proposed response to amendments made by the Senate to Bill C-7. I applaud this bill and the process that has led to where w

Markham—Thornhill  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise before this House as the newest member of Parliament for the dynamic and diverse riding of Markham—Thornhill. I wish to thank John McCallum for his great service over many years to that community. For 30 days in March, I met with t

Public Transit  Mr. Speaker, my constituents of Markham—Thornhill know that public transit is critically important to reducing congestion, getting to work on time, and getting home to their families after a long day. Could the Prime Minister please update the House on the investments the govern