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House Hansard - 283

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 283 - Feb/15/24
Hon. Anita Anand
  • Feb/15/24 3:04:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it does not make sense. It is not common sense to deny climate change and to cut money from Canadian families.
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Mrs. Laila Goodridge (Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, CPC)
  • Feb/15/24 3:05:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after eight years under the Liberal Prime Minister, costs are up. Already, a typical family of four will pay $700 more in groceries in 2024 compared with last year. I have talked to moms who are skipping meals, simply so they can feed their children; however, for this extremist NDP-Liberal coalition, this is not enough. It is going to continue punishing Canadians, raising the carbon tax on April 1. The question is simple: Will it do the right thing and axe the tax?
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Hon. Randy Boissonnault (Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:05:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we will do the right thing. We will continue to fight climate change and make sure that Albertans have more money in their pockets than they are paying in the carbon pricing, with $1,800 to a family of four and, if one gets the 20% rural top-up, $2,160. Let us dial that back. It will be $450 every three months into the— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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The Speaker
  • Feb/15/24 3:06:04 p.m.
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Order. I stood up a couple of times because I had difficulty hearing the answers from the hon. members. I am going to ask hon. members to hold their comments back until they are asking a question. The hon. minister has 12 seconds, if he chooses.
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Hon. Randy Boissonnault
  • Feb/15/24 3:06:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I choose to use the 12 seconds, because Albertans need to know that falsehoods from the Conservatives do not pay the bills. The Canada carbon rebate helps. That is why we put it in place.
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Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River—Black Creek, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:06:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, strong, vibrant communities are good for everyone. In my riding, Maxxmar Window Fashions, led by Norbert Marocco, has been operating since 2007 and continues to help make ridings like mine and Canada a better place to live, work and raise a family. A key ingredient for any successful business, of course, is drive and a determination to grow and keep building on past successes. Anyone who has met Norbert knows that his business has that in spades. Can the Minister of International Trade share with the House how our government is supporting businesses that want to grow and expand their businesses to new markets?
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Hon. Mary Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:07:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is a trading nation, and our businesses create great jobs for our workers. While the Conservatives voted against the trade agreement with Ukraine, we will keep helping businesses grow with confidence. What a success story this is of a Canadian company selling internationally. Our government is making those investments to open doors and, in this case, open blinds. On this side of the House, I am proud to work with the member for Humber River—Black Creek. I want to thank her for her incredible leadership as the chair of the trade committee, and I hope this business is going to consider exporting to Ukraine.
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Mr. Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, NDP)
  • Feb/15/24 3:08:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, a new report on rent prices across Canada confirms what Canadians already know: Rent prices are skyrocketing while real estate CEOs are making record profits. Which city had rental prices go up the fastest? It is my home city of Edmonton. That is because the Liberals are leaving it up to Danielle Smith and corporate developers, who are failing to build homes that people can actually afford. When will the government act to lower rents so people in Edmonton have a place to call home?
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Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:08:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, $470 million is the amount the federal government has allocated through, among other things, the Canada housing benefit, which was recently topped up. We will continue to support Canadians going through a difficult time and make sure that we are working with different orders of government to ensure that the outcome is a real, lasting and meaningful one for Canadians who are challenged right now. I would also point to other measures that we are taking to ensure more homes are being built, for example, lifting the GST off purpose-built rentals and making sure low-interest loans are available to builders. That is how we get more supply in the market.
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Ms. Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands, GP)
  • Feb/15/24 3:09:29 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on Monday, February 26, the 13th ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization will open in Abu Dhabi. Amazingly, just eight weeks ago, that same country closed on an ambitious climate agenda from COP28, referred to as the United Arab Emirates consensus. Will the government use that synchronicity, get in there and make sure that the 13th trade ministerial is a climate ministerial that makes the WTO back off from the climate deals and let us do the work to deliver on our Paris commitments?
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Hon. Mary Ng (Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, Lib.)
  • Feb/15/24 3:10:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for her advocacy, particularly on the environment. Canada is a trading nation and later this month I will be representing Canada at the World Trade Organization ministerial. As a trading nation, our businesses, investors and workers depend on a rules-based trading system with the World Trade Organization at its core. While there I will continue to always fight for climate change while we grow the economy and create great green jobs. I look forward to making sure that Canada continues to do the work of fighting climate change.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/15/24 3:11:00 p.m.
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The hon. member for La Prairie on a point of order.
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Mr. Alain Therrien
  • Feb/15/24 3:11:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in response to a question from my colleague from Lac-Saint-Jean, the Minister of Immigration said that the Bloc Québécois wanted to deport immigrants in Canada. We are all parliamentarians. We know that words have meaning. When we talk about deportation, we are talking about crimes against humanity. When we talk about deportation in Canada, we always think of the deportation of the Acadians. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Alain Therrien: I am sorry, but this is important. People need to understand that the person who has the floor must be respected. I call on the minister to withdraw his comments and apologize.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/15/24 3:11:33 p.m.
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I listened carefully to the point of order raised by the hon. member for La Prairie. It seems to me that this is more a matter of debate, which is acceptable here in the House. The hon. member for La Prairie.
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Mr. Alain Therrien
  • Feb/15/24 3:12:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the member for Salaberry—Suroît raised a point of order on February 1 regarding the fact that the Minister of Immigration had accused the leader of the Bloc Québécois of comparing immigrants to heat pumps. We asked the Speaker to insist that he apologize. We have heard nothing since. I would like to know when the Minister of Immigration will be called to order and asked to apologize for all the nonsense he says in Parliament.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/15/24 3:12:27 p.m.
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The request was made to the Chair, and the person who was in the chair at the time said that they would come back to the House if necessary. The Chair has looked into the issue, and it is also a matter of debate. The hon. member for Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup is rising on a point of order.
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Mr. Bernard Généreux
  • Feb/15/24 3:13:07 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, earlier the government House leader said in his answer that Highway 185 was in Kamouraska. Let me correct him: It is in Témiscouata. The project was approved by the former Conservative government.
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The Speaker
  • Feb/15/24 3:13:26 p.m.
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I appreciate the clarification, but it is a matter of debate.
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Mr. Luc Berthold (Mégantic—L'Érable, CPC)
  • Feb/15/24 3:13:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after what was undoubtedly a difficult week for the government, one could say that the upcoming one is very timely for government members. In the meantime, however, we still have one sitting of the House to go. I would like to ask the government House leader to tell us what business is planned for tomorrow and for when we return from what I hope will be a relaxing break week for the government.
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Hon. Steven MacKinnon (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
Mr. Speaker, I can assure you that nothing is scarier than driving down Conservative highways, whether it is in Kamouraska or Témiscouata. Conservatives vote against highway infrastructure and refuse to fund them. Later today, we will be voting on third reading of Bill C-62, medical assistance in dying. Tomorrow, we will resume debate on the motion respecting the Senate amendment to Bill C-35, the early learning and child care legislation. Next week is a constituency week during which the House is adjourned. We will, of course, be in our ridings to serve our constituents. Upon our return, the agenda will include Bill C‑58, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board regulations, 2012, which deals with replacement workers. On Wednesday, we will continue debate on Bill C‑61, an act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on first nation lands. Finally, Tuesday and Thursday will be allotted days. I thank the members for their attention and wish them a good week in their ridings.
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