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Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the Prime Minister announced new measures to put money back in the pockets of Canadians, including the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which I know will mean a great deal to my constituents in Peterborough and Canadians across the country. The announcement also included new measures to improve our domestic production and enhance food security in Canada. As a farmer…
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Madam Speaker, I rise today as a mother, but also as a survivor of domestic violence, to clearly state how important this legislation is and point out how intricate and challenging it is to create such important legislation. I know first-hand what it is like to navigate the criminal justice system as a single mother, with the fear that one lives with every day from one's experience. I am rising to…
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we know meaningful consultation with indigenous rights holders is essential to protecting rights, supporting sustainable development and building respectful long-term relationships. Could the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations share how early and ongoing engagement with indigenous communities is helping improve our federal approach to consultation?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Canadian women's rugby team on its inspiring performance at the Rugby World Cup. The team is bringing home not only a silver medal but also the distinct honour of uniting Canadians and the House. Last week, I talked to Danielle, the mom of number 22 Olivia Apps, about the struggles that athletes face in their pursuit to compete at the highest level. The chal…
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Mr. Speaker, residents of my riding have contacted me and my team to express their frustrations with the delays they have experienced when contacting the CRA. We know that the dedicated employees of the CRA provide invaluable services to Canadians, but the reality is clear that demand has increased significantly in recent years and the system needs to be improved. Could the Secretary of State for …
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Mr. Speaker, again, I feel like I am being a broken record here, repeating the same things we have seen for the last several hours. As a new member, it is honestly surprising that this is the way things are carried out. I do believe Canadians are expecting more from us besides this back-and-forth tit-for-tat.
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Mr. Speaker, I think Canadians made a clear decision, and they asked for a clear mandate for this new government to do just that, to stand here, stand up for them and unite us as a country in this incredibly difficult time. That is what we are going to do.
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