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House Hansard - 300

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 16, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 300 - Apr/16/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Apr/16/24 3:13:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in the past two years, there has been a 50% increase in denied claims for veterans seeking disability benefits. This is shameful. They served our country, risking their lives and safety in the process, yet the Liberals keep turning their backs on them, just like the Conservatives did for years before. This is an issue of respect and livelihood. Many veterans are struggling and they rely on these benefits to make ends meet. Do the Liberals plan on fixing this or will they keep denying veterans their dignity?
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Context: House Hansard - 300 - Apr/16/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, NDP)
  • Apr/16/24 3:16:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for bringing up how disruptive the Conservatives continue to be in the House. To clarify for the record, I did not actually tell him to shut up the second time; I told him to shush. I will not be withdrawing my comment, and I hope their behaviour gets better.
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Context: House Hansard - 300 - Apr/16/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney
  • Apr/16/24 3:18:24 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, no, I will certainly not.
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Context: House Hansard - 300 - Apr/16/24
Ms. Rachel Blaney
  • Apr/16/24 3:19:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have served many years with you, but my concern, which is that members who are asking questions are being silenced again and again by the Conservatives, is very serious. Out of respect, I will not withdraw the remark, and I do not mean that personally. It is so sad that the Conservatives are having very sensitive feelings about this.
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