Member — that the Leader of the Opposition was intentionally mi- >> (Voice of Interpreter): The Honourable Member from Megantic laugh an on a point of order. >> Yes, Madam Speaker. I just wanted to add the 90,000 units built while he was in the position –.
>> This is not a point of order and the Honourable Member knows it very well. (End of Interpretation). >> I admire the work that the conservative member is trying to do to cover up for his leader and to do his dirty work for him.
But unfortunately, in the challenging exchange that occurred, the Leader of the Opposition doubled down on his comments. >> (Voice of Interpreter): The Honourable Member for Megantic Lahr an on a point of order. >> I would like to say that the.
Leader of the Official Opposition asked for unanimous consent — >> No, that's not a point of order, it's debate. (End of Interpretation). >> Good news for the member, Madam Speaker is I will be asking to unanimously table.
Something as well. So the whip people in the conservative lobby better send people in now to tell them to say no. I'm giving them a heads-up. Now, the member from Winnipeg specifically rose on a point of order to call to the attention.
Of the chair that the Leader of the Opposition was misleading this House. And then the Leader of the Opposition stood up and said the following, basically exactly what we just heard a conservative member said. He said “from the Statistics.
Canada website, which shows 92,782 apartments were built”. So the the Leader of the Opposin of acknowledged the fact that he wasn't actually talking about affordable homes that they built, what he was talking about was the total number of.
Apartment starts, all which came from the private development. Now, I would actually probably say, Madam Speaker, that the private sector was building these homes in spite of the previous government, not in line with the previous government's objectives.
That's a reality of what's going on. [ Applause ] What you see — what you see, Madam Speaker, is that here is the irony behind all of it. When the Leader of the Opposition was the Housing Minister, he was the Housing.
Minister from February until October of 2015. During that time, Madam Speaker. The reason why we know and where we're getting the number 6 from when we keep saying that he Ontario built 6 affordable homes we're getting this from an compowl opg question.
That can be tabled by a member to get a response from the government. Now in response to this OPQ question, the question is how many units were built in 2015 under the previous government. And there was only a total of 6. 6 total affordable housing units.
That were built in 2015. So with consent of the house I would respectfully request to table this so that the public can see the order paper question that I referenced. >> The Speaker: All those opposed to the Honourable Member moving the motion will please.
Say nay. The Honourable Member doesn't have consent. >> Isn't that interesting, the conservative members said nay because they don't want to table this order paper question. Good news for the public: This order paper question is already.
Tabled. It's already tabled. It was a tabled response to the question. So the public can go and actually get this. [ Applause ] Now we have conservative members that are applauding basically.
The fact that their record, which is on display in that order paper question, consisted of 6 total affordable houses that were built during their time of government. Need I say more, Madam Speaker? Conservatives are literally applauding their dismal record.
>> The Speaker: Questions and comments. The Honourable Member for Calgary center. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker, and I had the joy of listening to my colleague one more time out here here. He didn't seem to have much to.
Say about the budget, he only had criticisms of what was said on this House about the budget so it's a critique of the critique. I wonder if there's anything in the budget that he actually knows about that he can speak positively here to the House of.
Commons. >> The Speaker: The Honourable Member, please wait until I give him the floor. The Honourable Member for Kingston and the Islands. >> I'm sorry, Madam Speaker, I'm only eight and a half years into the job.
I would say to the member to please go back and review the first four minutes of my speech, because had he actually listened, like he said he listened, apparently Conservatives only listen to the parts when I start to critique them, because I spent four.
Minutes talking about the national food school program that is going to be introduced and how not only I applaud the government for doing this but I applaud the local champions in my community. While the Conservatives heckle me.
The local champions in my community that went from school to school to get people to sign multiple petitions that I presented in this house. I'm very proud of the fact that our government is bringing in for the first time ever a national school food program to.
Help kids get an early — the help that they need at an early start in life. >> (Voice of Interpreter): Questions and comments. The Honourable Member for — >> Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to con grat light people on both sides of this.
House for trying to win the debate but luckily the Bloc Quebecois is here and I hope will be even more numerous through the next parliament to try to be able to control the polarization in this house. And now, a question for my colleague.
We're going to need to redefine what affordable housing is. In the budget we just received, I'll say it again, there's nothing, zero for seniors. Affordable housing, when you're poor, when your all day security has not been indexed for 15 years in any substantial manner,.
Affordable housing would have to be almost three because seniors can hardly survive. They have to choose between housing and food. I would like to hear from my colleague on this. >> Well, Madam Speaker, affordable housing has a huge.
Spectrum. This can be anything from somebody's rent that is geared to their income, right up to helping people get into home ownership. Affordable housing is everything between those two points. And so, of course, you cannot.
Just focus on one side or the other side. You have to make sure that what you're doing is helping the entire spectrum of affordable housing. What I would say to the member is that we had introduced a number of programs, our nationag.
Plan that was introduced. We have introduced measures to assist younger individuals with getting into home ownership. But at the same time, we're actually building housing. I can name twelve probabilities in my riding alone that the Federal Government — twelve.
Projects, cliff crescent, wright Crescent, I would name the rest if I have time, Madam Speaker. The point is that this Federal Government has been there to build housing. I was mayor in Kingston and a City Councilor during the time that Stephen Harper was the.
Prime Minister. You don't have to take my word for it that they built nothing. There's an order question paper that I tried to table today that said that this Leader of the Opposition, who who was housing Minister — what did he do when he was housing Minister?.
He wasn't building housing. >> The Speaker: Questions and comments. The Honourable Member is not in his seat so the Honourable Member cannot ask a question. The Honourable Parliamentary Secretary to the government — yeah, to the Government House.
Leader. >> Yes, thank you, Madam Speaker. I'm wondering if the member can just kind of expand upon the — how the Leader of the Official Opposition in particular tends to want to mislead Canadians and especially when it comes to.
Social media. >> The Speaker: The Honourable Member for Kingston and the Islands. >> I outline this very clearly. You know, we had an example today, today during this budget deliberation, earlier on, when the member from Carlton, the.
Leader of the Opposition specifically tried to mislead this House, when he said, and I quote, “if you want to know how many affordable housing homes were built, I want to get it exactly –” if you want to know how many affordable homes were built when I was Minister, when.
I was Minister, we completed 92,782 apartments.” He didn't do that. Those were housing starts throughout the entire country. Those were housing starts that were built by developers in spite of his government, not with his.
>> The Speaker: Statements by members. [Speaking French] the honourable member. >> Thank you, Madam Speaker. I rise in the House of Commons today to celebrate the national volunteer week which started, of course , on April 14th.
In my riding volunteers play a pivotal role in empowering their neighbours and their communities and supporting those in need. The average Canadian in academy is celebrating 10 years of advocacy for local African Nova Scotians. The food security network was.
Recently established as a coalition of volunteers working together to eliminate food insecurities in their communities. I always say, government can help by carving out some funds, but it's the people on the grounds that make the real.
Difference. To the volunteers of my riding and across Canada, thank you for your stewardship and generosity towards helping communities. Thank you. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member from Calgary Rocky Ridge.
>> Last month we lost a giant of Rock N' Roll. Known to his fans as Ronny king can, base player of the stampeders, passed away in Calgary at age 76. He co-founded the 7 #ers and they built an audience of dedicated fans with hits like.
“oh my lady” and especially their iconic 1971 hit “sweet city woman”. Northwest Calgary is home to many of Ronny's friends and family members and I offer them my deepest condolences, including to Cindy and Zoey. He loved playing music and he.
Was willing to jam with neighbours and friends, including the local member of parliament. He was always looking forward to the stampeders next tour, including and up to his final illness. This year it's the stampeders.
Rocking memory of Ronny king tour and it played in Ottawa on Tuesday night. Rest in peace, Ronny. The music lives on. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
This week I well he come coulded two of my fire fighting friends to Ottawa from the Richmond Hill fire service. We discussed the risk of exposure and contamination in their gear and the need for frequent and routine cancer screenings.
We have solutions and innovations being deployed, such as the Vancouver-led moisture barrier in firefighters gear certified by the national fire protection association. We're determined to work with industry to responds to these health concerns, but we need.
Cooperation between provincial, municipal and our government to ensure we take care of the firefighters who take care of us. So thank you to Tim and Jeff, to the deputy chief of central York fire and the chief of the Richmond hill fire department.
Thank you for your [Some Applause] [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Last weekend was the national cheerleading championships. More than 8,000 athletes from across Canada gathered in Niagara Falls, and as the father.
Of a young athlete I can tell you I was very proud. Every time I have the chance to attend these competitions I'm impressed by the talent and determination of these athletes. They push their limits, overcome-onscal cans and even injuries.
Their routines are set and are of exceptional quality question. I'm even prouder to say my daughter's team came third in Canada's biggest cheerleading competition. Under the supervision of two passionate coaches, the team outdid itself.
And I must mention exceptional performances by the family and the feral pack, cruel pack, and the one that won the Canadian title, the savage pack. Well done. We are so proud of you. [Some Applause] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Whether it be parliament, the national gallery, the tulip festival or even the byward market, Ottawa is not only our capital but a city that attracts tourists if near and far. — from near and far. [End of Interpretation].
Ottawa tourism has worked with more than 450 tourism-related businesses to profile Ottawa in all of its cultural gems. [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): During the national tourism week it's an opportunity to celebrate the essential role of tourism.
Where 43,000 people work and generate $3 billion in economic spin-offs for our region. [End of Interpretation] the Ottawa tourism sector creates good jobs, serves cultures and grows our economy. Last year under the tourism relief fund almost $1 million.
Was received by Ottawa Vanier businesses, helping invent new attractions and grow their businesses. That's why we'll continue to invest in it. A thriving tourism means a thriving Canada. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
[End of Interpretation] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart to announce the passing of a dear friend Warner Schmidt. He was a distinguished educator and Alberta politician, but most.
Important a beloved man of faith and family. In his 92 years he was a man abiding values of integrity and honesty. He was committed to leading by example and inspired many of us around him. A former school principal, he.
Became the leader of the social credit party in Alberta. A foundational member of the rehe form party of Canada, he was instrumental in its inception in British Columbia. His political career blossomed when he became a member of parliament for Kelowna Lake.
Country from 1993 to 2006. He's remembered by his wife tina, his two sons and their spouses, along with his grandsons. Rest in peace. Canada as a country is better off having you served with distinction.
[Some Applause] >> The Speaker: I remember him FONLDZly. He'll be missed. The honourable member. >> I'd like to thank you, Mr. Speaker, for hosting a dinner last night to warmly welcome a delegation headed by the.
Honourable speaker, the national assembly of the republic of Korea and six members of Korean parliament. I believe all members of this house can agree that official relation ares between Canada and Korea have never been stronger. Our bilateral ties have.
Experienced a renaissance in the last several years, marked by countless visits, by our heads of government, and high level ministerial visits. In fact, minister NG will be departing for team Canada shortly. Given the bedrock of shared.
Democratic values our two countries have strengthened our economic security and cultural ties to forge a strong, stable and prosperous partnership on both sides of the pacific. Our countries are each certainly stronger working together. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
>> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For national tourism week we recognize the tremendous impact tourism has on all our regions across this great nation and of course the Canadian economy. Our government is there to.
Support our tourism sector with, for example, the tourism growth fund, available across Canada. The Niagara tourism network, our region's destination mark on the organization, works hard to promote the magnificent Niagara region and all it has to offer to more than 14 million visitors.
A year. All told, municipalities contribute to a Plethora of destinations, the falls, winery, culinary, indigenous, historical and waterfront destinations. White sand beaches, recreation trails, sport tourism, sport fishing, unique shopping.
Districts, events and festivals. Mr. Speaker, Niagara continues to open its front door to welcome the world. Happy tourism week. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: Order. The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, Joy Bond, Peter.
Bond, Gina Goulet, Elizabeth Joanne Thomas, John Joseph, Corey Ellison, Don Madson, Aaron Tuck, Jolene, Shawn McLeod, Alana Jenkins, Tom Bagley, Lisa McCauley, Constable Heidi Stevenson, Heather O'Brien, Christy Beaten, Baby Beaten, Craig Blair, Jamie Blair, Joey.
Westboundy, these are the names of the 23 Canadians who were savagely murdered on the 18th and 19th of April 2020. Four years have passed today and the wounds that were inflicted on Colchester county and all of Nova Scotia and indeed Canada have yet to fully heal.
Remember these names. They were our friends, our co-workers, loved ones and neighbours. May they rest in peace and may they never be forgotten. >> The Speaker: The honourable member.
>> Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the truly fantastic person and mayor. In my riding. The mayor of the great town of Dover was recently short listed as a top candidate in the world mayor competition. Rural mayors are organize ed by.
City mayors, foundation since 2004. Out of the 25 global candidates, mayor Keats was the only Canadian mayor to make the list. Mr. Speaker, mayor Tony Keats was one of the top four finalists, winning the award for 2023.
Recently an event was held to celebrate his win. He's a true advocate for the town of Dover, which is featured in “Come From Away”. He's an example of the positive influence mayors can have for their municipalities. Please join me in congratulates.
Mayor Tony Keats. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Budget 2024 has dropped. The reviews are in the and I'm sure NDP members and Liberals are excited.
Let's see what they've had to say. Former finance minister bill Morneau said aspects are clearly negative to our overall goal, but I'm sure he's just a random Liberal. Let's see he what the NDP had to say.
I'm sure they're excited. Tom Mulcair said it fell way short and it will affect a lot of small business people, entrepreneurs and artisans and it's not actually going after the super rich but super ordinary Canadians. The good news is it wasn't like.
This before this Prime Minister and it won't be after. Common sense can Conservatives have a common sense plan. Let's bring it home. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
After nine years of this Liberal-NDP government there's a weak on crime agenda. Canadians' cars have become a target for organize ed crime N Canada a car is stolen every 6 minutes. And since this Prime Minister took office in 2015, car thefts.
Have tripled in Canada's major cities. The situation is so bad that “The New York Times” has described Canadian streets as a candy store for car thieves. Criminals are emboldened because of this NDP-Liberal Government's weak justice policy.
Ontario provincial police have confirmed that 68% of convicted car thieves spend less than six months in jail. With sentences like these, it's no wonder that criminal networks are focussing their efforts on targeting Canadians. Car theft is not a victimless.
Crime. The profits from these stolen cars are directly funding violence in our communities, including drug trafficking and homicide. Common sense Conservatives have the only plan that will stop the crime, chaos and corruption on.
Our streets. It's time to get tough on violent repeat offenders and secure our borders. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As Sikh heritage month.
Celebrations continue all April, B.C. place stadium was packed with amazing performances by anthem singers and the white cams beating Toronto FC 4-0. Before the match I had the opportunity to participate in a kick can off message with Whitecaps legend Carl Valentine,.
Encouraging fans to register as organ donors. Two were chosen at Whitecaps kids captains to raise donor awareness with B.C. transplant in memory of their mother and health care worker, a dear friend who saved eight lives by donating organs.
As one of the thousands of fortunate Canadians, I encourage all Canadians to learn. Please join me in recognizing the Whitecaps and all volunteers who work CLAB canratively. Together we can build healthier communities and save lives.
>> The Speaker: The honourable member for Edmonton Strathcona. >> Mr. Speaker, today I stand to offer my sincere congratulations to those members of the Intercouncil network of provincial and regional councils for global cooperation. They are celebrating an.
Important milestone of 50 years. The ICN's a coalition of eight provincial and regional councils. The ICN represents hundreds of Canadian organizations in every region and every province from coast to coast to coast. The first council was in my home.
Province of Alberta. It will Alberta council for global cooperation, which can began engaging Canadians and supporting international development operations in 1973. The Manitoba and Saskatchewan councils began their work one year later and the Quebec,.
Ontario Atlantic B.C. and northern councils followed after that. These organization s are a corn coulder stone of Canadians' international development efforts, engaging Canadians through innovative public engagement initiatives,.
Improving development principles, and we are all so thankful and proud of the work that they do for Canadians. [Some Applause] [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, next Saturday one.
Of the great thinkers of the quiet revolution is emblematic of secularism. It will be his 100th anniversary. It will century of wisdom should be celebrated. He's one of the unsung heros of the quiet revolution since he.
Played a role in the commission, which led to the creation of one of the greatest universities in Quebec and Canada. The network of Quebec universities and the extraordinary network which is unique to Quebec. Graduate of Laval, Montreal and.
Harvard universities, this sociologist was the first to understand that modernizing our education system is impossible without secularization. This allow us to better understand Quebec. We took inspiration from his calm, his tenacity and 100 years.
Isn't old at [Some Applause] [End of Interpretation] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, after nine years of this NDP-Liberal Government Canadians are struggling to make ends meet.
Canadians will spend over 46 billion this year to service this Prime Minister's debt. But the costly coalition doesn't stop there. They increased the federal carbon tax by 23% April 1st. This increase it is cost of living for all Canadians,.
Including a major increase in gasoline prices. Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister is simply not worth the cost. Others think his spend something out of control. A former finance minister said this balloons inflation and interest rates.
Mr. Speaker, can have conservatives will vote non-confidence can unless they bring down inflation and lower interest rates. And for every new dollar spent the government must finds a dollar in savings and immediately pass bill C-234 in.
Its original form to axe the tax on farmers and food! [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, Wally Firth can, my predecessor here as the first indigenous member of XARLT from the northwest territories passed.
Away last month at the age of 89 years old. He served as the NDP MP for the northwest territories from 1972 to 1979. He was one of the first indigenous northern pilots and a radio host and journalist at CBC north.
Mr. Firth was an advocate for addressing poverty and injustices indigenous people have suffered. Wally also pushed the Federal Government to negotiate modern land claim agreements with the Dene and the Inuit. Interesting to note we're still.
After the same things 50 years later. Wally did speak with me before his passing to talk about these issues and to catch up on family and friends. He'll be remembered as a Trailblazer. He was humble A great listener.
With a passion for music who loved to pick up the fiddle. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Some Government. >> Here's where we're at today T biggest gold heist in Canadian history. $21 million gone.
Several suspects involved with gangs and gun running, and they're already out on bail 24 hours later. Why does this government think that gangsters who steal millions of dollars deserve to be released back into the community?.
[Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister of justice and attorney general of Canada. >> I thank the member opposite for that important question question. I point out to her and others of this chamber we passed.
Significant bail reform legislation in this chamber with the cooperation of premiers around the country and law enforcement officials around the country. What I'd also point out to the member opposite is I shared her concern for organize ed.
Criminality. In fact I shared so much so that the budget implementation act contains measures to address money laundering and address financing through criminality. I desperately hope that that member and all her colleagues will be supporting that aspect.
Of our legislation in helping us to tackle organize ed crime and money laundering. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: Before I continue with question period for the honourable member for Thornhill who will want to ask a question, I'm going to ask the.
Member from Grand River-Miramichi as well as Dufferin Caledon to please wait before taking the floor. The honourable member from Thornhill. >> Mr. Speaker, it didn't work because Liberals still think they should be released back.
Into the community because they passed the very bills that make it possible. They're the reason why gun runners and gangsters who steal millions in gold get turned back loose into the streets. Did the Prime Minister get a little golden nugget from these.
Criminals to pass the bill? When will they finally rehe verse these policies, protect our communities and keep criminals in jail where they belong? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister of justice and attorney.
General. >> Mr. Speaker, our resolve to ensure communities are safe is strong. What we did in the past 18 months is enact legislation that address it is acute causes of crime. What we've done in the past 18.
Month is ensure the bail reform system deals with violent offenders and we've had the support of law enforcement right around this country can. The other thing law enforcement has been talking to me he and my colleague about is the acute need to address organized.
Criminality in this country can. Previous times legislation has been in this chamber they've voted against such initiatives. They've already announced they won't be supporting us getting tough with money laundering and criminal activity. >> The Speaker: The honourable.
Member. >> Mr. Speaker, they're out on bail less than 24 hours later T Liberal incompetence touches so much more than the criminal justice system. You might need a nugget of gold to buy gas in Ontario today. After nine years of this Prime.
Minister the carbon tax praise has hiked gas by 14 cents a liter today. If he refuses to call a carbon tax election, will the Prime Minister put a pause on his punishing hikes over the summer so that Canadians can take a little road trip?.
Or will he do everyone in this country a favour and take a permanent road trip so the Canadians can afford to live? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public services procurement. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
8 out of 0 families receive more in the carbon rebate than the carbon price. The reason is that all the carbon price proceeds are sent back to Canadians. He wealthier Canadians pay more, so low income and middle class families get more, Mr. Speaker.
8 out of 10 families get more there the carbon rebate than they bait on the carbon price. In addition to that obviously that reduces pollution. That reduces the cost of climate change. [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, after nine years of this Prime Minister the cost of living has reached an alarming level. Food banks are busier than ever. Affordable housing is so scarce that Quebecers are forced to.
Live in motels, Mr. Speaker. Canadians who can no longer afford housing or even food, that is the reality today. This Prime Minister is simply not worth the cost. Will he show Canadians a little empathy or will he continue to make their living conditions.
Worse, Mr. Speaker? [Some Applause] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of public services and procurement. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One, two, three, four, five, six, that's the number of unit.
Of affordable housing created by the conservative leader when he was housing minister. During his whole mandate for the whole country. It's difficult to talk about empathy when we think Ott Conservative leader who created six affordable housing units.
There were 170 created in my colleague's riding recently. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> I'll give him a number. Nine. Nine years of wasting Canadians' money and nine years of reckless disregard for them.
Money everywhere but in Canadians' pockets. Criminals everywhere but in jail and affordable rent everywhere where but in Canada. Why so failure? The answer is as simple as it is glaring. It's because of this Prime.
Minister who isn't worth the cost could. Can he end the budget mess and help Canadians who can't even afford housing because of him? [Some Applause] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of public services and procurement.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My colleague is talking about affordable housing. Six affordable housing units under the Conservative leader when he was minister of housing. For his whole mandate. For the whole country.
In just her riding 173. In just her riding 173 affordal housing units have been created by municipalities with financial help from the Canadian government. As her leader continues to insult Quebec's municipalities, calling them incompetent, with.
Six affordable housing units there are 173 units that have been built in her riding. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Once again, I invite members to not speak until they have been recognized by the speaker. In particular I'm referring to my friends, my dear colleague.
The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The Prime Minister's budget is a budget of threats. The Prime Minister threatening with cuts to housing money if they don't accept federal conditions. Threatening cities with cuts to.
Public transit funding if they don't agree to have their zoning rules dictated by him. Funny, these are the same threats proposed by the Conservative leader. Canadians already had someone bossing them around at the federal level without proposing.
Any real solutions. Since the budget they have a second. As for Quebecers, we're stuck with a Liberal Conservative coalition. Do we really need that? [Some Applause] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
The honourable minister of transport. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker — >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Order, please. [End of Interpretation] order. [Speaking French].
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of transport. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois tells us that house something important. That's great. It in the budget.
They say that helping youth is important. That's great because that's also in the budget. Seniors are also important to the Bloc. Well with, look, Mr. Speaker, they're also in the budget. But they're going to do like the conservative colleagues, their.
Great friends, and they're going to vote against it. It time for the walk to match the talk. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The ultimate threat of this budget is its pandering.
The Liberal Party isn't housing. It their reelection. The numbers say it all F their priority was housing they wouldn't have budgeted 97% of the billion DEDZ indicated to accelerating apartment construction, just after the election.
Nor would they have budgeted 91% of the new housing infrastructure fund only after the election. If their priority was housing, they'd be delivering the money now. Not after the election. If this isn't their way of.
Saying vote Liberal, or you won't get a penny, what is? Some stop. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of public services and procurement. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our colleague is quite right.
It's not after, it's now that it's happening. 8,000 housing units in Quebec have been built because of the exceptional partnership between the government of Canada and the government of Quebec. 8,000 affordable housing units is the highest number of.
Affordable housing units built in the history of Quebec because of the extraordinary collaboration between the government of Canada and the government of Quebec. The only problem, Mr. Speaker, is that that is bad news for the Bloc Quebecois.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, the Liberals don't have the courage to take away the big gifts given to big business by the Conservatives. But cutting 5,000 positions in the public service they don't.
Mind doing that. Fewer public servants means fewer public services. Like the Canadians, the Liberals are cutting services. But they give billions of dollars to incompetent subcontractors. Just look at Arrive Can.
Why not keep public services by getting rid of subcontractors that cost an arm and a leg and don't do the job? >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable president of the treasury board. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, we continue to be.
Responsible in the public service, especially with procurement and also with the public sector. The 2024 budget mentions that there will be natural attrition in the public service. We continue to hold consultations with the public.
Service, with unions. Because we know that the public service is here for us. And we continue to be here for them. Thank you. [End of Interpretation] >> The Speaker: The honourable mem.
Member. >> Mr. Speaker, this government doesn't track job creation from the billions in subsidies they give to corporations. So while Canadians struggle to pay ren are the and buy groceries, the Liberals, like the conservatives before them,.
Are shovelling billions of dollars each year to big business with no strings attached. It's bad enough that the Liberals don't make corporations pay their fair share. But handing them money without account canability is.
Scandalous — accountability is scandalous. Why are the Liberals giving these corporations a free ride at the expense of Canadians? >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for innovation. >> Mr. Speaker, I'm very glad that just after the budget my.
Colleagues had the opportunity to talk about the great investments that we've been attracting in this country, Mr. Speaker. Just look last year, Mr. Speaker. Canada ranked third in the world per capita for attracting.
Investment. In Quebec, nor volt, the largest investment in the province's history. Just think about Volkswagon in St. Thomas, Mr. Speaker. This is going to change the whole region. We're creating jobs and.
Prosperity and opportunities for a generation. Think about Windsor, Mr. Speaker. The investment there. Mr. Speaker, we're going to fight everyday for Canadians. >> The Speaker: Again, order. I'd like to reare minds.
Members — and I know some members have raised in the past that they've been concerned about the level of noise in here and speaking out of turn. Let us all restrain ourselves so we can hear the question he and the answer to the question he from the member from Foothills.
>> After nine years Canadian members know he this Prime Minister is not worth the cost could. Over the last several weeks I've received dozens of letters represent aring tens of thousands of families from around this uncan. These are.
FWRAN farmers, ranchers, mushroom growers, fruits and vegetables growers, provincial Premiers and agriculture ministers. They're unanimous. To ensure the sustainability of food production in Canada they need the NDP-Liberal carbon tax.
Coalition to reverse the hike in the carbon tax and pass 234 in its original form. Will the Prime Minister ensure food and farming are affordable and pass 234 in IT original form? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable.
Minister for agriculture and agri food. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate my honourable colleague's question. But of course , in the budget there's been good news not only for Canadians but farmers right.
Across the country can. For example, enhancing the livestock tax deferral program, which is a big asset to when ranchers have a downturn with the climate. And also with the advanced payment program. 250,000.
All these things and many more are so important to make sure that farmers and ranchers stay on the cutting edge. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >> The Speaker: The honourable member from Foothills. >> I'm not sure that it's good news when after nine years of.
This Prime Minister demand on food banks is at a record high. And more and more Canadians can't afford to feed their families. In Prince Edward Island the caring covered food bank is struggling just to keep its doors closed.
Demand is up 70%. These are the agriculture minister's own constituents. And what is his response? Increase the carbon tax by 23%, driving food costs even higher. Why will this Prime Minister not ensure that farming and food is more affordable and pass bill.
C-234 in its original form? >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for agriculture and agri food. >> Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. And I'm kind of surprised to get this question from my colleague who was so interested in FWRUR.
Quite simply, when they were in power, they slashed half a billion dollars from agriculture and agri food. They slashed $200 million from the business risk management program. All of these things are so important when FWRUR has a.
Downturn. We have reinstated the funds and will continue to support our farmers and ranchers right across the country. >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> People from Ontario went in full panic mode last night.
Lining up to fill up because gas was going up to $1.80 a liter, the high inside two years. 18 cents in every liter of gas is because of this NDP-Liberal Prime Minister's carbon tax. And by the time the costly coalition is done the carbon tax will quadruple, rising 61 cents.
A liter. After nine years and an extra $10 to fill up overnight the Prime Minister is not worth the cost. How about cancelling the carbon tax on gas this summer so Canadians can at least enjoy that time honoured tradition of.
A road trip. [Some A [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable parliamentary secretary. >> Mr. Speaker, when the Conservatives blame the cost can of living crisis on carbon pricing and proven emission.
Reduction strategies — there's no rebate on provincial gas tax that Danielle Smith jacked up on Albertans on April 1st. There's no rebate on the surcharge. But the Canadian carbon rebate happens four times a year. These Conservatives don't have a plan.
For affordability. They don't have a plan for the environment. They consistently prioritize the greedy gas managers over everyday Canadians. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: Order. The honourable member.
>> If that member is so confident can in the carbon tax, I dare him to convince the Prime Minister to call an election. [Some Applause] The increase cost so much pan and can long lines last night in Ontario, Costco was so busy cars were lined up in live traffic on.
Mapleview. The line ups and panic across the country shows that after nine years Canadians can no longer afford this cost couldly coalition. Why don't they just come and live with reality and axe the carbon tax so Canadians can.
Afford life? Some stop. >> The Speaker: The honourable parliamentary secretary. >> There was an election on the carbon tax. In fact, there was TLAE of them. We won them all. And last election they ran on a.
Promise with Erin O'Toole, remember that? Remember his little cover? He cared about the environment for a change. Conservatives all of a sudden cared about climate change and they were going to use carbon pricing to lower emissions.
Well we, they lost. But they all still ran on that carbon to introduce a price on carbon. But the petrol puppet of Carlton, the leader of the Conservatives came into play — >> The Speaker: Order. Colleagues.
Colleagues. We can be passionate, we can point, we can be many things. But what we must always remain to do is make sure we're carrying ourselves and that he we refer to each other politely. The honourable parliamentary secretary knows that.
I would ask him just to withdraw that part of his statement and then he has 5 seconds to finish his question question. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. These conservatives can dish it out but they ran on carbon pricing. They have no integrity for fighting it at this stage.
>> The Speaker: I the ask the honourable parliamentary secretary just to withdraw that part of his statement so that we could stay on the right side of being polite. The honourable parliamentary secr secretary.
>> Mr. Speaker, I apologize for causing a little bit of disruption. It seems that the Conservatives — >> The Speaker: The honourable member did apologize for causing disruption in the House. >> The Speaker: As colleagues.
Know, I see that a very respected member is up on her feet. She knows there are no point of order during question period. However, we'll deal with it after question question period. We'll deal with it then. The honourable member.
>> Before this government came into power road trips used to be a staple vacation for many Canadian families. Gas prices skyrocket Ontario overnight, above $1.80. This is the highest price in two years. The NDP-Liberal carbon tax is.
Shooting up even higher. After nine years Canadians are convinced this Prime Minister is not worth the cost. Mr. Speaker, will the government remove the carbon tax this summer on Canadians so they can afford summer vacations? Some stop.
>> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let's bring some sanity back. Dan McTeague, the president of the advocacy group Canadians for affordable energy said in past years the switch over to summer blend fuelled 10 cents — i.
It's — >> The Speaker: The honourable me member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Completely taking time of stress that this NDP-Liberal Government and have directly contributed to the pain they're feeling.
Family vacations are a thing of the past for many. $1.80 for gas this morning. Mr. Speaker, will the Prime Minister cancel the carbon tax and take a permanent vacation so Canadians can afford a small, summer road trip? [Some Applause].
>> The Speaker: The honourable minister. >> We go through this every year. We change from winter blend to summer blend and we're required to do so so that the fuel stays stable in our vehicles. Here's what else Dan McTeague.
Had to say T most important ingredient in fuel is ALKALITES and they're extremely expensive right now. Mr. McTeague said the good news is there will be a 5 cent a liter drop by this Friday. We're fighting climate change. This has nothing to do with it.
Pure theatrics from Canadians to scare people. We have the backs of Canadians from coast to coast could to coast — to coast to coast. >> The Speaker: The honourable member for Drummond. [SpeakinFr [Speaking French].
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, this isn't the first time the Federal Government has considered compliant mortgages. In 2009CMHC commissioned a study on this. The Muslim-Canadian congress member at the time had been.
Clear. I quote the founder. These mortgages target vulnerable and marginalized Muslims who are told that if they he do business with non-Muslims they'll go to hell. My question is simple, Mr. Speaker. Who exactly is this measure.
Aimed at? >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of national revenue. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a financial tool that has not been proposed by the government but that exists.
What we've said is that we're going to study this matter to ensure that it is done following the rules. That's all. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
MEESHGS Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday the Canadian Lieutenant was saying Canada is a secular country can. We care about secularism too. We're Quebecers. They just want to pick a fight. You know the drill. If the Liberals are so in favour.
Of secularism, can they tell us why they want to move the election date due to a religious holiday and why they want to introduce elements into the mortgage world of this supposedly secular country? >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of.
National revenue. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, this is a financial tool That is absolutely not put forward by our government. We are looking at the product. We want to know if it's fair, if it follows the rules.
We're just going to study this matter. There's no intention from our government to support. We just want to make sure it's fair. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): Then why is it in the budget, Mr. Speaker? I don't understand. Anyway, Mr. Speaker, we're witness withing a clash of values. While the minister of justice intends to use Quebecers' money.
To challenge Quebec's law on the secular nature of the state, the Liberals are thinking of incorporating more religions into Canadian law. I'll quote the founder of the Canadian-Muslim congress on CHALAL mortgages. These are serious words.
Will the government admit it not defending secularism but bringing in more and more religion into the affairs of the state? [Some Applause] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of natural revenue.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once again, we are talking about financial tools that are available on the market. This is in no way a product proposed by our government. We want to ensure that this financial product that is on the.
Market is not breaking the rules. Thank you. [End of Interpretation] >> The Speaker: The honourable mem member. >> After nine years of this Prime Minister he's not worth.
The cost. The Prime Minister's favorite Sam, sir, told the house yesterday that his home had been raided by the RCMP for his role in this latest scandal. But he also told the house the NDP-Liberal government hasn't asked for a penny back of the.
Ill gotten gains. Now, The has ordered it. Why hasn't this Prime Minister enforced it? When will Canadians get their money back? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety.
>> Mr. Speaker, as my honourable friend knows, there are internal audits being conducted. The RCMP are looking into this manner. The Auditor General had done a report and we've accepted the recommendations of my colleague from public services and.
Procurement. It's changed many of the rules around these types of contracts. Mr. Speaker, we've also said from the beginning, anybody who abused taxpayers money will face the consequences, and of course the government will always seek to recover taxpayers money that.
Was spent inappropriately. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Well, I'm pleased to hear from the latest candidate to be the next leader of the Liberal Party that he's interested in getting Canadians their money.
Back. Because the current Prime Minister has so far refused. And that's what we heard from GC strategies front man yesterday. After telling us that for playing his role in the Prime Minister's latest scandal his house has been raided.
But the Prime Minister has still failed to get Canadians their money back T house has order ed it and we just want to know when the Prime Minister and the next person auditioning for his job are going to enforce it. When do Canadians get the cash back?.
[Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety. >> Speaker, again, my honourable friend knows that there are a series of internal audits being conducted with respect to this matter. He referred to the RCMP that are.
Also seized with many of these issues. They took a certain action yesterday, which we heard about in this house as well, Mr. Speaker. I think the honourable member should have some confidence that those who have abused taxpayers.
Money will face the consequence questions. And if taxpayers money has been misplaced or mishandled, of course the government will seek to recover those funds. [Some Applause] [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The Prime Minister and his allies in the Bloc should be ashamed of having voted to grant millions more more Arrive Can. A decision that made the owner s of GC strategies multi millionaires.
Christian Firth, co-founder of FWCHLT C strategies said the Prime Minister has made no moves to recover RO the money wasted on his Arrive Can app. Arrive Can cost $60 million. Yesterday the Prime Minister ordered his troops not to ask questions with and not to seek.
Reimbursement from GC strategies. The clock is ticking. When will the Prime Minister give Canadians back their money wasted on Arrive Can? >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of public safety.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, as I said to our colleague in the past, of course he knows very well that there are investigations underway, including by the RCMP. Their internal verifications are underway. My colleague, the minister of.
Public services and procurement has changed some rules following the Auditor General's report. And we've always said that anyone who has abused taxpayers money will have to face consequences. And, of course, the government will undertake the necessary.
Processes to recover that money. [End of Interpretation] >> The Speaker: The honourable member from Hamilton centre. >> Mr. Speaker, Ontarians woke up this morning to finds out that they got mugged by corporate oil and greed today. Gas prices are up 14 cents to.
$1.80 at the pumps. Now, this Liberal Government almost found the courage to tax the profits of the oil and gas corporations, but buckled after their lobbyists told them not to. So both Liberals and Conservatives we know will.
Always protect the record profits of the oil and gas corporations, so when will this Liberal Government finally find the spine to say no to the lobbyists and actually stands up for hard-working Canadians? [Some Applause] ?.
>> The Speaker: The honourable minister for innovation. >> Usually I say I'll take no advice from the Conservatives can, but this time from the NDP. Canadians watching at home know we've beening fighting for them every single day, Mr. Speaker. EF member on this side of the.
House wakes up in the morning to work for Canadians to improve their lives, to make sure we stabilize prices, Mr. Speaker. We introduced the largest reform on comp Tigs in this country can, Mr. Speaker. Something we should all be proud of.
Because that is the most consequential thing to help Canadians not only for this generation, but for generations to come. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, as wild fires.
Devastate Canadian communities, the need for sustainable, clean energy is greater than ever. The Liberals continue to delay on placing a strong emissions cap on polluters. The Conservatives, on the other hand, are happy to sit back and let the planet burn.
New democrats know that immediate action is needed to tackle the climate crisis. Why do the Liberals keep caving to big oil and refuse to enforce an emissions cap to save our kids' future? >> The Speaker: The honourable minister.
>> Mr. Speaker, I would invite the new democrat caucus and their leaders to find the courage of their own convictions and come back to supporting us on a price on pollution. We're staying in the lane on fighting pricing on pollution each and everyday.
We're going to make sure we have a planet to be here for our kids and grand kids. We'll have a price on pollution. 8 out of 10 Canadians will get more money back. We've run three elections on it. We're going to keep doing that, Mr. Speaker.
We're going to protect Canadians. We're going to protect the planet. We're going to do it in a way that makes Canadians better off! [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: Order. The honourable member from.
Guelph. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the chair of the science and research committee and the member from Guelph I'm interested in the investments in science in the budget. A role will be played in developing information and.
Knowledge. Can the minister of innovation, science and industry highlight the important investments our government is making in our science and research space that will support students and generations of researchers to come.
>> The Speaker: The honourable minister for innovation. >> I'd like to first thank my colleague for his leadership on research and science. Mr. Speaker, our budget has shown we have vision and ambition for science in this country can, Mr. Speaker.
Because on this side of the house we know he that the science of today is the economy of tomorrow. We have announced historic investments in infrastructure because we want to make sure that we would have state of the art facilities for our.
Researchers in this country. But more importantly, Mr. Speaker, we have made an historic investment in grants to restore our researchers, our young students and the next generation, Mr. Speaker. With our investment we know that science and discovery will.
Continue to make sure that we have prosperity for generations to come. [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Yesterday Christian Firth of GC Strategies confirmed his home was raided by the RCMP.
GC Strategies proposed a contract to the deputy Prime Minister's former chief of staff and current Liberal campaign director Jeremy BroadHurst. This led to the raid on Christian Firth's home. Can the deputy Prime Minister confirm her communication on a.
Contract pro he — proposal that led to an RCMP raid yesterday? Some stop. >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public services and procurement. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As our colleague from public safety has made clear, this is a.
Matter under investigation. Both internally and by the RCMP. It would be totally inappropriate for politicians anywhere in this house to try to pretend that it would be better than those partners and the RCMP to do that type of work. >> The Speaker: The honourable.
Member. >> Mr. Speaker, I'll tell you what's inappropriate. The Arrive Can app is under RCMP investigation. But we now know that there are two RCMP investigations connected to GC Strategies. The raid on Christian Firth's.
House two days ago raises more concerns about both contracts. One that we now know has a connection to the deputy Prime Minister's office. After nine years GMENT GC Strategies has been paid more than $100 million by this government.
So will the Prime Minister cooperate with the RCMP investigation? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public services and procurement. [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I've already answered the question he in English, so I'll do so in French as well. Indeed, we know he that internal inquiries are taking place on this matter. And in the AG report we now know he that significant measures.
Were brought into place and have been brought into place after the report. It would also be completely inappropriate for politicians in this house to think that they can do better than these organization s. Especially the RCMP.
>> The Speaker: Honourable member SFL the Prime Minister's arrive scam led to unprecedented testimony before this House of Commons, which the Liberal house leader tried to shut down. And no wonder. This scam, which the NDP and Liberals voted for, cost.
Taxpayers at least $60 million. Parliament ordered the government to pay the money back, but Liberals have not even asked for it to be returned are. Now the RCMP have come knocking. After nine years this Prime Minister is not worth the cost, the corruption or the crime.
Will the Prime Minister finally follow the direction of parliament and get back the arrive scam cash? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety. >> Mr. Speaker, my honourable friend knows that this.
Government always works collaboratively with parliament. We've done so in many cases. In fact parliamentary committees have also LKD into this matter and government officials have been, of course , available to answer all their questions and provide documents.
As my colleague the minister of public services and procurement made clear, Mr. Speaker, there are internal audits taking place. The RCMP are also seized with this issue. We think it would be appropriate to allow these investigations to.
Conclude, and I can assure you, Mr. Speaker, the government will always take steps to recuperate taxpayers money that was inappropriately expended and hold those accountable that have abused taxpayers money. >> The Speaker: The honourable member.
>> Mr. Speaker, they haven't cooperated because this house voted to ask for the money to be paid back. Christian Firth testified that this government has not taken any steps to seek the return of the money. After nine years it's clear that.
This Prime Minister is presiding over a severely incompetent system where money constantly flows to Liberal insiders. Canadians need a government they can depend on to stop the crime and end the corruption. Again, will the Prime Minister follow the direction of this.
Parliament and ask the arrive scammers to return the money? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety. >> Mr. Speaker, my honourable colleague has just repeated his previous question question. I'll FWIF him the same answer.
This government always takes the use of taxpayers money very seriousliem we've said if taxpayers' money has been misplaced or mishandled, of course the government will ask that that money be returned and take the steps appropriate to recoup that money.
My colleague may have taken note of the RCMP action yesterday. In the case of individuals who have abused taxpayers' money, of course the RCMP will take the steps necessary to investigate these matters. [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, this Liberal budget doesn't just represent the end of any respect for jurisdiction. It also represents the end of any level of competence in politics. Ottawa's trying to impose its.
Priorities without even thinking about whether it makes sense. For example, building 40 floor apartment towers near schools in neighbourhoods which it knows nothing about, or creating standards for skilled trades without knowing anything about it.
Same thing for long-term care. Why not let competent people take care of issues that are in their fields of jurisdiction. The honourable minister of transport. Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Quebecois should show some courage. It should tell us exactly what.
Part of the budget they object to. Investing in housing? Do they object to helping feed kids so they're not hungry at school? Are they against investments to help municipalities and our rural regions?.
What exactly do they object to? They should have the courage to say so. Because right now they don't dare come out and say exactly what they don't like. They're just acting like their best friend right next to them in the House can, they don't.
Have the courage to say what they don't like. They just want to vote against the budget. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Well, we're against interference in our jurisdiction.
If they want to do Quebec politics, then they should run for the Liberal Party of Quebec. Otherwise they should take care of things at the federal level. There are plenty of things they can do. They should transfer funding for housing.
They should end the two tier system for seniors. They should reform EI as they've been promising since 2015. They should stop the fossil fuel industry from spoiling the fight against climate change. They should simply do their job. When will they?.
>> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of public services and procurement. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): My colleague is a distinguished economist. He knows it's important for everyone to work together to take care of Canadians,.
Including Quebecers, who are struggling these days. So of course he'll be very happy to see that $6 billion have been in invested in Quebec over four years. Quebec is happy about it. It's enabled 35,000 more child care spots to open up.
As an economist, as I am, he knows that's very good for gender equality, for reducing poverty and for helping our children develop. All while respecting provincial jurisdiction. >> The Speaker: The honourable member if Edmonton-Mill Woods.
>> I know we've all heard the horror stories on how bad autotheft has gotten in this country. After nine years of this NDP-Liberal government's soft on crime policies. Now we have reports out of Toronto a good samaritan had.
Pulled over to help somebody in medical distress and while he was helping them his car was stolen. That's how broken this country has become. A car is stolen every 6 minute and violent carjackings are on the rise.
When when will they he just get out of the way and let a common sense Conservative government come in and stop the crime? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety. >> Mr. Speaker, my honourable friend knows that this.
Government takes that very worrisome rise in criminality very seriously. I had a very good conversation can last week with my counterpart in Ontario, the solicitor general. We agreed on a series of measures we can continue to do.
Together with local police forces, the Ontario provincial police that are doing important work in this area, and of course the RCMP is always a partner with the Canadian border services agency, around trans national crime. Mr. Speaker, we'll continue to.
Do everything possible in collaboration with our partners to bring this worrisome trend down. >> The Speaker: The honourable me member. Mr. Speaker, we learn in the media that a month police.
Officer had to fire an auto thief who was trying to run him over. These thieves are more and more reckless he. They're not afraid of the justice system. That's why our leader that is a common sense plan to increase sentences for auto thieves.
Will the Prime Minister listen to this and crack down on autotheft? >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable minister of justice. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): There are two things I want to say, Mr. Speaker.
First of all, as soon as C-75 came into this house, this very member voted against the bill, which would have increased sentences for auto theft. Now, here in the budget we have unveiled an increase in sentences for auto theft. But this member and his leader.
Have already said they're against our budget and against our efforts to reduce auto theft. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): On the contrary, Mr. Speaker. I think the minister of justice.
Has forgotten that because of C-5 and C-75, with its catch and release system, auto thieves and other criminals in Montreal have nothing to be afraid of. They know they can operate with impunity. They'll just be set free right away.
Would would the minister of justice or the PM answer the question we? Will they increase sentences for auto thieves so that they actually have something to be scared of so that they finally stop stealing cars in Montreal? >> (Voice of the Interpreter):.
The honourable minister of justice and attorney general. Just to be very clear, for constituents of this member, when C-75 was in this house, we proposed, including sentencing from 18 to 24 months for autotheft. And yet this member and all his.
Colleagues voted against that. And in this budget we're not just going to change the Criminal Code. We're also going to change penalties for money laundering. And yet my colleague and all of his Conservative colleagues have already said they will vote.
Against it. It's very hard to understand what he's talking about. [End of Interpretation] >> Mr. Speaker, eliminating violence against indigenous women and girls, 2 spirit and gender diverse in Canada is a priority.
Many have been calling for the implementation of a red dress alert to notify the public when an indigenous woman, girl or 2 spirit goes missing. Can the honourable minister of Crown indigenous relations update the house on how the government is advancing these.
Efforts? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member for Crown indigenous relations. >> Mr. Speaker, the ongoing national crisis must come to an end. No one knows this better than.
The families of those who have lost their loved ones to this crisis. That is why we're working with indigenous partners and leveraging budget 2024, investment of $1.3 million to co-develop a regional red dress alert system.
Budget 2024 continues to make progress on the systemic change needed to put this crisis to an end once and for all. I want to thank the member for that important question and for her advocacy. We'll continue to do this important work across the floor with all colleagues.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, after nine years of this NDP-Liberal government this Prime Minister's not worth the cost or the crime. Today we learn the thieves who.
Stole $20 million in the biggest gold heist in Canadian history are out on bail. This is because the Liberal Government's shameful bill C-75 that allows offenders to be in jail in the morning and back on the streets in the evening. Will the Prime Minister reverse.
His bail over jail policies in bill C-75 in [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister of justice and attorney general. >> Mr. Speaker, the bill that the Conservative Party loves to discuss in this context is.
Actually including things such as increased penalties for auto theft, a key criminality issue seizing Canadians right now. I find it a little bit disturbing and hypocritical actually that that member and all of his colleagues actually voted against that bill at the.
Time to help augment the crimes against people who steal automobiles. Yet they have another opportunity. But unfortunately they've already declared that vis-á-vis the further efforts we're taking to adjust automobile theft.
They're continuing to vote against. >> The Speaker: The honourable me believe. >> After nine years of NDP-Liberals, offend ers like Bernardo are living better than many Canadians. With cable, canteen and a.
Beautiful gym. This is at a time when Canadians are having trouble when it comes to heating, eating and housing. Breaking news, Mr. Speaker, the correctional officers union tells us that crime is thriving. Not on the streets, but in jail. With drones dropping drugs and.
Serious weapons. When will this government he realize that violent offenders shouldn't have access to these things? Who's running corrections? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for public safety.
>> Mr. Speaker, my honourable friend knows very well that the safety of the men and women who work in the correction KRal services is of paramount importance to the government. I've met with represent arives of the union. I talk to the administration at.
The correctional service of Canada often about what steps we can take to give them the technologies and the tools necessary to protect the people who work in our correctional system. And Mr. Speaker, we will always do everything we can to keep.
These institutions safe for the brave women and men who do this difficult work for Canadians. >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Mr. Speaker, top B.C. police are sounding alarm bells that drug decriminalization, a dangerous and radical NDP.
Experiment has handcuffed their ability to keep our communities safe. Under this dangerous social experiment drug use is legal in hospitals, playgrounds, parks and beaches. The deputy chief of Vancouver police said due to.
Decriminalization, there is nothing they can do about it. Will the Prime Minister end his dangerous and deadly drug decriminalization experiment? Yes or no? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for mental health and.
Addictions. >> Mr. Speaker, what the member chooses to ignore or not listen to when law enforcement also says, is that they've been crystal clear. Fentanyl is it driving the crisis and too many Canadians are dying as a result of it.
People are dying alone, Mr. Speaker, and they're only concerned can about one with thing. Misusing the facts. I will be meeting with my county cot part in B.C. and law enforcement partners to discuss how we can further work together.
To address diversion. But Mr. Speaker, diversion is illegal T member knows that. We expect law enforcement to do their job, as well as their regulatory colleges and act swiftly to address it. We're working together, Mr. Speaker.
Where are they? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Small and medium sized businesses are an integral part of Canada's economy. They employ about 65% of.
Canada's workers. Recognizing that small businesses deserve additional supports, it's important for us to make doing business more affordable for entrepreneurs. Can the minister of small business tell us about the measures in budget 2024 that.
Will help entrepreneurs in Kitchener Conestoga and across Canada? >> The Speaker: The honourable minister for small businesses. >> Mr. Speaker, I thank my honourable colleague for that question we. As a former small business entrepreneur myself, I.
Know he the importance of affordability for entrepreneurs. I know through the budget our government is it committed to providing $2.5 billion to 600,000 small businesses across Canada through the rebate. 60% of them are directly impacted by climate change.
And while the official opposition continues to want to cut the Canada carbon rebate, on this side of the house we're going to continue fighting climate change while putting money back into the pockets of Canadians and small businesses. [Some A.
[Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable member. >> While the finance minister celebrates so-called feminist policies in this year's budget, in rural Manitoba the Liberals have cut all funding for counselling and legal services.
For survivors of sexual violence at the survivors hope crisis centre. Time and again this Prime Minister shows that he is a fake feminist. Meanwhile, the Conservative leader undermines women's rights at every corner, cozying up to.
Extreme misogynists like Alex Jones. Will the minister do what's right and restore funding for survivors at the hope crisis centre? [Some Applause] >> The Speaker: The honourable parliamentary secretary.
>> Speaker, we know there's always more to do and I really appreciate the member opposite and the work she does on the status of women committee. She's a true advocate for women. But I will point to the fact that this budget does cover contraceptives for women.
9 million Canadians will be able to make choices on their bodies because of this investment. We've got investments against workplace sexual harassment. We've got investments to have more child care spaces in this country. And more advancements to support.
Queer and trans people in this country, Mr. Speaker. [Some Applause] [Speaking French] >> (Voice of the Interpreter): The honourable member. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): Mr. Speaker, the government has brought back requiring Mexicans.
To have a Visa in order to come to Canadaem people with valid work permits can come to Canada with just an electronic authorization. But members of their family and their children are not included. They need to get a visitor Visa for their children.
But that takes much longer. A mother in my riding lost her job because she couldn't come back to Canada water leaving her child in Mexico. It's a lose lose situation for the worker, her family and for the business. Will the minister of immigration.
Do something about this situation promptly? The honourable minister of immigration, refugees and citizenship. >> (Voice of the Interpreter): I would would like to ask the member to come see me after this session in order to discuss the.
Situation. S nows now now, we know people look at their Visa in Mexico. And if there are any exceptions that need to be discussed, I'd encourage him to come see he me. >> The Speaker: Following discussions among representatives of all parties.
In the house I understand there is an agreement to observe a moment of silence. I now invite the House to rise and observe a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the tragic event that happened four years ago in Nova Scotia.
