Hon. Rosa Galvez: Honourable senators, I rise today to speak on the occasion of the fifth annual Latin American Heritage Month.

Canada’s Latin American community is thriving and growing in numbers and influence every year. I am very proud to be part of this determined, resourceful and resilient community. I am also thrilled by the accomplishments that members of our community are making in so many areas. This is a community with a big heart, where love, solidarity and collaboration abound.

[English]

I would like to recognize and thank personally the ambassadors of Latin American countries who have been working diligently to reinforce the links between Canada and their respective nations. They are here today in the gallery. I also want to thank the Speaker and the Usher of the Black Rod for their hospitality in our Senate Chamber.

Later today, we will be celebrating Hispanic Day on the Hill with a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building. The embassies have generously contributed traditional food and beverages along with artistic and music shows. I invite you all, dear colleagues, to come and experience the vibrant Latin American culture.

[Translation]

Thanks to the embassies and multiple Latin American organizations in Canada, throughout the month of October, events will be taking place across the country to celebrate our art, cuisine, music, film, literature and more.

[English]

I encourage my honourable colleagues to seek out and participate in the events that will take place near your home province. The Latin American community is very welcoming and would love to share its richness and vivacity with you. In this month of October, I wish everyone a happy Latin American Heritage Month.

[Editor’s Note: Senator Galvez spoke in Spanish.]

Thank you. Meegwetch.

[Translation]

Hon. Rosa Galvez: Will Senator Mockler take a question?

Senator Galvez: The answer to Senator Woo is that he is right. It is not different. Whether it is taking carbon here in the chamber, it is the same amount in the tree outside.

I’m also supportive of this bill because it encourages a circular economy. The part that is missing is that we are going to take more trees to construct more buildings from wood, and wood is cheaper, cleaner and it is less energy, as you said.

But the trick is that we need to plant more trees, and much faster. It is like a rate — if you take more, you have to plant more. Can you please elaborate on this part of the equation of the circular economy? Thank you.

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