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Mr. Fraser Tolmie (Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:08:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I once asked my youngest daughter what her favourite colour was. Do members know what she said? It was “bacon”. We cannot get more Canadian than that. I love bacon too. What does bacon go great on? It is the iconic bacon cheeseburger. Every part of that sandwich represents a different part of Saskatchewan agriculture, and agriculture is under attack. Now the government wants to slap a warning label on Canadian ground beef. Be it the Liberals' carbon tax, rampant inflation or now warning labels, the government wants to starve Canadians. Adding a warning label on beef is yet another attack on Saskatchewan. It will hurt our beef industry and raise costs for already-struggling families. Why will the government not stop interfering and let us eat our bacon cheeseburgers in peace?

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Ms. Jenna Sudds (Kanata—Carleton, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:09:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a warm smile is the universal language of kindness. Have members ever met someone whose smile just pulled them in, whose smile radiated kindness? I rise today to recognize my constituent and team member Joanne Sass-Williams, as she begins her retirement next week. Joanne has one of those smiles, instantly earning trust and comforting those around her. Her quiet confidence, giant heart and dedication to the constituents of Kanata—Carleton over the last seven years have been incredible. A void will be left in our office as she leaves us next week. However, I know her husband Lloyd, kids Laura and Kurtis and especially her grandbabies Addie and Melody will be overjoyed to have more of her time. Joanne reminds me that kindness is a silent smile, a friendly word, a nod of encouragement. Kindness is the single most powerful thing we can give to each other, and Joanne has given it in spades. I thank her.

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Mrs. Stephanie Kusie (Calgary Midnapore, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:10:40 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, on Sunday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said it was unacceptable for a high-level Canadian official to attend a Russia Day celebration. “The buck stops with me,” she claimed. As a former Canadian foreign services officer, I can personally attest that at Global Affairs, we only do what we are told to do. Orders are given and we are expected to execute them without question. Nowhere is this more clear than with the top diplomat, the minister herself. If the direction came from the minister, it is a continued reflection of the Liberal government's approach to foreign policy. It is careless, thoughtless and reactive, and it starts with our foreign minister. The minister owes it to Canadians and to our ally, Ukraine, to explain why a Canadian official attended this celebration. It is an affront not only to democracy, but also to diplomacy.

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Hon. Ed Fast (Abbotsford, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:11:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last November, B.C.’s Fraser Valley experienced a massive flood. Thousands were evacuated as the Nooksack River in Washington state sent floodwaters pouring into Canada. Sumas prairie, the heart of Abbotsford's agricultural industry, suffered catastrophic losses of livestock, crops and buildings. This week, city council approved a plan for long-term flood protection at a price of close to $3 billion. The goal is not just to rebuild old dikes, but to construct new flood-resilient infrastructure to 21st century standards. Modern engineering will not only keep us safe; it will avert billions of dollars in future economic losses. In fact, hundreds of constituents have written to me asking the Liberal government to fund this infrastructure. Today, I will personally deliver those letters to the Deputy Prime Minister. I plead with her to listen to our cries for help and deliver the support we have asked for.

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Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor—Tecumseh, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:12:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, two of the hardest-working hockey teams from two of the hardest-working communities faced off in game seven of the OHL championship. The Hamilton Bulldogs and our own Windsor Spitfires gave hockey fans one of the most thrilling championship series in memory. Although we came up short, I rise today to say congratulations to the western conference champions, the Windsor Spitfires, on a great season and thank them for giving our community and our fans an unbelievable and electric playoff run. I would also like to say congratulations to the Bulldogs, the city of Hamilton and their incredible fans that showed class and grit throughout the series. I wish them good luck in Saint John. Let us bring the Memorial Cup back to Ontario. I say to Spitfires coach Marc Savard and the Spitfires players that today we stand Windsor proud. We will be there when the season starts to cheer the boys on all the way. Go, Spits, go.

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Mrs. Carol Hughes (Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing, NDP)

Jun/16/22 2:13:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians are looking forward to summer activities and seeing everything this wonderful country has to offer. If anyone is looking for a top-tier tourist destination, look no further than Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing. Kapuskasing will be throwing its biggest party of the year as it hosts a Saint-Jean festival this weekend. The Iron Bridge Music Fest has a great line-up of musicians. Everyone should be sure to add Manitoulin Country Fest and St. Joseph Island’s Go North Music Festival to their schedule. People can learn about indigenous culture by attending National Indigenous Peoples Day events or the many powwows, including the Wiikwemkoong 60th Annual Cultural Festival. There is also a host of Canada Day and Pride festivities. People should not forget White River's Winnie the Pooh Festival. Are engines music to people's ears? They can get revved up at the North Shore Challenge Drag Race or the Smooth Truck Fest. People who love the outdoors can put their line down at the 40th annual Wawa Salmon Fishing Derby. People who love food can drop by the Espanola Poutine Feast or Little Current’s ribfest. We can see that Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing has something for everyone. Come join us.

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Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)

Jun/16/22 2:15:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, no matter what anyone says, representing the monarchy must make for a rough life. Consider the 100,000 bucks for in-flight catering. This does not include hotel or restaurant expenses during the trip. The in-flight catering alone cost $100,000 for nine days. I do not know what they ate, but I hope it was good. One must have no shame and no sense of responsibility to use people's money like that, to use taxpayer money to treat oneself and one's entourage to such a feast. One thing is certain. While the Governor General's role is largely symbolic, the expenses involved are anything but. Not only do we want to hear the Governor General's ridiculous excuses, but we want our colleagues from the other parties to explain why they care about the monarchy, because, for us, it is clear that the monarchy is an antiquated, undemocratic institution that serves no purpose and costs way too much money.

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Mr. Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:16:04 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-9

Mr. Speaker, six years ago, in 2016, the government conducted consultations on reforming the judicial complaints process. After inexcusable delays, we are finally starting to debate Bill C-9, which has the potential to increase confidence in the judicial system. This is long overdue. This bill would replace the process through which the conduct of federally appointed judges is reviewed by the Canadian Judicial Council and would enable a judge to be removed from office for reasons including infirmity, misconduct or failure in the due execution of judicial office. By modifying the existing judicial review process, a straightforward process for complaints serious enough to warrant removal from office would be established. Our justice system needed this piece of legislation to be implemented years ago. Canadians must be assured that our judges need to be held accountable and perform their duty in the best interests of our society and our country. I urge all members in the House to support this bill.

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Ms. Lisa Hepfner (Hamilton Mountain, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:17:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is Italian Heritage Month and my riding of Hamilton Mountain is home to a vibrant Italian community 12,000 strong. One of my constituents, Alfredo De Luca, learned the art of cooking from his mom back when he was a child in Calabria, Italy. There he learned how to perfect his sauce, make the handmade pasta he uses to craft his lasagna, and find the perfect spice for his meatballs. Today, Alfredo, his wife Tania and son Alfredo bring those traditional recipes to the people of Hamilton Mountain at Alfredo’s Place on Fennell Avenue East. He opened the restaurant after an accomplished career at Stelco, and his mouth-watering fresh dishes now draw crowds. Family-run traditional businesses like Alfredo’s are at the heart of what makes Hamilton, well, Hamilton. I am thankful to Alfredo and his family for sharing their traditions with all of us. Happy Italian Heritage Month to all who are celebrating.

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Mr. Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:18:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, never in the history of this country have the people been so poorly served by a government. Everything the Liberals touch goes wrong, and Canadians are paying the price. If they want a passport, they have to stand in line. If they want to travel by plane, they have to stand in line. If they travel to the United States without a smart phone, they still have to have ArriveCAN. If they have a problem with employment insurance, they have to wait months to get a cheque. Now it is their turn to stand in line. Which minister will stand up and take responsibility for this chaos?

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Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:18:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that Canadians are frustrated. For the past two years, they have followed the rules and stayed home. They want to travel and go on vacation. We are doing everything we can. Demand is incredible right now. The government is working on it, changing the process and adding more people to serve Canadians. We will keep working on it until we fix it.

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Mr. Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:19:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the problem is the government's chaotic management. Regarding COVID‑19, the Minister of Health was slow at every step. Regarding passports, the minister did not know that Canadians would want to travel after COVID‑19. Regarding immigration, the minister asked Ukrainians to make an appointment online. Regarding international affairs, the minister has no problem with people attending a party at the Russian embassy. Regarding the military, the previous minister was unable to protect women. Regarding the government, it is total chaos. Why is the Prime Minister abandoning Canadians?

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Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:20:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, of course Canadians want to get back to normal after two years of a pandemic. We understand that. However, we have to kick-start all parts of the Government of Canada. We are adding more staff and extending working hours to ensure that we are meeting this increased demand. We understand that Canadians are frustrated. We will be there for them and make the changes required to ensure that they receive the services they need.

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Mr. Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:20:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, another example of Liberal incompetence is the mismanagement of the Pinocchio affair. Two senior ministers contradicted the Minister of Public Safety in committee by testifying that no police force specifically asked for the Emergencies Act to be invoked. The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness said, and I quote, “I'm not aware of any recommendation from law enforcement.” There is squabbling in the Liberal ranks. The Minister of Public Safety has lost the confidence of his own colleagues. When will the Prime Minister demand his resignation?

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The Speaker

Jun/16/22 2:21:12 p.m.
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I want to remind members that we try to have intelligent discourse in the House. Name calling is not something I like to hear in this place. The hon. Minister of Canadian Heritage.

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Hon. Pablo Rodriguez (Minister of Canadian Heritage, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:21:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, if my colleague wants to see squabbling, he should just look at the official opposition benches. They are having a hard time getting along. The more serious issue is what they are doing while the government is working to solve the problems and challenges that Canadians are facing. The Conservatives are spending their time filibustering. Filibustering is the first thing they think about when they wake up in the morning and the last think they think about when they go to bed at night. How do they spend their time in between? They filibuster.

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Mr. Dan Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:22:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, $3,100 in food and alcohol costs for a flight to Dubai may seem normal to these "speNDP-Liberals”, but it is beyond the reach of a vast majority of Canadians who struggle every day to pay their bills let alone imagine taking a flight. However, that did not stop the finance minister from lecturing to Canadians how good they have it from her podium in Toronto, where they charged $1,000 a table to hear her “hurry up and wait” approach to helping Canadians struggle with record high inflation. Does the minister not understand that Canadians need help, not lectures, today, and will she start listening to Conservative proposals to fight inflation?

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Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:23:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, unlike this side of the House, the opposition has no affordability plan. What it proposes is that Canadians put their money into Bitcoin. There is a movie about that and it is called Risky Business. Had one listened to the Conservatives, one would have lost their shirt in the last year. We are going to put $8.9 billion into the pockets of Canadians this year. The Conservatives bluff, bluster and blame. We double down and deliver.

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Mr. Dan Albas (Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola, CPC)

Jun/16/22 2:24:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, $3,100 for in-flight catering, for food costs, is no joke to Canadians. These Liberals will not listen to pragmatic suggestions to help fight inflation. They will not stop their inflationary deficit spending. They will not give Canadians a break at the pumps. They think it hurts us, but instead, when they reject our ideas, it hurts Canadians. Hope springs eternal, so I will try again. Here is an idea: In 2017, Bill Morneau added an inflationary clause to every user fee charged by the Canadian government, from national parks to port fees. They go up automatically. Will the minister get serious on inflation and say no more to the Morneau user fee escalator?

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Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance, Lib.)

Jun/16/22 2:24:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the government has been working on affordability and making sure Canadians can not just make ends meet but prosper. We taxed the 1% and put more money in the pockets of Canadians. The Canada worker benefit is going to benefit three million Canadians. A couple will make $2,500 more and a single person $1,200. There will be $500 if one is struggling for housing. The other side thinks it has a plan, but I know one thing from Alberta, which is that that side is all hat and no cattle.

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