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House Hansard - 68

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 10, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 68 - May/10/22
Mrs. Kelly Block (Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek, CPC)
  • May/10/22 3:07:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, stakeholders are calling out the Liberals on their failure to ensure adequate and reliable rail service for western agriculture products destined for markets around the world. According to the executive director of the Western Grain Elevator Association, “We're right back to the same quagmire we were in before Bill C-49 was passed.” Instead of wasting his energy maintaining vindictive travel bans for Canadians, when will the minister tackle actual transportation issues here in Canada?
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Hon. Omar Alghabra (Minister of Transport, Lib.)
  • May/10/22 3:07:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the issue of rail traffic is of incredible importance to our government. We have been there for businesses, for shippers, for farmers and for producers, to ensure that they have the services they need so that they can sell internally, domestically and around the world. I have written to CN and CP to express the frustrations I have been hearing from shippers and farmers, to ensure that they know that the government cares about an excellent delivery record and safety record. We will be there supporting our farmers as they deliver their products to market.
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Mr. Glen Motz (Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner, CPC)
  • May/10/22 3:08:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it appears to be more disinformation while Canadians are suffering. In my riding, people are very concerned about the cost of living and the out-of-control inflation. My constituents have asked me to confirm with the finance minister that she understands that printing money, borrowing and out-of-control spending are the actual problem. Does the finance minister not realize that if she keeps printing, borrowing and spending, whether to buy votes or to secure alliances with the NDP, she is the single largest factor driving up inflation for Canadian families?
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Hon. Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • May/10/22 3:09:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yet again, the Conservatives seem to be criticizing a budget that they imagined rather than the budget we actually delivered. I would urge them to maybe read the National Post, which described the budget we delivered as “prudent and responsible” and pointed out that “the efforts to expand Canada’s productive capacity and hold the line on spending are welcome, as are the new commitments to defence spending.”
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Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Willowdale, Lib.)
  • May/10/22 3:09:38 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the ongoing crisis in Syria has triggered one of the worst humanitarian crises of the modern era. Millions of Syrians have been displaced, seeking refuge in Canada and in neighbouring countries such as Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt. The situation is dire. Could the Minister of International Development inform the House on what the government is doing to help Syrians in neighbouring countries?
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Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan (Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Lib.)
  • May/10/22 3:10:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Willowdale for his strong advocacy. Since 2015, our government has been present for the Syrian people, with over $4 billion in funding, which includes significant humanitarian development and stabilization assistance. Today, I announced that we will continue to be there for them, with additional funding of over $229 million to Syria and the surrounding region. This funding will help the crisis-affected people to meet their basic needs, such as food, sanitation and health services, and empower women and girls in advancing gender rights.
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Ms. Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, NDP)
  • May/10/22 3:10:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today the media reported that Afghan interpreters who helped the Canadian military are being tortured and beaten by the Taliban while they wait for the government to get them to safety. Yesterday, our committee was told that 3,800 Afghans had their identities verified by National Defence, but only 900 of those have had their applications processed. No one knew or could advise what happened to the other 2,900 applications. Meanwhile, IRCC is in complete chaos and is asking GAC to resubmit those cases. Can the minister confirm if IRCC has lost those urgent applications?
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Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lib.)
  • May/10/22 3:11:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, so far, more than 12,600 Afghan refugees have arrived in Canada, and more than half of those arrived through our special immigration measures for Afghans who assisted in Canada's mission in Afghanistan. Another two flights are arriving later this week. We will not stop until we reach our goal to welcome at least 40,000 Afghan refugees to Canada.
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Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/10/22 3:12:12 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I rise to bring awareness to Bear Witness Day. We must do everything to ensure that first nations children receive fair public services and funding. How long must we hear stories of indigenous children and families who cannot access services to ensure good health and well-being? The injustice must end. The Liberals must fully comply with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and fully implement Jordan's principle. Will this government finally end the discriminatory funding of the first nations child and family services program?
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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/10/22 3:12:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for her ongoing advocacy for equity and fairness for first nations children. In fact, the government has been fully complying with Jordan's principle. We will continue to do that. Not only that, but the parties are negotiating on a final agreement. As the House knows, we have an agreement in principle that we are working with all the parties to finalize. Rest assured we will work tirelessly to ensure that first nations children have every opportunity to succeed.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:13:24 p.m.
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That is all the time we have for question period today. I believe we have a point of order from the hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam.
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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam, NDP)
  • May/10/22 3:13:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been consultations, and I believe that if you seek it, you will find consent for the following motion. I move: That, given that the disability community has disproportionately been negatively impacted by the pandemic, the rising cost of goods and food, and the skyrocketing cost of housing, the House call on the government to put into place a Canada Disability Benefit without delay.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:14:08 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:15:28 p.m.
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It being 3:15 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, November 25, 2021, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the amendment on the motion at second reading of Bill C-19. May I dispense? Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to the amendment to House]
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:29:11 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
I declare the subamendment defeated. The next question is on the amendment. May I dispense? Some hon. members: Agreed. Some hon. members: No. [Chair read text of amendment to House]
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Mrs. Tracy Gray
  • May/10/22 3:30:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to request a recorded division.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:30:23 p.m.
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If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the amendment be adopted on division, I invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:42:09 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
I declare the amendment defeated. The next question is on the main motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes to request a recorded division or that the motion be adopted on division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair. The hon. member for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame.
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Mr. Clifford Small
  • May/10/22 3:43:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded division.
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The Deputy Speaker
  • May/10/22 3:54:52 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-19 
I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Finance.
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