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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, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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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That is not a point of order. We will go back to the member.
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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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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 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 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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Madam Speaker, we can definitely always innovate more. As the representative for the riding of Waterloo, I can say that we believe in innovation and in competition. There have been other members within the Conservative Party trying to understand what would happen once the legislation passes. They have been kind of misquoting the Prime Minister as saying that the legislation would actually be remov…
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Mr. Speaker, the election was not that long ago. Canadians, including those in the riding of Waterloo, were really concerned and commented about the one Canadian economy. It was a message that was quite well received. We know that premiers are onside. Today we are having this debate, and the NDP is basically not even present while the Bloc is choosing to oppose the legislation but is not providing…
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Mr. Speaker, the member and I have worked together, so I am glad to see him in this place. I know he has served at the provincial level, and it is exciting to be able to work with him at the federal level. We were on the tourism file together, so I know he is a champion for his province, and I try to fight for Ontario as the proud member of Parliament for the riding of Waterloo. As I listen to the…
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Mr. Speaker, I hear some of the hon. member's concerns. It is interesting. The member referred to the same product needing to be looked at twice when it is coming out of a province and going into a province and so forth. I think sometimes things happen, and when it comes to the security of the country and its people, it is important that we take all measures. Does the member recognize that the fed…
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Mr. Speaker, I would first say that I appreciate the member's recognizing—
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Mr. Speaker, it sounds like there is a little bit of excitement from the other side. It was actually the member who finally did admit today that when it came to the situation with WE Charity, not a single taxpayer dollar was consumed and that, actually, all the money was here. Today the Conservatives are talking about how they stopped it. First of all, I want to thank the member for recognizing th…
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Mr. Speaker, I am one who oftentimes provides a lot of commentary from this little corner here, but I did appreciate the member's talking through and bringing to light some of the details that should be shared. I would say that constituents in the riding of Waterloo would want to hear them as well. I do hear the concerns and the comments that were raised in the report. I appreciate that this new g…
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Mr. Speaker, I just want to make sure that there is no confusion. I do not want to paint the member's fence.
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Mr. Speaker, I know the member wanted to hear from one of my dear colleagues, and hopefully there will be enough time. I listened to the member's comments, and I hear what he is saying. I really do appreciate the fact that he recognizes that Canadians made a decision on April 28 and that he accepts the decision they made. What is interesting to me is that we do have a new government; there is a ne…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the deputy House leader sharing such good comments today. I know that the member opposite did stand up on relevance, but I do believe that Bill C-4 is very relevant to this conversation. In the riding of Waterloo, constituents want to be reassured that the government will continue to fight climate change, because we know that climate change is real. As I said yesterday, a…
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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, 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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Madam Speaker, I think it was less than six weeks ago that Canadians went to the polls and elected every member of Parliament in this place. It was a very interesting election, and at least in the Waterloo region, we saw a record number of Canadians engaging. I listened to what they had to say at the doors, and it was not a monolith; there was a diversity of views and perspectives. However, there …
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Madam Speaker, it is a very exciting day for Canadians, and this is legislation that I know constituents within the riding of Waterloo have been waiting for. I also know that I am going to go home this weekend, and people are going to ask how quickly they can get this relief, so I just wanted to remind Canadians, and all members of Parliament, because many are new here, what the next steps that ne…
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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, 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, 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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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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Mr. Speaker, I regret that the member feels that he is being chirped. I was actually just participating in the comments that were being shared. Where I am coming from is that the legislation, at least in the riding of Waterloo, is not a monolith of voices. People are interested in the legislation. Today we heard speeches from colleagues from the Conservative Party, as well as from the Bloc, sugges…
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Madam Speaker, it is always a privilege to listen to and follow a debate that has been, I think, kind of thoughtful for the most part today. All parties agree that there is some merit to this legislation and that perhaps amendments need to be offered. It needs to be scrutinized and studied. I know there are constituents in Waterloo who also have a lot of questions. Constituents are concerned with …
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Mr. Speaker, we should just set the tone early on that in the chamber, members of Parliament be referred to by their ridings and not by their names.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by saying that you look good in the chair. I look forward to working with you. It is an honour and a privilege to represent the good people of the riding of Waterloo. I want to welcome my colleague, and friend, I hope, who is also representing Waterloo region. Today, we are dealing with an amendment to the Speech from the Throne. I do believe that the speech was really…
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Mr. Speaker, the member actually referenced the Speech from the Throne and some of what was actually in it. Constituents in the riding of Waterloo were really pleased to hear the sustainable jobs plan mentioned. They were pleased that there was a vision for the country that we could build upon, recognizing that we are stronger when we work together rather than when we are apart. I would like to he…
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Madam Speaker, I was listening intently to the member's speech and his comments. It is interesting that we are having a debate on international trade today. I really appreciated his comments on supply management because Canadians should be aware that the Conservative Party's position is not one of supporting supply management in Canada. When we renegotiated the NAFTA, which is known as CUSMA, we h…
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Mr. Speaker, it might be the last time before the holidays I am on my feet, so I would like to wish everyone celebrating in the riding of Waterloo, across Canada and around the world a merry Christmas and the best during the holiday season. I look forward to seeing them in the new year. The member spoke to a lot of different issues that demonstrate some of the concerns and comments I have been hea…
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Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, let the record show that the Conservative member does not know what the subamendment is.
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Mr. Speaker, I rose on a genuine point of order. I am just asking for clarification. I do not know people's medical histories, and for that member to imply that I was asking something out of turn is not the case. I am just trying to ask what the rules are. Can you please clarify the rules? It is great that accommodations are being made. I am confident that Liberal members would want to see those a…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I would like a bit of clarification as per the standing orders. When you are standing, I should be sitting. I see that you are standing, so I am sure that you are giving me permission to stand. Should multiple members be standing at one time or is it a standing order that one person should be standing, who is recognized by the Chair? Can you please referenc…
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Madam Speaker, I know we are supposed to be speaking to an opposition day motion, but the con party has decided to speak to this concurrence motion. I was appreciative of the member's speech. There is one reason why I ran for office, and it was to ensure that the voices of constituents of the riding of Waterloo were represented in this chamber. Oftentimes I hear many perspectives that I personally…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I apologize if the member feels I was interrupting. I was really fascinated to hear that the Conservatives actually do want to take—
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