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Committees of the House Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Mandate of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the c
June 16th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Portuguese Heritage Month Mr. Speaker, in June, we celebrate Portuguese Heritage Month, a great time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Portuguese descent. Also, today, June 10, is Portugal day, commemorated both in Portugal and around the world by Portuguese in honour of the 16t
June 10th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I cannot thank the hon. member enough for allowing me to conclude. What I want to say to every member in the House of Commons is that this is about helping protect Canadians' health, supporting our workers and businesses and giving assistance to those who have been
May 26th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for the opportunity to thank our seniors. Our seniors have built our country, so through their hard work, through their sweat and tears they have built this magnificent country we have here in Canada. That is why, since we formed governmen
May 26th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member and great friend for giving me the opportunity to speak to something that I am very passionate about. When it comes to long-term care, we saw through this pandemic the tragedy in our long-term care homes, particularly here in Missis
May 26th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I live in Mississauga and I proudly represent my constituents of Mississauga East—Cooksville. I know how hard they work to provide for their families; protect their health and provide a better education for their kids, which we know are the keys to a better future;
May 26th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Government Policies Madam Speaker, tomorrow, May 15, is the International Day of Families. What an appropriate time to observe the day, as our government has just announced the Canada child benefit young child supplement. Through this benefit, families could be receiving up to $1,200 per child under
May 14th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Mother's Day Madam Speaker, yesterday was Mother's Day. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected women of all ages, be it our front-line workers, PSWs, caregivers and, in particular, those who have young children. Brave women, mothers and grandmothers, have not stopped working throughout this
May 10th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Polish and Lithuanian Canadians Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the wonderful virtual opportunity to join our Polish and Lithuanian residents in Canada to commemorate the 230th anniversary of one of the oldest constitutions in the world. For our one million plus people of Polish and Lithuanian descent living in Ca
May 4th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Igniting a crisis: The devastating impacts of COVID-19 on displaced populations globally”.
April 30th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Proceedings on a Bill Entitled An Act to Provide for the Resumption and Continuation of Operations at the Port of Montreal Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, I am asking to change my vote to yea.
April 28th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I offer my condolences for the loss of the member's friend, who was passionate about climate change and the subject. When it comes to looking at industry and understanding about jobs, industry has gotten behind this legislation. The forestry industry is just one
April 27th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, maybe the member did not have an opportunity to hear some of my remarks. We have invested $53 billion in creating jobs and securing a cleaner future for everyone. In budget 2021, there are a number of initiatives for more affordable communities, more livable comm
April 27th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I respect the hon. member, but I reject the premise of that question. That hon. member and the member's party, the Conservatives, have been obstructionists to any kind of climate change policy for the last six years. They have blocked, stymied and done everything p
April 27th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, it is always an honour and privilege to be a strong voice for the hard-working people of Mississauga East—Cooksville. I know first-hand just how devastating the impacts of climate change can be on their lives. My riding in the city of Mississauga has had to deal wi
April 27th, 2021House debate
Peter FonsecaLiberal