44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 21, 2022 11:00AM
- Mar/21/22 2:22:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, negotiations between the parties are ongoing. No one has left the table. We have faith in the parties' ability to reach an agreement at the bargaining table. Our government believes that is where the best deals are reached. The parties understand what is at stake, and Canadians are counting on them to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
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- Mar/21/22 2:23:23 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when I previously asked the Minister of Transport what he was doing to prevent a CP Rail strike, he said, “Let me assure my colleague we are monitoring the situation. I have met the CEO. I have met with the Teamsters. It is really important that we maintain the fluidity of our supply chain.”
The strike is on and damage is already happening. The agriculture sector is already seeing it, the automotive sector has said it cannot endure another hit and the Chamber of Commerce is calling for back-to-work legislation on behalf of small businesses.
What is the government’s plan to immediately resolve this dispute?
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- Mar/21/22 2:24:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, notice of a work stoppage could not have come at a worse time. Every day that goes by, for farmers and for manufacturers in this country particularly, is a day too long, and I think the parties at the table know that. They have an enormous responsibility to all Canadians to negotiate an agreement that protects the supply chains that Canadians depend on. They are working hard. No one has left the table. Our party believes that the best deals are reached at the table.
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- Mar/21/22 2:24:30 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, those are empty words, because the government's record is of being slow to act in these situations. With the Wet’suwet’en and the Coastal GasLink rail blockades, it took weeks for the federal government to intervene. With the Port of Montreal, it took over a week.
Forty-five hundred railcars, and nearly half a billion dollars' worth of goods getting to market, are in jeopardy every day. Canadians cannot afford more inflation. Eight out of nine of the previous CP disputes went to binding arbitration.
What will the government do to immediately address this situation?
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- Mar/21/22 2:25:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would acknowledge Canada's supply chains are still reeling from the B.C. floods, from COVID-19 and now the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Canadians' best interests need to be prioritized. I am here in Calgary. I am urging the parties to reach an agreement. Our government is committed to ensuring the reliability and the efficacy of our supply chains, which support Canada's economy right across all sectors.
Canadians worked together throughout this pandemic to find solutions to our collective challenges, and they expect the same from stakeholders in our national economy.
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- Mar/21/22 2:25:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the government has created an emergency travel authorization for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. It can count on the Bloc Québecois's support for that measure, but two weeks ago, we also said that it should charter additional flights to evacuate these individuals. As we speak, refugees are applying for the program and filling out the paperwork, but once they get through the process, no one is picking them up.
When exactly will refugees be airlifted out of Ukraine on federally chartered flights?
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- Mar/21/22 2:26:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question and, in particular, for his co-operation on the Ukraine file.
We are prioritizing applications from Ukrainians. Since January, over 10,000 Ukrainians have arrived in Canada. Last week, I announced new measures that will make it easier and faster for Ukrainians to safely come to Canada.
I will continue to work with my colleagues to facilitate the entry of as many Ukrainians as possible to Canada.
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- Mar/21/22 2:26:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the number of refugees—women, children and seniors—has reached 3.5 million, and that number is growing quickly.
Canada is home to the second largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world. This means that people will want to come here, and a lot of planes will be needed to accommodate them.
Imagine if Ukrainian families have all the proper paperwork but unfortunately remain stuck in refugee camps because of a lack of transport. That is inhumane. The minister's answer is not good enough. He says that in order to succeed the federal government needs to charter flights.
Here is my question. When will that happen?
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- Mar/21/22 2:27:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada has welcomed nearly 10,000 Ukrainians since January.
We are working with our partners, including the provinces and territories, the business community, the Ukrainian Canadian community and settlement agencies. This is the best way to support people arriving from Ukraine.
We are going to continue to work with partners to arrange the best way for people to get here as quickly as possible, regardless of what it takes.
I am very proud of the measures we have put forward. I am going to continue to work to get as many people here as quickly as possible.
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- Mar/21/22 2:28:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what is happening at CP is a lockout. The minister should be concerned to know why a company in the supply chain is locking out its employees under the current circumstances.
The cost of gas, groceries and housing continues to rise. Families are struggling, but banks, big oil, grocery and big box stores are making record profits. Wealth inequality is at its highest level in generations.
Will the Liberals deliver on their promise to make life more affordable for people by making the wealthiest pay their fair share?
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- Mar/21/22 2:28:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the opposition member is discussing the issue of affordability.
We lowered taxes for the middle class twice. We increased them for the wealthiest 1%, but the members across the aisle voted against. We created the Canada child benefit, which is indexed to inflation, but they voted against.
On this side of the House, we are here to address the issue of affordability, and that is what we will continue to do.
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- Mar/21/22 2:29:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians reeling from the pandemic are having a hard time making ends meet. From groceries to transportation, housing, corporate profits and CEO bonuses, everything is increasing except income and pensions. Canadians are frustrated with this rigged economy. The rich are getting richer and Canadians are paying the price. The NDP has a solution: Tax the rich. Tax the banks and use that money to offer relief to Canadians.
Will the government continue to stand with wealthy CEOs, or will it finally take action in support of Canadians who are struggling right now?
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- Mar/21/22 2:29:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government remains committed to this platform initiative.
As it pertains to affordability, it is disappointing that the NDP chose to vote against providing more pandemic supports for Canadians and businesses in Bill C-2.
On raising taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lowering them for the middle class, increasing investments for the Canada Revenue Agency to combat tax evasion and increasing investments to combat international tax avoidance, we invite the opposition NDP to vote with us on Bill C-8.
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- Mar/21/22 2:30:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, ever since this finance minister took charge, the cost of living has skyrocketed. Inflation is at a 30-year high. We know Canadians are struggling to balance their own budgets, and paycheques do not go as far as they used to. The cost of everything is out of control, including gas, groceries and housing, yet the minister does not seem to care. Things are not getting better for Canadians. They are getting worse.
When will the minister tell Canadians how she plans to fight inflation, and when will she table her next budget?
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- Mar/21/22 2:31:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, since the hon. member has raised the issue of affordability, let us review what we have done since taking office. We lowered taxes for the middle class twice and raised them on the wealthiest 1%, and Conservatives voted against. We created the CCB indexed to inflation and Conservatives voted—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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- Mar/21/22 2:31:25 p.m.
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Order.
I will just give it a minute. I know it has been a while. We have not seen each other in a while and we have not had a chance to heckle in a while.
The hon. Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance may give a quick answer.
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- Mar/21/22 2:31:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we provided seniors over 75 years of age with a one-time payment of $500 and the Conservatives voted against it. We are focused on affordability, and that is what we will continue to do.
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- Mar/21/22 2:32:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the question was for the finance minister.
Inflation is raging across our country and Canadians are being left behind. The cost of everything is skyrocketing. I mentioned gas, groceries and the price of home heating. Worse yet, millions of Canadians have lost their dream of home ownership as house prices spiral out of control, yet the minister does not seem to care.
When will she finally tell Canadians what she plans to do about the affordability crisis, and when will she table a budget?
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- Mar/21/22 2:32:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour and a privilege for me to share with the member opposite exactly what we are doing and will continue to do on housing. There has been $72 billion invested in the national housing strategy, $2.5 billion invested in the rapid housing initiative, and investments in every corner of this country and every riding, even the noisy ones, to make sure that housing is a right for everyone. We will continue to focus on Canadians, while the Conservatives focus on raising the temperature.
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- Mar/21/22 2:33:21 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a few weeks back I alerted the House that the average home price in Canada had hit $720,000. Do members know what it is today? It is $868,000. I want to remind members what a house's price was when the Prime Minister came into office: $434,000. The Liberals officially did it. It took them six years, but they have doubled the average home price here in Canada.
How can the minister continue to ignore these numbers?
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