44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 27, 2023 10:00AM
- Oct/27/23 11:56:25 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that, right now, many Canadians are having a hard time putting food on the table.
We are working with provinces, territories, municipalities, indigenous partners and others to develop a national school food policy and support the creation of a national school food program. We are planning this policy to reflect regional and local needs, because we know that existing meal programs do not serve the majority of Canadians.
I am happy to share with this House that the “as we heard it” report will be coming out next week. I look forward to working together on it.
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- Oct/27/23 11:57:10 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is no miracle solution to the increased cost of living.
However, we are not asking the government for a miracle today. We are still waiting and hoping for one next week. We are asking the government to keep its promise. It promised $1 billion for a school food program. That is nothing miraculous, but it would be a complete game-changer for those of the 872,000 Quebeckers using food banks who have families.
When will the government keep its promise and transfer that money to Quebec with no strings attached?
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- Oct/27/23 11:57:47 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that kids learn better on a full stomach, and this remains our goal.
The work under way on a national school food policy is critical to achieving that. We continue to work with our partners, the provinces, territories, indigenous partners, stakeholders and children to inform the path forward on this.
As mentioned, I look forward to the release of the “as we heard it” report, the results of our consultation. I look forward to working with all members in this House to move it forward.
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- Oct/27/23 11:58:29 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after eight years, Canadians are increasingly convinced that the Prime Minister is not worth the cost.
The government's insatiable appetite for spending has triggered an inflation crisis and interest rate hikes. Millions of Canadians with mortgages are left wondering what they are going to do when their payments go up by over $1,000 a month on their next renewal.
When will the NDP-Liberal government get its inflationary deficits under control so people can afford to stay in their homes?
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- Oct/27/23 11:59:02 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I sat with the member on the federal finance committee for two years. At no point did he ever stand up and go against the austerity agenda of that party's leader. It is an unacceptable approach.
We, on this side, do have an approach that matters. In his community in Calgary, we are working with that city council on a number of things, including the housing accelerator fund that would see more homes built, which brings down the cost of rent and brings down the cost of purchasing a home.
We will continue to work together.
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- Oct/27/23 11:59:40 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, $54 million in waste, extortion, corruption and an RCMP investigation; that is ArriveCAN. We heard shocking testimony about a group of government insiders who are running a real racket in tech sector procurement.
After eight years of the Prime Minister and his NDP-Liberal government, that is how they run things, and now there is an RCMP investigation. The Prime Minister is clearly not worth the cost. Will he fully co-operate with the RCMP in this investigation?
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- Oct/27/23 12:00:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we have said time and time again, we expect all contracts to be issued following the law and regulations set out in this place.
CBSA has launched an internal audit. It has increased oversight over contract granting and is mandating new procurement certification courses. We welcome any investigation into these allegations. Any misconduct will come with consequences.
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- Oct/27/23 12:00:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has blocked so many RCMP investigations that he has lost track of them this week. The insiders involved in this are the same ones behind the $54-million arrive scam. The whistle-blowers who brought this waste and corruption to Canadians' attention were threatened and had their contracts cancelled by the NDP-Liberal government. After eight years of the Prime Minister, he is not worth the cost.
When will the Prime Minister stop lining the pockets of well-connected insiders and fully co-operate with the RCMP?
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- Oct/27/23 12:01:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, once again, we see the Conservatives taking cheap political shots at the Prime Minister instead of sticking to the facts, which is allowing any allegations of misconduct to be properly investigated. There is nothing being blocked by the Prime Minister or the government.
We welcome an investigation to look into these allegations of misconduct, and we expect contracts to be issued following the law.
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- Oct/27/23 12:02:17 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, many Canadians across the country are worried about their future. Groceries are more expensive, so are housing and basic amenities.
Many students and recent graduates are among those who are worried. They are just starting out in life, facing these uncertain and inflationary times without much in terms of savings to fall back on.
Can the minister tell us what meaningful steps our government is taking to help students and recent graduates put some money aside and help them get off to a good start?
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- Oct/27/23 12:02:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Halifax West for all her hard work.
Our government understands very well that students and recent graduates need financial support. That is exactly what we have done. We recently announced that interest on federal student loans would be forgiven. This saves young people nearly $410 a year. Our government has always been there for Canadians.
I would like to point out that the Conservatives voted against these measures. Shame on them.
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- Oct/27/23 12:03:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, new information has just revealed that the Prime Minister's Office refused to release documents to the RCMP during its SNC-Lavalin investigation. At the ethics committee, MPs were in the room and the RCMP commissioner was in the room ready to testify on the RCMP's obstruction of justice investigation into the Prime Minister's SNC-Lavalin scandal. Then the NDP-Liberal government abruptly shut down the ethics committee before the RCMP commissioner could testify. After eight years, the Prime Minister is not worth the cost.
What is the cover-up coalition hiding?
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- Oct/27/23 12:04:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have to admit that after yesterday's performance, I am surprised the Conservatives would dare go down this road, given the fact that they had 26 opportunities to move a motion to bring forward the RCMP to committee. Instead, they choose to use that as a political ploy to block the study of a lobbyist-paid trip by five Conservatives, including $1,800 worth of champagne and a $1,200 oyster bar bill. Talk about cover-up.
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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- Oct/27/23 12:04:52 p.m.
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I am certain we all want to give our attention to the member of Parliament who has the floor next to ask a question.
The hon. member for Kelowna—Lake Country.
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- Oct/27/23 12:05:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the only person in this place who has broken ethics laws twice is the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister said when he took office that the government and its information must be open by default, but after eight years, the Prime Minister only wants to cover up the truth. The RCMP commissioner made himself available to answer questions, but the NDP-Liberal government does not want him to speak. We have learned it was the Prime Minister's Office that blocked the RCMP from getting key documents during the SNC-Lavalin investigation. The Prime Minister is not worth the cost.
What is the cover-up coalition hiding?
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- Oct/27/23 12:05:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is interesting to me that the Conservatives would once again talk about a cover-up when it is they who are using political tactics to block the study of a lobbyist-paid trip for five Conservative members. They yelled out to correct me; it was two lobbyist-paid trips. They think that makes it better.
I am curious. Was the chateaubriand that they consumed a steak or a 600-euro bottle of wine? Perhaps they could come to committee and answer those questions.
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- Oct/27/23 12:06:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the alliance between the Bloc Québécois and the Liberal Party continues.
The RCMP commissioner appeared before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics last Monday and was prepared to give evidence on the Prime Minister's interference in the SNC-Lavalin affair.
The Liberals ended up adjourning the meeting. Who supported them? It was the Bloc Québécois. The member for Trois-Rivières voted with the Liberals to protect the Prime Minister. Voting for the Bloc Québécois is costly.
After eight years of this government and out of fear of the truth coming out, did the Prime Minister promise the Bloc Québécois something to get its support?
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- Oct/27/23 12:07:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, speaking of costs, I am just curious what a thousand-dollar meal at the Savoy restaurant for three courses of a lunch looks like. Maybe the Conservatives who went on a lobbyist-paid trip could come to committee and explain that. Instead, they are bringing up a case that the RCMP has considered closed for years as a way to block the committee from studying the exorbitant champagne tastes that Conservatives seem to have.
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- Oct/27/23 12:08:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is and always has been a trading nation. Our government's trade commissioner service is an unmatched network of over 1,000 business-savvy experts in 160 cities that helps businesses in my riding and across the country reach new markets.
Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development update Canadians on how we are helping businesses get started, scale up and go global?
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- Oct/27/23 12:08:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Lac-Saint-Louis for his strong advocacy on behalf of businesses. I visited two innovative companies in Montreal and heard about how they were growing, thanks to our government supports. OPAL-RT Technologies has been unlocking its global potential and now has a presence in over 50 countries. The EDC has helped Equisoft expand to new markets like the U.S., Australia, the U.K., Chile and South Africa.
We will continue to be there for businesses to help unlock new markets as they create good-paying jobs right here in Canada.
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