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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
The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Mrs. Carol Hughes)
  • Feb/14/24 4:28:00 p.m.
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I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the bill stands referred to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Mr. René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, BQ)
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou for her passionate and moderate speech that puts things into perspective. Let us not forget that, in 1997, Quebec brought forward such a plan. It was the work of Pauline Marois, whose courage allowed for great strides to be made. I also remember that in 2006, my predecessor, Paule Brunelle, took part in the debate at first reading of Bill C‑303. I would like to ask my colleague if the current bill does Quebec justice or if, on the contrary, it distorts an idea that was the best.
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