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House Hansard - 4

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 25, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 4 - Nov/25/21
Mr. Clifford Small (Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame, CPC)
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Madam Speaker, I am happy to stand here this afternoon and take this opportunity to thank my family, my friends and my partner Tammy for their support on the journey that has landed me here in the House. As well, I would like to thank our volunteers for their tireless work on our campaign. It is an honour to be chosen to represent the people of Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame in this House, and I thank them for the faith they have put in me. All members' constituents want us in this House, where we can advocate and collaborate, work for them and be accountable. Instead, the Liberal-NDP coalition want a virtual Parliament. In 2011, Jack Layton chastised then Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff for having the worst attendance record in Parliament. He said that when Canadians pay us, they expect us to come to work. What was promised to the NDP in return for voting with the Liberals so that they could stay home? Why is the Liberal-NDP socialist coalition following Mr. Ignatieff's example? An hon. member: How did you get here? Mr. Clifford Small: How did I get here? I was elected to come here, and I want this place to be here for the people.
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