SoVote

Decentralized Democracy

House Hansard - 328

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 10, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 328 - Jun/10/24
Ms. Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, NDP)
  • Jun/10/24 2:48:15 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, big telecom companies are adding to the struggles of women and gender-diverse people fleeing violence. While telecom CEOs lay off staff and give themselves huge bonuses, a recent report found that Bell, Rogers and Telus forced extra fees and long wait times on victims trying to change their phone numbers or leave shared plans with their abusers. When will the Liberals stop being soft on telecom giants and force them to improve services for people fleeing violence?
80 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border
Context: House Hansard - 328 - Jun/10/24
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Jun/10/24 2:48:48 p.m.
  • Watch
Mr. Speaker, that is a very important question. I found the situation my colleague described as unacceptable. As she knows, we have been very tough on telecom CEOs around the country. Despite the Conservatives who are laughing, this is a very serious question. This is about protecting women. This is about protecting consumers. This is about being Canadian. We will follow up and make sure that we rectify the situation.
70 words
  • Hear!
  • Rabble!
  • star_border