Library and Archives Canada  Mr. Speaker, as I said before, the accusations are false. Original documents have and will be preserved.

Library and Archives Canada  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to be here this evening. It has been a little while since I have been here for a late show. I want to be very clear. What the member opposite has stated is absolutely false. It is concerning to me because, to the credit of public servants across the c

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Mississauga South for her outstanding work on the committee for status of women on this final day of the 16 days of activism. Preventing violence against women is a priority of this government and that is why we have taken decisive action, whe

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I have already mentioned, we have invested significantly in ensuring communities across the country have had support. Most important, during the 16 days of action against violence against women and girls, I encourage the NDP members opposite to wear a ribbon, ge

Aboriginal Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I have mentioned in the House before, we are focused and committed against any violence to women and girls. Our investment in local-based community projects has been unprecedented. In fact, we have invested over $62 million since 2007 in local community projects.

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned earlier today, this is the beginning of the 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls. I want to commend all the parliamentarians this morning who participated in the excellent event with the YWCA, supporting shelters and ensuring we

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to thank the member for Calgary Centre for her outstanding work on the committee for the status of women. Today marks the beginning of the 16 days of activism of ending violence against women and girls, a priority for our government. Sinc

Status of Women  Mr. Speaker, our government is focused on what matters to Canadians, including women: jobs and long-term prosperity. In Canada in 2013, women are accountants, electricians, engineers and even pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The invitation to the fundraising event was both demeanin

Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to hear that the member opposite supports what we are doing to make sure that workplaces are safe and productive. I am sure that means that he will be supporting the budget implementation act, and I am delighted to hear that. This is great news for Can

Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2  Mr. Speaker, one of the key components of the budget is the Canada job grant, something that provides Canadians and individuals across the entire country with an opportunity to train for a job that is available today, working with employers. That is let alone the focus in the bud

Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I find the comments of the member opposite mildly amusing. What I will say is that at the labour program, as we always have, we encourage and support both parties whenever they are participating in their collective agreements in the federally regulated space for the

Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2  Mr. Speaker, the amendments would ensure that the time of health and safety officers is used more effectively to enforce the occupational health and safety regulations and to focus more on preventing workplace accidents through increased awareness, education, and proactive interv

Economic Action Plan 2013 Act No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand behind our government's record on job creation, growth, and long-term prosperity, which is helping Canadian families and businesses. Our government's top priority is what matters most of all to Canadians: creating jobs and securing economic growt

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I guess the member opposite did not hear my answer yesterday, so I reiterate it. Our government remains focused on the economy, and part of that is making sure that workplaces are safe, productive, and fair. Health and safety officers will receive additional support

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, our government remains focused on the economy and on keeping Canadians' workplaces safe, fair, and productive. These amendments would ensure that employees and employers remain on the forefront of resolving occupational health and safety issues. Building and sustaini