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Context: House Hansard - 332 - Jun/14/24

Mrs. Anna Roberts (King—Vaughan, CPC)

Jun/14/24 10:53:26 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, my colleague made an eloquent speech. I agree that, if someone is innocent, they should have the opportunity to be able to defend themselves and have a free and unbiased trial. My former colleague, a 44-year-old mother of two, was shot and killed by someone who was let out on bail and was wanted. She had the right to live, but that opportunity was not given to her. I ask my hon. colleague, how can we protect the victims if we continue with the catch-and-release system in this society?

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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo

Jun/14/24 10:54:11 a.m.
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Re: Bill C-40

Madam Speaker, it is absolutely devastating that this happened to a constituent of hers, but again it shows Conservatives do not understand what we are talking about in Bill C-40. We are talking about, in Bill C-40, the fact that marginalized people in this country, more often indigenous people, indigenous women, and people of colour are being wrongfully convicted in this country, and then they do not have access to appeal because they do not have the funds for it. That is what this bill is about. I understand we need to also fix other injustices and justice in our society, but the Conservatives need to understand that this is about levelling the playing field for those who are under-represented by legal support in the criminal justice system.

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Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)

Jun/14/24 10:55:05 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am curious what the member thinks of the fact that this bill, which is unanimously supported by the House of Commons, has 20 amendments from the Conservatives, who appear to be supporting the bill anyway. The first of those amendments is to delete the short title, and the short title includes “David and Joyce Milgaard's Law”. It is such a controversial issue to the Conservatives that they feel as though they need to bring forward an amendment to delete it. I am wondering what the member has to say about that amendment.

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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo

Jun/14/24 10:55:42 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I mentioned in my speech that the Liberal government had the opportunity to advance these types of criminal justice amendments much earlier, back in 2021, and it chose to wait an additional three years to do it, so I think what the Liberals need to focus on is passing laws that help people in Canada and worrying less about what things are called.

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Mr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères, BQ)

Jun/14/24 10:56:13 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I commend my colleague on her speech. I would like to ask her a question that I had the chance to ask my colleague from Salaberry—Suroît a bit earlier. As we know, the member for Rivière-du-Nord would like to ensure that the judges sitting on the review commission are bilingual. According to Canada's official bilingualism policy, both languages should have equal status. Can my colleague tell me how it is that every federalist party voted against that? When bilingualism is not enforced, we generally end up with English unilingualism. I have never seen unilingual French. Would she be okay with having a unilingual francophone review her case?

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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo

Jun/14/24 10:57:03 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, as the critic for disability inclusion, I often think about people who communicate through sign language. We know there are many people in this country who have different methods of communication. I understand that French and English are our official languages in Canada, but I would like to see a justice system that can accommodate any kind of communication that people need to represent themselves in the system.

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Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Jun/14/24 10:57:39 a.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, my colleague made an excellent speech. I have a similar question to the Bloc member's, but from indigenous peoples' perspective. As my colleague indicated, indigenous peoples are overrepresented in the justice system, and we know that language was used to try to eliminate indigenous peoples in Canada. With language revitalization and indigenous people still preferring to speak their languages, is it not just as important to ensure that indigenous languages can be used in this system? This would be so that people who are unable to access the system, both economically and language-wise, would be able to access the same system with indigenous languages.

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Ms. Bonita Zarrillo

Jun/14/24 10:58:38 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for Nunavut, my NDP colleague, for the incredible work she does in the House to advocate for her community. I agree with the point she is making about being able to be represented in one's own language. It is absolutely a necessity.

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)

Jun/14/24 10:58:55 a.m.
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Is the House ready for the question? Some hon. members: Question. The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès): The question is on Motion No. 1. A vote on this motion also applies to Motions Nos. 2 to 20. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

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Mr. Mark Gerretsen

Jun/14/24 10:59:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would ask for a recorded vote.

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)

Jun/14/24 10:59:31 a.m.
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Pursuant to Standing Order 45, the division stands deferred until Monday, June 17, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions.

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Mr. Brendan Hanley (Yukon, Lib.)

Jun/14/24 10:59:54 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, every day since October 7, I have heard from Yukoners by letter, by phone, on the street and in person, horrified and deeply concerned about the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza. My constituents are calling for a ceasefire, for humanitarian aid to flow, for humanitarian law to be respected, for the targeting of hospitals and medical facilities to stop, for the bombing of civilians to stop and for the adversaries to come to the table once and for all. The hostages must be released, and we cannot let an entire population starve. While all eyes are on Gaza, we know that terrible atrocities are also occurring around the world at this time, in Sudan, in Haiti, and in too many places to name. In the Yukon, we have kept hard conversations civil and respectful; the rest of Canada should take note. The tensions we are living must not escalate into the anti-Semitic and Islamophobic attacks we are seeing. As parliamentarians, we would do well to bring people together and closer and not use fear and discrimination to drive people apart. The urgency for peace has never been greater. Let us all do our part.

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Mrs. Cathay Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville, CPC)

Jun/14/24 11:00:55 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today, I stand to congratulate a young man in my riding of Yorktown—Melville. Jake Soltys, a grade 11 student from Sturgis Composite School, wrote a Remembrance Day poem that pays homage to our fallen heroes, entitled A Tribute to the Brave. Jake's poem won at the local, zone, district and provincial levels. He then went on to receive first place on the national level, winning a prize and a trip to Ottawa for this year's national Remembrance Day service. A portion of his poem reads: In Flanders Fields the poppies growTo remind us of the debts we owe.On Remembrance Day we stand as one,To remember those whose battles are done. I am so proud to represent Canadians who remember the sacrifices for our freedoms that were so valiantly defended and fought for. I am extremely proud of our young community members like Jake who honour that legacy. Congratulations to Jake. I am sure his trip to Ottawa on Remembrance Day 2024 will be memorable. Lest we forget.

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Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)

Jun/14/24 11:02:05 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am proud, as the sponsor of the Lebanese Heritage Month Act, to recognize today the first anniversary of the adoption at all stages of the bill into law with unanimous consent. What a delight it was to hoist the Lebanese flag on Parliament Hill last November for the very first time. The pride in the adoption of the law is felt in communities across the country. This is a challenging time for Lebanon and for the Lebanese people, who overwhelmingly are united in their desire for peace, stability and the opportunity to further their own prosperity. Canada is marking 70 years of diplomatic relations with Lebanon and I will continue to support those Lebanese Canadians using their voices to urge for the preservation of their homeland's sovereignty. I am looking forward to our second flag raising on the Hill in November and to the celebrations that will be organized throughout the country. Until then, I wish everyone a safe and happy summer.

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Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)

Jun/14/24 11:03:06 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, as part of acknowledging the 100-year anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, amazing people in my riding are working hard to celebrate by building a beautiful, full-size display case for the De Havilland Vampire Mark III. The aircraft is stored at the base away from public sight to protect it from the weather. We want it outside, safe in a pavilion with the outdoor museum of other military planes. Year-round, people tour the museum and learn more about how our service members served in the past. During the winter holidays, the planes get decked out in lights. The folks have aimed for $1 million to get the display case built. We have gotten 50% of the way there and I am so proud. I hope the government looks at ways to contribute to help to keep this history. I want to thank everyone leading the fundraising project, especially the folks at the Comox Air Force Museum, as well as 19 Wing Honorary Colonel Quartermain, for matching donations from the public up to $50,000, which was successfully done. I thank Dave Mellin, who always keeps me updated.

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Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Windsor—Tecumseh, Lib.)

Jun/14/24 11:04:15 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, today I rise in the House to celebrate the 49th annual Carrousel of the Nations festival in my community of Windsor-Essex. Over the next two weekends, our community will showcase our incredible diversity and pride at being a welcoming community. Thirty villages, from Greek to German, Croatian, Caribbean, Italian, Lebanese, Polish, Filipino and more, will open the doors to share their heritage, dancing, beautiful cultural dress and, of course, delicious food. In a world divided by difference, the Carrousel of the Nations celebrates our differences as our strength, what unites us and what makes our country so vibrant and so beautiful. I am proud that our federal government has been a strong partner for Carrousel of the Nations, providing over half a million dollars to the festival over the last eight years. I want to thank Fred Francis and the amazing team at the multicultural council, and all the volunteers and vendors, for the incredible dedication to a remarkable festival. Save me a honey bowl and some slivovica, and I will see everyone at Carrousel.

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Mr. Greg McLean (Calgary Centre, CPC)

Jun/14/24 11:05:20 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, last week we honoured Canadians who had made spectacular contributions to Canada's cultural life, with the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards. Among the honourees was Calgary's own Jenny Belzberg, winner of the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award for Voluntarism in the Performing Arts. Created in 1992 by the late governor general, along with his wife, Gerda Hnatyshyn, the award is given yearly to a Canadian whose work and accomplishments enrich Canada's cultural life. Ms. Belzberg has had a lifetime of impact on the arts in Alberta. She helped found the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation in 2003. The foundation has overseen more than $1.5 million awarded to 100 Alberta artists. The performing arts thrive due to the major dedication of volunteers, and it is thanks to people like Jenny Belzberg that arts projects can succeed in our communities. We are all richer for that. Join me in bidding a warm congratulations to Jenny Belzberg on receiving—

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)

Jun/14/24 11:06:24 a.m.
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The hon. member for Labrador.

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Ms. Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Lib.)

Jun/14/24 11:06:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the significant investments Liberals are making in housing across Canada, particularly in northern regions like Labrador. Recently I announced over $10 million for 33 new homes in the community of Sheshatshiu. I continue to work with its chief and band council to address its ever-pressing housing needs. Over the last decade, we have invested more than $100 million in housing in the Nunatsiavut region in the northern part of my ride, resulting in new homes, including triplexes, in communities like Nain and Hopedale for those people who were housing insecure. We have also added 20 new units for women fleeing violence and for low-income families in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. In Labrador West we have upgraded more than 20 new units under Newfoundland and Labrador housing, and constructed additional units. While the Conservatives slashed housing budgets and did not respond to the needs of families, and continue to vote down the Liberals' investments, we continue to work hard—

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The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Alexandra Mendès)

Jun/14/24 11:07:31 a.m.
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The hon. member for Hamilton Mountain.

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