44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 6, 2021 11:00AM
- Dec/6/21 12:02:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, for almost two years workers have been forced to work sick. As is the case in many constituencies, in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith many constituents rely on their wages to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads.
We have lost too many lives as a result of government inaction. Does my colleague find it acceptable to have forced workers for almost two years to report to work while unwell by refusing to provide them with the sick leave they need to keep everyone safe?
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- Dec/6/21 1:14:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech.
We are still in the midst of a pandemic, and many medical associations are recommending that employers not require a doctor's note for people who may have contracted COVID-19. However, this bill gives employers the power to require a doctor's note, regardless of how many days of leave are taken.
Does my colleague not believe that this requirement could reduce the number of leave requests and increase the risk of spreading COVID-19?
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- Dec/6/21 1:58:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, health care workers have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic and provide life-saving care for our loved ones. As a result of underfunding and underprioritization through the Liberal government, health care workers in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith were already overworked and underpaid. Adding to this, we have seen an increase of bullying and hatred of health care workers. Our health care workers are tired and deserve better.
When will this government support the NDP's plan to increase health care for workers and increase training, recruitment and retention of health care workers?
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- Dec/6/21 4:17:17 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, since the beginning of the pandemic, the Conservative Party has not pushed for nor won anything for workers. In fact, the Liberals and the Conservatives have consistently opposed paid sick leave. For almost two years, the Conservatives did nothing to push for 10 days of paid sick leave.
Why did the Conservatives abandon workers when they needed help? Have they now seen the light in supporting 10 days of paid sick leave?
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- Dec/6/21 4:34:20 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I always appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the uniqueness of other ridings and the constituents' needs within those ridings.
Unfortunately, people know the Conservatives have always made life harder for working people. Constituents in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith still remember the Conservatives getting in the way of unemployed workers who need help.
Can the member name one single gain his party has made for workers since the pandemic began?
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- Dec/6/21 5:50:58 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, since the pandemic, the NDP asked the Prime Minister 22 times to fix the old version of the paid sick leave so more workers could access it. Constituents in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith have had to choose between their health and paying rent. This is a choice that no one should have to make. The Conservatives and the Liberals have also voted against making life-saving medications more affordable through pharmacare.
Could the member share when they will start putting the health and wellness of workers, and families first and will my colleague support the much-needed 10 paid sick days for workers?
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