44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 20, 2022 10:00AM

Mr. Sébastien Lemire (Abitibi—Témiscamingue, BQ)

Sep/20/22 5:29:22 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Madam Speaker, allow me to acknowledge my hon. colleague. I am glad we are meeting again in Ottawa instead of Edmonton. Let us consider the nature of this bill. As a man of rigour, does he not feel that, in being asked to vote in favour of this bill, we are being asked to vote for a principle? Voting for a principle when it comes to people with functional limitations and disabilities is something everyone can obviously agree on, but what is the actual substance of this bill? I find it lacks rigour. Who is it really for? Is it a temporary, band-aid solution, or are we going to see long-term solutions? Can the government revamp its relationship with Quebeckers and Canadians with disabilities? It has a responsibility to provide these people with a better quality of life. I think this bill lacks long-term vision, but I do not think that was the government's intention. Can the member help me understand?

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