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House Hansard - 22

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 2, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 22 - Feb/2/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.)
  • Feb/2/22 2:09:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last week, new public health measures allowed movie theatres and performance venues to reopen. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the announcement. It goes without saying that the pandemic has hit the cultural sector particularly hard. Let us not forget that arts and culture contribute to our conversations about society and are crucial to our mental health. The riding of Hochelaga is chock-full of creators of all kinds who have kept our neighbourhoods culturally vibrant. The Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, Foutoukours, Cirque Alfonse and the Maison de la culture Maisonneuve are just a few that come to mind. Yesterday, our government announced the Canada performing arts workers resilience fund, which will provide $60 million in emergency financial support. This support will bring relief and comfort to those who provide others with just that every day by inspiring hope and courage during these tough times.
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Context: House Hansard - 22 - Feb/2/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.)
  • Feb/2/22 3:28:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I present a petition signed by residents of my riding. These citizens are concerned about businesses based in Canada that contribute to human rights violations and environmental damage around the world. The people who protest against these violations and stand up for their rights are often harassed, attacked or killed. Indigenous peoples, women and marginalized groups in particular are threatened. Canada encourages but does not require businesses to prevent such harm in their operations and global supply chains. The petitioners are calling on the government to ensure due diligence by these businesses when it comes to human rights and the environment, by evaluating and reporting on their actions that lead to significant consequences for those affected.
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