Retirement Congratulations  Mr. Speaker, I am both saddened and happy today to stand in the House and recognize the contributions and the retirement of Port Colborne resident Barbara Butters. First elected to city council in 1997, Barbara went on to serve six terms as a city councillor before adding anothe

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Madam Speaker, I do apologize for directing my earlier answer directly to the member. I have a habit of talking eye to eye and straight on. For the member opposite, again, a member who does great work and who has a passion for indigenous issues on the committee as well as in her

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Madam Speaker, the member does a lot of great work on this file. We sit together on INAN and I appreciate the work he and his colleagues do on the committee. We spoke earlier about reconciliation. We also spoke earlier, as the member opposite mentioned, about opening a door and

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Madam Speaker, I would agree with the member across the way. What I would encourage the member to do is to come and see me. My door is wide open. We can chat about it. Hopefully, we can make some efforts toward getting your desire, and quite frankly, I would assume all our desire

National Council for Reconciliation Act  Madam Speaker, before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that Canada's Parliament is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people. It is a pleasure to begin report stage debate on Bill C-29, an act to provide for the establishment of a nation

Métis Nation  Mr. Speaker, in October 1873, Métis leader Louis Riel was elected to this House. Riel was never allowed to take his seat, but his election continues to resonate with the Métis. Riel inspired generations of Métis leaders who fought for the nation and its citizens. The Métis Nati

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8)(a), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to two petitions. These returns will be tabled in an electronic format.

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

Questions on the Order Paper  While I am on my feet, I move: That the House do now proceed to orders of the day.

The Great Lakes  Mr. Speaker, representatives of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence stakeholder communities are today visiting Parliament Hill to share their vision for the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence. Then, later tonight, we are hosting an event for MPs, Senators and staff to learn more about

Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to thank the member for Kings—Hants for this very important question and his hard work on this file. The Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre currently provides over 55 programs, including early childhood education, employment, and hous

Lyme Disease Awareness Month  Mr. Speaker, May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Families across Canada have their lives turned upside down because of Lyme disease, like the Peters family in my riding. This family has two daughters who have battled chronic Lyme disease over the past eight years, with debili

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls  Mr. Chair, I thank the member for her comments, and I agree that this is a non-partisan issue. I see three of the member's colleagues sitting behind her who sit on the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs with me, and I see some members from the NDP here as well.

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, access to clean drinking water is fundamental. That is why budget 2022 will provide $173.2 million to support the transfer of services in 17 communities to the Atlantic First Nations Water Authority. Recently, Chief Ross Perley stated, “It gives us self-determination

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, I am very concerned that Peguis First Nation is experiencing flooding events again this year. They have been impacted significantly by previous flooding, and their communities have been working to rebuild their homes and their community. The Canadian Red Cross and I