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Mr. Speaker, we will circle back to that question, but today we need to start with the good news for Canadians and for Canada. Today, the NATO secretary general confirmed that Canada has met NATO's 2% spending—
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Mr. Speaker, this historic investment confirms that we are doing our fair share here at home, on the continent and in the alliance, investing in Canada's women and men in uniform. Today and every day, NATO allies know they can count on Canada.
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moved that Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), be read the third time and passed.
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Mr. Speaker, we thank all Canadian Forces members and their families for their service to Canada. We acknowledge the incredible contributions that Canadians made in Afghanistan, including the 158 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Acknowledgement of Canada's serving members is incredibly important, and we continue to move forward with that. I look forward to sharing more with the member opposite in …
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has a plan to build Canada. He has laid it out, and we are taking action to advance that. Individuals in British Columbia want to see the investments that we are making. They want to see the major projects move forward. They want to see the new housing, and they want to see us grow this economy to be the strongest economy in the G7. We are moving forward with this p…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from British Columbia is asking a question about something that is incredibly important to all Canadians. Guess what: The government has taken steps to address this. We are introducing the groceries and essentials benefit, which is going to put money in the pockets of families so they can acquire the things they need. A family of four will receive up to $1,890 this year a…
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Mr. Speaker, I am confused by and concerned about the member's question. I am confused over the question not being about last week's important announcement. I am concerned that the Conservatives are missing the details of Canada's groceries and essentials benefit. It is a 25% increase to the GST tax credit for five years, with a one-time payment equivalent to 50% this year. It is $500 million to a…
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Mr. Speaker, opposition MPs are too comfortable with fiction and fantasies. British Columbians demand facts, and the respect that they can tell the difference. Here are the facts: We are delivering a middle-class tax cut to put savings in the pockets of 22 million Canadians. We have made the national school food program permanent to save families up to $800 a year, and we are investing in 175,000 …
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Mr. Speaker, I know the people in British Columbia are concerned about prices, and we are too. We are taking care of them. They want a government that is going to stand with them. That is why we are investing in the national school food program to support 400,000 families. That is why we are investing in supports for seniors, and it is why we are investing in supports for families to take care of …
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Mr. Speaker, the softwood lumber industry is incredibly important to British Columbia, and we stand with the workers, the 375 individuals. We are here to stand with them. British Columbia knows the importance of this industry, and the federal government is going to invest in it to support it.
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Mr. Speaker, this is a generational budget that will increase Canada's competitiveness and prosperity. That is good news for our small, medium and large business owners. The president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Candace Laing, said that “the government has heard business’ call to focus on the economy and has made some tough choices to attract investment.” This is about building th…
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Madam Speaker and colleagues, as Veterans' Week approaches, I rise to share a heartfelt message with Canada's veterans and their families. To every veteran, past, present and future, and to the families who stand with them, we see them, we thank them and we honour them. In the week ahead, leading to Remembrance Day on November 11, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will gather in communities l…
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Madam Speaker, I note the presence on the Hill today of my colleague, the member for Port Moody—Coquitlam's spouse, Gaetan, a 22-year Canadian air force veteran. I also thank the member for Kitchener—Conestoga for leading the first poppy flag raising on Parliament Hill this morning. The poppy is an enduring symbol of leadership, of loss and of the responsibility to remember those who have served a…
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Mr. Speaker, as I said, today is a great day for Canada. Our allies and our partners around the world are watching. I find it surprising that the Conservatives want to talk about supporting and equipping forces when they are the ones who cut Canada's defence spending to below 1%. On this side of the House, Canada's new government is investing now to re-equip, rebuild and bolster our armed forces a…
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Mr. Speaker, today is a good day for Canada. This morning, the Prime Minister announced a $9.3-billion investment in Canada's defence, which means we would achieve NATO's 2% target this fiscal year. This is the largest investment in defence since the end of the Second World War. On this side of the House, we are thankful to those who serve, past and present.
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Mr. Speaker, as the Minister of Veterans Affairs, I am honoured to answer my first question here in the House. The national veterans employment strategy focuses on connecting veterans to good jobs, expanding access to skills training and supporting entrepreneurship. It also recognizes veteran-ready employers and strengthens hiring in the public service. I am proud to build more opportunities for o…
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