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House Hansard - 212

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 212 - Jun/13/23
Mr. Angelo Iacono (Alfred-Pellan, Lib.)
  • Jun/13/23 2:15:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, loyalty and continuity of service are becoming very rare qualities these days. That is why I would like to commend the six teachers and educators who have dedicated 25 years of service to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau School. The school's warm, family-like atmosphere helps our youth develop and grow. The dedication and perseverance towards our children from Ms. Sara, Ms. Daniela, Ms. Jennifer, Ms. Alexandra, Ms. Angie and Ms. Mara are remarkable, and they make school a home away from home for them. Their contributions over the years to the well-being and learning of children will have an everlasting effect on their lives. I congratulate them and wish to express my profound gratitude for their 25 years of service. Our entire community is thankful for their hard work, dedication and commitment towards the students and families of the English Montreal School Board. Cheers to many more.
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Context: House Hansard - 212 - Jun/13/23
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • Jun/13/23 2:32:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when I was at university, my brother had to live with me and I had to work three jobs. It was a tough time, but things are even harder these days for students, who have to cram together into apartments that are too small, too expensive and substandard, just to make ends meet. It is a matter of dignity. When will this government stop wasting time and start taking action to lower rent for students?
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Context: House Hansard - 212 - Jun/13/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Jun/13/23 2:33:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, for years, we have been investing in housing, in various programs to help students and low-income families and to encourage housing construction. We will continue to do that. We know we have to be there for our students, because support for them in the short term will contribute to society in the long term. That is why we eliminated interest on federal student loans in the last budget. We will continue to be there with more help for students, which includes continuing to look at ways to help them with rent.
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Context: House Hansard - 212 - Jun/13/23
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • Jun/13/23 2:34:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want the Prime Minister to imagine what it is like for students trying to find a place to rent in this country right now. Take for example a student in Windsor. The CBC reports that a 24-year-old student living in an apartment in Windsor with his sister is on the verge of homelessness because the cost of rent has gone up by so much. Sadly, this is the story of so many students who cannot find a place to rent that is within their budget. The reality is that the government has been a failure when it comes to housing. When will the government take this issue seriously and take concrete steps to bring down the cost of rent for students?
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