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Persons with Disabilities Mr. Speaker, I am so proud that tomorrow we are commencing debate on second reading of Bill C-81, the accessibility act. I can tell members that, in my opinion, this will be the most significant piece for disability rights legislation since the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
September 18th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, our government is getting results for Canadians by providing the Coast Guard with the ships it needs to serve the Canadian public. This summer, we gave the Davie shipyard a contract worth $610 million, which will create 200 good jobs, so that we can give the Coast Gu
September 18th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, we are very aware of the excellent work done by Davie's workers. This summer we gave the Davie shipyard a $610-million contract for three icebreakers and the conversion of a first vessel. This will create up to 200 good jobs for the middle class.
September 18th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act moved that Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, today is a historic day for disability rights in Canada. It is truly an honour to stand up in the House of Commons and open debate on the second readi
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, immediately we will see a difference in the lives of Canadians, not only because of what we are telling them, that they are valued and contributing members of society, but we will begin work immediately to create the standards that we will then hold the Government
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, what I said was we were going to start down the path of creating these standards. We have deliberately created an independent organization through Bill C-81 that will be comprised of industry leaders and disability experts to create standards that will work for bot
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, for some time the disability community has been calling on Canada to more actively implement the UN convention. We have taken some steps, but I absolutely agree with the member that we have not moved far enough ahead. I see this particular bill as a big step forw
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, it is very apparent why we need this act. We need it because right now and for so long Canadians with disabilities on their own have had the burden of advancing their rights and insisting that they be treated as equal participants in our country. With this bill, we
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her encouragement and support with respect to Bill C-81. Like me, I know she has heard from so many Canadians, particularly those living with disabilities, about the need to be involved in the creation and implementation of accessibili
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her interest and keen attention to detail on the bill. If members will indulge me, I would like to pay tribute to the late Hon. Jim Flaherty and acknowledge the work he did on the RDSP. That was a game changer. As someone with a disabil
September 19th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, I will be sure to look into this problem and get back to the House with an answer.
September 20th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Accessibility Mr. Speaker, we absolutely recognize the importance of sign language to the deaf and hard of hearing communities here in Canada, both as a means of communication but also of cultural significance. Our government is very committed to ensuring greater accessibility and opportunitie
September 24th, 2018House debate
Carla Qualtrough
Human Resources committee Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you for your intentional and deliberate efforts and success at making these committee meetings inclusive and accessible for everyone. I know that the members of the disability community certainly appreciate it, as do I. Good morning, everyone. Th
October 2nd, 2018Committee meeting
Carla Qualtrough
Human Resources committee I don't do well with visual clues. I apologize.
October 2nd, 2018Committee meeting
Carla Qualtrough
Human Resources committee Be slow, in respect of the interpreters. I get that, and I do apologize.
October 2nd, 2018Committee meeting
Carla Qualtrough