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Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I very much enjoyed my hon. colleague's speech. I note that he is one of the few people in this chamber with actual experience in finance. Therefore, I would ask him to go way back and reflect on the initial decisions of the previous government and the surplus it inh
November 19th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Poverty Mr. Speaker, we know that we need to bring together all of the players and stakeholders in Canadian society to wage this never-ending battle against poverty. However, my opinion differs from that of my colleague. We have taken real and meaningful action and invested real money,
November 8th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Poverty Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. We often talk about other issues that fall under my department, but I am very pleased to be here this evening to address the important issue of poverty. Since coming to power, our government has been working very hard to reduce
November 8th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has always provided opportunities for the Davie shipyard in its shipbuilding strategy. Of course we value the expertise of Davie workers. This summer I personally went to Davie to announce a $610-milllion contract for the purchase of three ic
November 8th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, the best illustration of how the Conservatives and the Liberals are not one and the same is that Davie had no contracts with the Conservatives and large contracts with the Liberals.
November 8th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Canada Post Corporation Happily, Mr. Speaker, the NDP has never been afforded the opportunity to manage vast sectors of our economy. We understand the effect that the work disruption is having on employees and their families. That is why our government has been encouraging both parties to reach a fair
November 8th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Elections Modernization Act Madam Speaker, if you canvass the House, you would find unanimous consent to see the clock at 1:30 p.m.
October 26th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Postal Banking System Madam Speaker, thank you for the privilege of making this long-awaited speech. It is a pleasure to participate in this debate on Motion No. 166 regarding postal banking. The motion now is well known. It calls for the creation of a special committee to conduct hearings and devel
October 22nd, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Postal Banking System Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this debate on Motion No. 166 regarding postal banking. The motion calls for the creation of a special committee to conduct hearings and develop a plan for a postal banking system to be administered by the Canada
October 22nd, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, we are determined to stabilize and ensure that our hard-working public servants are paid on time and are paid accurately, and that would include the employee to whom my hon. colleague refers. We will look into this specific case. I would point out to my hon. colleag
October 19th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, we are very proud of our partnership with Davie shipyard. After 10 long years, we have an interim supply ship sailing the Pacific ocean thanks to the men and women at Davie shipyard. This summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Davie shipyard and announcing a $610-
September 27th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Accessible Canada Act Madam Speaker, I want to thank the parliamentary secretary and the minister for bringing forward what is a true example of stellar federal leadership in ensuring a barrier-free Canada. I also listened attentively to her speech and was touched by the numerous personal bits of test
September 24th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Implementation Act Mr. Speaker, I listened attentively to my colleague's speech. It is always great to hear a speech on trade from the New Democratic Party. It basically writes itself as it unfolds. All of the experts around the world point us to the need for Canada to diversify its trade. All of
September 17th, 2018House debate
Steven MacKinnon