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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22

Mrs. Cathay Wagantall (Yorkton—Melville, CPC)

Nov/14/22 1:44:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I deeply appreciate the speech that my colleague gave today, especially the part about committees and her concern for veterans affairs. I share that concern given the fact that we have had two meetings cancelled at a time when we want the minister and the deputy minister to return to give a clearer understanding of their testimony versus what came forward from our veterans. It is very disconcerting that this is happening. I would like the member to speak momentarily about the fact that, as I am hearing, the Liberals are upset that we on this side of the House want to speak. They are now giving us more time to speak, but they are removing themselves from that equation with the opportunity to not have to meet quorum. How does she feel about that?

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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22

Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille

Nov/14/22 1:44:52 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. I am not sure if it is a coincidence, but we know that the NPD whip is also a member of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. This morning she was also at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. The idea is to determine whether committees are being cancelled out of expediency. The Standing committee on Veterans Affairs is an important committee. My colleague from Rivière-des-Mille-Îles said that there is a major problem adversely affecting the integrity of francophone veterans who are not getting the services they are entitled to. It annoys me to hear the minister and his officials justify this situation and demand that they correct it. Slowing the work of committees stops the opposition, witnesses and experts from documenting a problem and finding solutions. Every day, as soon as we start sitting later, one or two committees will be cancelled. How can we justify this?

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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22

Mr. Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, Lib.)

Nov/14/22 2:10:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as always, both across the country and in my riding of Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, Canadians turned out in large numbers at a variety of commemoration events to recognize our veterans during Veterans' Week. I myself had the opportunity to attend a number of events, both here at home and across the country. These included joining the veterans at the Camp Hill veterans hospital for a moving candlelight tribute to remember their fallen comrades and the unveiling of a statue at the Highway of Heroes that marked the planting of 2.5 million trees as part of the Trees for Life campaign, as well as several visits to different memorials, legions and classrooms. It was quite moving to see how many Canadians of all ages and all walks of life took the time to show our veterans how grateful they are for keeping us safe and free. Let us continue taking the opportunity to value and recognize the amazing contributions and sacrifices of our veterans all year around. Lest we forget.

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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22

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

Nov/14/22 3:45:02 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Mr. Speaker, I have to say to the hon. minister that it was very disappointing that during Veterans' Week, the fall economic statement ignored the need for veterans to have their spouses, if they married over age 60, recognized as actual surviving spouses so they can receive the benefits they would have received as a widow or widower after the death of their spouse who served this country. This was ignored in the budget. I noticed that survivors' benefits are dealt with, if we are looking at the multi-generational home renovation tax credit, as is what happens to that benefit for a surviving spouse, but there is nothing for our veterans if they married over age 60. Would the government be open to amending this bill to end this injustice to our veterans and their families?

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Context: House Hansard - 126 - Nov/14/22

Mr. Mark Gerretsen

Nov/14/22 4:15:51 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Mr. Speaker, the member said “round of applause, everybody”. He should know that he cannot talk to other members in the House. He can talk only to you. I am more than willing to accept and recognize the fact that they balanced the budget in 2015 on the backs of veterans.

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