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House Hansard - 245

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 2, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 245 - Nov/2/23
Hon. Steven Guilbeault (Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Lib.)
  • Nov/2/23 3:12:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what exactly does common sense mean when several members of the opposition party are former members of the governments of Quebec, British Columbia and New Brunswick? Back then, those members spoke in favour of carbon pricing. Back then, they believed in climate change. They believed climate change was an important issue. About 200,000 families in Quebec use oil to heat their homes. Oil prices have gone up three times faster than natural gas prices. Oil is two to four times more expensive. We will work with every Canadian province to help them eliminate oil heating in the coming years.
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Mr. John Aldag (Cloverdale—Langley City, Lib.)
  • Nov/2/23 3:13:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we continue on the path of reconciliation, there is more and more evidence showing that indigenous-led solutions lead to better, more sustainable outcomes and stronger, healthier communities. It is easy to see when it comes to mental wellness. For generations, indigenous peoples have known that wellness and health depended on holistic connections, as well as their relationships with each other and with culture. By contrast, our narrow, one-size-fits-all, western approach has left far too many indigenous people by the wayside. What is the government doing to make sure indigenous-led models of wellness are reaching the people who need them?
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Hon. Patty Hajdu (Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, Lib.)
  • Nov/2/23 3:13:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am so grateful to indigenous leaders who are working so hard on blending traditional and western ways of healing. At the second annual National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness, people gathered to share successful stories about programs that are designed by indigenous people for indigenous people. From the Ahousaht key-note speech to the Pimishka project in northern Quebec, healing is happening, and we can all learn from the wisdom of indigenous partners. I thank every participant for sharing their knowledge.
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Ms. Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, NDP)
  • Nov/2/23 3:14:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a new study found that big Canadian companies stashed away $120 billion in Luxembourg to avoid paying their taxes. This was while working-class Canadians and those on fixed incomes play by the rules and are falling further and further behind. This is the result of Liberal and Conservative governments creating a tax code that supports the wealthy not paying their taxes, and it is costing Canadians billions of dollars that could go to health care, housing or indigenous communities. When will the government finally crack down on wealthy tax cheats and make sure they pay their fair share?
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Ms. Iqra Khalid (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Nov/2/23 3:15:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, everyone must contribute their fair share to financing public services. Contrary to the Conservative leader, who demonizes the income tax and wants the rich to pay less, we are trying to redouble our efforts so that they pay and do not use loopholes to avoid this responsibility. The CRA has hired experts and continues to use sophisticated tools to better detect and deal with the most serious cases of noncompliance. This government really does care.
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Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)
  • Nov/2/23 3:15:31 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we have gathered here for the last hour or so of question period, I have wanted to engage in the debate and talk about the climate crisis, but all I can think about is that, while we are sitting here in such safety and security, the children of Gaza are terrorized and terrified. Children in Israel remain terrorized and terrified. We need a ceasefire, and we need it now. I want the Government of Canada, which has always stood for peace and for solutions to conflicts that do not involve the bombing of civilians, which is a war crime in itself, to please, the government or any minister, stand up to say right now that Canada will call for a ceasefire on both sides.
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Ms. Pam Damoff (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs), Lib.)
  • Nov/2/23 3:16:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for her compassion. We have seen the horrific scenes of unspeakable violence of Hamas's abhorrent terrorism, and we unequivocally condemn the attack. The price of justice cannot be the continued suffering of Palestinian civilians. What is unfolding in Gaza is a human tragedy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs continues to engage in efforts to help Canadians. We need humanitarian pauses, and Canadians must be allowed to leave Gaza. More humanitarian aid needs to get in, and all hostages must be released.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:18:28 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-42 
I have the honour to inform the House that a communication has been received as follows: Rideau Hall Ottawa November 1, 2023 Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to inform you that the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, signified royal assent by written declaration to the bill listed in the Schedule to this letter on the 1st day of November, 2023, at 4:12 p.m. Yours sincerely, Maia Welbourne Acting Secretary to the Governor General The schedule indicates the bill assented to was Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.
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Mr. Jean-Denis Garon
  • Nov/2/23 3:19:31 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. During question period, the member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles heckled us by saying that the carbon tax affected the price on pollution in Quebec. I have a document that shows the contrary. I seek unanimous consent to table it.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:19:37 p.m.
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All those opposed to the hon. member's request will please say nay. Some hon. members: Nay.
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Mr. Garnett Genuis
  • Nov/2/23 3:19:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. In light of some clear misunderstandings in question period, I would request the unanimous consent of the House to table the special permit given by the Liberal government to Siemens to get around sanctions, that the government gave the permit to facilitate Russia selling energy to Germany instead of supporting Canadian oil and gas. That was in support of Ukraine. I would like to table the document.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:20:16 p.m.
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Does the hon. member have unanimous consent to table the document? Some hon. members: No.
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Mr. Philip Lawrence
  • Nov/2/23 3:20:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on a separate point of order, there was some discussion in the House as to the impact of the carbon tax. The Governor of the Bank of Canada clearly said at finance committee that it was 16%. I would like the unanimous consent of the House to table documents showing that.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:20:54 p.m.
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Regrettably, before the member finished making his request for unanimous consent, I heard noes from the floor.
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Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Nov/2/23 3:21:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. We have witnessed this again today. Am I correct in my assumption that if a member is rising and asking for unanimous consent after question period, that the member seek consultation. Could you just provide some clarity on that?
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:21:27 p.m.
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I thank the hon. parliamentary secretary for raising this point. As all members are now experienced members, they would know that the Chair has asked many times, that when they do rise to seek unanimous consent, that they make every effort to please consult with colleagues in other parties, certainly the whips or the House leaders, so we can ensure we do not the waste the time of the House and of all hon. members.
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Mr. Luc Berthold
  • Nov/2/23 3:22:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I want to respond to what my colleague from Winnipeg North said. It is the custom and tradition of the House that, after question period, members raise points of order on topics mentioned during question period. That is the proper time for that. My colleague did exactly that. He mentioned an aspect of question period. He wanted to seek the unanimous consent of the House to support what was said during question period. That is the tradition. That is what we have been doing since I have been here and, I assume, for many years before that.
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The Speaker
  • Nov/2/23 3:22:44 p.m.
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I thank the hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable. He is right. However, I encourage members not to waste members' time. I am very patient. I can stay here a long time, but I do not want to waste members' time. I encourage members to always seek unanimous consent before rising in the House.
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Mr. Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable, CPC)
  • Nov/2/23 3:23:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to rise for this very exciting time of the week, when I get to ask the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons the Thursday question. I have a burning question that I cannot wait to ask. In addition to knowing the government's schedule for tomorrow and next week, I would like to know whether oral question period on Wednesday will be held as it has been for the past few years, at least since the Prime Minister was elected, with the Prime Minister answering all the questions.
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Hon. Karina Gould (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for the Thursday question. Tomorrow, we will continue with second reading of Bill C-57, the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement implementation act. Next week, our priority will be given to Bill C-34 concerning the Canada Investment Act; Bill S-9, the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act; and Bill C-52 to enact the air transportation accountability act. Finally, next Tuesday shall be an allotted day.
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