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Mr. Speaker, I have good news. Following almost unprecedented levels of collaboration, Bill C-19 has received royal assent. As a result, over 12 million Canadians will now receive vital support to help pay for groceries and other essentials. Canadians are expecting us to, once again, put partisanship aside and pass the budget implementation act. Can the parliamentary secretary update the House on …
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Mr. Speaker, we know that the global context has put the Canadian economy, businesses and workers under a cloud of uncertainty. Our government has already taken significant steps to help Canadian families and workers improve their financial situation by cutting taxes for 22 million middle-class Canadians and eliminating the GST for first-time home buyers. Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the M…
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Mr. Speaker, as we move into the holiday season, I rise today to honour one of the greatest women I know: my mother, Leslie Jean Anderson. Jean gave birth to and raised seven children. She made every meal from scratch and built our home on a foundation of devotion and generosity. Like so many women across the country, she is one of our country's unsung heroes. Women take care of their families wit…
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Mr. Speaker, our government is doing a lot to support the fight against climate change. I am very proud of everything we are doing in that regard.
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Mr. Speaker, the government is doing a lot to support affordable housing, including the Build Canada Homes fund, which is providing billions of dollars in funding to build sustainable homes, especially for the most vulnerable in society. I would invite the hon. member to consult the Build Canada Homes fund to explore all the great ways that Canadians, especially youth, are being supported by the i…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for this excellent question. I am very proud that new funds are being allocated to support National Acadian Day. I think it is very important for all communities across Canada to have access to funds to promote our francophone communities in every corner of this beautiful country. When we promote francophone festivals and culture, the effect is twofold, becau…
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Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, Prescott—Russell—Cumberland is the only riding in the province of Ontario that is predominantly francophone. It is very important for our community and our local organizations to receive funding and support for official languages from the federal government. In fact, 60% of our population is francophone, and 40% is anglophone. It is very important to continue to suppor…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Surrey Newton. I am proud to rise today on behalf of the people of Prescott—Russell—Cumberland to share my thoughts on the new budget tabled this week. Prescott—Russell—Cumberland is a predominantly francophone rural riding that is woven tightly into the economic and social fabric of Canada's national capital region. The region is home to …
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Mr. Speaker, the world faces unprecedented uncertainty as the norms and institutions that underpinned global security and prosperity over the last half-century have been tossed aside as a new era of protectionism has begun. I will be blunt: voters in my riding of Prescott—Russell—Cumberland are anxious about what this new world order means for Canada. Can the secretary of state for financial insti…
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians elected this new Liberal government to cut costs. Investing in families is how we can help them get ahead. This is different from the Conservative Party's approach, which is to eliminate benefits. Can the parliamentary secretary tell us how we are helping families get ahead?
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Mr. Speaker, this October marks the 20th anniversary of Global Dignity, a non-religious, non-political non-profit that celebrates the inherent dignity of every person. Every year, more than one million young people in 80 countries participate in Global Dignity Day, reaching more than eight million people around the world every year. On October 15, young people across Canada will be celebrating thi…
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Mr. Speaker, small businesses in my riding of Prescott—Russell—Cumberland are the heart and soul of my community and the key to building the strongest economy in the G7, but with the current trade situation with the United States, small businesses are facing unique challenges. Can the Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State for Small Business share what our government is doing…
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Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day. This year is extra special since we are marking the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag. It remains a living symbol of pride and unity for the francophone community in Ontario. This week, people in Prescott—Russell—Cumberland paid tribute to this historic day with flag raising and other ceremonies in Casselman, Clarence‑Rockland, Hawkes…
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Mr. Speaker, our national aerospace industry is a great example of Canadian entrepreneurship. With the unjustified tariffs creating so much uncertainty for our businesses, it is more important than ever to support this sector. Could the minister of industry, science and innovation tell us about her visit to the international air and space show at Le Bourget, where she represented Canada's aerospac…
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Mr. Speaker, this week, the Prime Minister announced that Canada's new government is rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces, and with the increase in defence investment, Canada will achieve NATO's 2% target. Canada will lead with values the world respects, the resources the world wants and an economy that leads the G7. Can the President of the Treasury Board share with t…
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Mr. Speaker, the one Canadian economy act will remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility, in addition to advancing essential projects of national interest to stimulate the growth of domestic productivity, develop our energy sector and keep this country safe. Can the Minister of Industry tell the House about this bill, which was introduced last week?
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Madam Speaker, I am deeply troubled by President Trump's new threats to impose additional tariffs on our Canadian steel and aluminum industries. The aluminum and steel industries in Canada and the United States are highly integrated. We all prosper when we build together. I had the privilege of visiting Ivaco Rolling Mills in L'Orignal back in April, and I was able to speak directly with workers a…
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Mr. Speaker, indeed, supply management is very important, especially to the farming community in Prescott—Russell—Cumberland. We have dairy farmers, poultry farmers, egg farmers, etc. They are deeply concerned about supply management because it directly affects their ability to sell their products across Canada. The Prime Minister has been clear that supply management is off the table in any futur…
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Mr. Speaker, I did talk a lot about the importance of a Canadian economy during the campaign, and the voters of Prescott—Russell—Cumberland are convinced that a Liberal government will treat them with respect and protect not only the national economy, but also the local economy of Prescott—Russell—Cumberland.
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Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Taiaiako'n—Parkdale—High Park. Since this is my first time speaking in the House of Commons, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election to the Chair. I would also like to congratulate all my colleagues here in the House of Commons on being elected. I am proud to join them as a member of Parliament in the 45t…
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Mr. Speaker, I believe that all provinces and communities are treated with equal respect and that the intention is to deliver services as required.
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