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Caucus Chair

Brenda Shanahan

  • Member of Parliament
  • Caucus Chair
  • Liberal
  • Châteauguay—Lacolle
  • Quebec
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $108,181.16

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Context: House Hansard - 301 - Apr/17/24
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan (Châteauguay—Lacolle, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/24 2:10:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday's 2024 budget contained some very good news. We could never overstate the importance of giving young people every opportunity to achieve their potential and share their talents with the community, especially in agriculture, where the next generation is in short supply. That is why I want to highlight the effectiveness of the youth employment and skills program. This initiative, which has already been implemented, will provide the assistance that the agricultural sector needs to support about 1,200 jobs for young farmers across the country. In Châteauguay—Lacolle, soon to be Châteauguay—Les Jardins-de-Napierville, the program is a hit with farmers, including Delfland, Jardins A. Guérin et fils, Ferme Umami and Ferme Romuald. Thanks to this program, they can offer the next generation a helping hand.
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Context: House Hansard - 127 - Nov/15/22
Mrs. Brenda Shanahan
  • Nov/15/22 11:11:17 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-32 
Madam Speaker, I have worked in the field as a social worker, and I know how important the employment insurance program is as a safety net. It has actually expanded over the years, as it started as something very basic after World War II, then over time it has continued to be used. There are mandatory contributions to make sure the fund is healthy and well funded. We never know when we are going to be in need. Any one of us could be in that situation at any given time. There is reform that needs to be done. I am confident, with the evolution that we have seen to date, that that reform is forthcoming.
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