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Gord Johns

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • NDP
  • Courtenay—Alberni
  • British Columbia
  • Voting Attendance: 67%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $148,159.67

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Context: House Hansard - 295 - Apr/8/24
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • Apr/8/24 7:58:32 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I want to talk about solutions. My colleague from Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing sent me a letter from the mayor of Kapuskasing, and he wanted to talk about solutions to Canada's housing crisis. He cites that they can be found in the forest. He cites that Canada can: Actively promote Canadian wood and mass timber solutions within a federal affordable housing strategy. Establish a harmonized regulatory framework for permitting processes to expedite approvals safely and responsibly. Adopt a performance-based approach and increasing tall wood building height allowances in the National Building Code. Promote nationally certified, prefabricated building typologies for wood-based structures that meet municipal standards. Offer incentives for developers using a high proportion of Canadian wood products in new construction. Support the development of a future-ready skilled workforce through standardized green education and training programs. That is something my colleague from Timmins—James Bay has been working very hard on. Does my colleague agree with those great recommendations from the mayor of Kapuskasing?
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Context: House Hansard - 236 - Oct/20/23
Mr. Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni, NDP)
  • Oct/20/23 12:12:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, for two years, the Liberal government has let a ship-breaking company in Union Bay break rules in sensitive fish habitats. This could put this important ecosystem, and 50% of the B.C. shellfish industry, at risk, threatening up to 500 jobs and the local economy. Local first nations, governments and residents are asking the Liberals to stop extending the permit that allows Miller Freeman to sit above the high tide zone. Will the government stop allowing this dangerous activity and further develop ship-breaking regulations to protect coastal communities?
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