Support for Ukraine  Madam Speaker, I hosted many constituents in my riding at a round table to discuss how we could support Ukrainians seeking safety. I want to thank all those who participated, especially Rob and Stefan from the Comox Valley Stands with Ukraine, Eugene from the Ukrainian Canadian

Retirement Income  Mr. Speaker, I thank you, as always, for acknowledging me here so that I can do my work in the House. We are here today to talk about a motion that commits to another study. When we look at the reality of seniors across this country, what we know is that the bar of dignity for s

Retirement Income  Mr. Speaker, that was a thoughtful speech. I have worked with the hon. member previously and really enjoyed the work that I have been able to do with her. However, I have to follow along with my colleagues on this side of the House. The reality is that this is a non-binding moti

Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, I agree with the member. I have stood with people from my riding, like Sviatoslav and Stefan, who organized the Comox Valley Stands With Ukraine event, where hundreds of people showed up to stand in solidarity, ready to provide whatever supports they could. The sad

Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, I agree with the member. I think we need to look at every pathway possible to get Ukrainians, who are fleeing violence that most of us can never imagine, to safety. The faster we can get them there the better. Last weekend alone I met with many people in my riding

Interim Supply  Mr. Speaker, the NDP agree to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

Interim Supply  Mr. Speaker, the NDP agree to apply and will be voting yea.

Interim Supply  Mr. Speaker, the NDP agree to apply the vote and will be voting yea.

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22  Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting yea.

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22  Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply and will be voting yea.

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22  Mr. Speaker, the NDP are willing to apply and will be voting yea.

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, costs keep going up for housing, gas and groceries, and Canadians are struggling. People are hurting while the ultrarich continue to get richer. Yesterday, the members of the House voted on a proposed tax on the excess profits of oil companies, big box stores and ban

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, we would certainly like to see a recorded vote.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, as always, it is very interesting to listen to this colleague, who spends a lot of time in the House speaking. In fact, I would not be surprised if he does not have one of the highest speaking times of all the members here. Perhaps I should send him my congratulation

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, as always, I appreciate that the member rises almost every time, after almost every single speech in this House, to ask yet another question. I want to remind the member that it is not the opposition's job to make the government feel better about the inaction of i