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House Hansard - 150

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health and to the Minister of Sport, Lib.)
  • Jan/31/23 10:45:25 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Mr. Speaker, it is great to be back and I welcome all my colleagues back to the House of Commons. Over the course of the break, I had lots of time to knock on doors. I talked to lots of my neighbours. Milton is one of the youngest communities in Canada demographically, so I overwhelmingly heard from my constituents that they were thrilled about the amount of money they were saving every month on child care. While the Conservatives ran on a promise to tear up those agreements and remove national child care from my community, it would be devastating for my community. They have been talking a lot about affordability, but the $450, $500 or $600 a month that my constituents are saving on child care fees is really supporting them. What is the Conservative plan to support families and their young children in those early years?
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Ms. Laurel Collins
  • Jan/31/23 1:20:44 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Madam Speaker, this legislation is so important. It is unfortunate that the Liberals have been promising child care since 1993 and it took three decades to get here, but it is critical that we move forward together. That is why New Democrats have pushed the government to ensure this legislation is passed, that it moves forward. This is critical for our country as a whole when it comes to our economic success. It is critical for gender equality. It is critical for the future of our children. I want to thank all members in the House who are supporting this legislation and fighting for the rights of women.
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