Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, Newfoundland and Labrador is strategically located to bolster Canada's defence strategy. Our new government is committed to spending 2% of GDP on defence this year and 5% by 2035. My question is very simple: Will Newfoundland and Labrador have an opportunity to play a role in the defence strategy?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate women’s sport in Canada as we welcome the 2025 U18 women’s national hockey championship to my riding in Avalon. From November 2 to November 8, my hometown of Conception Bay South is proud to host these outstanding young athletes. The event is not only a celebration of athletic excellence but also a source of pride for the community, and it is the first time o…
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Mr. Speaker, constituents of my riding of Avalon, and the good people of Newfoundland and Labrador, were shocked to hear the Conservative member for Central Newfoundland say that the healthy meals program, which feeds 4,100 or more kids at schools in our province was “garbage”. In reality, hundreds of thousands of additional children are being fed at schools across Canada thanks to the government.…
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Mr. Speaker, the 2025 wildfire season has been the second-worst wildfire season on record, with communities across the country, including in my home province of Newfoundland and Labrador, facing devastation and thousands of Canadians forced from their homes. Can the Minister of Emergency Management give us an update and tell the House how our government supported Canadians and the wildfire respons…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to deliver my first member statement as the member of Parliament for Avalon. I am deeply humbled by the responsibility entrusted to me. I want to take a moment to thank those who made this happen. To my family, their strength, love and support through this journey mean more than words can express. To my friends, many of whom never imagined themselves knocking on doors or …
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Mr. Speaker, the offshore energy in Newfoundland and Labrador brings tremendous economic benefit to our province. It creates jobs, opportunity and prosperity for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. This sector has grown, with some of the strongest environmental protections in the world, ensuring economic growth alongside a healthy environment. What is the view of the Minister of Energy and Na…
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