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House Hansard - 87

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 13, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 87 - Jun/13/22
Ms. Louise Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville, BQ)
  • Jun/13/22 2:54:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the passport fiasco continues. The only solution for those who have to travel within 48 hours is to wait in line at a passport office for a full day. Even then they have to choose their day because despite all the unprecedented delays, the passport offices continue to be open only from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A crisis does not get resolved during business hours. Will the government finally open its offices on weekends for worried travellers?
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Context: House Hansard - 87 - Jun/13/22
Ms. Louise Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville, BQ)
  • Jun/13/22 2:55:31 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is a whole world of difference between the official message and the actual situation at passport offices. We know that contrary to what is on the website, only people travelling within 48 hours are being served. We know that wait times on the site are unrealistic. We also know that, despite what is indicated, many people have had to pay extra fees. Can the minister finally clearly explain who can go to a passport office and when, what people should do, and if extra fees are being charged?
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Context: House Hansard - 87 - Jun/13/22
Ms. Louise Chabot (Thérèse-De Blainville, BQ)
  • Jun/13/22 6:04:31 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-11 
Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague and congratulate her on becoming a grandmother. That is a joy and beautiful gift in life. We can also collectively offer a beautiful gift by passing Bill C‑11. There is certainly room for improvement. That said, it makes changes to the Broadcasting Act, which does not happen every year. This bill needs vision. We could have used more time. I can understand moving motions to have time for a report. I think that will be done tomorrow, according to this morning's motion. It is not a lot of time. That said, sometimes perfect is the enemy of the good. In this case, I think that perfect is what should govern us. My colleague wants the majority of the House to pass Bill C‑11. If she had an argument to convince those who are hesitating, what would it be?
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