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House Hansard - 55

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 7, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • Apr/7/22 1:37:31 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-14 
Madam Speaker, I know my hon. colleague has been an advocate here in this House. I want to mention that I come from a riding that represents over 100,000 square kilometres. Could the member consider that and think about what it is like to overlap with over 500 other elected representatives, whether they are MLAs, town councillors, county councillors or band councils? It is something. There is representation by responsibility. Trying to simultaneously get funding for five pools and recreation centres is a major challenge. It is an interesting discussion.
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Context: House Hansard - 55 - Apr/7/22
Mr. Stephen Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester, CPC)
  • Apr/7/22 3:11:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, imagine being a victim of Canada's worst ever mass shooting where 23 lives were senselessly taken, including that of a baby. The federal government has promised an advocate. For seven months the position of the federal ombudsman for the victims of crime remains unfilled. It has not been filled in due time as promised by the Minister of Justice. Despite the efforts of the Mass Casualty Commission, affected families have nowhere to turn because of this unfilled vacancy. When will the minister do right by the families, all Nova Scotians and many others affected, and appoint a victims advocate?
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