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House Hansard - 161

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/23 2:08:38 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on Monday a gas leak caused a major explosion in my community that destroyed four houses in construction and affected more than 45 families. Sadly, 12 people were injured. I visited the emergency command centre, where I touched base with our local city councillor, Catherine Kitts. The Salvation Army and Red Cross teams were there on site, coordinating temporary accommodation and providing food vouchers for those who have been affected. The Ottawa police and first responders assessed the situation in such a timely manner and did an amazing job with securing the residents who had to evacuate their homes for safety purposes. I want to thank everyone, all of the police officers, paramedics, firefighters and volunteers, as well as the Minto Group, for their excellent work in informing and supporting the families that cannot return home. The families can count on my support. I wish them well.
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Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Mr. Heath MacDonald (Malpeque, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/23 2:09:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 2023 Canada Winter Games, I rise to recognize over 5,000 volunteers and organizers who have been hard at work for months and, in some cases, years. The presence of the games has been felt in P.E.I. for months now, with community torch relays and final touches being put on venues. While Mother Nature has proven difficult at times, organizers have done a great job adapting to the situation and exploring innovative solutions. Island communities look forward to the opportunity to showcase all they have to offer, with over 3,500 athletes and officials descending on P.E.I. next week. As we move into the weekend and the opening festivities, I want to thank the organizers, volunteers, and municipalities for all their work in making these games happen. To the athletes, I say, play hard, play safe and go P.E.I.
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