Science  Mr. Speaker, science matters. It improves our lives, including how we live, travel and communicate around the world. Since 2015, evidence-based decision-making has helped to create over one million new jobs and to raise thousands of children and families into the middle class.

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the global transition to a low-carbon economy is among the great challenges and opportunities of our lifetime. Our government has been a leader in the transition to a clean energy future. However, to succeed, we must engage expertise from around the world. Could th

Science and Technology  Mr. Speaker, from pioneering satellite communications technologies to building a Canadarm and space-based radar systems, Canada has been making key contributions to space science and technology for over six decades. Could the minister update the House on our efforts to foster ou

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour today to table two petitions signed by people in Don Valley North and across Canada. The first petition is calling on the Government of Canada to introduce a time bank system as soon as possible. Time banks in other countries help address the phys

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, the second petition is calling on the Government of Canada to work with municipal and provincial governments to preserve historical Chinatowns nationwide. Chinatowns throughout Canada have played an essential role in the narrative of Asian immigration to Canada for g

Spring Festival  Mr. Speaker, last night marked the official end of the two-week Spring Festival 2019, which was celebrated in Canada and around the world. Ever since I was a child, the annual Spring Festival has remained one of my favourite holidays. I will always remember the fireworks, food,

Toronto Foundation for Student Success  Mr. Speaker, when we improve the health and the well-being of our children, they do better in school. It is estimated that one in five Canadian children is at risk of starting school on an empty stomach. This is why school nutrition programs have become so popular. Earlier this

North York General Hospital  Mr. Speaker, in 1960, North York residents came together to build a local hospital, supported by Friends of North York General Hospital, the IODE, Missionary Health Institute and volunteer services. Three thousand volunteers raised over $3 million dollars. On March 15, 1968, an

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, improving energy efficiency is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to address climate change. It is also good for the pocketbooks of hard-working Canadians. Today, we celebrate the third annual Energy Star Day here in Canada. Could the Minister of Natu

Public Safety committee  Thank you. Let me ask quite a different question. Often in the urban areas, when gunshots cause some victims and also put the safety of innocent citizens in jeopardy, quite often—I'm not saying 100%—there are handguns involved in these gunshots. Based on your knowledge and/or

Public Safety committee  The question I actually want to ask is this: What if there was legislation that banned handguns in the urban areas or in the big cities, and—

Public Safety committee  Okay. I will share the rest of my time with my colleague.

Public Safety committee  Thank you. Thank you, Chair. Several years ago, there was a 50% budget cut on the RCMP's operating budget. I'm sure that this cut caused some impact on the RCMP's ability to address those challenges on crime in either urban or rural areas. I wonder how the RCMP has dealt with

Public Safety committee  I can mention this one. It was called the deficit reduction action plan. Within that plan, there was a 50% cut.

Mid-Autumn Festival  Mr. Speaker, today many families from across Canada will reunite to celebrate the mid-autumn festival, a special day of togetherness with loved ones and friends. It is an opportunity to champion the benefits of a vibrant multicultural Canada, where diversity is our strength. It i