44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 2, 2021 10:00AM
- Dec/2/21 3:00:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I do not know if the member knows this, but in November 2015, when we came into power, there were 105 long-term drinking water advisories on public systems on first nations across this country. We worked with communities, each with its own set of specific challenges. We allocated billions of dollars, and we have been able to lift the majority of those water advisories.
We will continue until we get the job done. That is a promise made. We will keep that promise.
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- Dec/2/21 3:00:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, everyone knows that low-income seniors have been the hardest hit during the pandemic, but today it is less the pandemic and more the government's inconsistency and lack of compassion that is hitting them the hardest.
Today, working seniors have to choose which drug to cut in order to be able to pay their bills at the end of the month, because the federal government cut their guaranteed income supplement. Some are having a hard time paying for their rent or their groceries. They are being penalized in their benefits calculation for receiving the CERB to which they were entitled.
When will the minister finally fix this situation?
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- Dec/2/21 3:01:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I think we can all agree just how challenging this pandemic has been on seniors. Every single step of the way, our government has been there to support seniors, especially those who are most vulnerable by strengthening their GIS.
We have also moved very quickly to provide immediate and direct financial supports to seniors this year. When it comes to CERB and GIS, we are aware of this issue. I want to assure the hon. member that we are working extremely hard on this to find the right solution to help those who are affected, and as always, we will be there for them.
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- Dec/2/21 3:02:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the red flag was raised during the construction holiday.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister said that his ministers were working on it, but seniors are waiting and the holiday season is fast approaching. The government is denying some of the least fortunate seniors several hundred dollars a month because of its own lack of judgment. While we in Quebec are starting to talk about generosity, Christmas drives and Christmas hampers, Ottawa is cutting working seniors' benefits.
Will the minister finally look at what is happening and ensure, as we are proposing, that for the purposes of calculating the GIS, the CERB will simply be considered working income?
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- Dec/2/21 3:02:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, strengthening income security for seniors has been a priority for our government, and that is why our government strengthened GIS for vulnerable seniors. We provided one-time payments during the pandemic to help seniors afford the things that they needed. We will be increasing support through OAS for those who are age 75 and above. We recognize that GIS adjustments have been hard on some seniors this year. I can assure the hon. member and all members in this House that we are working hard to find a solution to help those affected. As always, we will be here for them.
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- Dec/2/21 3:03:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Department of Employment is seriously behind in processing labour market impact assessments.
Yes, it has hired more staff, but why has it not informed the Department of Immigration about these delays? There is a severe labour shortage, yet the Department of Immigration is sending out notices to workers telling them that they must leave Canada within 90 days because they have not received LMIAs on time.
What do these two ministers have to say? I am asking them here in the House, because neither of them has had the decency to reply to my emails.
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- Dec/2/21 3:04:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this year we accepted a record number of foreign workers.
We set the most ambitious immigration target in our history. This year, we have already supported over 345,000 new permanent residents. Month after month, we are supporting a record number of immigrants, who are contributing to our community. We will continue to innovate and modernize our system, because we know that immigration is vital to our economic recovery.
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- Dec/2/21 3:04:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the labour shortage in Brantford—Brant is devastating. Manufacturers, restaurants and many other businesses are not able to fill hundreds, if not thousands, of positions. As a result, fewer products and services are available to the constituents in my riding, and business owners are losing their income. Rather than addressing labour shortages and many other economic challenges, the Liberals decided to hold an election in the middle of a pandemic.
Why did the Prime Minister prioritize his political ambition over the interests of Canadian businesses?
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- Dec/2/21 3:05:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, because of the strength of our economy, some sectors are outpacing their ability to find workers. That is why we have made the largest investment in training for workers in Canadian history.
Moving forward, we absolutely have a plan to address these labour shortages by welcoming talented workers to Canada: $10-a-day child care that will allow parents to return to work; support for training and youth programs; keeping experienced workers in the workforce; boosting the participation of diverse Canadians; and addressing the specific needs of evolving sectors. We are on it.
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- Dec/2/21 3:05:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with rising inflation and supply chain issues, economic and financial recovery is the priority for the coming years. However, the Liberals created more uncertainty for Canadian agriculture when they announced a severe fertilizer reduction, despite farmers proven track record of environmental leadership.
MNP estimates potential losses of $48 billion, including $4.6 billion in Saskatchewan. There will also be shortages of supply, processing and exports.
Why does the government insist on making food more expensive and limiting how much farmers can grow?
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- Dec/2/21 3:06:31 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure members that we are working hard on supporting farmers on different fronts. We want to be there to help them be more resilient to face climate change. This is why we have invested almost half a billion dollars in measures to provide farmers with incentives and to make it more affordable for them to buy more energy efficient equipment.
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- Dec/2/21 3:06:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, housing is a priority for many Quebeckers, including my constituents in Hochelaga.
Would the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion tell the House what the government will be doing to make sure people in my riding and across Quebec can access safe, affordable housing?
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- Dec/2/21 3:07:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Hochelaga for her question.
I was in Quebec recently to talk to stakeholders about their housing needs. In May, I had the pleasure of joining my colleague to make an important announcement about $100 million for more than 500 affordable housing units.
We will keep working to make sure every Canadian has an affordable place to call home.
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- Dec/2/21 3:07:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are changing the instrument approach procedures for many small aerodromes across the country, including the Ponoka airport in my riding. This change is purely bureaucratic to align with international standards that do not reflect the reality of how these facilities are used in Canada, but the impacts are very real.
In Central Alberta, it would double the number of days medical evacuation and transport aircraft cannot use these airfields. This is a disaster waiting to happen during a pandemic.
Why is the government risking the lives of Canadians with this make-work bureaucratic project?
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- Dec/2/21 3:08:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure my colleague, and all Canadians, that our government has been working collaboratively with stakeholders in the aviation sector. They stepped up during the pandemic. When we had an economic and public health crisis, workers in the aviation sector stepped up and ensured that supply chains were resilient.
We will continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of all and the strength of our economic growth.
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- Dec/2/21 3:09:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, uranium mining and nuclear energy will play an important role in any rational greenhouse gas reduction strategy.
A recent report by Clean Energy Canada suggests that Canada’s nuclear output will need to increase drastically to reach this government’s 2050 net-zero goal.
Will the Minister of Natural Resources inform the House if the Minister of Environment and Climate Change fully supports nuclear energy expansion or does the Minister of Environment continue to be a science denier?
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- Dec/2/21 3:10:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government has very ambitious climate targets in one of the world's most detailed and concrete climate plans.
In the transition to a low-carbon economy and to a net-zero future, we must consider all non-emitting technologies, including wind, solar, hydro and, yes, nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is already an important part of Canada's non-emitting energy mix and supports many Canadian jobs along the supply chain. Canada's nuclear industry is a leader in driving the development, for example, of small modular reactors.
Our government will continue to work with Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and others in supporting the assessment and development of this technology.
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- Dec/2/21 3:10:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a former case manager came forward from Veterans Affairs two weeks ago, alleging the department had “overwhelming caseloads, a lack of support and is a toxic work environment.” Last week, the union representing Veterans Affairs staff put out a statement saying that case managers were near a breaking point.
Was the minister aware of the problems within his own department? If he was not, why not? If he was, why did he not act?
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- Dec/2/21 3:11:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure my hon. colleague that our government places the highest priority on ensuring that veterans and their families receive the support and services they should. That is why we have hired over 450 case managers since we formed the government, and we intend, and will do more, to ensure the veterans in our country receive the remuneration they deserve.
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- Dec/2/21 3:11:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year the theme is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world. It is a time for everyone to focus on how the pandemic impacted persons with disabilities, while highlighting the progress of leadership and the participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable world.
Could the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion please inform the House about our government's efforts to create an inclusive and accessible nation?
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