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Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party

Lindsay Mathyssen

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of the Subcommittee on Review of Parliament’s involvement with associations and recognized Interparliamentary groups Deputy House leader of the New Democratic Party
  • NDP
  • London—Fanshawe
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 66%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $131,911.16

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Context: House Hansard - 230 - Oct/5/23
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen
  • Oct/5/23 12:39:12 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-56 
Madam Speaker, that is an absolutely ridiculous statement. New Democrats are not members of the government. We are trying to use some of the power we have to deliver on the commitments we made to people on the doorsteps. We have not seen anything from the Conservative Party because all they do is criticize rather than propose solutions and work with the government in providing some help for constituents. I am proud of my track record. I am proud that I am able to provide dental care to the people who need it and, hopefully, pharmacare, if the government will play ball with us on that. What has your party done to actually provide—
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Context: House Hansard - 184 - Apr/25/23
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen
  • Apr/25/23 11:34:17 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, it is incredible some provinces are doing some of that work to support children with dental care, but I know a lot of seniors, and I am sure in her riding as well, need that support, as well as people living with disabilities. In fact, everybody needs it. One of the key things the federal government needs to do is put forward those social programs to equalize and make—
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Context: House Hansard - 184 - Apr/25/23
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen
  • Apr/25/23 11:33:41 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-47 
Madam Speaker, it is important we recognize a lot of the good things that have been done across provinces, but it is not just children who need support with dental care. Everybody needs that support. Certainly, seniors in her riding I am sure need that support as well.
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Context: House Hansard - 106 - Oct/3/22
Ms. Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP)
  • Oct/3/22 1:28:18 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-31 
Madam Speaker, one thing that has been missing from the dialogue today is a conversation about what dental care and this program will put back into the entire health care system. We know from the doctors, the nurses and the patients that our health care system is struggling. Even I do not have a family doctor. There are a lot of things we need to do to grow that. Dental care can save a lot of money. I would like to hear what the member has to say with respect to helping our overall health care system.
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