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Labour Mr. Speaker, I have heard loud and clear from unionized workers in my riding about how excited they are about the government's bill to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces. Yesterday marked another significant step in the right direction as Bill C-
February 28th, 2024House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, entitled “Shaping our Economic Future: Canadian Priorities”. I want to thank the finance committee clerk, Alexandre Roger; the analysts, Joëlle Malo, Mich
February 26th, 2024House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Finance Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Finance in relation to Bill C-323, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act with respect to mental health services. The committee is requesting an extension of 30 days to
February 5th, 2024House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Polish Heritage Month Madam Speaker, I will ask for a recorded vote.
February 1st, 2024House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Polish Heritage Month Madam Speaker, witam i dziękuję. I am delighted to wrap up this beautiful discussion that we have had here on my private member's motion, Motion No. 75. The diverse voices of my colleagues, spanning various political affiliations and regions of our country, have resonated with un
February 1st, 2024House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, there are close to 60 countries in the world that have a price on pollution: Canada; the whole European Union, 27 countries; Denmark; Japan; Korea; Mexico; New Zealand; Norway; Singapore; Sweden; the U.K.; many more; and Ukraine—
December 13th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, again, there are close to 60 countries in the world that have a price on pollution. We are talking, of course, about Canada; Denmark; the whole European Union, 27 countries; Japan; Korea; Mexico; New Zealand; Norway; South Africa; Singapore; Sweden; and the U.K., and
December 13th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Committees of the House Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Finance, entitled “Canada Pension Plan”.
December 6th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, the member would know or ought to know that this is something the Government of British Columbia was asking for. What is most important here is that we understand that the best agreements are those had at the table, and that the legislation to stop replacement worke
November 27th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, the member is so right. This is not just about union and labour workers; this is for all workers. They have improved health and safety conditions in the workplace, improved wages in the workplace and improved benefits in the workplace. The Conservatives have voted ag
November 27th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's party has always been anti-labour. The member cannot even say the word “labour”. He cannot even say the words “organized labour”. I have never heard the member say the word “union”. That is because, on that side of the House, Conservatives do not be
November 27th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, the member is quite right that the legislation is long overdue. The way the legislation has come together is the right way. It has been a tripartite type of agreement where business, government, and labour and unions are at the table working together. With respect to
November 27th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Halifax. I am proud to speak to and defend Bill C-58, which proposes amendments to both the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012. With good reason, the labour movement has cons
November 27th, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
International Trade Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of International Trade and is regarding the important Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement and Conservatives' concerns of our government's unequivocal support for Ukraine. They were right about one thing, that support for Ukraine on thi
November 23rd, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Polish Heritage Month Madam Speaker, of course, they are in Edmonton and in all communities right across our great land. The one thing I did not talk about was the great food. We have pierogi and sausages. I have to say that I love the beer. We have festivals, which are an opportunity to celebrate cu
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal