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House Hansard - 297

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
Mr. Tim Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga, Lib.)
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Mr. Speaker, Canada has over 90,000 volunteer firefighters, who put their lives on the line for us every day. We depend on them as the first line of defence in many types of emergencies; they provide essential fire and emergency services to our communities. Their dedication deserves our continued support. This is why I advocated for an increase in the tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers in the 2024 federal budget. I am proud of today's announcement of the increased tax credit and added supports to recognize volunteer firefighters' commitment to public service. With my colleagues, the parliamentary secretaries from Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Cambridge, we hosted a round table discussion with rural fire chiefs from Waterloo region to learn how we can best support those who keep us safe. Such supports include helping with recruitment and retention, helping with equipment costs, providing health and wellness supports and increasing tax credits for volunteers. I will continue to advocate on their behalf as they continue to protect us all. To our firefighters, I say thanks.
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