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Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, this is exactly why we want to extend the hours, so we can pass the bills that are urgently needed to push our agenda forward. At the same time, adults must have access to clear and objective information in order to make informed decisions about their consumption.
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, I can certainly expand my speech. We can talk about the budget implementation bill. We can talk about the tax break that has been announced, and all the infrastructure projects we have. This is along with all the economic opportunities this will create. I am certain
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Absolutely. We will be using the authorized production system in place as the plan of action to control cannabis production under the proposed cannabis legislation. Over the coming weeks, Health Canada will introduce changes to its program overseeing the medical cannabis indust
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, again, this is more than just about the cannabis speech. It is about our budget. It is about passing legislation that needs to be passed to move along our agenda. This is part of it. Over the coming weeks, Health Canada will introduce changes to its program overseei
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, I will certainly conclude at this time, but this is an example of what we need to discuss. This is an important topic for all Canadians. We will get back to it of course, but I am anxious to have the members opposite give their views. This is why we need to extend th
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, we do have an aggressive agenda. We want to pass this legislation. My colleague just expressed why we are having to extend the hours. It is because of all the delays we have experienced over the past couple of months. Canadians want us to get to work. We want to wor
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, I would remind the hon. member that not so long ago, last year, we had the exact same thing in Parliament. We had extended hours. This is not new. I agree that it is not family friendly, but that is also part of what we want to do. We want to make this place more pro
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Absolutely, Mr. Speaker. I certainly want to finish this session by going back to my riding and telling Canadians that we have moved this agenda, that we have passed legislation, and that we have passed good measures for Canadians. What better way to celebrate Canada Day than to
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, I have nothing but respect for our House leader. She has worked tremendously hard to work with the other side. We have seen all kinds of delay tactics. We have seen guests from all over the country being denied the right to speak at committee. Even with that, we are
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, if the member wishes I can finish the speech right now. It is the speech that I intended to read, but I do agree that working until midnight is going to be very tough and very tiring but I am ready to do it. We are in this situation because of the delay tactics that
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Extension of Sitting Hours Mr. Speaker, I want to say that I have lots of respect for my colleague, the leader of the Green Party, because at times I cannot even hear, and I know my hearing is going down. I have a lot of respect for her stand on how to make the House work better and more efficiently. If
May 30th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Miramichi Folksong Festival Mr. Speaker, this summer marks the 60th anniversary of the Miramichi Folksong Festival, the longest-running festival in Canada. This event features authentic, traditional, and contemporary music for the whole family to enjoy. This legendary festival was founded by Dr. Louise Man
May 31st, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food in relation to its study on Canada-United States co-operation in agriculture.
June 12th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
RCAF Golden Hawks Mr. Speaker, today, June 15, the Golden Hawks, Canada's first national aerobatic team, will be inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame. In 1959, the Royal Canadian Air Force Base Chatham was chosen to be the home of Canada's first official national aerobatic team. The
June 15th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food regarding its study on debt in the agriculture sector and its effects.
June 19th, 2017House debate
Pat FinniganLiberal