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House Hansard - 63

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 3, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 63 - May/3/22
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • May/3/22 12:29:36 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-8 
Madam Speaker, we are hearing from teachers, the same teachers who throughout COVID have had to endure so many challenges. They have had to pivot to deliver online classes, and many of them are out-of-pocket helping to make sure their students have the supplies and tools necessary to continue learning. These educators are relying on a tax break that would be provided in this bill, which would give them an increase of 15% to 25% on the school supplies they purchase. Many of them subsidize the school systems. Why are the Conservatives holding up this very important piece of legislation, which would support those educators who we absolutely need to support?
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Context: House Hansard - 63 - May/3/22
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • May/3/22 1:55:43 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-8 
Madam Speaker, in addition to the toxic drug supply crisis, Canada is experiencing, as we know—
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Context: House Hansard - 63 - May/3/22
Mr. Gord Johns
  • May/3/22 1:55:59 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-8 
Madam Speaker, thank you, I really appreciate that. In addition to the toxic drug supply crisis, Canada is experiencing a broader mental health crisis as we deal with the impacts of two years of the pandemic. COVID-19 highlighted what many of us already knew, which is that our mental health care system is woefully underfunded. The Liberal government committed, in its election campaign, to establish a mental health transfer with an initial commitment of $4.5 billion over five years. However, we have yet to see any concrete action or fulfilling of that promise to make it a reality. We know that mental health is health, and Canadians deserve to be able to access the mental health supports they need without worrying about barriers such as cost or availability. This week is Mental Health Week in Canada. I ask my colleague this. Is this one thing that we could all unite behind as parties, and have empathy for those who need support for mental health? When will the government be moving forward with the transfer?
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Context: House Hansard - 63 - May/3/22
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • May/3/22 3:12:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this week is Mental Health Week. After two years of COVID-19, Canada has seen what we already knew: that our mental health system is woefully underfunded. Many Canadians are struggling with their mental health, but cannot access the care they need. The government promised to establish a new federal transfer to help provinces and territories expand mental health services. While the government pledged an initial $4.5 billion over five years, this funding was nowhere to be found in the budget. When will the government fulfill its promise and deliver a permanent federal transfer for mental health services?
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