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House Hansard - 282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Ms. Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, NDP)
  • Feb/14/24 2:19:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on every Valentine's Day since 1992, led by indigenous matriarchs, 2SLGBTQ+ members and family members in the Downtown Eastside, the community takes to the streets to honour and grieve the loss of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and the gender diverse. Each year as we march, the drumming unites our heartbeats and eagles circle in the sky. Their spirits live within us. This act of remembrance is an expression of love, respect and solidarity for families and survivors. Our community stands united in the call for justice. We demand full implementation of all 231 calls for justice. We demand action, and not just empty words. We demand accountability and measurable progress. The CBC reported that, as of June 2023, only two of the 231 calls for justice had been completed, and more than half have not even been started. This is unconscionable. In honour of—
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Mrs. Sophie Chatel (Pontiac, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 3:12:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, communities across Canada are marching to remember missing and murdered women, girls and two-spirited people. Indigenous women are still afraid to leave their communities at night. As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the national inquiry's final report on this issue, can the Prime Minister provide an update on efforts to implement the report's calls to action?
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 3:12:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Pontiac for her question and her hard work. The crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people continues in our country. Since 2015, we have launched a national inquiry—something the Conservatives refused to do—and we now have a clear plan of action that includes more help for people fleeing violence and a commitment to create the red dress alert to find missing indigenous people. I would like to thank everyone who is participating in the walk in their communities.
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Ms. Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, NDP)
  • Feb/14/24 5:03:23 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-50 
Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to work with my colleague across the way. One of the concerns that led to an NDP amendment in committee was to include the free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples on decisions impacting their children. The Liberals voted against it. We are in EI legislation and, once again, the Liberals are trying to throw out amendments that would make sure that Bill C-50 is consistent with UNDRIP. The hon. member talks about inclusivity. I am wondering why her government continues to not uphold the rights of indigenous peoples in regard to their children.
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Hon. Jenna Sudds
  • Feb/14/24 5:04:11 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to work with the hon. member as well. As we were negotiating across the country, we worked very well with indigenous governments and indigenous partners. We have been really focused on ensuring that early learning and child care is provided that is culturally appropriate and led by indigenous leaders. That is continuing to roll out across the country, and I believe those conversations and that work are ongoing. Inclusivity is certainly key, front and centre as we continue that work.
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Ms. Michelle Ferreri
  • Feb/14/24 5:35:21 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I do work very well with my colleague across the way. We, as Conservatives, supported her amendment in committee to support indigenous people, for children and parents to have that right under UNDRIP, and the Liberals did not. I think it is really insulting to these women-operated child care centres. Why are they not included? That there is research that they do not provide the quality has been said to me repeatedly. I have been to these centres. The quality of child care is deeply diminishing under this care because they do not have the money. They cannot charge more money. Their hands are tied. The quality in these not-for-profit centres is also dropping. Kids do not have access to food. Parents are getting nickelled and dimed. To say that they do not have the quality of care, in a small, independent, female-owned-and-operated child care centre, is not fair. I encourage members to go to see them.
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