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House Hansard - 26

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 8, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 26 - Feb/8/22
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:02:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, indeed we share that concern for helping, protecting and working with victims of crime to ensure that the criminal justice system works not only more efficiently, but also more empathetically and passionately with respect—
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The Speaker
  • Feb/8/22 3:02:18 p.m.
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The member for Salaberry—Suroît is rising on a point of order.
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Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille
  • Feb/8/22 3:02:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the interpreter is unable to do their job properly because the sound quality is poor.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/8/22 3:02:45 p.m.
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We are going to ask the hon. Minister of Justice to do that over again and make sure his microphone is in the right place. I will ask him to repeat his answer, and hopefully we can hear him.
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Hon. David Lametti
  • Feb/8/22 3:02:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question, and I share his concern about helping—
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The Speaker
  • Feb/8/22 3:03:06 p.m.
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I am going to interrupt the hon. Minister of Justice and ask the hon. Minister of Public Safety to answer while the technical issue is being taken care of.
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Hon. Marco Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:03:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I think we can all relate to having technical difficulties in one way or another. I believe what my colleague, the Minister of Justice, would say is that we are obviously very concerned with filling this position as quickly as possible so there is an ombudsperson in place and we will make sure that we do that.
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Hon. Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, CPC)
  • Feb/8/22 3:03:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, no matter who answers, the message is the same: Victims do not matter to the government. Leaving the ombudsman position empty is a deliberate decision by the government. In 2016, the Liberals immediately replaced the outgoing ombudsman for federal offenders, but they will not show the same respect for victims. We should not be surprised that the Liberals put the rights of criminals ahead of victims yet again. The mandated review for the victims bill of rights is already a year overdue. The message the justice minister sends over and over to victims is clear: Victims do not matter. Again, when can victims expect the ombudsman position to be filled?
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Hon. Marco Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:04:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of the work that this government continues to do to uphold victims' rights. In fact, this government restored many of the cuts that were made under the last Conservative government as a way of demonstrating the concrete, tangible support for victims. We will continue to use our open, transparent and merit-based process to fill this position. I know that is something that the Minister of Justice is very much seized with.
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Mrs. Shannon Stubbs (Lakeland, CPC)
  • Feb/8/22 3:05:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the truth is that Liberals are soft on crime in words and action. It has been four months. Victims of crime do matter and it cannot be swept away like yet again, one of the Liberal scandals. Silke from Bonnyville is scared and feels unsafe in her own home. She says, “With every strange noise we look out the window and a false alarm from our shop sensor gives us adrenaline overload. Every slow-driving vehicle makes our hairs stand up”. That is normal in Lakeland. It has been four months. When will the Liberals appoint the federal ombudsman for victims of crime?
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Hon. Marco Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:05:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I share the sentiments of my hon. colleague, and I understand that it is important that victims have an office they can approach. That is why I know the Minister of Justice will appoint this position as quickly as possible. In the meantime, this government will continue to invest in all of the resources and supports that are needed for victims. We know that throughout the pandemic there has been an alarming increase in gender-based violence, and we will always be there to support victims.
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Mr. René Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:06:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, investments in infrastructure are investments in strong and healthy communities. Investing in important local projects ensures that families, residents and businesses across New Brunswick have the infrastructure they need to grow and thrive. Can the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities tell us what the government is doing to invest in safer and more efficient water services and to help keep our communities healthy, green and sustainable?
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Hon. Dominic LeBlanc (Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:06:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank our colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche for his question. Investing in green infrastructure in our communities will ensure residents have a safe, reliable source of drinking water. That is why our government is investing over $2.2 million to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in two rural New Brunswick communities, Saint Hilaire in Madawaska and Tide Head. I think that all members thank the member for Madawaska—Restigouche for his outstanding work.
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Mr. Eric Melillo (Kenora, CPC)
  • Feb/8/22 3:07:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the IISD Experimental Lakes Area in my riding is a state-of-the-art and world-renowned freshwater laboratory. In their latest election platform, the Liberals promised a $37.5-million investment to support its work. Is the government still committed to keeping this promise? Will we see the funding in the next budget?
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Hon. Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:08:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I agree with my hon. colleague. It is a very important scientific centre. I find it somewhat ironic that he would ask the question, since it was the Conservative government that cut funding to this very important international experiment, but we will be there to continue to finance good science in Canada.
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Mr. Kyle Seeback (Dufferin—Caledon, CPC)
  • Feb/8/22 3:08:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, new businesses get no support from the government. It is 2022. We are entering the third year of the pandemic. Did Liberals think no one would open a new business in those three years? In my riding, Spirit Tree Estate Cidery is shutting down indoor dining for at least a year. Other businesses in my riding have closed or are on the verge of closing. Does the Liberal government not realize it is literally killing new businesses?
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Hon. Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:09:04 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-2 
Mr. Speaker, it is really time for the Conservatives to pick a lane and decide what side they are on when it comes to the big issues facing our country. Half of their questions are about how there is too much government spending and how our government should not be supporting Canadian businesses. In fact, these are the Conservatives who voted against Bill C-2, which provided much-needed lockdown support. I now hear from them that there should be more support. It really is the party of flip-flop.
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Mr. Len Webber (Calgary Confederation, CPC)
  • Feb/8/22 3:09:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last year, Parliament unanimously passed my private member's bill that would help Canadians register as organ and tissue donors through their annual tax return. Support from all parties was an encouraging sign to thousands of Canadians awaiting a life-saving transplant. Sadly, nothing has happened since. The minister has not even given me the courtesy of responding to my request for an update. She owes all members in the House an update. Will the minister tell us why we have not seen any progress from her or the Canada Revenue Agency?
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Hon. Diane Lebouthillier (Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, with the passage of Bill C‑210, the Canada Revenue Agency will start discussions with its provincial and territorial partners. Although these discussions take time, the CRA is acting as quickly as possible on this initiative. That being said, it is unlikely to be implemented in time for this tax season. I thank my colleague for his ongoing efforts, and I invite him to contact my office for updates.
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Mr. Patrick Weiler (West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, Lib.)
  • Feb/8/22 3:10:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the flooding experienced in British Columbia last November was the most devastating agricultural disaster in our province's history. Farmers and food processors suffered extraordinary damages as a result of the extreme weather event. Can the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food please update the House on how our government is supporting farmers impacted by the floods in B.C.?
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