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House Hansard - 333

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 17, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Jun/17/24 5:30:40 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank this place for having a meaningful discussion about democracy, which I think is something we should be talking about frequently. I know that holistically, when we look at the bill, most of the things do strengthen our democracy, and I think there are some good steps that have been taken. Obviously, the Conservatives have a concern about their 32 members who will be eligible for a pension. I know that our member who is the critic for democratic reform has been very clear that she will be moving an amendment to remedy that issue by moving the date of the election back. I am wondering if the minister would share with this place if the Liberals would be supporting that amendment.
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Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Jun/17/24 6:47:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciated how much the hon. member talked about the seriousness of climate change. I do agree. I come from a riding that is in a rainforest. We are in droughts more often than we are not, which is very concerning for me because of the long-term impacts that it will have. I am just wondering if the member could talk about why they keep giving so much money to oil and gas industries in subsidies instead of taking some of those resources and investing in a more green economy.
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Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Jun/17/24 8:05:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate the member's role in our caucus, as well as in this House, with his many years of expertise. One of the parts he mentioned in his speech that really resonated with me was the realities of climate change and the impacts it has on smaller communities and their economies. I am just wondering if he could talk about some solutions that we could be looking at, instead of giving so many dollars to the oil and gas industry.
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Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Jun/17/24 8:23:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is my neighbour, and it is always good to see him here in the House. My question is around the disability supports. We know that the NDP has been fighting desperately for a long time, along with a lot of advocates for the disability community, talking about the high level of poverty and the reality that so many are slipping through cracks that we should be filling. It was very disappointing to see the Liberal government not put forward something more substantive, but instead, something that will keep people in poverty rather than lifting them from it. I am just wondering if he has heard the same thing, like I have from my constituents, that this is a significant concern, and they expect to see more.
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Context: House Hansard - 333 - Jun/17/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Jun/17/24 9:49:51 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I appreciate the member's support for the school food program. It is something the NDP has been fighting for and I am really happy to see that, with our pressure, we were able to finally see it in the budget. Returning to this issue of people living with disabilities and the reality of the deep level of poverty that community is in, the benefit that the Liberals are putting forward is only $200 a month, which absolutely will not bring people out of poverty. Is the member willing to advocate for persons living with disabilities and push the government to do better?
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