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House Hansard - 46

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 25, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 46 - Mar/25/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Housing), Lib.)
  • Mar/25/22 11:29:57 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. The high-frequency train is Canada's largest infrastructure project in decades. It has to be carried out according to a plan. By issuing a request for expressions of interest, we are seeking the expertise of an industry that has experience with complex infrastructure so as to maximize the best service for Canadians. Naturally VIA Rail is at the heart of this project's success, and we will work collaboratively and in partnership with the private sector. Throughout the process, we will ensure that workers and their benefits are protected.
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Context: House Hansard - 46 - Mar/25/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Housing), Lib.)
  • Mar/25/22 11:41:13 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. We, on this side of the House, are the first government to launch a national housing strategy. Last week, I was very surprised to hear an opposition member talking about opting out of the national housing strategy. We, on this side of the House, believe that we have a solid plan to ensure affordable housing.
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Context: House Hansard - 46 - Mar/25/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion (Housing), Lib.)
  • Mar/25/22 12:08:09 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. As we know, since being appointed, the minister has worked on several transport files, including air and marine transportation and also ports. I would be pleased to follow up with my dear colleague on his riding's specific issue.
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Context: House Hansard - 46 - Mar/25/22
Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada
  • Mar/25/22 12:10:24 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, this is my first time rising in the House on a point of order, and it is on the same issue as my opposition colleague. The opposition members boast about wanting to defend official languages. However, when they shout in the House like that, they are showing a lack of respect for the interpreters, who are trying to do their job. My first language is French. When I cannot hear what is being said because opposition members are shouting at the top of their lungs, they are showing a lack of respect for the interpreters who are trying to tell us what is happening in the House.
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