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House Hansard - 141

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 5, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 141 - Dec/5/22
Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos (Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Dec/5/22 2:46:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank our colleague for asking this very important question. Indeed, our children are very sick these days. Respiratory viruses are spreading very quickly, causing tremendous damage to our families and causing parents and grandparents to worry. Our health care workers are having a very tough time. That is why we need to procure vaccines, take public health measures. That is also why the Canadian government must continue to support the provinces and territories in doing the difficult work of taking care of workers and hospitals at this difficult time.
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Context: House Hansard - 141 - Dec/5/22
Ms. Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, NDP)
  • Dec/5/22 2:47:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, sick kids in Alberta are waiting in heated trailers outside hospitals, and now hospice care for children is paused as staff are redeployed to deal with the health care crisis. Families are forced to scramble for help during their last days with their children. While Danielle Smith is distracted by her ridiculous sovereignty act, neither the federal nor the provincial government is protecting the most vulnerable Albertan kids. This is heartbreaking. When will the government stand up for families dealing with this health care crisis and get sick kids the care they deserve?
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Context: House Hansard - 141 - Dec/5/22
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
  • Dec/5/22 3:03:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, families in Halifax West warmly welcomed the news that our bilateral child care agreement will provide a second fee cut this year. This represents a 50% reduction in the average fees for families with children in regulated child care spaces. What is more, our government has now established the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care, which will benefit from the expertise of people such as Christine McLean in my riding. Can the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development inform the House—
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Context: House Hansard - 141 - Dec/5/22
The Speaker
  • Dec/5/22 3:03:46 p.m.
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The hon. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
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Context: House Hansard - 141 - Dec/5/22
Hon. David Lametti (Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Lib.)
  • Dec/5/22 3:11:16 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada recognizes that all children have the right to be protected against violence. Assault has a broad definition in Canada's criminal law and includes any non-consensual use of force against an individual no matter their age. This can also include non-consensual touching that does not cause injury or leave a physical mark. The government is opposed to the use of physical discipline for children and continues to discourage such practices. A bill is currently being studied, and we will make a decision when needed.
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