Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, seven years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. Canada has been very supportive of Ukraine through a number of measures, including through public statements that repeatedly state that Canada's support for Ukraine's sovereignty is “unwavering”. Recently

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the current pandemic has reminded us how important our environment is for protecting the health of families in my riding of Etobicoke Centre and across Canada. This morning, the government introduced a bill that will provide greater protection from toxic substances.

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, my riding, Etobicoke Centre, is in Toronto. My family is not francophone, but we are francophiles. When I was growing up, my parents were determined that I would learn French. They believed that an appreciation of both official languages was part of who we are as Ca

Anna Kisil  Madam Speaker, Gandhi once said, “The future depends on what you do today.” Today I rise to honour someone who shaped our future by what she did every day. Last month our community lost Anna Kisil. Anna immigrated to Canada from Ukraine in 1990 and with her family built several

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Canadians and people in my community in Etobicoke Centre want clean air, healthier communities and also a strong economy, while protecting the environment for our children and our grandchildren. That

Holodomor  Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 87th anniversary of the famine and genocide in Ukraine known as the Holodomor, when Joseph Stalin closed Ukraine's borders and confiscated all food to destroy a Ukrainian population opposed to his rule. Nineteen people per minute, 1,200 per

Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I wonder if my colleague could share with the House how she would describe the benefits of this bill if she were speaking to one of her constituents. I think her speech was thoughtful and covered a lot of examples. She offered a lot of insight, but I think a lot of

Ignat Kaneff  Mr. Speaker, it is said, “To whom much is given, much is expected”. Today, I rise to honour someone to whom nothing was given and yet gave so much. This past summer, Canada lost Ignat Kaneff. Born in Bulgaria, Mr. Kaneff arrived in Canada in 1951 with not a dollar to his name,

National Defence  Madam Speaker, my question is for the Minister of National Defence. There have been long-standing reports of a lack of support for the women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces when they have had to face issues in the workplace, such as harassment. The minister was mandated to

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, much like my colleague, I was surprised by what our colleague said. He said that MPs who are at home because of the pandemic are not doing anything. My colleagues and I are all working very hard. I was therefore surprised to hear my colleague's comments. I do not t

Donation to University of Toronto  Madam Speaker, Winston Churchill said that we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. Today I rise to honour two Canadians for what they have given. Recently, James and Louise Temerty donated $250 million to the University of Toronto faculty of medicine

Health  Madam Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Health. In Etobicoke Centre, we are mourning the loss of 43 residents of the Eatonville Care Centre due to COVID-19. In May, the Canadian Armed Forces disclosed horrific and beyond reprehensible conditions at a number of long-te

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for his very kind words. I would like to thank him for his support, along with all of the members on this side who have been so supportive on the advocacy for national standards for long-term care. This is truly a demonstration of a

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, the government has committed to make changes to the EI system to adjust to the challenges that Canadians are facing to ensure that Canadians can pay their bills. We have demonstrated our ability to be responsive to the needs of Canadians throughout this crisis, and

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I am glad that the member has asked about the income supports for seniors. As the member may recall in the prior government, this government took steps, along with the provinces, to increase the amount of CPP pensions going forward; increase the contributions and th