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House Hansard - 98

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 20, 2022 10:00AM
  • Sep/20/22 3:04:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in many instances, dental care is not affordable for some families. Last week, the Prime Minister announced that the government's first bills on the docket this fall are going to make life more affordable for those Canadians who need it the most. Can the Minister of Health tell the House how the government is delivering on its promises with regard to dental care for Canadians?
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  • Sep/20/22 3:10:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this summer, 21 families a day buried their loved ones because of the toxic drug crisis. This is devastating but was foreseeable. The Public Health Agency of Canada warned that this crisis could continue to get worse. This is just weeks after the Liberals and the Conservatives both voted against an NDP bill to create a national health-based strategy. Instead of supporting real solutions, the Liberals' inaction has cost lives. When will the Liberals fix their mistakes by creating a national health-based strategy to fight this crisis?
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  • Sep/20/22 3:11:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are obviously devastated by the news every day of so many Canadians dying of mental health issues, issues that can be cared for and prevented for the reasons and example the member just gave. We are investing, and very mindful of the need to invest, in the mental health of Canadians. My colleague, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, is working very hard on that. She has announced many measures and more will come.
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  • Sep/20/22 3:40:42 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-22 
Madam Speaker, I have had the pleasure of working with my hon. colleague at the health committee, and I am particularly looking forward to receiving this bill at that committee. As I have repeatedly said, and as many of my colleagues in the House have said, we are putting in place a framework. It was introduced in the House on June 2, and now, as soon as we have come back, this is the first item on the agenda. We look forward to an expedited debate so we can get it to committee and have the substantive conversation we need to ensure that the solutions and regulations we develop have the recommendation of the committee and all organizations.
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