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Points of Order Madam Speaker, one thing that unites Canadians from coast to coast to coast is their love of hockey. It is June, the outdoor rinks in Vaudreuil—Soulanges have long disappeared, and the skates have been replaced by bathing suits. None of that matters, though, because the NHL play
June 18th, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by acknowledging that I am addressing the House today from my riding of Vaudreuil—Soulanges, situated on land that has a shared history among the Huron-Wendat Nation, the Mohawk, the Anishinabek Nation, as well as the Six Nations. Today I hav
June 22nd, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, unfortunately my hon. colleague's question shows that the Conservative Party is still confused over its position on climate change. Before voting against the principle of this bill, the member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola said in the House, “It may raise
June 22nd, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for her work on this bill. However, I have to say that, in Bill C‑215, the Bloc Québécois was fine with a target that was 30% below Canada's 2005 greenhouse gas emissions. Our government voted against that inadequate target and went well
June 22nd, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act Madam Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague, in all sincerity, for his passion on this issue. It was a pleasure, as he pointed out, serving on that committee with him. The one thing I will say is that we need to do more and we are doing more. I am unbelievably proud of the
June 22nd, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Operation Red Nose Mr. Speaker, with the holidays fast approaching, Operation Red Nose's safe ride service will once again help keep our roads safe. This year, Operation Red Nose of Vaudreuil-Soulanges is once again looking for teams of three dedicated volunteers to provide safe rides home every F
November 30th, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Organizations in Vaudreuil—Soulanges Mr. Speaker, as the holiday season approaches, I rise today in the House to salute the organizations in my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges and their support teams, who work tirelessly to help people in need. They include the Dorion Dream Center, L’Actuel in Vaudreuil‑Dorion, Le
December 9th, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Refugees Mr. Speaker, 70 years ago this month, on December 29, 1951, my great-grandmother, Isabel Guirado, and her husband, Antonio, arrived at Pier 21 with their four daughters, who were named Rosita, Maria, Isabel and Carmen. They arrived here with the bag or two of their most precious
December 15th, 2021House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Canadian Heritage Mr. Speaker, according to a Leger survey, more than two-thirds of Canadians think that streaming platforms should contribute to Canadian culture. The same survey reported that young Canadians are the ones most likely to be in favour of having these companies contribute to our cul
February 4th, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Teachers Mr. Speaker, many members of Parliament remember teachers and support staff who made a positive impact on our lives. Now these people are making a difference in the lives of the next generation. The work they are doing nurtures and strengthens our country's greatest resource: ou
February 14th, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar Mr. Speaker, one year ago, the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Darbar opened its doors for the first time in the historic and beautiful town of Hudson. Since doing so, it has served as a sacred place of worship for those of the Sikh faith in my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges. It has also s
February 17th, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Don Valley North. I rise in the House today on a matter of great importance. Every opportunity to rise in this place is sacred. It is a privilege that is not to be taken lightly, especially when we are called here
February 21st, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, my hon. colleague knows full well that this is not over. She knows full well that there are still attempts to ensure that blockades across the country are funded and that they do not stop. What the government needs to be doing right now is ensuring these blockades
February 21st, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, it does not make any difference to me whether it is a confidence vote or not. I am sure it is the best decision we can make as a government to protect Canadians and to help the City of Ottawa and the Province of Ontario, which both declared a state of emergency on
February 21st, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I thank my honourable colleague for his staunch defence of his constituents. I have full confidence in members of cabinet, most notably the Minister of Justice, and the actions they are going to take in the coming days and weeks. I know they will be working dilige
February 21st, 2022House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal