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House Hansard - 37

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of Natural Resources, Lib.)
  • Feb/28/22 2:46:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is one of the best countries for businesses. Under our government, oil imports have consistently declined, having reached their lowest level in 10 years. This is certainly an important issue, and we are working with our partners in Europe and the United States to ensure energy security.
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Hon. David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Lib.)
  • Feb/28/22 2:49:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. Many business owners from my riding of Ottawa South had to close their downtown establishments in the face of the illegal blockades. The occupation carried on for more than 20 days, and the cost to local businesses was simply staggering. Could the minister please update the House on what measures the government is taking to help these very hard-hit small businesses?
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Feb/28/22 4:47:35 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for their passionate speech and for putting forward some of the issues present to that member. One area in particular, given the COVID-19 pandemic, is that artists have been hit hard, not only in my district of Edmonton Griesbach but across the country. This legislation would find ways to ensure that small content creators actually get the surplus in funding they need. In my riding, there is a community organization called Arts on the Ave. It is suffering right now, and it needs this bill to show that Canadian content matters. Would the member comment on supporting small businesses, particularly arts businesses, in Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Ms. Leslyn Lewis
  • Feb/28/22 4:48:12 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Madam Speaker, yes, support for small businesses is very important. That is why I would encourage small business funds to be created to assist in that capacity. However, to limit Canadians' choices and what they can see, and for our government to dictate and pick winners and losers, is not the Canadian way.
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