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House Hansard - 246

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 3, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 246 - Nov/3/23
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Nov/3/23 11:14:27 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, now more than ever, we need true leadership from those elected to represent Canadians. We are seeing the devastating impacts of the climate crisis, and too many are struggling to make ends meet. However, the outdated first-past-the-post electoral system is not providing Canadians with the representation they need, one that truly matches our communities. Canadians know change is necessary. We do not have time to wait. The Liberals ran off a promise of electoral reform, but instead that promise was broken time and again. Motion No. 86 calls on the government to implement a national citizen's assembly on electoral reform. Ensuring democracy is strong is the responsibility of us all as elected officials, yet Canadians are watching in dismay as divisive politics and partisan games get in the way of real action. Today, I call on all members of the House to listen to Canadians and support Motion No. 86.
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Context: House Hansard - 246 - Nov/3/23
Ms. Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, NDP)
  • Nov/3/23 11:29:12 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, Food Banks, like loaves and fishes in Nanaimo, are overwhelmed. Two million Canadians are turning to food banks. That is the highest number we have ever seen. Clearly, food prices are out of control and families are suffering. The Liberals promised food costs would be lower by now, but their out-of-touch plan of nicely asking CEOS to stabilize already high prices is not working. Will the Liberals support the NDP's plan to bring down grocery costs by putting people before profits?
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