Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the former city councillor will know that under this current national housing strategy, the money does not really flow until 2024. Therefore, if Toronto had the capacity to build now, it would be building now. However, the member is quite right. In our platform, i

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, not only will New Democrats advocate for it, but let us look at the amount of money that is put into the subsidies for oil and gas. Let us imagine a compelling alternative for transit to shift to a carbon-free economy. We only have to look to the NDP national trans

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I rise in humility, humbled by the confidence my constituents and neighbours placed in me to be here today to carry on the working-class values of Hamilton Centre that were brought to this House by my predecessor, the always honourable Mr. David Christopherson. He

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank my friend across the way for being alive to the impacts of environmental racism. Having an equity and diversity lens throughout all of our decision-making is very important. We have heard the government talk repeatedly about guns and gangs. What kind of an

Government Policies  Mr. Speaker, yesterday the finance minister announced that the Liberals are prioritizing tax giveaways to the wealthy instead of help for those who are most in need. They are handing over $6 billion and giving the biggest benefits to folks who are already making between $100,000

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate you on your preferment and congratulate my friend, the hon. member, on her speech. I can appreciate the member's exuberance, although I do not share it. Canadians need action and they need it right now. We have heard these words before.