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Mr. Speaker, Canadians want to choose electric vehicles, but they also want the confidence that they will be able to charge them where they live, work and travel. This is a critical component of the government's auto strategy. Can the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources tell the House how today's announcement is helping build the charging infrastructure Canadians need while supporting jobs an…
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Mr. Speaker, on December 19, we had the great joy of celebrating one of my constituents, Mr. Donald Brown, as he turned 100 years young. Mr. Brown is a treasure and inspiring member of our community. It was a true pleasure to welcome him to the office to talk about the environment and the clean energy topics that he remains deeply passionate about. I am delighted to stand here in the House of Comm…
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Mr. Speaker, the world is changing, and Canada must change with it. At this critical moment, we cannot afford to be reliant on a single trading partner. We must build an economy that is stronger, self-sufficient and resilient to global shocks, which is why last week I was joined by the Minister of International Trade along with the CEO of Dofasco in Hamilton Centre to announce our government's new…
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Mr. Speaker, medical assistance in dying is a complex and deeply personal issue. It touches patients living with unbearable suffering, their family and friends, and the health care professionals who care for them. Today, as we begin consideration of Bill C-218, I want to speak to how we got here, what the bill proposes and some of the questions I have concerning this bill. Let me begin by briefly …
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Madam Speaker, I would congratulate the hon. member for his wonderful speech. There is a lot of the steel industry in my riding, especially Stelco, ArcelorMittal Dofasco and National Steel Car. I would like to ask the hon. member what else there is for steelworkers in the budget.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight how our government is delivering on our promise to build Canada strong. Through the build communities strong fund in budget 2025, communities like mine, Hamilton Centre, are already seeing real results. The Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, a long-standing pillar in our city, will finally receive the critical funding it needs. As the president and CEO of the YMC…
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Mr. Speaker, all Canadians, unions, doctors and engineers, people from all walks of life, appreciate this budget, so why are the Conservatives still not happy with it?
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Mr. Speaker, the member for Hamilton East—Stoney Creek gave a beautiful speech. The word “steel” is mentioned 36 times in budget 2025. There are also big projects, such as $25 million for the YMCA, a project in the city the member represents. There is a lot for Hamilton in particular in the budget, and for all Canadians in general, so I ask the member of the opposition, why is he still not happy w…
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Mr. Speaker, the member has already mentioned lots of projects, especially nationwide ones. Can he emphasize and elaborate more on indigenous projects?
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Mr. Speaker, skilled trade workers are essential for building the homes, infrastructure and economy that Canadians rely on every day. Unions play a critical role in training the next generation of tradespeople and helping to address persistent labour shortages. Can the Secretary of State for Labour tell the House how budget 2025 is supporting union-based apprenticeship training and helping more Ca…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's housing crisis demands urgent action to lower costs and expand access to affordable and sustainable homes. Recently, the federal government, together with the City of Hamilton, celebrated the completion of 82 new homes on Queenston Road in Hamilton Centre. Our work did not stop there. We also marked the groundbreaking of a 40-unit supportive housing project on Gage Avenue Nor…
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Mr. Speaker, we are committed to ensuring that our asylum system is efficient and flexible in the face of global crises. Let me be clear: Canada's asylum system is not a shortcut. That is why we introduced the measures: to reduce pressure on our system and protect it from a sudden rise in claims.
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Mr. Speaker, we introduced Bill C-12, the strengthening Canada's immigration system and borders act, to strengthen our borders and keep Canadians safe. The legislation would act on our government's commitment to ensuring that border and law enforcement officers have the tools they need to protect our communities. This includes measures to combat transnational organized crime and to protect the int…
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Mr. Speaker, there is no ban on asylum claims. There is no ban at all. While some individuals will be ineligible to claim asylum in certain specific circumstances, there are still safeguards in place to make sure legitimate claims are properly reviewed. Individuals will still have access to the pre-removal risk assessment. This process prevents people from being sent back to a country where they w…
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Mr. Speaker, we are not taking that bill out. We are strengthening and further moving toward Bill C-12. There are some changes being made to Bill C-2, and we are moving toward Bill C-12.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians gave the government a mandate to get things done, to put them first. That is why we are moving forward with strong legislative changes to support border and law enforcement officers, to enhance the integrity of our immigration system and to keep Canadians safe through Bill C-12. We are confident that this bill will deliver.
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Mr. Speaker, the five provisions that remain in Bill C-2 are still extremely important. Law enforcement has been calling for years for the lawful access and information provisions that are essential to keeping Canadians safe. Canada is the only country among its Five Eyes partners that does not have lawful access legislation. We must address this gap.
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Mr. Speaker, yes, we are taking significant steps to preserve the integrity of our immigration system while upholding our humanitarian commitment. As global migration patterns evolve, Canadians expect a strong, efficient and responsive immigration system. That is why we introduced the changes to ensure our immigration system can respond to the challenges that we face today.
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Mr. Speaker, we will keep working across all parties to ensure we are responding to the calls from police and law experts, but first we will work alongside all parties to build Bill C-12 to ensure we are delivering for Canadians and upholding our commitment to secure our borders, enhance the integrity of our immigration system and crack down on organized crime. A strong—
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered today on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin and Anishinabe people. I am pleased to rise in the chamber to speak about the ways we can and must improve Canada's asylum system through the legislative amendments proposed in Bill C-12. Canada's immigration system has long been a source of pride and a key drive…
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Mr. Speaker, this bill will strengthen the integrity of our asylum system, and claimants will have access to the pre-removal risk assessment that will take into consideration their situation to ensure those who need refugee protection will have access to it.
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Mr. Speaker, I disagree with the member. The commissioner's main job would just be to check if the federal government is fulfilling its promises under modern treaties, working in good faith with indigenous partners and upholding the honour of the Crown. The commissioner would not settle disputes or give legal advice. Instead, they would do reviews, audits and briefings to see how government progra…
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Mr. Speaker, with 27 modern treaties covering over 40% of Canada's land mass, major development and infrastructure projects depend on partnership with indigenous modern treaty partners and compliance with modern treaty obligations.
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Mr. Speaker, these treaties strengthen and reinforce self-determination by ensuring that indigenous people lead decisions that affect them in areas like land stewardship, cultural protection, resource development and participation in land management decisions, but they are only as strong as their implementation.
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Mr. Speaker, not at all. This is not a failure; this is even progress that we have been making for the last 10 years in the Liberal government. Even before that, it was being done in the Harper government, so this is a continuity of that. There is not a failure happening in government.
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Mr. Speaker, the Nisga'a Lisims Government's bilateral agreement with Canada for the delivery of the indigenous skills and employment training program for Nisga'a citizens has resulted in the opening of the Nisga'a employment, skills and training program, which helps Nisga'a citizens thrive and succeed in a rapidly developing economy by helping them find meaningful and demand-driven employment. Al…
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Mr. Speaker, kwe kwe, ulaakut, taanshi and hello. I would like to start by acknowledging that Canada's Parliament is located on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin people. I am honoured to be speaking here today about the critical role of the commissioner for modern treaty implementation would play so that Canada lives up to the promises we have made in modern treaties…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government was elected on the promise to spend less, invest more and make government more efficient. Can the President of the Treasury Board update the House on the red tape review he has recently launched and how it will help ensure more effective service delivery for Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, it will be a big honour for me to attend a citizenship ceremony in my riding of Hamilton Centre on Canada Day. Definitely, I will welcome lots of my new fellow citizens. When would the hon. member like to see this legislation in committee?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shine a light on a team that holds a special place in my riding of Hamilton Centre, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Formed in 1869, the Tiger-Cats is one of North America's oldest sports teams, bringing home 15 Grey Cup championships and countless memories for Hamiltonians. Born in the shadows of Hamilton's two steel giants, Dofasco and Stelco, the Tiger-Cats have battled on …
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Mr. Speaker, as I rise today in Parliament as a first-time MP for Hamilton Centre, it is with deep gratitude to the people of Hamilton Centre. I thank them for placing their trust in me to serve as their member of Parliament. It is a huge honour to represent our vibrant, diverse and resilient community in this chamber. I also want to thank my wife, my children and the incredible team of volunteers…
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Mr. Speaker, when we were knocking on doors, each and every resident was asking about affordability, affordable housing and the tax cut. I will request that my colleague support our Prime Minister's program for the tax cut.
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Madam Speaker, my question is regarding affordable housing. All over the country, it is a big issue, including in my riding, Hamilton Centre. There is a bigger project called the Jamesville project. The housing project is still there. I will ask my hon. colleague and member of Parliament how serious the government is about housing.
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