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Hon. Bill Blair

Member of Parliament
Minister of National Defence
Liberal

Scarborough Southwest
Ontario
Voting Attendance: 66%
Expenses Last Quarter: $115,019.32

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Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Apr/9/24 2:59:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me respond, because I share the concern about the welfare of every member of the Canadian Armed Forces. We work very hard to make sure that our forces receive all the supports in housing and financial supports that they require to do the important missions they perform for all of us in this country. We recently negotiated, for example, a very substantial pay raise, because they have earned it and they deserve it, which is why it was such a huge disappointment when that member and all of his colleagues voted against the money for that pay raise. We have a responsibility in the House to support the men and women who protect our country.

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Context: House Hansard - 290 - Mar/18/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Mar/18/24 2:38:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, many people in the House profess to support members of the Canadian Armed Forces, yet when it came time to put their money where their mouths are, they were not there. When it came time to vote for a pay raise for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, every single Conservative voted against it. That is the height of hypocrisy.

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Context: House Hansard - 290 - Mar/18/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Mar/18/24 2:36:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that is an extraordinary comment. I would like to commend the member for being able to say it with a straight face because the fact is that we gave members of the Canadian Armed Forces a very significant raise just last year. When it came before the House for a vote for the money for that raise, every single Conservative on that side of the House voted against it. Perhaps they should scrap the crap. Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Context: House Hansard - 273 - Feb/1/24

Hon. Bill Blair (Minister of National Defence, Lib.)

Feb/1/24 3:07:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is an extraordinary question coming from the member, inasmuch as he voted against the pay raise we recently gave to Canadian Armed Forces members. He should also be aware that Canadian Armed Forces policy caps rents for all members using armed forces military housing at 25% of their gross income. We will continue to make investments in Canadian Armed Forces housing and all of the supports that he keeps voting against.

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Context: House Hansard - 117 - Oct/25/22

Hon. Bill Blair (President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness, Lib.)

Oct/25/22 3:08:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me first say that I believe what it is in the thoughts of every member of this House and remains in our hearts is the member's constituents and all those who were impacted by hurricane Fiona. I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the many people and organizations who stepped up when the storm struck and who were there to help when people needed it most. In true Canadian spirit, people from coast to coast have chipped in to support ongoing relief efforts. Over $22 million has been fundraised so far for the Red Cross's work, and our government is matching every dollar raised. In recognition of Canadians' generous spirit, we recently extended this donation matching program to October 31. I want to assure my colleagues that we will be there for people throughout this recovery.

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