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House Hansard - 94

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 22, 2022 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 94 - Jun/22/22
Mr. Richard Martel (Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, CPC)
  • Jun/22/22 2:19:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, last week there was a landslide in La Baie, which is in my riding. A house was destroyed, but fortunately there were no casualties. Since then, nearly 80 families have been evacuated and are homeless. It is a terrible situation. The City of Saguenay is predicting another major landslide in the coming weeks, and that really worries me. Earlier this week, I spoke with the Minister of Emergency Preparedness, who has assured me that he is ready to intervene on behalf of the citizens of La Baie should the provincial government make such a request. I thank him for his co-operation. In these difficult and uncertain times, I take comfort in the fact that all levels of government are working together and joining forces to ensure that families are not left to fend for themselves. I want to thank the firefighters and the police for the excellent work they did in evacuating families. To all those affected: Stay strong. My heart goes out to them. The people of Saguenay are always there to help one another.
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Context: House Hansard - 94 - Jun/22/22
The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/22/22 4:59:41 p.m.
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The Chair has notice of a request for an emergency debate. I invite the hon. member for Thornhill to rise and make a brief intervention.
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Context: House Hansard - 94 - Jun/22/22
Ms. Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill, CPC)
  • Jun/22/22 4:59:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians across the country are experiencing an unprecedented backlog in the processing of passport applications. Wait times are exceeding the normal standards, and the government's inability to meet demands is affecting Canadians' ability to obtain the necessary documentation to travel. They are being forced to take time away from work, to wait in lineups for hours and hours, sometimes starting at 3 a.m. The government's remedy to the current situation is, frankly, inadequate. This is an important matter requiring urgent consideration pursuant to Standing Order 52, and as a result I am requesting an emergency debate.
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Context: House Hansard - 94 - Jun/22/22
The Deputy Speaker
  • Jun/22/22 5:00:55 p.m.
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The Chair has notice of a request for an emergency debate from the hon. member for Cumberland—Colchester.
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Context: House Hansard - 94 - Jun/22/22
Mr. John Brassard
  • Jun/22/22 5:01:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there was notice of a request for an emergency debate from the member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola. Unfortunately, he had to leave the House, so I am asking for unanimous consent for an emergency debate on the inflation and affordability crisis in this country. We found out today that inflation numbers are at 7.7%, the highest in a generation, almost 40 years. I am requesting unanimous consent for an emergency debate on that.
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