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Indigenous Languages Act Mr. Speaker, I was very interested in the way the member opposite structured his speech, especially the parallels he drew between the Official Languages Act and the indigenous languages act. I think they are very important. We are celebrating 50 years of the Official Languages A
May 9th, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Indigenous Languages Act Mr. Speaker, it is deeply troubling to hear that the NDP has chosen not to support this bill. I do want to point out two key aspects of the bill that we have heard about a number of times today. The first is with respect to UNDRIP. In the purpose part of this bill, in paragra
May 9th, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Edmonton Centre. I would like to take this opportunity to stand today and remind this chamber of the importance of a free and independent press to a healthy democracy. I cannot say it enough: A fundamental pillar of ou
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, this panel involves eight different representatives of organizations. There is a wide-ranging spectrum of the industry that includes owners, publishers, reporters and workers. I know the party opposite has a real problem with unions and makes no excuse for it. It
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, what is important is that action is being taken, decisive action. This fund will allow our media to recalibrate over the next five years and be able to support initiatives that will ensure the long-term viability of the industry.
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, it is important to recognize that there is a dire crisis. As I stated in my speech, there are operations closing weekly. In Hamilton, just last week, The Hamilton Spectator closed its printing operations. That has affected many jobs in that local community. This i
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I appreciate my friend's comments. Newspapers are not just about journalists, although journalists play a very important role in producing newspapers. Many people are involved in delivering the news, from those working in the press room to those delivering the new
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I have to congratulate the member opposite for his performance. I think post-politics, the Canada Council for the Arts may be interested in funding his acting career. It is important to recognize that our government is taking action. It has been taking action for
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, that was not my intention. I withdraw my comment if it was taken as offensive.
June 3rd, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal
Canadian Heritage Madam Speaker, our thoughts go out to the workers who have lost their jobs and to their families. Our media is in crisis. The laws we have to protect our culture were made well before the Internet. Europe has been working to update its laws for over 10 years. Canada only starte
June 7th, 2019House debate
Gary AnandasangareeLiberal