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House Hansard - 136

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • Nov/28/22 2:47:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our emergency rooms are overwhelmed, and Canadians with no mental supports are having to turn to these overcrowded ERs for help. The Liberals promised that mental health care would be treated as part of Canada's universal health care system. With long wait-lists for treatment and the high cost of therapy, Canadians have been left with nowhere to turn, and the cost of essentials like food— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Gord Johns: Mr. Speaker, I cannot even get my question out.
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Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Mr. Gord Johns
  • Nov/28/22 2:49:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with the long wait-lists for treatment and the high cost of therapy, Canadians have been left with nowhere to turn. The cost of essentials like food is putting even more stress on Canadians struggling with their mental health. When will the Liberals finally deliver a mental health transfer so that people can access the health services they need when they need them the most?
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Context: House Hansard - 136 - Nov/28/22
Mr. Gord Johns
  • Nov/28/22 3:13:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, many times during question period, when a member rises on a very sensitive issue, you have made it clear to many members in the House that they must show respect, be quiet and let the question be put. Today I was asking a very important question around mental health at a time in Canada when we have 10 suicides taking place per day. I was belittled. I was attacked by my Conservative colleagues. I am hoping that in the future, Mr. Speaker, you will take action and—
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