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House Hansard - 150

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Ms. Monique Pauzé (Repentigny, BQ)
  • Jan/31/23 11:03:27 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Mr. Speaker, as I listened to my colleague's speech, I would see that he certainly understands all the benefits of affordable educational child care. However, in the previous version of the bill, Quebec's exemption was right there in black and white. After all, Quebec is a success story. I would like to know why that was not included in this bill. If it were clearly stated that Quebec could opt out with appropriate financial compensation, I think another Quebec-Canada fight could be avoided.
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Ms. Michelle Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha, CPC)
  • Jan/31/23 11:14:17 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Mr. Speaker, of course quality, affordable child care is what every Canadian wants for their child. There is not a parent or person watching who does not want their child to have the best, to have access to the best. In the member's speech, she said that this program enhances child care. We have seen that the Liberals did not account for inflation. In fact, as quoted in The Globe and Mail, many child care facilities are having to decide whether or not to cut their food programs. The Liberals did not account for inflation and, in fact, it is not enhancing the child care experience. What is the member's rebuttal to that?
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Mr. Colin Carrie (Oshawa, CPC)
  • Jan/31/23 11:48:55 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Mr. Speaker, I think everyone agrees that affordable, quality child care is critical, but if one cannot access it, it does not exist. I come from Oshawa where we have a lot of shift work. People require it for different opportunities. Some people work on the weekend. My colleague, the member for Windsor West, talked about the labour shortage. Could my colleague discuss options for people who just do not fall into the nine to five option? The bill would do absolutely nothing for this accessibility issue. Does he have some ideas for the government to improve the bill?
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Ms. Monique Pauzé (Repentigny, BQ)
  • Jan/31/23 12:18:38 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague with whom I am very pleased to work on the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. An economic downturn is looming. However, many scientific studies have shown that a market-based approach does not work for child care services. I would like to hear my colleague's thoughts on that. Why does she think that some members are opposed to affordable government-funded child care services?
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Context: House Hansard - 150 - Jan/31/23
Mr. Taleeb Noormohamed
  • Jan/31/23 1:05:37 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-35 
Madam Speaker, my hon. friend is absolutely correct. If we think about these economic times and the challenges people are facing, if we can reduce one burden from them by ensuring they know they have affordable, accessible child care, then it gives them the ability to be able to get that extra job or take extra shifts if they need to. Most importantly, it makes sure they have that sense of security for their family that they do not need to make a grave economic decision as to whether their child is going to be able to do something as simple as get child care. He is absolutely right, and we need to keep working together to advance this.
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