The Budget  Mr. Speaker, the member has been a tremendous advocate for public transit. He is quite right. This government has made a commitment. We know how well the gas tax transfer has worked with municipalities for public transit. They all applaud this. I have spoken with our mayor, Bonni

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I am profoundly honoured and grateful for this opportunity to speak to this transformational budget 2016. Budget 2016 puts people first and delivers the help that Canadians need now, not a decade from now. It is an essential step to restoring prosperity for the middl

Former Mayor of Mississauga  Mr. Speaker, as this is International Women's Day, I have the privilege to stand today in the House to recognize an extraordinary woman and civic leader, Hazel McCallion, who is in Ottawa today. As an outstanding advocate for her community and her constituents, a public servant,

Former Mayor of Mississauga  Despite an early prediction that she would only see one term, she successfully won 11 straight re-election bids, proof not only of her tenacity but her many talents. Hurricane Hazel is revered locally, and highly respected both nationally and abroad. A passionate ambassador for h

WestJet  Mr. Speaker, on Monday, February 29, WestJet will celebrate its 20th anniversary. From humble beginnings back in 1996, the airline has grown significantly over the years and today employs nearly 12,000 Canadians from coast to coast to coast. An inductee into Canada's 10 Most Adm

Former Mayor of Mississauga  Mr. Speaker, this past Sunday, Valentine's Day, I had the opportunity to pay tribute to a great friend and public servant, someone who many in the House have known for over four decades, “Hurricane” Hazel McCallion, who turned a remarkable 95 years young on Valentine's Day. As t