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Context: House Hansard - 104 - Sep/28/22

Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)

Sep/28/22 2:04:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we know, our friends, our colleagues and, as in my case, being a Cape Bretoner, our families are recovering from hurricane Fiona. We know that five Canadian provinces were walloped with one storm. Now that is a record. We also know that as we show, speak to and, in an emergency debate, declare our solidarity with the people of Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec that we do so with a commitment that this is not just a story of the moment. As what happened to my colleagues and friends in interior B.C. from Lytton to Spences Bridge into Vancouver and Abbotsford, we must not turn the page when the story is over. We must stay with them until their lives are restored. May hurricane Fiona confirm our commitment to resilience in communities and to fighting against the climate crisis.

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Context: House Hansard - 104 - Sep/28/22

Mr. Robert Morrissey (Egmont, Lib.)

Sep/28/22 2:07:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, most Canadians have been watching the impact of a changing destructive climate, but many Atlantic Canadians are not because they do not have access to basic infrastructure. P.E.I. was hit with the most destructive hurricane I have ever seen. In my riding of Egmont, the impact has been devastating, including the Évangéline school, farm buildings and crops, small craft harbours, fishers' gear and much more. Many Islanders are struggling right now, and it is our job to lighten that burden as quickly as possible. Our community has been resilient in the face of this tragedy, and I am proud to say that the community has come together to face these challenges together. I would like to recognize the efforts of municipalities and not-for-profit organizations, which have worked tirelessly to support their neighbours with basic necessities, and the tireless work of our first responders and utility workers, as well as hydro crews from across Canada. Together we are stronger, and together we will get through this.

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Context: House Hansard - 104 - Sep/28/22

Mr. Stephen Ellis (Cumberland—Colchester, CPC)

Sep/28/22 2:50:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I trust that the Minister of Finance will meet with Premier Houston, and not Premier Rankin. Five days, almost 120 hours, have passed since many Nova Scotians lost power due to hurricane Fiona. Trees are still on the power lines and blocking roads, and 20% of customers are without power. The military has been requested by Premier Houston and its presence is desperately needed. When will the Prime Minister get more troops on the ground to clear the debris and get the lights back on in Nova Scotia?

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Context: House Hansard - 104 - Sep/28/22

Mr. Andy Fillmore (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)

Sep/28/22 2:53:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we have heard from the Deputy Prime Minister, telecom providers must ensure their services are working to the greatest extent possible after hurricane Fiona. This evening I will be joining the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and the Deputy Prime Minister to discuss with the telco providers the experience of Atlantic Canadians losing connectivity, to review the fragilities of this vital infrastructure, and to determine how the expectations of Canadians on reliability and transparency going forward can be met.

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