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Context: House Hansard - 338 - Sep/18/24

Sep/18/24 2:02:00 p.m.
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I understand that the hon. member for South Okanagan—West Kootenay is going to be leading us in the national anthem today. [Members sang the national anthem]

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Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:03:28 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-284

Mr. Speaker, for 15 years, the Canadian Transplant Society has been at the forefront of organ donation advocacy in Canada, working to eliminate cornea blindness through increased awareness and education. Cornea blindness impacts adults and children of all ages. It does not discriminate. Currently, an estimated 15,000 Canadians will need cornea transplants in the near future, a number driven by our growing and aging population. The Canadian Transplant Society's goal is to reduce and eventually eliminate cornea blindness by encouraging more Canadians to register their eyes as part of their organ donation pledge. However, to reach its target, it needs support and commitment to education and awareness. I introduced Bill C-284, to establish a national strategy for eye care to help stop blindness of Canadians. This bill would have a direct, positive impact on Canadians' vision health and support for organizations like the Canadian Transplant Society. Together, we can make a significant impact on reducing cornea blindness in Canada.

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Mr. Colin Carrie (Oshawa, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:04:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today as we in Oshawa mourn the loss of a long-time friend and volunteer, Al Fillmore. When my daughter first met Al, she believed that he was actually Santa Claus. His white beard and huge smile were a dead giveaway. Whether it was his work at the Legion, the Moose Lodge, or his expertise in recycling medical devices, which he freely gave out to hundreds of patients to help them stay at home, Al's service was a light that was always present in Oshawa. Al was a person one could always count on to deliver. His gruff exterior and his strong opinions shielded his big heart and his desire to always lend a hand to those who needed it the most. On September 7, I was honoured to attend his memorial, along with his daughter, granddaughter and his friends from the Redrum first nations motorcycle club where he took his last ride. I thank them for sharing Al with us. I know Al is resting in the arms of our Creator, and Oshawa's Santa spirit will be remembered by the many lives he touched. God bless.

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Mr. Tony Van Bynen (Newmarket—Aurora, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:05:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on September 22, we honour the incredible life and legacy of World War II veteran Jim Parks on his 100th birthday. A true Canadian hero, Jim's contributions to our country and the world are immeasurable. As a young soldier, he bravely landed on Juno Beach during World War II and continued his service with unwavering dedication. His tireless efforts to educate others about Canada's role in the war through the Royal Canadian Legion's Memory Project and his fundraising for the Juno Beach Centre highlight his lasting impact. Jim's resilience and commitment to sharing history inspire us all. We celebrate not only his century of life, but also his lasting influence on future generations. I look forward to the Newmarket community coming together on October 16 to celebrate with Mr. Parks. Congratulations to Jim, and I thank him for his remarkable service to Canada.

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Ms. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, BQ)

Sep/18/24 2:06:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to the Café de rue Solidaire de Terrebonne, an extraordinary organization that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For two decades, the Café has been working to prevent social disengagement and to support vulnerable young people between the ages of 18 and 30 who are at risk of homelessness. Under the exemplary guidance of its coordinators, Cyndie and Mariette, the Café works with hundreds of young people in Terrebonne who are the first to suffer the consequences of the housing crisis. The Café is also a support network that provides psychosocial counselling, storage services and food assistance, to name only a few. Last year alone, its staff did outreach work on prevention and provided listening services on over 1,000 occasions. Today, as we celebrate this anniversary, we recognize their immense contribution to the Terrebonne community and reaffirm our support for their important mission. I want to thank the employees of Café de rue Solidaire for the invaluable impact they have had on the lives of our youth in Terrebonne.

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Hon. Mona Fortier (Ottawa—Vanier, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:08:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, behind every paycheque there are thousands of Canadians working hard to ensure accuracy and timeliness. I rise today as a proud supporter of all payroll workers, many of whom are women dedicated to the vital role of payroll. From September 16 to 20, the National Payroll Institute is celebrating National Payroll Week. To mark the occasion, President and CEO Peter Tzanetakis is here in Parliament today. I thank the hard-working Canadians handling payroll tasks, including the processing of withholding tax, which is essential to our taxation system and the funding of public services. Through their work, these payroll experts help keep our economy strong and contribute to the financial well-being of workers from coast to coast to coast. They help our government provide the support Canadians need. I congratulate and thank all those involved in this important work.

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Mr. Scott Aitchison (Parry Sound—Muskoka, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:09:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, September marks the end of another stunning summer in Parry Sound—Muskoka, but what is often referred to as the playground of the rich and famous is not the reality for too many of my neighbours. We have master carpenters who build beautiful waterfront cottages, but cannot afford a home in the town they grew up in. We have resort staff who welcome guests year after year from all over the world, but they are worried about how they are going to heat their home this winter. We have cooks who prepare these incredible meals, but at the end of the month they have to visit a food bank to feed their own family. These are the folks who call Parry Sound—Muskoka home not just in July and August, but all year. These are the honest, hard-working people who sent me to this place. This summer I heard loud and clear from them that they want change. They need change. They need a government that will let them keep more of their hard-earned paycheque. They want a government that will not punish them for heating their homes and driving to work. They want a government where common sense is just simply common. They are ready today for a Conservative government that will axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime.

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Mr. Taleeb Noormohamed (Vancouver Granville, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:10:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as this parliamentary session begins, I rise to recognize the important work that firefighters did throughout the summer from coast to coast to coast. From protecting our communities to saving people's lives, firefighters are true heroes who put the country's interests ahead of their own. On behalf of the constituents of Vancouver Granville, I want to thank B.C. firefighters and Vancouver's fire rescue services for all they do. Their dedication and courage inspire us all. Firefighters are vital pillars of our community who safeguard us from the devastating impact of climate change. They are there to save lives in our homes or in public spaces. We know that we can count on their bravery and commitment to protecting Canadians. They show up for us at community barbecues, they are there in our homes and they are always there to make sure that we are okay. That is why we have always been there for our firefighters and why that will never change. From important measures on cancer treatment to unprecedented funding for training and recruitment, we are just getting started. My thanks to those firefighters.

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Mr. Paul Chiang (Markham—Unionville, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:11:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as the member of Parliament for Markham—Unionville, a beautiful, diverse riding with people of East and Southeast Asian backgrounds, I rise today to extend my warmest wishes to all on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, that was celebrated yesterday. For the Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese communities, this festival symbolizes family, gratitude and hope. Across our country and the world, families will gather to share traditional moon-cakes and light lanterns for prosperity and good fortune. Every culture across the world has an iteration of a harvest festival, whether it be Thanksgiving, Vaisakhi, the Mid-Autumn Festival or Chushu, among many others. These festivals demonstrate our unity and shared human desire to celebrate abundance that the harvest brings. I wish everyone celebrating in Markham—Unionville and beyond a happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Mrs. Dominique Vien (Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:12:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what is the point of the “Liberal Bloc”? It serves to keep the Liberals in office. Do people know that the Bloc Québécois voted to save the Liberals nearly 200 times? Do they know that the Bloc Québécois voted for $500 billion in inflationary spending to expand the public service by 100,000 employees with Quebeckers' money? The Bloc needs to stop pretending that it is helping Quebeckers and support us in changing this government. The “Liberal Bloc” is fighting the same fight. Because of the Bloc Québécois, over the past nine years, this government has spent a record amount, failed to balance the budget, doubled the debt and made a mess of public services. The Bloc Québécois is voting to waste Quebeckers' money. The Bloc voted for the largest-ever expansion of the federal government in this country's history. How did the Prime Minister manage to convince the Bloc to support his government, which is the costliest, the most disastrous and the most centralizing government in Canada's history? The alliance between these two parties remains suspect. The real question is this: What is the point of the Bloc Québécois? It serves the Liberals.

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Ms. Iqra Khalid (Mississauga—Erin Mills, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:13:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am so delighted today to welcome my Mississauga—Erin Mills Women's Council and Youth Council to Ottawa. These brave Canadians are doing phenomenal work engaging with constituents to help me advocate on the issues that matter most to us and ours. Over the past year, they have held events and workshops for health and wellness, mental health, career development, entrepreneurship, food insecurity and more. All the while, they continue to contribute to our community in their professional, student and volunteer work. Today, they have brought their advocacy to Ottawa to witness our democracy in action and will meet with officials to share their vision. I want to take this opportunity to thank every member of these councils for their dedication, their leadership and their commitment to our community here in Mississauga—Erin Mills.

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Mr. Arpan Khanna (Oxford, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:14:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after nine years of the NDP-Liberals, taxes are up, costs are up, crime is up and now time is up. The NDP leader claims to be a voice of opposition, but for the past two years he has sold out Canadians by supporting the Liberals, who are hiking the tax on our food and doubling housing costs, and who have unleashed crime and chaos on our streets. Following his media stunt, he refuses to state whether the NDP will vote to force a carbon tax election at the next opportunity. The truth is that the New Democrats have voted for the carbon tax 24 times. They have been part of the Liberal problem. They have been there every step of the way. Canadians need a carbon tax election now to decide between the costly Liberal-NDP coalition, which will hike taxes on our food, punish people who work and take their money, or a common-sense Conservative government that will axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime. Let us bring it home.

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Mr. Michael Cooper (St. Albert—Edmonton, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:15:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after nine years of the NDP-Liberals, taxes are up, costs are up, crime is up and time is up. Canadians are fed up with the corruption, self-dealings and conflicts that define the rotten Liberal government. The latest example is the Prime Minister's decision to hire carbon tax Carney as his economic adviser, conveniently employing him through the Liberal Party to avoid conflict of interest disclosures. Every day, there are new questions about conflicts surrounding carbon tax Carney. Just yesterday, we learned that carbon tax Carney is negotiating with the very Liberal government he is supposed to be advising in funnelling 10 billion taxpayer dollars to an investment fund owned by his company, Brookfield. This is an outrageous abuse. That is enough of the Liberal corruption. Canadians deserve a carbon tax election, and they deserve one now.

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Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:17:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity today to congratulate Simon Henneuse, a 24-year-old young man with autism spectrum disorder. Simon was hired through the Canada summer jobs program by Initiatives Biodiversité, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered species across the Laurentian region. Simon recently helped rescue a painted turtle hit by a vehicle on Highway 329 in my riding. He also took part in rehabilitating the turtle, who was given the name Hope. On Friday, Hope and two of her hatchlings were released at Solar Lake, in the municipality of Gore. Simon's experience shows that the Canada summer jobs program plays an essential role in fostering the inclusion of young people with social and occupational integration challenges. Good job, Simon.

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Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Sep/18/24 2:21:04 p.m.
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut and provided the following text:] ᐅᖃᖅᑎᑦᑎᔨ, ᖁᐊᖅᓵᖅᓯᒫᓪᓚᓚᐅᖅᖢᖓ ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑕᐅᑦᑕᐃᓕᒪᓪᓗᖓ ᐃᓅᓯᓐᓂ ᐊᒃᑐᐃᓯᒪᕗᖅ ᐃᒫᑎᒋ ᒪᑭᒪᔾᔪᑎᓂᒃ ᐊᑐᑦᑎᐊᖅᓯᒪᖏᑉᐳᖓ ᖁᔭᓕᕗᖓ ᔮᓂ ᓂᖏᐅᙵᒥᓐ ᐅᒃᐱᕐᓂᕐᓂᒃ ᖃᐃᑦᑎᓯᒪᓚᐅᕋᕕᑦ. ᒪᒥᓴᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᒐᓱᒃᑐᓄᑦ, ᐃᓕᒃᓯᓐᓄ ᐅᖃᖅᐳᖓ, ᐊᑏᑐᖅ ᓴᖏᓂᕐᒥᒃ ᐊᑐᐃᓐᓇᕐᓂᐊᖅᐳᓯ ᓯᕗᓂᒃᓯᓐᓄ. Robin, ᕌᐱᒻ ᓇᒡᓕᒋᕙᒋ, Lloyd ᓗᐃᑦ ᓇᒡᓕᒋᕙᒋ. ᓴᖏᓂᖅᓯ ᐅᕗᓐᓂ ᐱᔪᒃᓯᓕᖅᑎᑦᑎᑲᓐᓂᕋᓯ ᖁᔭᓕᕗᖓ Bruce Oake ᒪᒥᓴᕐᕕᒃ, ᐊᒻᒪ Scott Oake ᐃᓚᖏᓪᓗ ᐱᒋᐊᖅᑎᑦᑎᓚᐅᕋᓯ. ᐋᖓᔮᕐᓇᖅᑐᓂᒃ ᐊᑐᒃᑲᓐᓂᕐᓂᒥᒃ, ᖃᐅᔨᑎᑕᐅᓚᐅᖅᐳᖓ ᐱᖓᓱᐃᓕᖃᖓᒻᒪᓐ, ᐃᓱᒪᒃᑯ, ᐃᒃᐱᓐᓂᐊᓂᒃᑯ ᐊᒻᒪᓗ ᑎᒥᒃᑯ. ᐊᑏᑐᖅ ᐃᑲᔪᕆᐊᖅᑕᐅᓯᒪᔪᑦ, ᓇᒡᓕᒋᔭᖏᓪᓗ ᑕᒪᒃᑯᓂᖓ ᐃᓕᑕᖅᓯᕙᓪᓕᐊᓂᐊᖅᐳᑦ ᑎᒥᐅᔪᒧᑦ ᑎᑭᐅᑎᑦᑕᓕᖁᓪᓗᓯ. ᐃᓅᓯᖅᓯ ᓇᐅᙳᑐᐃᓐᓇᖏᓚᖅ, ᓇᒡᓕᖕᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐅᑎᖢᓯᓪᓗ ᐃᓅᓯᖃᑦᑎᐊᕋᓱᐊᓕᖅᖢᓯᓪᓗ. ᐊᑏᑐᖅ ᐊᒥᓱᒃᑲᓃᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥᐅᑦ ᐊᑲᔪᖅᑕᐅᒐᓱᖃᑦᑕᓂᐊᕆᕗᑦ ᓇᒡᓕᒋᔭᒃᑲ ᑕᐃᒪᑦᑐᒃᑰᖃᑕᐅᓚᐅᖅᑎᓪᓗᒋ [Inuktitut text interpreted as follows:] Mr. Speaker, not treating my trauma resulted in coping skills that harm me. I thank Johnny Ningeongan for sharing his faith with me. I speak to people in recovery, and I hope they keep strong in their journey. I love Robin. I love Lloyd. Their strength inspires me. I thank the Bruce Oake recovery centre and Scott Oake and his family for establishing the centre. Relapse, I learned, has three stages: mental, emotional and physical. I hope those in recovery and their loved ones learn to recognize these stages so they can avoid reaching physical relapse. Not only have their lives been saved, but they are learning to love and live life in recovery. I hope more Nunavummiut seek help as my loved ones did.

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Mrs. Marilène Gill (Manicouagan, BQ)

Sep/18/24 2:22:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I would like to thank the people of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun for placing their trust in Louis-Philippe Sauvé. Mr. Sauvé made just one election promise, specifically to prove himself worthy of that trust. I have known Louis-Philippe for many years, and I am sure he will keep his word. The people sent a clear message by electing someone who staunchly defends the interests of Quebeckers in southwest Montreal. He shares their concerns about housing, climate change and the cost of living. He ran a positive campaign, focusing on things like the French language, for example, rather than sowing fear and division. He ran a smart campaign, appealing to the intelligence of voters with realistic proposals. Above all, the people elected someone whose heart is in the right place, who is in tune with the aspirations of the people of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, someone who shows courage in the face of adversity. Louis-Philippe Sauvé belongs with us on the Hill. Louis-Philippe, welcome home and congratulations.

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Ms. Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:24:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, carbon tax Carney is just nine days into his role as the de facto finance minister, and he is already cashing in on his conflicts of interest to enrich himself at taxpayers' expense. Yesterday we learned that his firm is about to get a $10-billion sweetheart deal from his friends in the Liberal government to run his fund. We cannot even make this up. Every day, there are new questions about his conflicts. Just days after his official appointment, his close friend the CEO of Telesat got more than $2 billion of Canadians' tax dollars to build a broadband network that other firms could have built for half that price. While Canadians struggle to put food on the table, it has never been better to be a well-connected Liberal. It is time to come clean. How much does carbon tax Carney and his firm at Brookfield pocket in management fees from taxpayers in this new fund? If the Liberals do not plan on answering us, I am sure the Ethics Commissioner can shed some light on the brazen corruption of Canada's unelected finance minister, who is gunning for the PM's job. In the meantime, they get rich and Canadians get fleeced.

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Mr. Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:25:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Phil Fontaine, one of the greatest indigenous leaders in Canadian history, will be celebrating his 80th birthday. He rose from poverty and the cruelty of residential schools to challenge discrimination and colonialism at the highest levels of political and religious power. As national chief, Phil Fontaine attained apologies from both our Parliament and the Vatican for their destructive treatment of indigenous children and played a key role in negotiating the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. Under his leadership, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission paved the way for a national dialogue on healing and justice. Fontaine helped to reshape how Canada confronts its past, promoting understanding, respect and mutual recognition. His legacy will be the inspiration for a new generation to continue the reconciliation journey toward a fair and inclusive future for all Canadians. I invite the House to join me in honouring Phil Fontaine's lifetime of service and achievement.

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Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)

Sep/18/24 2:27:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we just found out that the Bloc Québécois is going to vote to keep the most costly and centralizing Prime Minister in power. This government has doubled the cost of housing and the national debt. It taxed food, punished workers and broke our immigration system, pushing Quebec to the breaking point. How can the Bloc Québécois abandon Quebeckers to support the most costly and centralizing Prime Minister in our country's history?

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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)

Sep/18/24 2:27:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, once again, we see that the Leader of the Opposition is concerned only about his own political interests and not the interests of Canadians or Quebeckers. That is why we will continue to invest in Canadians. We will continue to be there for Quebeckers by implementing the dental care program and by ensuring that there are more child care spaces. We will be there to invest instead of pushing for austerity and budget cuts, like the Conservative leader would do for everybody, as we well know.

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