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Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport

Vance Badawey

  • Member of Parliament
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport
  • Liberal
  • Niagara Centre
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 66%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $88,875.84

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Context: House Hansard - 61 - Apr/29/22
Mr. Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Lib.)
  • Apr/29/22 11:10:55 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the minister was still reading her budget speech when my office received two calls thanking the government and every member of this House. The first was from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, and the second from a senior member of the U.S. congressional Great Lakes task force. That is because budget 2022 made millions of dollars' worth of smart investments into the long-term sustainability of the Great Lakes, with a promise of real and substantial action to protect this critical binational treasure in the years ahead. Money toward a Canada water agency, the beginnings of a freshwater action plan, and resources for sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes will make a difference both in Canada and on the U.S. side of this great treasure. This includes the riding of Niagara Centre, but also many other ridings throughout this great country. While it is true that there is always more to do, stakeholders are applauding the budget and thanking the government for a strong Great Lakes commitment. I also want to add my personal appreciation—
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Context: House Hansard - 49 - Mar/30/22
Mr. Vance Badawey (Niagara Centre, Lib.)
  • Mar/30/22 2:10:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Great Lakes are binational treasures that drive our economy by creating 238,000 jobs and billions in economic activity. This fiscal support is buoyed by many social and environmental advantages, which jointly create a triple bottom line advantage for millions of residents, businesses and communities within the basin and throughout this great nation. Despite these advantages, this vital resource is desperate for our attention and investment, and the time for meaningful action is now. Our government has been clear, both in our platforms and in the throne speech, that the Great Lakes are a national priority. From fully funding our Great Lakes treaty promises to ensuring the establishment of a Canada water agency and a freshwater action plan, the time is now to make sure the Great Lakes are no longer seen as Canada's forgotten coast. As we prepare for budget 2022, we must seize the opportunity to work together to protect and keep the Great Lakes great, not just for Canadians today but for future generations to enjoy and benefit from.
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