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House Hansard - 75

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 19, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/19/22 11:56:23 a.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I wonder if the member for Jonquière agrees that to move away from populism and to unify Canadians, it is better to employ Canadians. Is it better to create and implement a plan to hire more screening officers to reduce wait times?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/19/22 12:55:54 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I am glad that the member mentioned CATSA, because it is facing a labour shortage. To fix that requires better wages and more support for workers. Do the Conservatives acknowledge that we need to support public servants, like the workers keeping the flying public safe every day, by supporting them with good wages?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/19/22 1:28:14 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I think the impetus behind this motion is really important, but I think the perspectives are quite skewed. The solution needs to be practical. We in the NDP are very much focused on the workforce. Can the government explain why it continues to undervalue the vital work in keeping the flying public safe as performed by security officers, and does it acknowledge that it is simply not doing enough to recruit new staff?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/19/22 2:47:28 p.m.
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Uqaqtittiji, I have asked the government many times about programs and services towards the betterment of Inuit, first nations and Métis. Indigenous people do not have adequate housing, proper investments in education and mental health supports. This is systemic discrimination from the federal government. Now the Parliamentary Budget Officer tells us that the government is accomplishing less than in previous years. Why does the government keep failing to deliver results for indigenous people?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
  • May/19/22 10:38:27 p.m.
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Qujannamiik, Iksivautaq, Iksivautaq meaning “chair”. I will be splitting my time with the member for Courtenay—Alberni. My first set of questions will be regarding Canada Post. Does the minister know how many post offices are operated in Nunavut?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:38:59 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister know what percentage of post offices in Canada are in indigenous communities?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:39:27 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister know how many banks are operated in Nunavut?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:39:51 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I do look forward to that information. I will help the minister with some of these questions. Nunavut has 25 post offices in all 25 communities. It has eight banks. I am quite sure that the realities are similar in indigenous communities. I am going to ask the minister a yes-or-no question. Does the minister agree that access to affordable, quality banking is a challenge for Nunavut and for indigenous communities?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:40:46 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister agree that learning this information and addressing the systemic inequity can address reconciliation with indigenous peoples?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:41:14 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, is the minister aware that Australia has operated a postal operating system that offers over 3,500 post offices with access to banking services?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:41:53 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister agree that it is within her mandate to work with Canada Post to develop a postal banking system?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:42:19 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister agree that Canada needs to do more to reconcile with indigenous people in Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:42:31 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, can the government instruct banks like First Nations Bank, TD Bank and Scotiabank to open branches in places like my riding?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:43:02 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister think the government can instruct the banks I mentioned earlier to operate in indigenous communities and rural communities?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:43:35 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, will the minister work with me to at least develop a pilot project in Nunavut to check the viability of developing a postal banking system for the rest of Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:44:01 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, does the minister recall this quote from her mandate letter? Ensure that Canada Post provides a high quality of service that Canadians expect at a reasonable price and better reaches Canadians in rural and remote areas. You will be supported in this work by the Minister of Rural Economic Development.
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:44:42 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I will quote another sentence in the mandate letter: You will also leverage the government's purchasing power to increase access to economic opportunity for a greater diversity of Canadians. Does the minister recall that as well?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:45:04 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, will the minister work with me on the viability of a postal banking system in Nunavut?
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Context: House Hansard - 75 - May/19/22
Ms. Lori Idlout
  • May/19/22 10:45:28 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I will now turn to another aspect. Last year, polling conducted by Canada around postal services raised concerns about cuts to services and jobs. What are the government's plans for Canada Post to ensure that transparency is happening?
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