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House Hansard - 305

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 30, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Apr/30/24 10:08:06 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the opportunity to introduce such legislation does not come along very often for members, and I find it extremely disrespectful when Conservative members are yelling at this member to “do her job”. Could you please ask that—
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Apr/30/24 10:13:16 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions to present today. The first is actually from constituents in Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston; I am not sure why they have asked me to present it. In any event, it calls the government's attention to the abattoir located at the Joyceville Institution. The farmers who have signed this petition are concerned. They used to be able to bring their livestock to this abattoir at the Joyceville Institution, but the abattoir has been closed because the last individual who was running it cancelled their contract. Farmers now have to take their products out of the local area. They are asking that the federal government open up the RFP process to allow individuals to access this abattoir, so it can continue to be used and support local options. They are asking the government to reopen that abattoir. I do not know why the member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston did not present this, but I will do it on behalf of his constituents.
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Apr/30/24 10:14:55 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reference to the member.
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Apr/30/24 10:15:03 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have one more petition signed by Canadians. This is about an issue that has already been dealt with, but I nonetheless see the need for their voices to be heard. The petitioners call to the attention of the government that the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement will assist Ukraine in rebuilding after it defeats the illegal invasion by Vladimir Putin. They bring to the attention of the government that the Conservative Party of Canada is not supportive of Ukraine. I am just representing the words in the petition. Therefore, they are asking the Government of Canada and all parliamentarians to reaffirm their unwavering commitment to Ukraine by swiftly adopting the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which we know has already occurred.
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Apr/30/24 10:26:06 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on the topic of acknowledging shortcomings, would the member agree that the Leader of the Opposition should not be hanging out with Diagolon?
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Apr/30/24 10:40:59 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I know that the member has a history in policing and has received numerous awards for his work in policing prior to coming to the House. I think that is a great accomplishment, and I applaud him on that. However, how does he feel about that the fact that the Leader of the Opposition associates with Diagolon?
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Apr/30/24 11:41:40 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The Conservatives seem to have taken offence to that and are now heckling the member on his assertion that fifth graders do understand a lot and can contribute. Perhaps you could ask the Conservatives to keep the heckling down so the member can properly ask his question.
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Context: House Hansard - 305 - Apr/30/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Apr/30/24 2:49:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, disinformation, extremism and violent hate are on the rise around the world, including here at home. Standing up to far right extremism is something that I know the government takes very seriously, but it is shameful that the Leader of the Opposition entertained and posed for photos with organizations our national security agencies call far right extreme groups that are rooted in white nationalism and that promote hate and violence. Could the government please tell the House how important it is that these far right extreme groups be condemned and addressed for the real threat that they are?
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