44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 26, 2021 10:00AM
- Nov/26/21 11:49:36 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there has been record-level investment of $4 billion in electrification of transportation, in nature-based solutions and in adaptation to climate change. However, the fight is not over. We have lots more to do, and that is what we will be doing.
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- Nov/26/21 11:49:52 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on November 28 four years ago, people from my community and from across our country gathered here to witness our government's apology to the LGBTQ2 community, acknowledging Canada's role in systemic oppression, criminalization and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and two-spirit people. There is so much more to be done.
Can the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth share with us what we are doing to support LGBTQ2 communities across Canada?
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- Nov/26/21 11:50:28 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Toronto—Danforth for her incredible work and advocacy, and for highlighting this important date.
The discrimination that fuels homophobia, biphobia and transphobia must be eliminated, and the work starts right here in the House. That is why our government introduced the LGBTQ2 secretariat in 2017 and invested $7.1 million in budget 2021 to support its work and $15 million for a new LGBTQ2 projects fund. We will continue the work for the LGBTQ2 communities to create a Canada where everyone can live their authentic and true lives.
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- Nov/26/21 11:51:16 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government wasted millions of dollars in the fight against COVID-19. However, it could recover some of those millions, such as the $100 million it overpaid to the Prime Minister's friend and former member Frank Baylis, or the $81 million it paid to Tango Communications Marketing, another Liberal Party friend. Both contracts were awarded without tender. Worse still, Tango Communications Marketing did not even deliver the products.
Since taxpayers' money does not grow on trees, will the Prime Minister take action and recover that money?
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- Nov/26/21 11:51:49 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague on his re-election.
He will recall that our government invested $1 billion to rebuild Canada's biomanufacturing sector just 30 days after the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. What was the result? Medicago moved into Quebec City, where the member lives, Novavax will be produced in Montreal, and Moderna plans to set up a facility in Canada. We will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
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- Nov/26/21 11:52:29 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the new Minister of Environment has refused to signal his support for the Canadian nuclear energy industry. He said it is not up to the government to decide what sources of energy would be used. Before he said that, he said something different, which was that it was time to close the Pickering nuclear power plant. There are 3,000 families who rely on those paycheques at that plant alone, and those good jobs across Canada.
Will the minister step forward today and announce his support for the nuclear industry and the good jobs that come with nuclear?
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- Nov/26/21 11:53:11 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as someone who grew up in Saskatoon and in the hon. member's riding, I certainly understand the importance of the nuclear industry in this country. Certainly, Cameco and other organizations in Saskatchewan are important drivers of economic opportunity for Saskatchewan families. Nuclear is an important part of the electricity grid in this country. This government has invested in the development of small modular reactors. We look forward to seeing those things demonstrated and ultimately commercialized. We look forward to moving forward with non-emitting technologies to ensure that we are fighting climate change, but doing so in a manner that promotes economic progress.
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- Nov/26/21 11:53:55 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, now that inflation has taken hold and is the second highest in the G7, and because of the current government's unbridled spending, Canadians are suffering with rising prices for basic necessities.
Does the Prime Minister still maintain, at a time when Canadians need a prime minister who actually cares, that he does not think about monetary policy?
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- Nov/26/21 11:54:30 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me start by reminding all members of the House and Canadians that inflation is a global phenomenon right now. It was 4.7% in Canada in October. In the U.S., it was 6.2%. In Mexico it was also 6.2%. In New Zealand, a country very similar to our own, it was 4.9%. Let me point out that the G20 average is 4.6%. That is the OECD average as well.
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- Nov/26/21 11:55:12 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, The Globe and Mail is reporting that the biggest price surge in two decades is set to deliver a revenue balance worth billions of dollars to the current government's coffers. While the Prime Minister's cup runneth over, skyrocketing food prices are hurting Canadian families. Food, gas and home heating are all getting more expensive. The Prime Minister's high-tax, high-spending agenda cannot be the status quo.
Why is he dragging his heels on getting this country's finances under control right here, right now?
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- Nov/26/21 11:55:47 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when it comes to something as serious as the nation's finances, it is important to separate partisan posturing from the facts. We just heard the posturing. Now for the facts.
A key fact is that this fall the world's two leading ratings agencies, Moody's and S&P, both reaffirmed Canada's AAA credit rating. That is an endorsement of our government's prudent economic stewardship and Canadians should take pride in this collective accomplishment.
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- Nov/26/21 11:56:32 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the mayor of Montreal met with the Prime Minister this morning. Again, she implored him to tighten the borders to deal with firearms trafficking. This is not the first time Valérie Plante has asked the Prime Minister to close the borders. Last time, it was to prevent COVID‑19 from entering Quebec. In the end, she had to do the federal government's job for it and deploy City of Montreal resources to screen travellers at the airports.
I would hope that this time, the federal government will do its job and deal with firearms at the border itself.
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- Nov/26/21 11:57:09 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure my colleague that we are focusing on stopping the flow of firearms across our borders. To combat gun smuggling, we have made investments of more than $350 million. Through this funding, we have added more than 90 service officers and 19 prosecutors.
On the one hand, the Bloc Québécois members want action, but on the other hand, they do not support the federal government's investments at the border. How do they explain that?
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- Nov/26/21 11:57:45 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, more needs to be done, and it must be done now. The most important thing the federal government can do is combat gun trafficking at the border. The guns used in the tragedies that occurred in Montreal were illegal. It is already against the law to possess them, much less sell them, yet they are found in our neighbourhoods. Montreal and Quebec can deploy all the resources they have, but if the federal government does not do its part, guns will continue to find their way onto our streets.
Will the government finally commit to doing everything it can at the border to stem firearms trafficking?
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- Nov/26/21 11:58:21 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes, absolutely. We are always willing to work with the Bloc, all members of the House and the Quebec government. That is what we must do to stop problems caused by gun violence.
Our government has made that promise, and we will keep it.
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- Nov/26/21 11:58:45 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we were slow to close our borders when COVID-19 emerged. Our allies did it in January 2020, but we waited until March. The World Health Organization has called an emergency meeting today to discuss the South African new variant, but the Government of Canada's own travel advisory does not even mention it. There is no mention of additional caution, screening or any new restrictions at all.
When the world acts, Canada watches and waits. When will the government finally act to protect the health and safety of Canadians and focus on our economy?
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- Nov/26/21 11:59:23 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on her appointment as the transport critic and I look forward to working with her on this and other files that are of concern to Canadians.
Let me reassure Canadians, first, that we are on top of this. We have acted from day one. Canadians know that we will never stop taking measures to protect their health and safety including testing, vaccination mandates and pre-departure testing.
I ask my colleague to work with us on supporting our vaccination mandate and supporting our pre-arrival tests, and making sure that we protect the health and safety of all Canadians.
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- Nov/26/21 12:00:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after years of delay, Canadian Blood Services has finally announced its commitment to end the discriminatory blood ban. It is a step in the right direction, yes, but questions remain. Health Canada still needs to approve its submission. The government was told back in June that this submission would be coming.
If the Liberals care about ending this discrimination with the urgency it deserves, on what date can gay men finally donate blood in this country?
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- Nov/26/21 12:00:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this government has always known that this was a discriminatory practice and it was up to the scientists and Canadian Blood Services to take this decision. We are very grateful to them for this proposal and we look forward to giving an answer in due course.
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- Nov/26/21 12:00:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am sorry, but that was absolutely shameful as an answer. You have always known this was discrimination. You have known for six months that this submission would be coming, yet you cannot give a date. You cannot outline what that process is.
To the minister, people are watching and waiting. Leadership is about backing up your words with action. Talk and talk and talk. The solution is there. The medical community is behind it. Stop talking and deliver results.
On what date will the government say gay men can finally donate blood in this country?
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