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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to share good news. The fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival is taking place this Saturday, June 20, at Village Square Park in beautiful Stittsville. The festival brings together residents from all over the region to celebrate diversity through cultural performances, food, music and local organizations. It showcases people and cultures that make our …
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Mr. Speaker, the Victoria Cross is the highest military honour Canada awards for acts of extraordinary valour. It was created in 1993, yet has never been awarded. Constituents in my riding are calling for an independent review of military decorations from the Afghanistan mission. The time for action is now. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence inform this House how t…
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Mr. Speaker, building Canada strong for all creates an extraordinary opportunity in the trades. Can the hon. member please inform the House of the opportunities that exist for young people in the trades?
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Mr. Speaker, life changes in a moment. Sometimes that moment means the difference between life and death. Auston Pierce, a beloved son, brother, partner, friend and member of this parliamentary community, suffered a life-threatening injury last Friday. Auston is healing today, thanks to the swift and heroic action of an off-duty Ottawa firefighter, Jason Murray. I encourage all Canadians to learn …
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Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Bourassa for his excellent speech and his very important bill. Can he talk about the stakeholders who have contributed to this bill?
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today for the third reading of Bill C-225, Bailey's law, an important step forward in Canada's response to intimate partner violence. Before I go further, I would like to acknowledge once again that the bill has been titled “Bailey's law” in honour of Bailey McCourt, a woman from Kelowna, B.C., who was tragically killed by her estranged intimate partner in July of…
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Mr. Speaker, Build Canada Homes is Canada's affordable housing builder, and it is already delivering real results. It is working with partners to accelerate the construction of affordable homes across Canada, including right here in Ottawa. In just a few short months, we are already seeing progress, with the fast-tracking of eight shovel-ready projects in growing neighbourhoods. Can the Minister o…
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Mr. Speaker, 42,397 people signed a petition calling on all federal party leaders to seek and maintain top security clearance. With it, leaders can be informed and prepared. Marc Hachey of Carleton is a retired senior RCMP officer who initiated the petition. Throughout his distinguished career, he worked on national security investigations, so he understands the risks we face. The Leader of the Op…
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition on behalf of over 42,000 Canadians, representing every part of this country, east, west, north and south. It is calling on all leaders of federal parties to seek and maintain top security clearance for the protection of our country. This petition was initiated by a retired high-ranking RCMP officer who spent much of his career doing national security…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for that very good-faith question. The Prime Minister has made it clear in the budget that we need to spend less on operations in order to invest more. The vast majority of changes in the public service will be through voluntary retirement and attrition. The member knows that very well. She also knows very well that the Leader of the Opposition, the cu…
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Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to rise today to speak to Bill C-25, the strong and free elections act. The strong and free elections act proposes targeted priority amendments to the Canada Elections Act that would further protect and secure Canada's elections by mitigating unduly long ballots, foreign interference and deepfakes; protecting nomination and leadership contests; closing channels for for…
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Mr. Speaker, I was pleased to hear your commitment to dealing with foreign interference and maintaining our national security. I would like to hear an explanation as to why the leader of the official opposition refuses to seek top security clearance so he can be briefed on these matters that you care so much about.
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Mr. Speaker, I think that getting democracy right, as with so many other things we deal with in this House, is about striking the right balance. While we protect the rights of candidates to run, we also must protect the rights of voters to vote. I do not have a specific example for the long ballot, but I know that people who have vision disabilities or other disabilities have more difficulty deali…
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Mr. Speaker, we encourage all good-faith candidates to step forward and participate in our democracy. I think it is also very important that all members take every opportunity to improve civic literacy in this country. I would always support a good-faith candidate running, whether they are running for an official party or as an independent. However, there are loopholes that have allowed a long bal…
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Mr. Speaker, at a time when some people mistakenly frame the environment and the economy as competing priorities, our government is taking a different approach. Can the Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature share with the House how Canada's new nature strategy is both protecting our natural capital and building a stronger, more sustainable economy?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to honour the remarkable life of William Herbert Loewen, an entrepreneur and patron of the arts. Bill passed away in Winnipeg on February 4 at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his equally remarkable wife, Shirley, and is survived by their children, Ann, Howard, Louise, Peter and Jennifer, as well as many loved ones. From modest prairie roots, Bill founded Comcheq Services L…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. We heard some very unparliamentary language today. It was probably spoken by accident. I would like you to ask the member for Lakeland to withdraw the comment.
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Mr. Speaker, at the HUMA committee earlier this week, members of the Breakfast Club of Canada and the Coalition for Healthy School Food talked about the real impact of the national school food program on kids and families. When a motion was brought forward to study those impacts, Conservative and Bloc members chose to adjourn debate before it even began. Can the parliamentary secretary for childre…
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Mr. Speaker, residents of my riding of Carleton are looking for serious leadership. They also want to see what this government is doing to improve affordability in this country. There is good news—
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Mr. Speaker, residents in my riding of Carleton want to know what this government is doing to improve affordability. There is good news. Can the Secretary of State—
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Mr. Speaker, this is why Conservatives keep losing. Residents in Carleton want to know what the government is doing to improve the affordability of food. There is good news. Can the Secretary of State for the CRA and Financial Institutions please inform the House of the important measures the government is taking to improve affordability for Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, residents of Carleton have made it very clear that they want real leadership and an economic vision for this country. Budget 2025 cuts taxes for 22 million Canadians, makes permanent the national school food program and invests tens of billions of dollars in infrastructure and major projects across the country. These are actions that will improve the lives of Canadians. Can the Minist…
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Mr. Speaker, residents of Carleton have made it clear that they want leadership and an economic vision for the country. Budget 2025 would reduce taxes for 22 million Canadians, make a national food program for children—
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Mr. Speaker, Ukrainians are fighting bravely for their freedom in the face of unwarranted aggression from Russia. Right now, Ukraine needs military resources, such as fuel, medical supplies, communications equipment, winter gear and more. Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs update the House on how Canada and NATO are supporting Ukraine at this time?
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Mr. Speaker, we believe in evidence-based solutions for addressing the most complicated problems Canadians face.
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to lend my voice in support of Bill C-15, the budget 2025 implementation act. Our new government has been focused on bringing down costs and creating new opportunities for Canadians. We have cut taxes for 22 million middle-class Canadians, saving two-income families up to $840 per year. Through budget 2025, we are creating opportunities for young Canadians…
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Mr. Speaker, that is an interesting question. I absolutely do not believe we should be funding vending machines—
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Mr. Speaker, it was discussed earlier, and my Conservative colleagues have made a big deal about the Prime Minister's not dropping everything and talking to the United States. The Prime Minister is sending a message every day when he is talking to other reliable partners across the world. We are showing the American administration that we are prepared to deal with countries that will work with us …
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Mr. Speaker, budgets are by their very nature broad in scope. They include everything the government is committing to. I am sorry if there are things in bill that the member would like to have as stand-alone legislation, but I do not think this is a matter I am disappointed in.
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Finance has previously announced that the Government of Canada is taking strong measures to protect seniors and other vulnerable Canadians from financial crimes.
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Mr. Speaker, could the member elaborate on how measures such as industrial carbon pricing, methane regulations and investments in clean energy are benefiting Canadians in Honoré-Mercier and all across the country?
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honour the great work of Habitat for Humanity Canada and, in particular, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa. By leveraging non-market financing, volunteer labour and donated goods, and by tying mortgage payments to income, Habitat gets families into affordable homes. I have participated in a Habitat build and seen the joy on the faces of the people helping. The greate…
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Mr. Speaker, today I have the honour to recognize Treat Accessibly. Earlier this month I joined their founder, Rich Padulo, in Stittsville in my riding of Carleton to participate in the vision to make Halloween accessible for children with disabilities. A street in the community was transformed into a Halloween village, and neighbours set up tables at the ends of driveways, enabling children with …
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Mr. Speaker, independence is fundamental to the operations of the RCMP. My former MP, the current leader of the Conservative Party, recklessly criticized the RCMP. His caucus does not want to talk about it, and even a former Conservative minister stated how “grossly imprecise” his comments were. Can the Minister of Public Safety reiterate the importance of the RCMP's independence, which ensures th…
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Mr. Speaker, does the member see a role in the federal government's making targeted investments to improve the economic prospects and the future of indigenous Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians in my riding of Carleton and across the country can see the generational investment that our government is making in the Canadian Armed Forces. As Canada diversifies its trade relations and expands its military presence around the world, we know that the impact on industries here, at home, is a positive one. Can the minister update the House on recent investments in our nati…
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Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the importance of our rural fairs. From Metcalfe to Richmond and Carp, each one is a proud tradition and a symbol of rural life across Canada. These fairs celebrate our farmers, who feed families, fuel our economy and sustain our communities. I will always stand with them and proudly champion rural fairs and our farmers. Last week I attended the Richmond Fa…
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Mr. Speaker, we meet here today on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe, and we do so at a moment that calls for both courage and clarity from all of us who serve Canadians. As this is my first speech in the chamber, I want to take a moment to thank the constituency of Carleton, my volunteers, my campaign team, my EDA and especially my family: my wife Donna, who was a remarkable suppo…
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Mr. Speaker, one thing I respect about about this government is that it has a vision for the future that includes sustainable development and clean energy, but we realize where we are today, and we need to power the economy. We need economic activity sufficient enough to support the programs Canadians depend on right now. LNG is a fossil fuel, yes, but it is better than some, and we are going to c…
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Mr. Speaker, I enjoy working with the member on the environment and sustainable development committee. I assure him that this new government is absolutely committed to our international obligations. We are in a period of transition. We need to make sure the economy supports Canadians, but Canadians also need a sustainable environment, and we are absolutely committed to that.
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Mr. Speaker, time and time again, the Liberal government has supported ordinary Canadians and is making life more affordable. We are in an energy transition. It is happening around the world. It is in the interests of Canadians and Canadian industry that we not be laggards in this energy transition. Being laggards will cost us more and will mean we miss out the economic opportunities right before …
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians made it clear in the last campaign that they expect us to deliver real housing solutions to get more homes built faster and to bring down the cost of housing so that young people, families, the most vulnerable and those along the housing continuum can access housing that meets their needs. Can the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure please tell this House about the govern…
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Mr. Speaker, we agree fully and wholeheartedly with the Auditor General, who states that we do not need more rules; we need to ensure the rules and frameworks are in place and followed by public servants. I would like to hear your thoughts on how we do that, given that the processes are in place and we just need to follow them.
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Madam Speaker, sport brings people together, builds confidence and helps young people stay healthy and active. That is why programs such as the community sport for all initiative are so important, especially for kids who might otherwise face barriers to participating. Could the Secretary of State for Sport update the House on how this program has helped make sport more accessible to Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member opposite for demonstrating so fully why the Liberal Party was re-elected as government for Canada. Canadians are reasonable people. They believe in facts, science and a government that seeks to make their lives better. With regret, what I heard there was a great deal of nonsense. Talking about health care, I am not sure whether the member should h…
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank the people of Carleton for the confidence they have placed in me. I will never take the honour of representing them for granted. I also wish to thank the hundreds of volunteers who believed that together we could. From Stittsville to Constance Bay, Riverside South to Metcalfe, Greely to Richmond, Manotick to Osgoode, and all points in between, together we did. Now it i…
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