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House Hansard - 63

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 3, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 63 - May/3/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:08:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am very glad to receive a question from an MP from Newfoundland, with which we have a great relationship. We are very grateful for their hard work through the last two years. We are also very grateful for the important work that they do every day to provide people in Newfoundland with primary care providers in health: family physicians. In order to reduce the backlog, a $2-billion investment that we announced just a few weeks ago will make sure that every person in that province, and in all provinces and territories, benefits from the wonderful collaboration we are having across Canada.
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Mr. Blaine Calkins (Red Deer—Lacombe, CPC)
  • May/3/22 3:09:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the provincial governments, which are responsible for the delivery of health care, are fine with removing vaccine and mask mandates in their jurisdictions, because they know they can now manage COVID. The federal government, however, which is not responsible for health care delivery, is still implementing punitive mandates for employees, travellers and those crossing borders. It is virtually the only government in the world that is doing this. Why are these NDP-Liberals such “out liars”? Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:09:40 p.m.
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I would say maybe the member could find a new word, apologize for that little quip, and rephrase that.
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Mr. Blaine Calkins
  • May/3/22 3:09:59 p.m.
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I am sorry, Mr. Speaker. Wearing a mask has made me cough. I meant to say “outliers”.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:10:05 p.m.
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I know we are trying to say indirectly what we cannot say directly. Maybe the member could try one more time. The hon. member for Red Deer—Lacombe.
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Mr. Blaine Calkins
  • May/3/22 3:10:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am just asking. I withdraw the comment. I am wondering why the Government of Canada is an outlier on this issue.
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Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:10:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, everyone in the House obviously agrees on the importance of being responsible and prudent. We have done what Canadians have expected of us in the past two years. Canadians have done what we expected of them in the past two years, which was to follow public health measures and to get vaccinated. Because of that, in Canada we have achieved one of the lowest death rates in the world. If that is called being an “outlier”, we are very proud of that.
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Mrs. Rechie Valdez (Mississauga—Streetsville, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:10:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as a former small business owner who knows first-hand the struggles that small businesses and entrepreneurs faced throughout the pandemic, I know that expanding trade ties with the Philippines is crucial in our trade diversification strategy as it is a fast-growing market and would create new economic opportunities for Canadian businesses of all sizes. Can the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development update us on what our government is doing to strengthen our economic and commercial relationships with the Philippines and Filipino-Canadian businesses?
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Hon. Mary Ng (Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:11:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this weekend Canada and the Philippines signed an agreement to establish a joint economic commission. The Philippines is a growing, dynamic market in the Indo-Pacific region. This is going to help Canadian businesses of all sizes export more into this market and become more competitive globally. We will also continue to build the people-to-people ties, with over a million Filipino-Canadians who call Canada home. I want to say to those entrepreneurs that this is a great way to kick off Asian Heritage Month.
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Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • May/3/22 3:12:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this week is Mental Health Week. After two years of COVID-19, Canada has seen what we already knew: that our mental health system is woefully underfunded. Many Canadians are struggling with their mental health, but cannot access the care they need. The government promised to establish a new federal transfer to help provinces and territories expand mental health services. While the government pledged an initial $4.5 billion over five years, this funding was nowhere to be found in the budget. When will the government fulfill its promise and deliver a permanent federal transfer for mental health services?
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Hon. Carolyn Bennett (Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:12:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question and his ongoing advocacy. As he knows, mental health is health, and our government has made mental health a priority. In 2017, we made $5 billion available to provinces and territories in bilateral agreements. It is for 10 years: up until 2027. We have established $45 million for the national mental health care standards. Through that, we will get a mental health strategy and have a plan to be able to negotiate with provinces and territories for the very important mental health transfer.
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Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/3/22 3:13:28 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, the impacts of colonialism are deep among Inuit. In Nunavut, suicide rates are 10 times higher than in the rest of Canada. I must emphasize the need for sustainable, culturally appropriate mental wellness services. Organizations such as the Ilisaqsivik society work tirelessly to support mental well-being and train Inuit to be counsellors. To survive, Ilisaqsivik must compete for funding. Will the government take action by providing sustainable funding for organizations that provide culturally appropriate wellness services? Qujannamiik.
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Hon. Patty Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Lib.)
  • May/3/22 3:14:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it gives me pleasure to rise in the House during Mental Health Week to talk about the overlay of extreme mental health needs in indigenous communities as a result of the history of colonization and oppression in this country. That is why this government takes it so seriously. In fact, we have designated $425 million toward indigenous mental health-specific programs. There is more money in budget 2022 so that we will have mental health services that are culturally appropriate and that will serve communities to the best of their needs as designed by indigenous people.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:14:42 p.m.
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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of the honourable John Streicker, who is the government House leader, Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, Minister responsible for Yukon Development Corporation, Minister responsible for Yukon Energy Corporation, Minister of the Public Service Commission and Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate. Some hon. members: Hear, hear!
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Ms. Laurel Collins
  • May/3/22 3:16:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations among the parties and, if you seek it, I hope you will find unanimous consent for the following motion, that given that we are in a climate emergency and Canada spends 14 times more on financial supports to the fossil fuel sector than it does for renewable energy, the House call on the government to eliminate all subsidies, public financing and other fiscal supports to the oil and gas sector before the end of— Some hon. members: No.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:16:34 p.m.
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I am hearing a lot of “no”s, so we are going to go on to the next one.
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Mr. Stéphane Bergeron
  • May/3/22 3:17:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That the House emphasize that Quebec and Canada are welcoming countries, open to the world, invested in the fight against anti-Semitism and all forms of discrimination and condemn the false, defamatory and offensive remarks made by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:18:27 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member moving the motion will please say nay. Agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay.
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Mr. James Bezan
  • May/3/22 3:18:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been conversations with my colleagues, and I think, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for the following motion, that this House affirm that the rule of law is one of the principles upon which Canada was founded and applies equally to everyone, that no one is above the law, and that the Criminal Code provides no statute of limitations for crimes such as fraud against the government and anyone— Some hon. members: No.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/3/22 3:19:18 p.m.
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I am hearing “no”s.
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