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House Hansard - 9

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 2, 2021 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 9 - Dec/2/21
Hon. Candice Bergen (Portage—Lisgar, CPC)
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this 44th Parliament to thank the people of Portage—Lisgar for choosing me as their MP for the fifth time. I am so grateful for their trust. It has been a difficult time for my riding. Some in the riding feared the vaccine and distrust government, but many more have confidence in their doctors' and experts' advice. This was a divisive issue during the election and still is. That is why today I recommit in this House to do all I can, as their MP, to be a leader who brings people together, to listen, to be kind and respectful, and to exemplify the Christian values I was taught growing up in southern Manitoba. People in my area, and Mennonites especially, are known for their generosity and love for their neighbour. These values have not changed. Although I do not have all the answers to these challenges, I do know this: No pandemic will stop the eternal legacy that the people of my region of southern Manitoba have been destined to fulfill. In the words of Paul, when all else fades, when all else fails, love never fails.
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