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Mr. Speaker, since the member entered this place, I have found him oftentimes to be reasonable. The words he shared today really demonstrate that, at least to constituents in the riding of Waterloo, who often ask if this House can be functional. Today, seeing the deputy leader of the Conservatives move a motion for this legislation to advance so Canadians can receive the supports they need is a de…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member for Yukon's sharing his insights. As someone who has visited Yukon Territory, I know it is a very different experience in the Yukon than it is for constituents within the riding of Waterloo. The constituents within the riding of Waterloo want members to work together. I know that the Conservatives had their convention this weekend and are coming with a new appr…
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Madam Speaker, I also want to send some friendly new year's wishes, and I hope the 2026 season treats the member and her loved ones, and all constituents and Canadians, well. I listened intently to the member's comments, and I think today's debate has been an interesting one. I know that we use references to the government under the leadership of former prime minister Stephen Harper when it is con…
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Madam Speaker, I listened intently to the words of the parliamentary secretary, and it was pretty impressive to hear because I believe we can be very thoughtful in this place. It is interesting because the leader of the official opposition sent the Prime Minister a letter to say that we could co-operate, but it seems the Conservatives' approach remains exactly the way it has always been. It is the…
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Mr. Speaker, Carmen Tam, a constituent of the riding of Waterloo, created Petition e-6695. Today I rise to present it on behalf of 14,921 petitioners. Petitioners need the House and all Canadians to know that in 2025, online video game storefronts like Steam and Itch.io removed numerous games featuring adult sexual content because Mastercard, Visa and other payment platforms changed their policies…
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Mr. Speaker, petitioners raise an issue of equity and dignity, as well as of basic autonomy, for people with disabilities and their families. The RDSP is meant to secure a person's long-term financial future, yet petitioners raise that the current rules create unnecessary barriers that prevent many people from even opening a plan. When qualifying members lose their ability to act after 2026, and w…
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Madam Speaker, constituents within the riding of Waterloo have been talking about this MOU. It has definitely been gaining a lot of traction. They are noticing that it is a comprehensive document, which provides some certainty for investors and provides certainty for Canadians for the economy. They were pleased to see that the federal government is wanting to work with provinces and with indigenou…
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Madam Speaker, the motion before the House today was moved by the Conservatives, who picked out a few parts of the agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta. In my opinion, the full agreement is a document that gives the federal government, the provinces and indigenous communities a way of working together. Does the member agree that it is important for all levels of…
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Madam Speaker, the comments shared by the member are quite refreshing. It was impressive that the Conservatives chose to amend their own motion but still came up short. What is even more interesting is that constituents within the riding of Waterloo recognize that the Conservatives actually never have a plan for the environment. Today, we see that when the Conservatives bring something forward, th…
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Mr. Speaker, I met with a few constituents from the riding of Waterloo and also from ridings across the country, and today I present a petition that over 600 individuals have signed in regard to families in Canada that have wrongfully been separated due to what they suggest are flawed child abuse assessments by child abuse pediatricians. Petitioners note there is no legal requirement for a second,…
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Mr. Speaker, this is an interesting debate we are having regarding citizenship. Within the riding of Waterloo, I have had constituents tell me about their experiences. These are hard-working Canadians who have had opportunities to be abroad. I think global citizenship has some value to it. They have shared the importance of this legislation. There is also frustration within the riding of Waterloo …
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member's comments and I would like to ask him a question. One of my constituents in my riding of Waterloo was born abroad. She has a family who is proudly Canadian, who speak both official languages and who contribute to our community and our country. She attended a conference abroad and could not return to Canada without putting her unborn child at risk, so the child…
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Madam Speaker, the only comment I was going to make is—
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Madam Speaker, this is a debate that constituents in the riding of Waterloo have been actively participating in, and there is definitely a range of views and perspectives. I hear the member's comments in regard to having a commitment to advancing the prosperity of the country and being a great Canadian. In the riding of Waterloo, I have a couple of circumstances or situations. One includes a Canad…
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Madam Speaker, I was just going to say that, in the spirit of maintaining decorum and following the rules, at the beginning of the member's comments he referenced the presence and absence of a member in the chamber, including who is in the chair. I think that we should refrain from doing that.
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Madam Speaker, this is definitely legislation that, in the riding of Waterloo, has garnered some fruitful conversation. There are examples constituents have shared with me of hard-working, tax-paying Canadians, who often speak both official languages. In one case in my office, the parents worked for an international company abroad. They were born abroad but had been in Canada for decades. Then the…
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Earlier, a Conservative colleague stood on a point of order. I agreed with that point and I think the member also agreed with it. Even though he was not in the previous Parliament, he is an experienced member. I think he should retract those comments and apologize.
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciated the perspective the member shared. Even within the riding of Waterloo, there is a diversity of views and perspectives. Constituents recognize that the government is trying to take measures to advance the country and ensure that Canadians do well, but they are frustrated by the official opposition refusing to move forward even in inches and take concrete measures or help …
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I did not want to ruin the member's clip, but I think being accurate in this place is important. Applications are made to Health Canada, which can approve or deny them, but Health Canada does not pick the location. Conservatives should stop misleading Canadians.
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Madam Speaker, I also want to offer my sincere condolences on the passing of the member's mother. I do believe it is important, when we are having debates on such important topics, that we get to hear what can make legislation better. We are at second reading. The legislation will go to committee. I think that was a little of a reaction to the comments made by the member suggesting that wearing a …
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Madam Speaker, it is important, when it is a serious topic such as this, that we represent members accordingly. He said what I said, then he said what I said again, and they do not match. I would just ask the member to stay focused on the topic and have a debate, and sometimes—
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Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to be in the House and to be able to represent the good people of the riding of Waterloo. I agree with the hon. member that we need to represent the people on the ground. We need to know that Canadians are watching. We need to represent the very people who sent us here. The constituents within the riding of Waterloo have diverse views. Several are asking how …
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Mr. Speaker, the member made some really interesting comments, especially when it comes to the recommendations of Justice Arbour and the fact that this Parliament could achieve advancing all 48 of them. I find that interesting because we come here to work and to represent our constituents. The constituents of the riding of Waterloo expect me to show up to work, and it seems that the Conservatives …
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the way the member finished his speech and the comments he shared. I also want to thank him for his service. It is important that we give regard and respect to our men and women in uniform. Hearing the comments provided to me, and I would say to the constituents in the riding of Waterloo, about some assurance that we can actually move the bill to committee rather quickly,…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member actually following the lead of my colleague from Terrebonne in not using the entire amount of allotted time that he had to speak. We know there are many members who want to speak to the bill, but we also recognize that there is some agreement that the bill needs to go to committee so that we can get it right, so that we would be serving the very people who take…
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Mr. Speaker, I first want to express my appreciation for the minister's and the government's approach to the legislation and for taking very seriously what they have been hearing from citizens. The approach of taking it outside the CAF, as the minister explained, is a very reasonable one to ensure that there is transparency and consequences for unfortunate circumstances. I recognize that the bill …
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, we have to respect that within this chamber there are rules, and opposition parties are able to raise their opposition day motion. However, the Conservatives are not giving value to the debate on the floor of the House of Commons, so I would ask for relevance on this matter.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I know you are newer to the chair, but the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle has occupied it and even has a portrait on these walls. To use terminology such as “deliberately misleading” is him doing indirectly what he cannot do directly. I think we should have much more professionalism and order in such an important debate today.
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Mr. Speaker, there is a diversity of views and perspectives, and it is essential that we do grow the economy. People in my riding of Waterloo share that, but I also hear from many constituents who are saying it is important that we take the environment seriously. They have been noticing that premiers from coast to coast to coast are really onside with this new government's vision and recognizing t…
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Mr. Speaker, I recognize that the member is newer, but it is important that we maintain the Standing Orders in this place, and the member should not be referring to the Prime Minister or any member by their name.
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Mr. Speaker, could the member perhaps just bring it back to the legislation? The fact is that with Canadian citizenship, rights and privileges do come with responsibilities, which I agree with. Does the member agree that the right way to provide suggestions and amendments to the legislation would be at committee?
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Mr. Speaker, it was fascinating to hear about the member's family. We heard a little bit of emotion when she talked about her parents and her children, and just how much people who have come to Canada can give. Unless one is indigenous, everyone immigrated here at some point, and it is important that we value what people come to give and contribute. Within the riding of Waterloo, I have a constitu…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the speech that was shared. I listened to it on my way to the House. I have a twofold question. The first is with respect to the constituents of the riding of Waterloo. I was able to interact with a constituent who was born to Canadian tax-paying citizens abroad. Her mother was travelling abroad for a Canadian company and had to have an emergency delivery, so because her …
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That is not a point of order. We will go back to the member.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my friend and colleague for sharing with us about his time in uniform. I am really grateful to our men and women in uniform for the rights and freedoms that we have and, as has been mentioned numerous times today, with rights and freedoms come responsibilities. I recognize that citizenship is definitely a privilege. It is an honour. My family immigrated to Canada, and …
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Mr. Speaker, I believe it is good legislation, and it is very similar to the legislation that was in the previous Parliament. It is actually better legislation than two times ago, so we have made improvements, and the process at committees is working. We need to move forward to committee so we can call the question and consider any amendments. I would like the member to reiterate whom the legislat…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the parliamentary secretary's impressive speech. I just want to hear his thoughts on Canada's new government and the vision that we have moving forward as I can—
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciated the member's speech and the comments in regard to Canada's new government and the vision that our new Prime Minister has. On April 28, Canadians sent us here with a strong mandate, and I hope members in this House can all work together to advance the vision of Canada's new government. As the member of Parliament for the riding of Waterloo, I am hearing from constituents …
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Mr. Speaker, I recognize there are a diversity of views and perspectives within this chamber. We know there is no bad seat in this chamber, and it is always an honour and privilege to represent the good people of the riding of Waterloo. Something that the parliamentary secretary mentioned was in regard to the approach of the official opposition members and the fact that they are not recognizing th…
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Mr. Speaker, it is nice to see someone from our region in the chair. I agree that there is a lot of work to do, and I do believe that many hands make light work. I think there are steps that we need to take. I would ask the member if programs, such as the tax-free child benefit, the school nutrition program and the help for not-for-profit organizations, especially through challenging times such as…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today as the proud federal representative of the riding of Waterloo to speak on one of the most urgent and defining challenges of our time: the environment and climate change. As members of the Liberal Party, we understand that addressing climate change is not only an environmental imperative but a vital economic opportunity for communities like Waterloo and all Canadians. Wate…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the minister for those comments, and I find it really fascinating. The minister and I have had exchanges since we were both elected in 2015. It is a file that is really important to constituents within the riding of Waterloo. There is clearly a diversity of voices and a diversity of perspectives as to what the best approach is, but what I have noticed is that, mo…
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Mr. Speaker, they make noise as if they are surprised. Parties recognize the merits of climate change, and even the line of questioning going back and forth. I will always say that there is definitely more work to do. We have to work across levels of government. There are many young people watching. There are many families watching. What words or comments can the minister provide to reassure us th…
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Madam Speaker, I think when we actually look at this legislation and what it will do to benefit Canadians, we really need to recognize the importance of having this legislation advance. The member will have opportunities throughout the whole process, and we are really trying to this parse out, but things are getting more expensive. What can we do? We can try to make life more affordable and be the…
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Madam Speaker, let me begin by saying that I will be sharing my time with the member for Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie. It is indeed an honour and privilege to represent the amazing people of the riding of Waterloo and to speak to a bill that is really important and that many constituents have been speaking about. I appreciate the opportunity to take part in today's second reading debate on Bill C-4, …
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Madam Speaker, yes, the member and I have worked together a lot. She is a force. I think that the Bloc Québécois is a party that is always looking for solutions. The main difference is that we have to take into account 10 provinces and three territories in one country, Canada. That is the only way in which our perspectives are different. I think that her question is reasonable. I am an MP from Ont…
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Madam Speaker, the constituents within the riding of Waterloo have a diversity of views and a diversity of perspectives. This is a matter that has been brought to my attention, because we also have people purchasing their first homes in our community. I would assume that every member of Parliament who is engaging with constituents is hearing this. I actually welcome the opportunity to work with al…
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Mr. Speaker, the legislation was introduced just this week, and constituents in the riding of Waterloo have already become very engaged, which speaks to its importance and the need for it. They also hear a lot of the commentary being shared in regard to the charter. What was exciting today, listening to the debate, was that the opposition, the Conservative Party, on two occasions now, has asked fo…
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