Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, on March 12, the Prime Minister was in Yellowknife to announce a historic plan to defend, build and transform the north, backed by more than $40 billion in investment. This is a question I wrote myself. It is very important. Can the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations please update the House on why this new plan is so critical to keeping the north moving forward?
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's north is undergoing profound and rapid change. Climate change and increasing activity from foreign actors are reshaping the region in real time. In Labrador, we understand well what it means to move from reliance to resilience and to ensure our north remains strong, secure and defended. Given our government's plan to defend the Arctic and the north, can the Minister of Nation…
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians know that building a stronger economy means opening new markets and bringing investment home. From advancing major projects to attracting billions in investment and creating new demand for Canadian manufacturing, international trade is creating real opportunities for workers here at home, including opportunities in our aviation, aerospace and defence sectors, and Canada's se…
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Mr. Speaker, we know how important it is that Inuit children have timely and equitable access to the health, social and educational supports they deserve. The Inuit child first initiative has been instrumental in helping to close long-standing gaps, ensuring that Inuit children are not left behind. Could the Minister of Indigenous Services please update the House on her recent announcement and exp…
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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, I count it as a great honour to speak today. On December 1, we marked the 20th anniversary of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement. This historic treaty among the Nunatsiavut Government, the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador stands as a powerful example of reconciliation. It formally recognizes that the Inuit have lived on and stewarded the lands…
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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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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight an important moment that speaks to the deep and historic trade ties between Canada and Europe. On November 7, in Pasaia, within the Basque country in Spain, the San Juan, a fully reconstructed 16th century Basque galleon, was launched with plans to sail it to Canada in 2027. The original San Juan was part of the transatlantic trade network linking Pasaia with…
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Mr. Speaker, under Stephen Harper's decade of darkness, funding for Canada's military dipped below 1% of GDP for the first and only time ever. This had a very negative impact on military bases like 5 Wing Goose Bay in my own riding. Our new government, on the other hand, is committed to rebuilding, rearming and reinvesting in our Canadian Armed Forces. Unlike the members opposite, I proudly voted …
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Mr. Speaker, on the other side of the House, we hear a lot of negativity. On this side of House, we hear a lot of positivity. We often hear from the other side of the House about taking money out of people's pockets, when on this side of the House, we are about leaving money in people's pockets. Pharmacare is still in the budget. Dental care is in the budget. The school food program is still in th…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to private member’s bill, Bill C-237, an act that would amend the Fisheries Act. As a Labradorian, I know how important the fishery is to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canada and Quebec, not just for the livelihoods of harvesters and workers in our province, but also for our economy. As Labradorians and Newfoundlanders, the recreational food f…
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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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Mr. Speaker, our new government recently introduced the one Canadian economy act, which is intended to tear down internal barriers to trade, cut red tape and get nation-building projects off the ground. While it is true that the bill is critical to help grow our economy, indigenous communities' individual rights must be respected throughout the process. Can the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affa…
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House as the representative of a region that forms part of Canada's north: beautiful Labrador. We must never take our sovereignty and security in the Arctic for granted. As foreign threats to the region increase and the impacts of climate change intensify, it is imperative that Canada work in close partnership with indigenous and northern communit…
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