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House Hansard - 227

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 29, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 227 - Sep/29/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, CPC)
  • Sep/29/23 11:09:39 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, September 30 marks the day put aside to remember the tragedies of the residential school system, the unjust colonial practices of Canada's past, and the trauma and lost opportunities of generations of indigenous peoples. It is crucial to understand that reconciliation is a path, a process that requires our sustained commitment and dedication. It begins with acknowledging the truth and the pain inflicted upon indigenous peoples, and it continues with meaningful actions that address the ongoing disparities and inequities indigenous peoples have faced for far too long. To truly honour the spirit of reconciliation, we must address this by creating equitable opportunities for indigenous peoples in areas such as employment, education, entrepreneurship and resource sharing. It means dismantling the barriers that have hindered economic progress for indigenous communities and empowering them to shape their economic futures. Let us commit to indigenous self-determination and prosperity, and to a more just and equitable future to remember the past, honour their survivors and commit ourselves to a future where reconciliation is not just a dream, but a reality for all.
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Context: House Hansard - 227 - Sep/29/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, CPC)
  • Sep/29/23 12:08:06 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, for three years, the residents of Bobcaygeon have been waiting for repairs to the lock 32 swing bridge. The lack of action from Parks Canada has left the town angry and frustrated. Precious tourist dollars have left, along with several businesses that just cannot wait anymore. While the minister responsible is busy gifting millions to bolster infrastructure in Communist China, he ignores the pleas of rural Canadians. If the minister is too busy supporting the Communist Party in Beijing, will he please hand this file over to someone who can do the job?
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Context: House Hansard - 227 - Sep/29/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale (Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, CPC)
  • Sep/29/23 12:09:09 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I was actually saying the minister cannot do his job, because not only is one federal bridge out, but a second bridge is out in the village of Bolsover. It has been three years and counting with no bridge. There is actually a documented case where someone died of a heart attack; the family could see the ambulance on the other side of the road, but it could not get over. It has been three years with two bridges and two communities cut in half. When will the minister do his job and get these bridges fixed?
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Context: House Hansard - 227 - Sep/29/23
Mr. Jamie Schmale
  • Sep/29/23 12:16:04 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, this is coming out of question period and the comments from the member for Sydney—Victoria. I would like unanimous consent to table this document reminding Canadians that during the first truth and reconciliation day, the Prime Minister was surfing in Tofino.
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