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Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, as we are all well aware, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is catastrophic. Millions of people face major challenges due to decades of conflict, political instability and, in the past few years, the resurgence of the Taliban. Canada took part in an internat
December 11th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Carbon Pricing Mr. Speaker, that is no plan. A desperate, panicking Prime Minister spent last weekend calling senators, pleading with them to kill Bill C-234, which would lower grocery prices for Canadians. On Tuesday, those supposedly independent senators voted to gut Bill C-234, betraying fa
December 7th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights Madam Speaker, a Canadian environmental bill of rights sounds like a great idea. Who could possibly think a healthy environment, especially with clean air and water, is a bad idea? Certainly not me. That said, Bill C-219, an act to enact the Canadian environmental bill of rights
December 5th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I reject the notion underlying the member's question, which is that we are against workers. That is absolutely unacceptable. Besides that, we are asking for better examination and for the bill to be carefully done. By the way, we have not yet heard from the unions
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I did not say it was unnecessary; I said I wish it were unnecessary. That is what I said, and I hope the Liberal side will listen better so we can have better conversations.
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, that is a very good point. That is why the bill needs to be studied well and studied at committee so we can understand and examine it. Giving the bill proper scrutiny would make sure that it is perfect. However, we know that the government is always hiding things un
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I would remind the hon. member that under the Chrétien government, there was something called partnership between an employee and employer. An employer's not caring about an employee would go against productivity and having a good result for the business. I hope that
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I wish the bill we are discussing today, Bill C-58, was unnecessary. As someone who values the work of labour unions, a person who appreciates the historic impact they have had on improving the rights and working conditions of Canadian workers, I feel it is sad that
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General and the Ethics Commissioner are investigating the Liberals' hand-picked CEO and the chair of the billion-dollar green slush fund. This is a new scandal, a big scandal, and the NDP-Liberal cover-up coalition is trying to hide the truth from Canadi
November 24th, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Lebanese Independence Day Mr. Speaker, today, Canadians with Lebanese ancestry are remembering our roots and celebrating our heritage. The modern Lebanese state was founded 80 years ago today. Of course, we Lebanese have been around a lot longer than 80 years. Lebanon has seen empires come and go over th
November 22nd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Polish Heritage Month Madam Speaker, I thank the member for bringing this motion to the House. I have had the opportunity to work with the community. Edmonton is home to a large Polish community. As well, I had a neighbour from the Polish community. My question is this. During Polish heritage month,
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023 Madam Speaker, I mentioned at the beginning of my speech that I am an international trade expert. I was involved in it as a private citizen before I got into politics. We need enough studies to make sure the bill would be to the best benefit of both parties, which are, in this ca
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023 Madam Speaker, that is an important question. As I said earlier, I have been involved in trade myself on the international stage. I know that the implementation of any agreement, with the consultation of all, especially, in Canada's case, with the provinces and so forth, is very
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023 Madam Speaker, the questions coming from the government side have been so divisive on the issue that Conservatives believe is very important. I have spoken about hope and fairness. I said in my speech, if the hon. member was listening, that we need free trade agreements to be fa
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023 Madam Speaker, I believe in free trade. I believe in Canada and in Canadians. I know that we are some of the most creative people in the world. I know that there is no one who surpasses us in business acumen or in the quality of the products we make. I also know that, on a level
November 3rd, 2023House debate
Ziad AboultaifConservative