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Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I find this very curious because we now find ourselves in a situation where the NDP opposition is interested in the issue of decriminalization of various drugs. The Liberal Party is prepared to discuss legalization, very strict
November 21st, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Cannabis Act Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. Yes, it would be inappropriate for this government to advance a legislative proposal without significant funds, and that is exactly what we are seeing. Canadians expect this. They expect us to have a series of measures that will educat
November 21st, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Organizations in the Pontiac Mr. Speaker, we are right in the middle of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, an initiative that will come to a close on December 10. All around the world, people are participating in 16 days of activities to raise awareness, share experiences, and
December 1st, 2017House debate
William AmosLiberal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Mr. Speaker, the Canadian organic industry is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors in Canada. We have our farmers and organic food processors to thank for that. They are highly regarded throughout the world. With more than $5 billion in retail sales in 2017, there has
January 29th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Annual Conference of the Pulp and Paper Industry Mr. Speaker, this week, the Quebec forestry minister, Luc Blanchette, and I had the opportunity to participate in the opening panel for PaperWeek 2018, the annual conference of the pulp and paper industry. As members know, forestry runs in the blood of the Pontiac and Gatineau v
February 9th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Maple Syrup-Themed Postage Stamp Madam Speaker, the production and consumption of maple syrup and related activities are an important part of Pontiac's culture and economy. One might say the people of Pontiac have maple syrup in their veins. Quebec accounts for about 92% of the maple syrup produced in Canada and
April 19th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1 Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to speak to Bill C-74 and budget 2018 today. This plan will help increase growth in urban communities in Pontiac and our rural communities, and will make them more prosperous. I feel engaged and inspired by the potential to make our country more equ
April 23rd, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1 Mr. Speaker, I will answer in a very Pontiac manner. The riding of Pontiac, where the average median income in a number of major sections hovers around $30,000 a year, desperately needs investment. Our government committed to investing, and that is one of the biggest reasons why
April 23rd, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1 Mr. Speaker, my learned colleague has been a mentor to me over many years. The simple fact is that Pontiac families desperately need the Canada child benefit. Specifically, 23,190 children are being supported, and there are 12,600-odd payments. The average payment is $540, tax-f
April 23rd, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Earth Day Mr. Speaker, yesterday, April 22, we joined the international community in celebrating Earth Day and honouring our planet. In the Pontiac, from Gatineau to Wakefield, folks of all ages attended workshops, went hiking, took part in panel discussions, and even attended a choral per
April 23rd, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to present a petition to the House of Commons on behalf of some of my constituents who care about protecting Gatineau Park. It is one of the most visited parks in Canada, and is home to about 90 endangered plant and 50 endangered animal species. The b
May 4th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
International Missing Children's Day Mr. Speaker, children around the world disappear every day. They may be runaways, victims of a family kidnapping, or they may simply be lost. Today, we mark International Missing Children's Day. As the father of two young children, I cannot imagine the pain and despair caused b
May 25th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Federal Sustainable Development Act Madam Speaker, I would like to split my time with my colleague, the member for Ottawa South. I am proud today to speak to Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, which is a really important step toward realizing this government's vision that Canada be
June 1st, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Federal Sustainable Development Act Madam Speaker, the issue of metrics and concrete targets is an important question. It will depend department by department and issue by issue. I would expect emissions targets will be established. I certainly hope departments will evaluate the emissions associated with all their
June 1st, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal
Impact Assessment Act Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Bill C-69, which is very important. Following the debate on the previous government's reform of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, I was very pleased to see that we are moving forward with this bill, which is the product of extensive
June 5th, 2018House debate
William AmosLiberal