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House Hansard - 199

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 17, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 199 - May/17/23
Mr. Richard Lehoux (Beauce, CPC)
  • May/17/23 3:17:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the government has driven up the cost of food production by charging our farmers the carbon tax and the 35% tariff on fertilizer. Our family farms are stretched thin. The minister continues to suggest to farmers that they go further in debt and says that the carbon tax does not affect Quebec. I can also show the Minister of Environment and Climate Change bills that clearly show that is not true, not to mention the shipping of goods between the provinces. The government needs to understand the harm it is causing to farmers and Canadian families. When will it finally cut the carbon tax?
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Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lib.)
  • May/17/23 3:17:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as my colleague the Minister of Environment and Climate Change said, Quebec has its own system. The price on pollution imposed by the federal government does not apply to Quebec. Unlike the Conservatives, who cut risk management and research and innovation programs when they were in power, we are making investments. We are supporting our farmers so that they can adopt good environmental practices and have access to new technologies. We have increased the sustainable Canadian agricultural partnership by 25%.
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Mr. Charles Sousa (Mississauga—Lakeshore, Lib.)
  • May/17/23 3:18:34 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, Canadians across the country deserve to feel safe from gun violence and crime. In my riding of Mississauga—Lakeshore, I have heard from constituents who do worry about the safety of their loved ones. They worry about gang violence, carjacking and organized crime. Can the minister please update this House on the action this government is taking to make our neighbourhood safer for everyone?
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Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • May/17/23 3:18:58 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Mississauga—Lakeshore for his hard work. We have promised Canadians we would crack down on gun violence. Assault-style firearms have no place in our communities. That is why we are pushing forward with smart policy to get these weapons off our streets, investing in our borders to stop illegal smuggling and investing nearly $400 million to support law enforcement and address guns and gangs. Yesterday, I introduced a bill that would make it harder to get bail after committing a crime involving a firearm. What do the Conservatives do? They vote against these measures and they filibuster. We have a plan. They have a record of slashing police budgets and stalling.
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Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • May/17/23 3:19:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day when we commit to fighting discrimination in all its forms. Sadly, queer communities across Turtle Island and the world are increasingly under threat. Lives are at stake here. The #Act4QueerSafety campaign and others have put forward concrete proposals for more funding to combat hate. Additionally, the Dignity Network has long called for a special rapporteur to ensure that 2SLGBTQ rights at home and abroad are protected. When will the government go beyond words, start acting and implement the calls to action?
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Ms. Jenna Sudds (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Lib.)
  • May/17/23 3:20:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, every Canadian deserves to feel safe and supported, no matter where they are or whom they love. Homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, biphobia and all forms of violence and racism have no place in Canada or in the world. We know that a disproportionate amount of hate is directed at 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and that is why 75% of the 2SLGBTQI+ action plan investments go directly to the critical lifelines supporting these communities. Our government will continue to support them and reaffirm their right to be true and—
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:21:06 p.m.
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The hon. member for Spadina—Fort York.
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Mr. Kevin Vuong (Spadina—Fort York, Ind.)
  • May/17/23 3:21:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the public safety minister has reached the startling conclusion that there may be more Chinese police stations operating in Canada, not that he would inform the House, having decided to share this stunning revelation of the obvious with CTV last weekend. Does the government have a particular number of stations in mind before it takes the matter seriously? How much longer does the RCMP now need to complete an investigation into what is already known? In case they missed it on TV, do they even know about the other stations? Is there a threshold for the number of Chinese Canadians who must be intimidated before the government acts?
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Ms. Pam Damoff (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • May/17/23 3:21:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we take all threats from Russia, China and other foreign actors very seriously. As the hon. member knows, the investigation of these Chinese police stations is being conducted by the RCMP, and the RCMP will continue to conduct investigations as information comes forward. Canadians can be assured not only that we are taking this seriously, but that they are safe here in Canada.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:22:55 p.m.
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I wish to draw the attention of members to the presence in the gallery of a parliamentary delegation from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, led by Lord Purvis of Tweed. Some hon. members: Hear, hear!
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Mr. Michael Barrett (Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, CPC)
  • May/17/23 3:23:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, during question period, the hon. member for Fundy Royal was asking a question of the justice minister, and the member for York South—Weston said that is a lie. This, of course, is unacceptable and unparliamentary. I believe if you consult Hansard, you will find that they did in fact capture it being said and that if you give the member for York South—Weston the opportunity now, he will, of course, rise and apologize for this unacceptable and unparliamentary comment made to the hon. member for Fundy Royal.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:23:39 p.m.
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We will consult Hansard and come back to the House tomorrow.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:25:33 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
It being 3:24 p.m., pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded divisions on the motions at report stage of Bill C-21. Call in the members. The question is on Motion No. 1. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 2 to 6, 9 and 12.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:37:27 p.m.
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I declare Motion No. 1 defeated. I therefore declare Motions Nos. 2 to 6, 9 and 12 defeated as well. The question is on Motion No. 10. A vote on this motion also applies to Motion No. 11.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 3:49:47 p.m.
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I declare Motion No. 10 carried. I therefore declare Motion No. 11 carried. The question is on Motion No. 13.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 4:02:47 p.m.
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I declare Motion No. 13 carried.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 4:03:44 p.m.
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If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair. The hon. government House leader.
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Hon. Mark Holland
  • May/17/23 4:03:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we request a recorded division.
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Hon. Kamal Khera
  • May/17/23 4:03:44 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-21 
moved that Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.
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The Speaker
  • May/17/23 4:14:55 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried.
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