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House Hansard - 282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Hon. Hedy Fry (Vancouver Centre, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 2:58:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, sexual and reproductive health touches all aspects of human health and well-being. It affects physical and mental health. It impacts social participation. It ensures healthy reproductive organs, family planning, pre- and post-natal care, the delivery of healthy babies and safe abortion. There is a push globally to limit access to the full range of sexual and reproductive health care. This week, two female MPs were stopped from raising this issue in Parliament. As it is SRHR week globally, can the Prime Minister reaffirm the government's position on this human rights issue?
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Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Feb/14/24 2:59:36 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Vancouver Centre for her tireless advocacy on women's issues. This week, I am proud to reaffirm our government's unwavering commitment to defending Canadians' reproductive rights through historic investments and through work with grassroots organizers. We have seen, just this week, over the past two days, that the threat to reproductive freedom is alive and well in Canada, even in this chamber. The shameful behaviour of Conservative MPs, shutting down women in the House, leaves Canadians wondering what that party is so afraid of. I call on Conservative MPs to stand up for women's rights.
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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
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
Ms. Michelle Ferreri (Peterborough—Kawartha, CPC)
  • Feb/14/24 6:04:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I had an excellent time working with my colleague on this bill. I have two things. Number one, does the member think it was worthwhile for the federal government to interfere in provincial jurisdiction when this is a provincial matter? Number two, the Liberals turned these amendments down. These are in the Charter of Rights. These are about official languages and encouraging funding for French and minority languages. Why does the member believe the Liberals did not want to support that, especially in committee, and are changing their minds now?
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