Bill C-251

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…ons where there is violence, where there are warlords, where there is a lot of unrest. I introduced Bill C-251, which is modelled on the American system, which works. The Canadian model does not work when it comes to screening out goods produced by forced labour. All in all, Canada has seized and kept about f…

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…that it is not incompatible to propose tougher measures to combat forced labour, as proposed in our Bill C-251. It is not unreasonable in a context where this is what American elected officials are calling for. It is actually quite positive at a time when we are trying to dialogue with them on good treaty and…

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…human rights, so that our trade is not conducted at the expense of ethics. That is why I introduced Bill C-251, which essentially copies the American model that works quite well, whereas Canada has almost never seized anything in its entire history. The burden of proof is reversed, and when entities, regions …

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…uld like to come back to that because my colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton also introduced Bill C-251, which seeks to ensure that the goods we import are free from the taint of modern slavery and human trafficking. I am part of a group that discusses this issue, and we have learned that, unfortunatel…

Oral Questions

…be achieved through modern-day slavery and by violating human rights. The Bloc Québécois introduced Bill C-251 to block imports from regions suspected of using modern slavery, unless the seller can prove that they do not profit from forced labour or child labour. Will the government support our bill?

Routine Proceedings

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-251, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Customs Tariff (forced labour and child labour). Mr. Speaker, only one shipment from all regions of origin combined has been seized and detained at Canadian c…

Oral Questions

…eaker, I find that a bit rich coming from my colleague from Long Range Mountains, who voted against Bill C-251, against the seal industry, against the fishing industry and against the people in her very own riding. Back to the matter at hand, 45% of people back home have an inadequate standard of living, 35% …

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Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague from the Bloc for voting for my bill, Bill C-251, to bring in a pinniped management solution, which the NDP-Liberals all voted against. I feel sorry for the Bloc members, with all the work they put into their amendments just for them to be all shot…

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…eaker, I will tell this House what she supports. She supports seals in rivers. She did not vote for Bill C-251. Food bank usage at Memorial University in St. John's has nearly tripled since last year. Groceries have increased. Students and families cannot afford them, thanks to the carbon tax. Christmas is no…

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…bers a bit. I thank them for one particular time when they did agree with us and voted for my bill, Bill C-251. I really appreciate that. On another point, they always disagree with me on Bay du Nord, but respectfully, we all try to get along and I thank my hon. colleague for the question.

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…re that sending this bill to committee will make some improvements. It is unfortunate that my bill, Bill C-251, did not get the opportunity to get to committee and get improved. My hon. colleague is quite aware of the ill consequences of not allowing legislation to get to committee and to be improved, to seal…

Private Members' Business

…ow proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the motion at second reading stage of Bill C-251 under Private Members' Business. Call in the members. During the taking of the vote:

Private Members' Business

The House resumed from June 8 consideration of the motion that Bill C-251, An Act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Private Members' Business

… killer whales that rely on salmon to survive and feed their young are being out-competed for food. Bill C-251, an act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds, is meant to address these issues and help restore balance by managing pinnipe…

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise today to speak to Bill C-251 put forward by my friend and colleague, the hon. member for Coast of Bays—Central—Notre Dame. The hon. member continues important work undertaken by his predecessor, Mr. Scott Simms, who served in th…

Private Members' Business

Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to debate private member's Bill C-251, an act respecting the development of a federal framework on the conservation of fish stocks and management of pinnipeds. Let me start by saying that I appreciate the passion of the member for Coast …

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Mr. Chair, Bill C-251 poses some challenges. It calls on actions that the government would have to take. It would cost $30 million—

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Mr. Chair, will the minister support the conservation of fish stocks and vote for Bill C-251?

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Mr. Chair, yes, I am familiar with Bill C-251.

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Mr. Chair, is the minister aware of Bill C-251 and has she familiarized herself with the contents?