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House Hansard - 205

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 2, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 205 - Jun/2/23
Mr. Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, GP)
  • Jun/2/23 12:12:44 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-22 
Madam Speaker, it has been two weeks now since the Senate strengthened and passed Bill C-22, the Canada disability benefit act, yet the governing party has prioritized six or seven government bills ahead of it. Canadians with disabilities continue to disproportionately live in poverty across the country. They need to see action. When will the Liberals bring Bill C-22 back to the floor of the House so it can be urgently passed into law?
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Context: House Hansard - 205 - Jun/2/23
Mr. Terry Sheehan (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour, Lib.)
  • Jun/2/23 12:13:22 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-22 
Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for this important question. In the spirit of “Nothing Without Us”, we are continuing to move forward with historic investments and actions that will improve the social and economic inclusion of millions of Canadians with disabilities. In February, Bill C-22, the act to establish the Canada disability benefit, was unanimously adopted by this House. On May 18, Bill C-22 was adopted with amendments in the Senate and has now been sent back to this House for consideration. This bill remains a top priority for us, and we have every intention of dealing with it as quickly as possible. We are working with all parties to get this important legislation passed.
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