Bill C-23

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…, all across Canada, that we are concerned about French here. I commend my colleague. The debate on Bill C-23 is a bit flat. Everyone pretty much agrees. Apart from some minor details, everyone pretty much agrees on the bill overall. It is a bit boring. Since members are unanimous on this bill with regard to…

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Madam Speaker, as members may know, Bill C-23 would enable and encourage recommendations and ideas people might have. The member made reference to a few very specific thoughts. When we think of our heritage, we need to think of people, places an…

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Madam Speaker, Bill C-23 takes into consideration the calls to action on reconciliation. I believe it is number 79 that ensures there is representation from the indigenous community on the board. The member seems to have som…

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… to monitor the progress of reconciliation efforts. I thought that Bill C‑29 went much further than Bill C-23. Obviously, Bill C‑29 also stated that indigenous representatives needed a seat at the table, but first nations, Métis and Inuit communities were guaranteed a seat too. This bill mentions first natio…

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Madam Speaker, today we are seized with Bill C-23, which seeks to advance reconciliation between the Canadian colonial government and indigenous nations. First, I would like to draw the House's attention to a fine example of a model agreement, namel…

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…am Speaker, I have been very patient in listening to the member. He is talking about everything but Bill C-23. He is talking about oil development.

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Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to stand in the House of Commons today to discuss Bill C-23. Today and every day, I am pleased to represent the interests of the citizens of Calgary Centre. One of the purposes of this bill is to create a Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Among ot…

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Mr. Speaker, I am also of the opinion that Bill C-23 should be sent to committee so that we can make any necessary changes. My colleague ended his speech by talking about the challenges with this bill. Even just looking at clause 2, the definitions, I …

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…to rise to talk about legislation that all members of the House should get onside with and support. Bill C-23 is all about people, places, our history and our heritage. When I think about our heritage, a flood of things come to mind about our Canadian identity. It was not that long ago that we were talking a…

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The House resumed from December 2, 2022, consideration of the motion that Bill C-23, An Act respecting places, persons and events of national historic significance or national interest, archaeological resources and cultural and natural heritage, be read the second time and referred …