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House Hansard - 98

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 20, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 10:09:34 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table the report on the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 rapid tests. I would like to take a moment to welcome the new cohort of pages for 2022-23. The hon. member for Hull—Aylmer and I were also pages here in the House of Commons, many, many years ago. We have very fond memories of the happy moments, but also the responsibilities, that come with this position. We hope they have an excellent parliamentary year.
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 10:11:58 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-31, An Act respecting cost of living relief measures related to dental care and rental housing.
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 3:04:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first, I would like to congratulate and thank the member for Châteauguay—Lacolle for the remarkable work she is doing for her community. The good news today is that we have a new dental benefit to help low- and middle-income families, who together have a total of 500,000 children under the age of 12, with up to $650 per year or $1,300 over two years. This benefit will help lower the cost of living for these low- and middle-income families, but more importantly, it will help them protect their kids' oral health by reducing infection, pain and disease associated with poor oral health.
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 3:11:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are obviously devastated by the news every day of so many Canadians dying of mental health issues, issues that can be cared for and prevented for the reasons and example the member just gave. We are investing, and very mindful of the need to invest, in the mental health of Canadians. My colleague, the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, is working very hard on that. She has announced many measures and more will come.
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