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Mr. Speaker, Canadians have a proud history of standing with our allies during combat missions and peacekeeping exercises. In my riding of Labrador, home of Canadian Forces Base Goose Bay, many families serve our country or stand behind loved ones who do. When Canada's contributions are mis-characterized or minimized, it is important to set the record straight. Can the Minister of Veteran Affairs …
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Mr. Speaker, it has been 19 years since the First Nations Fiscal Management Act came into force, thanks to the leadership and determination of first nations across Canada. Since then, the act has evolved into a highly successful and robust system that supports first nations with fiscal management, local taxation and access to pooled borrowing. Can the minister update the House on the important wor…
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Madam Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the late Max Short, a recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador and a proud Newfoundlander with strong roots in Labrador. As a fisherman, his life was devoted to the people of the fishery. From his early days on the water to his leadership in the fisheries union and later as a representative of the federal government, Max brought deep knowled…
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Mr. Speaker, the Arctic has been home to indigenous peoples for countless generations. Inuit Nunangat stands at the heart of Canada's identity, its security and its future. Last week, the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs was in Iceland at the Arctic Circle Assembly, advancing partnerships and Canada's Arctic leadership. Can the minister tell the House how the new government is acting decisi…
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Mr. Speaker, they are arguing over there because they think they are still in caucus. How is the new government's acting decisively, while collaborating with indigenous leadership to build Canada's north, upholding our sovereignty and security as threats increase?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in this chamber today to pay tribute to the life and legacy of my dear friend, Mrs. Carolyn Rompkey. Mrs. Rompkey was the beloved life partner of the late William Rompkey, the former member of Parliament for Labrador and a senator for Canada. On behalf of all Labradorians, the House and Canadians, I extend heartfelt condolences to her children, Peter and Hilary, and their famil…
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Mr. Speaker, for too long, northern communities like those in my riding of Labrador have had to rely on diesel-generated electricity to keep the lights on, at costs that are too high. Can the minister share with this House how our new government is replacing diesel with dependable, clean power in the north while helping communities build the sustainable future they deserve?
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