44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 20, 2022 10:00AM

Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)

Sep/20/22 12:02:17 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Madam Speaker, as a result of consecutive Liberal and Conservative governments' inaction, those living with disabilities in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith are increasingly homeless and reliant on food banks. Some are getting sicker instead of better as they do not have access to the medications they need or to adaptive equipment, for example. Instead of being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, those living with disabilities are being left behind. Does the member agree that we need to see the current government implement a bill that provides clear, immediate supports for those living with disabilities?

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Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)

Sep/20/22 1:50:47 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-22

Mr. Speaker, I recently spoke with a constituent in my riding of Nanaimo—Ladysmith who shared with me that, because he was living with a disability, he felt he was being treated as disposable, which is heart-wrenching. It really spoke to me and reaffirmed the importance of the government doing better today. Would the member agree that it is essential to those living with disabilities that they are not legislated into poverty and are provided with adequate support through the Canada disability benefit today?

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