44th Parl. 1st Sess.

September 18, 2023 11:00AM

Context: House Hansard - 219 - Sep/18/23

Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Lib.)

Sep/18/23 5:42:54 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-48

Madam Speaker, since this is the first time I am standing up in the House since my appointment, I want to thank the Prime Minister for the faith he has in me. I want to assure all Canadians that I will be working very hard for them each and every day. My friend from Vaughan—Woodbridge gave a really good speech, and I want to congratulate him for that. I know the member opposite just asked a question about timing. My recollection of what happened was that this bill was tabled months ago, well before we rose, and there was an opportunity to pass it. We pleaded with the Conservatives to get it passed. I appreciate the gesture today. Now that it is passed, I want to make sure that the Senate is able to pass this without any delays on the part of caucus members from the party opposite in the Senate. Can my friend elaborate on how we can ensure that this law comes into effect as soon as possible?

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House Hansard - 219