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Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise to submit a petition in relation to community television and media. Dozens of residents of Pontiac have signed a petition which asks the government to enable community operated media centres that would ensure not only the survival of communi
December 7th, 2016House debate
William AmosLiberal
Arts and Culture Mr. Speaker, after Juno Award nominees were announced this week, fans of Canadian music are gearing up for an awesome party in Ottawa on April 2. However, let us not forget that, once again, Canadian artists are also well-represented among the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy
February 10th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Rural Regions Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Minister of National Revenue, and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food for meeting with the residents of Pontiac recently. It is clear that our government is working hard to meet with C
February 17th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Ottawa River Watershed Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by congratulating the member for Ottawa South for his consistent advocacy in support of the protection of the Ottawa River and its watershed. I support Motion No. 104, and I really look forward to the work that will be done in support of the e
February 23rd, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
International Day of Forests Mr. Speaker, today, many Canadians are celebrating International Day of Forests. With the third-largest forest area in the world and 37% of the world's certified forests, Canada's forest sector is ideally positioned to drive innovation, create jobs, and combat climate change. C
March 21st, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Transportation Mr. Speaker, Canadians agree that developing a strong economy and protecting the environment go hand in hand. The transportation sector accounts for roughly 23% of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. Can the Minister of Transport tell Canadians what measures our government has t
April 3rd, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Palliative Care Home Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend all of the volunteers who participated in the fundraiser for Maison des Collines on March 15. Since 2009, the steering committee has been working tirelessly toward its goal of building Maison des Collines, a six-bed palliative care home in the
April 4th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Canada Revenue Agency Mr. Speaker, there is severe flooding in many regions of Quebec and Ontario. This has been a major hardship for our families, and considerable efforts are being made to keep those affected safe. I would like to recognize the valuable assistance of the Canadian Armed Forces. A st
May 10th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
International Nurses Day Mr. Speaker, on this International Nurses Day, I have the pleasure of presenting a First World War nurse, Laura Gamble, who was originally from Wakefield in the Pontiac. This young woman was one of 3,000 nurses who served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps, many of whom were de
May 12th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Mr. Speaker, the international market for clean technology is already estimated at over $1 trillion per year, and it continues to grow. Clean technology creates well-paid jobs for Canadians, helps fight climate change, and boosts our economy. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to t
May 12th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Softwood Lumber Mr. Speaker, Canada's forestry industry is important to all of our rural and urban communities and provides good jobs for Canadians across the country. Can the Minister of Natural Resources tell the House what the government is doing to help the forestry industry and its workers
June 1st, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was proud to vote with my colleagues from all parties to reaffirm our support for the Paris agreement. I particularly wish to thank the vast majority of the Conservative opposition, who agreed that climate change is a global problem that requires a global
June 7th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Jack Lang Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House to honour the public service legacy of Jack Lang, who served the Pontiac region as mayor and councillor of Clarendon for 24 years. He set a high bar for politicians following in his footsteps. Jack worked for many years in the forestry industry a
June 9th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, last year our government introduced an improved appointment process. We were determined to put in place an appointment process that Canadians could trust. The new appointment process is open, transparent, and merit-based to identify highly qualified candidates who
June 13th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments on making sure that we hold true to the point of discussion on the opposition motion today. However, I think this is relevant, because at the end of the day, what we are talking about is how we achieve good nominations and how we achieve gre
June 13th, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal