44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 25, 2022 10:00AM
- Mar/25/22 11:14:30 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, 10,028 children were casualties of a brutal and protracted war. It was a genocide waged over generations against the first nations of these lands. These kidnapped children, laid to rest in the unmarked graves uncovered at just the first 11 out of 128 institutions, were only recently repatriated to their families and first nations after decades of pain and generations of trauma.
May these children and their families and communities finally find peace in their final return home, and may those still searching find their own peace in the same. May the survivors, their families and communities find justice: First nations leaders are preparing to meet with Pope Francis next week to seek a formal apology for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools, as well as immediate actions including returning land properties to first nations and investing in healing initiatives to ensure support for survivors and their descendants.
Finally, may we in the House take our own responsibilities, given the legacies of these atrocities, and fully consider the same.
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- Mar/25/22 11:15:39 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am thrilled to rise today in the House to share my pride in my region.
For the third time in 10 years, the Université du Québec à Rimouski has ranked number one among the top Canadian research universities in its class.
UQAR was founded just 50 years ago, but it quickly set itself apart by concentrating on three areas of research excellence that reflect issues of local importance: ocean sciences, regional development, and nordicity. The university also conducts research in natural sciences, human and social sciences, as well as health sciences.
UQAR's triumph demonstrates once again that it is possible to conduct world-class research in the regions. Congratulations to all the students, researchers and staff who made it happen. Long live this small university with the big reputation.
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- Mar/25/22 11:16:36 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, contrary to what the Minister of Health is saying, the federal government's insistence on the absolute necessity of vaccine mandates is not founded in science.
Some Canadians choose to remain unvaccinated and always will. That is simply a fact. It was not an easy choice for them, but because of real anxiety about COVID vaccines, they have sacrificed their jobs and their ability to travel to see loved ones.
Our Prime Minister shamefully labelled these Canadians as racists and misogynists. He refused to apologize or even show a hint of decency or dignity, and that has been noticed all around the world. Regardless of how the Prime Minister feels about someone's personal choices, it is time to accept them. It is time to treat people with dignity and respect.
The provinces are following the science, the mandates are lifting and we are all learning to live with COVID. On behalf of my constituents in Lambton—Kent—Middlesex and all Canadians, I call upon the government to have compassion and immediately drop these punitive mandates.
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- Mar/25/22 11:17:43 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, Canadians across the country are helping Ukrainians in crisis. Our community in Ottawa is no different. Recently, I visited the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Ottawa, where I saw dozens of volunteers collecting and sorting donations for the people of Ukraine. The energy was palpable.
In the weeks since the illegal Russian aggression, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress's Ottawa branch has been organizing around the clock, collecting donations of clothes, hygiene products, medical supplies and supplies for shelter. In Ottawa, over 300 volunteers helped to collect and sort a total of 85,000 pounds of donations that were shipped to Poland and then to a Meest warehouse in Lviv in western Ukraine.
I want to say a massive thanks to the organizers of this effort: Olenka Bastian, Vanessa Reshitnyk and the entire planning committee. While the impacts of this completely unjustifiable invasion have been global, so are the responses to it. The people of Ottawa will continue to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian-Canadian community.
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- Mar/25/22 11:19:01 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, yesterday, the Minister of Health apologized to the House after being bombarded with questions from the official opposition about the date when federal vaccine mandates would be lifted. I appreciate the gesture.
However, he never once answered our question about when he would lift the federal health measures.
The minister said that I was entitled to have access to all of the information if I were to continue doing my job properly.
I want that information, and I will take him at his word.
Will the minister present today to all members of the House the scientific research and opinions backing up the NDP-Liberal government's decision to impose a vaccine mandate?
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- Mar/25/22 11:19:37 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I will repeat what I said yesterday.
I have a great deal of respect for my colleague from Mégantic—L'Érable and the work that he does. He does great work, not only within his Conservative caucus, but also in the House of Commons. I will always be there to help him do his job.
As I said, if he wants to see other studies and work, he can contact me, and I will be pleased to continue working with him and the official opposition health critic.
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- Mar/25/22 11:20:05 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I expected him to table the documents in the House so that all members of Parliament would have access to the same information at the same time, in particular the scientific studies showing that it was recommended that the government impose a vaccine mandate.
Also, Canadians learned this week that there was a new NDP‑Liberal government, and that an agreement had been signed behind closed doors. Some details were made public, but the two government parties involved refuse to release the full agreement.
Yesterday, the Minister of Natural Resources promised to increase our oil exports to Europe by 300,000 barrels.
Can the NDP‑Liberal government tell us whether it now recognizes that Canada has an important role to play as an oil-producing country?
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- Mar/25/22 11:20:58 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the situation in Ukraine right now highlights how important energy security is for our allies in Europe and around the world.
Our country does not need to worry about energy security, but Europe is facing geopolitical and socio-economic challenges caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
We are exploring all measures required to protect energy supply chains in Canada and the rest of the world.
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- Mar/25/22 11:21:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I am happy to see that the NDP part of the NDP-Liberal government approves.
Speaking of natural resources, Canada has been and remains a key player with respect to agriculture. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is impacting international markets. Prices are going up. There is a fertilizer shortage, and prices are exorbitant.
Canadian farmers can help families around the world if the federal government supports them by eliminating barriers to production and export.
Will the NDP-Liberal government finally show some leadership and give farmers the support they need?
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- Mar/25/22 11:22:09 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague. I am fortunate to have worked with him at the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food.
Inputs are obviously very important to farmers. We are very aware of the situation in Ukraine caused by President Putin. We are working with our partners to ensure we can supply inputs for fair value and at reasonable prices.
We will have more information to share soon.
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- Mar/25/22 11:22:36 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the NDP-Liberal government has spent the past seven years destroying the natural resources sector.
Suddenly, after a world fuel crisis, it recognizes the necessity of ethically produced oil and gas, and has promised an extra 300,000 barrels per day. There is bad news for the government: Due to its destruction of the sector and denying pipelines from being built, Canada will struggle to fill this demand.
When will the NDP-Liberal government apologize to Ukrainians, apologize to Europeans and apologize to Canadians for being so short-sighted?
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- Mar/25/22 11:23:13 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the current situation in Ukraine underscores the importance of energy security for our allies in Europe and around the world, and our country is in a secure position in terms of energy supply.
As Europe needs to address the geopolitical and socio-economic challenges presented by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we are considering all measures to preserve energy supply chains in Canada and around the world.
As the situation in Europe changes, we are working to ensure reliable energy supply to our allies in Europe and around the world, and it is recognized that we are doing the work necessary.
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- Mar/25/22 11:23:54 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, not only did the government not build any pipelines but it eliminated hundreds of thousands of jobs in this sector. To add insult to injury, it called it a just transition.
Now, as Ukrainians suffer and Europe suffers from a fuel shortage, the government has suddenly decided it can turn on the taps again and increase production. This is after thousands of Canadians lost their jobs, lost their homes, went bankrupt and were also displaced.
I have a question for the minister. What is so just about that?
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- Mar/25/22 11:24:28 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to clarify for the member opposite the role of oil here in Canada. Under our government, imported oil has consistently decreased to the lowest levels in 10 years. The majority of oil that is imported into Canada comes from the United States. Four out of every five imported barrels—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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- Mar/25/22 11:24:52 a.m.
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Can we have order to listen to the answer to the question?
The hon. parliamentary secretary.
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- Mar/25/22 11:24:58 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, some of the refineries in Ontario and Quebec import exclusively from the United States. We are working with Canadian energy workers to ensure the sector is supported today and in years to come.
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- Mar/25/22 11:25:11 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, we have been asking the government to increase health transfers for years now.
The Conservatives cut the escalator and the Liberals have always refused to correct the situation, which means that the federal government's share is decreasing every year. While Quebec is being forced to make tough choices, the federal government keeps lecturing us while cutting health care. That is cynical, and people are suffering the consequences.
Will the minister listen to Quebec and increase health transfers to 35% with no strings attached?
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- Mar/25/22 11:25:47 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the member is absolutely right.
Not only are we listening, but we have been working together for several months now. My colleague, the former health minister, did just that for several months, from the beginning of the pandemic. We talk almost every week. We are working together. That is why we now have a Canada health transfer that is going to increase from $43 billion to $45 billion and why we have also allocated an additional $70 billion during the pandemic, on top of the $3 billion for long-term care, the $3 billion for mental health care and another $3 billion to support people who want to stay in their homes and receive the appropriate care.
Unfortunately, I see the Chair is rising a little sooner than I would have liked.
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- Mar/25/22 11:26:31 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the National Assembly is unanimous: Health transfers must be increased unconditionally.
Quebec knows what it needs. All elected members and the public understand that in Quebec, except for the federal Liberals and the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. They are the ones who know best what the Government of Quebec must do. They know about health care.
How many federal family doctors or nurses are there?
The government must increase health transfers to 35% with no conditions, the escalator—
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- Mar/25/22 11:27:10 a.m.
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Order. I give the floor to the hon. Minister of Health.
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