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Mr. Chair, historically, Canada has focused on projects that overlook the needs of rural communities. What steps is Canada currently taking to prioritize investments in rural areas?
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Mr. Chair, could the minister let us know why the federal government invests in infrastructure and does not always give the money to the provinces and territories to invest themselves.
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Mr. Chair, given the frequency and severity of natural disasters, such as the recent wildfires, why is Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada not funding more resilient infrastructure?
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Mr. Chair, could the minister explain why the government is tying infrastructure funding to conditions such as housing.
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Mr. Chair, I would like to talk about the work of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and specifically, about how this work is helping to build complete communities for Canadians across the country, including in my riding. Besides my experience and background in electronics and engineering over two decades, I have also been involved in the housing industry as a licensed professional fo…
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Mr. Chair, I would like to talk about the work of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, and specifically, how this work is helping build complete communities for Canadians across the country, including in my riding.
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Mr. Speaker, we take inflation very seriously. That is why we are giving a tax break to support Canadians. I would like to ask my colleague whether the Conservatives will support us to pass the legislation to bring middle-class tax cuts for nearly 22 million Canadians, to eliminate GST for the first-time homebuyers for new homes valued up to $1 million, to remove the carbon tax and to bring one Ca…
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Mr. Speaker, earlier today during the debate, my Conservative colleague cited crime statistics from 2022, a year when rates were at their peak. However, I find this disingenuous, as crime rates have dropped, especially auto thefts, which dropped in 2024 by 20% nationwide and, per the Toronto Police Service, dropped by 39% in 2025, with a 19% decline in Oakville in 2025. My constituents know I have…
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Mr. Speaker, it is the honour and privilege of a lifetime to rise in this House as the representative for the remarkable people of Oakville West. I thank them for their trust, and I am deeply grateful to my incredible volunteers, team and family. Their support and sacrifice have brought me here. This election was about change, values and Canada's future, and that future is promising. With over 20 …
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Mr. Speaker, as I rise today to make my first statement in this House, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank the constituents of Oakville West who have honoured me by electing me to speak in the House on their behalf. I also want to thank my team and volunteers, who helped me to get elected and to stand here today. I thank the member for Winnipeg Centre for bringing this important issue t…
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Mr. Speaker, right now, the government is focused on the immediate response and doing everything it can do to keep people safe. When the worst has passed, the disaster financial assistance arrangements program helps provinces recover from the damage and facilitate longer-term recovery. We know the wildfire season is getting longer, and that is why preparation has never been more important. The gov…
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Mr. Speaker, this is a new government with a new mandate. The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience is taking a fresh look at all options to improve how we respond to natural disasters and wildfires. Nothing is off the table if it means keeping Canadians safe.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize and thank all the first responders and members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have been working tirelessly to ensure everyone stays safe. For the Government of Canada, the highest priority and most important matter is to keep people safe. The government is actively monitoring the wildfire situation and responding accordingly.
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Mr. Speaker, I offer congratulations to you and to all hon. colleagues. The hon. member for Brampton West mentioned that the Canadian people voted for innovation, among other things, equating that to a Conservative value, while their platform stated that they would cut spending on AI. Does my hon. colleague not think, however, that the election of the government and the Prime Minister's focus on e…
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