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The Environment Mr. Speaker, with all due respect to my colleague, I could not disagree more. The first thing we did as a government after the election was to bring all the provinces together to create the pan-Canadian framework, which was the basis of what experts call the first real plan in Ca
May 16th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, maple syrup, does it get any more Canadian than that? We can all imagine the crunch of snow under our boots, the steam coming off of the evaporator, treating our kids and maybe ourselves, too, if we are being honest, to some maple taffy when we pour warm syrup into a
May 16th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
House debate Mr. Speaker, the member talked about a price on pollution not making a difference in lowering our GHG emissions. We have an example here in Canada, British Columbia, which has not only had one of the fastest-growing economies in the country but also one of the fastest-growing pop
May 7th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
Napanee Raiders Mr. Speaker, hard work and persistence have paid off to the tune of an all-Ontario hockey championship. Last Tuesday, the Napanee Raiders clinched the Clarence Schmalz Cup for the second time in their 30-year history, defeating the Grimsby Peach Kings 3-1 in game five. They did i
May 6th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, it has been a year since the leader of the party opposite promised Canadians a climate plan. Now it is 365 days later, and the Conservatives still have no plan. Canadians cannot afford politicians who ignore climate change. They—
April 29th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, Canadians cannot afford politicians who ignore climate change. They expect us to lead the fight against climate change to protect Canadians and our communities. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment tell this House how our government is tak
April 29th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
Cancer Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the Canadian Cancer Society's daffodil campaign. Since the late 1940s, the Canadian Cancer Society has been funding research. Today, the organization has grown to the largest national charitable funder of research and accounts for more than a thi
April 10th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
World Compliment Day Mr. Speaker, today is World Compliment Day, a day to create more positivity in the world. I would like to compliment you, Mr. Speaker, on the important work you do to keep decorum in the house. I compliment the Parliamentary Protective Service for its hard work to keep everyo
March 1st, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
National Defence Act Madam Speaker, I enjoy working with my colleague on the indigenous committee. We have worked on together on numerous studies over the last three and a half years. She needs to be commended for her service to the indigenous community. Our government is committed to strengthening
February 28th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
National Defence Act Madam Speaker, it is a privilege to rise in the House today. I would like to use my time to share how this government is supporting victims of inappropriate conduct by members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Last year, our government introduced legislation in the House that propos
February 28th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
National Defence Act Madam Speaker, the bill proposes the introduction of a victims liaison officer. I wonder if the member could share with us his thoughts on the importance of this position and the difference it could make for victims.
February 28th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, climate change is real and the cost of inaction is enormous. It is disappointing that while climate change is having a real impact on the health and well-being of Canadians, Conservative politicians are wasting millions of taxpayer dollars fighting climate action in
February 25th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
Margaret Walsh Mr. Speaker, it was with a heavy heart that I heard of the passing of Margaret Walsh in December, in her 96th year. She was a selfless person with an overwhelming desire to serve, and she played such a big part in so many lives in my community. After teaching for many years, in
February 7th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, in my riding I have knocked on thousands of doors and I have seen the adverse impacts of the cuts that happened under the last government on so many residents and constituents in my riding. After the election, I continued to knock on thousands of doors and to keep
January 29th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, we saw what the previous government did. The Conservatives thought they could cut their way to growth and very quickly realized that this is not how things work. We need to invest, as any person who has been in business knows. I ran a small business for 25 years, a
January 29th, 2019House debate
Mike BossioLiberal