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Seniors Mr. Speaker, we all know that when governments try to use austerity measures, they target the vulnerable. As we have seen in Ontario, the austerity measures have been particularly harsh for families and seniors. The previous Conservative government tried the same on seniors. They
May 31st, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Seniors Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak on the vital impact the new horizons for seniors program is having on seniors in my riding of Don Valley East. Our government recognizes that seniors face many challenges, including isolation, loneliness, poverty and dementia. As such, our gove
May 30th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Interparliamentary Delegations Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian delegation of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association respecting its participation at the International Executive Committee meeting held in Port
May 7th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1 Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Scarborough Centre for talking about the issues that matter most to Canadians. These are pocketbook issues like making home ownership affordable and helping working get their skills. I would like her to talk about how the g
April 12th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Health Mr. Speaker, health care is something all Canadians are proud of, and no individual should be left behind when it comes to making sure they get the services they need. Sunday, April 7, was World Health Day, and the focus was on universal health coverage. Can the Minister of Heal
April 9th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about our government's climate action plan. Canada, as scientists have told us, is warming at twice the rate of the global average. It is important that governments take bold steps. Our government has shown leadership by making polluters pay, w
April 8th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Shootings in New Zealand Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly condemn the horrific slaughter of 50 Muslim men, women and children in Christchurch, New Zealand. This act of terrorism perpetrated by hate and ignorance tried to divide communities, but it has had the opposite effect. It brought diverse fait
April 4th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Interparliamentary Delegations Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, four reports of the Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The first concerns the bilateral visit to Pakistan, held in Islamabad, Pakista
March 20th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Health Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight and congratulate an exceptional organization in my riding, Conavi Medical. Conavi is the developer and manufacturer of leading-edge medical technologies used for minimally invasive cardiac procedures. I was happy to announce funding of $
February 22nd, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the pleasure of presenting two petitions. The first is calling on the Government of Canada to provide sustainable funding for grassroots organizations through predictable funding, and to increase the international assistance fro
February 20th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, stress on housing is a very critical issue. That is why, through our national housing strategy, we have invested a total of $17.2 billion in the rental construction financing initiative and in the affordable housing innovation fund. This is a first step in ensuring
January 31st, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, what the hon. member has stated is non-factual. Our government has invested more than two times in the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. When we talk about housing affordability, budget 2018 focused on ensuring that people who were living in high-priced real
January 31st, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, my NDP colleagues question our policies to fight poverty and lament that in their opinion, our government is not addressing Canada's housing crisis, nor is it tackling the issue of poverty adequately. Here are some facts. Since taking office in 2015, our governmen
January 31st, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Government of Canada Mr. Speaker, welcome to all my colleagues to this new chamber and best wishes to all for 2019. I rise today to highlight some of the concrete work our government is doing to help Canadians succeed economically. Our government has cut taxes by 7% for nine million Canadians, enabl
January 28th, 2019House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal
Fall Economic Statement Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the fall economic statement and the impact it will have on Canadians. Our plan of investing in people is working. Since 2015, Canada's economic growth has hovered around 3%, the highest rate in the G7. Our unemployment rate at 5.8%, is th
November 29th, 2018House debate
Yasmin RatansiLiberal