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House Hansard - 77

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 30, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Ms. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle, BQ)
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to hear what I am hearing this morning. I thank my colleague across the way because it was high time. My thoughts are with a few organizations in Laurentides—Labelle, such as l'Ombre‑Elle and Passe‑R‑Elle, because this has been their plea for many decades. What we are hearing this morning is a start on two levels, specifically in terms of the interpretation and implementation, and I commend that. I just heard my government colleague mention that it was just the start of the continuum. Will any money be transferred to these organizations to help these women and families?
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Ms. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau
  • May/30/22 5:48:12 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, what we are experiencing right now has been going on for hours, and why is that? It is because it is a very sensitive subject, I admit. The objective is due diligence when it comes to contracts. A number of experts told the committee that it is important to take the time beforehand to check things properly. As I said at the outset, just a few moments ago, why is it that some organizations that might be struggling are accountable to no end, when the government, which has a structure that could be described as extraordinary, is able to turn around quickly and offer $500 here or an emergency benefit there? It is a huge system. Ultimately, there is no reason why the experts and officials in each department should not be working proactively to ensure that we have all the elements needed to make reasonable and ethical decisions.
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Context: House Hansard - 77 - May/30/22
Hon. Joyce Murray
  • May/30/22 9:01:59 p.m.
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Madam Chair, I would say that most organizations always would like more in consultation. I think that is just the case. We do consult with a whole range of organizations, and certainly I was happy to announce a whole lot of money for new science of understanding the salmon runs with the Pacific salmon initiative just a few months ago.
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