National Mining Week  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize National Mining Week. Mining activity takes place across the country and creates 665,000 direct and indirect jobs. In 2021, it contributed $90 billion to Canada’s GDP. Canada is a global mining power thanks to our world-class people, depo

Labour  Madam Speaker, today is the National Day of Mourning when we remember those who have died on the job and commit to safer and more respectful workplaces for all. A safe workplace is a fundamental right of every Canadian worker. One death in the workplace is one too many. Can the

La Nuit sur l'étang  Mr. Speaker, last month, La Nuit sur l'étang celebrated 50 remarkable years in our community. La Nuit sur l'étang is a Franco-Canadian music festival held every year in my riding of Sudbury. This festival has contributed to the development of the Franco-Ontarian culture and help

Critical Minerals  Mr. Speaker, mining is one of Sudbury's economic cornerstones. With our government's commitment of $3.7 billion and the launch of the critical minerals strategy earlier this year, the Conference Board of Canada has predicted that Sudbury's economy is primed to outperform Ontario

Innovation, Science and Industry  Mr. Speaker, semiconductors are what make our telephones, computers and vehicles work. The industry that manufactures them is vital for innovation and economic growth. Can the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry inform the House of our government's recent success in ter

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, immigration is an essential value in Canada, and it reflects the cultural mosaic that shapes our country's identity. The impact of francophone immigration is undeniable, as it contributes to the linguistic, demographic and economic wealth of francophone communities.

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act  Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to take part in today's third reading debate on private member's bill, Bill C-234. As our government has made clear over the course of this debate, ensuring the strength of Canada's agricultural sector is of crucial importance. Canadian agricult

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to enter this very important discussion. I appreciate the concerns raised by the member for Fundy Royal about Canada's bail system, and I welcome the opportunity to discuss how bail law operates in Canada, and in particular, how it deals

Elgin Street Mission  Mr. Speaker, for the past 31 years the Elgin Street Mission has served my community of Sudbury. The mission provides two meals a day, breakfast and dinner, 365 days a year. Over the past year the number of meals has grown by 1,000 per month. With 90,000 meals being served yearl

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, now more than ever Canadians rely on access to affordable and reliable high-speed Internet, which keeps us connected with loved ones and allows us to learn online. It also improves access to essential services and creates opportunity for our businesses to grow. Coul

Pension Protection Act  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to participate in the debate on Bill C-228. We are studying this bill at third reading in the House after it was examined by the Standing Committee on Finance. As reported back to the House by the committee, Bill C-228 would amend the treatment of pe

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Madam Speaker, we all know that the diversification of export markets for our agricultural products is crucial for the development of the sector and that the Indo-Pacific region has high growth potential. Can the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food tell the House about the mos

Regional Economic Development  Madam Speaker, yesterday's fall economic statement showed that this government has a strong and concrete plan to help Canadians by investing in workers and jobs. FedDev Ontario has been working with small businesses across southern Ontario to provide support that will help them g

Education Workers in Ontario  Madam Speaker, today in my riding of Sudbury, education workers will be bravely standing up to the provincial Ford government to fight for their legal rights to collective bargaining guaranteed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Ford government’s use of the notwithstand

PoliticsNOW  Mr. Speaker, October marks Women’s History Month. In honour of this, I want to highlight the important work being done by PoliticsNOW, an organization in my riding of Sudbury. PoliticsNOW empowers and supports women to become political leaders in communities across northern Ontar