44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 20, 2022 10:00AM

Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)

Sep/20/22 11:29:19 a.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Madam Speaker, I thank the minister for her efforts to ensure Bill C-22 is the first bill debated in this fall session. She said earlier that no person with a disability should live in poverty. Everyone in this chamber would agree with that. However, we also know that this bill has no specificity about the amount of the benefit, who will be eligible for it and what will be done to prevent clawbacks. I wonder if the minister could share with us what she will do to ensure no person with a disability, regardless of their age, is living in poverty in this country.

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Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)

Sep/20/22 1:53:33 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear that the member for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge is supportive of the legislation with lots of good words this afternoon, but the fact is that there is a real sense of urgency for those living in poverty. We took a recess over the summer. Those living in poverty did not get a recess from that. Could the member speak to what he can do within his party to fast-track this legislation and get emergency supports to people living with disabilities today?

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Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)

Sep/20/22 5:32:51 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Madam Speaker, I can tell the parliamentary secretary has good intentions from his speech, but good intentions on their own do not pay the bills. I know he is aware the text of this bill is exactly the same as the text from back in 2021, while Canadians with disabilities are still living in poverty. Can he share evidence that demonstrates the governing party is serious about funding this benefit with the urgency the disability community deserves?

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