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moved for leave to introduce Bill C-240, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, to make related amendments to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to introduce the proposed offender rehabilitation act. The bill seeks to address one of the most urgent and heartbreaking crises facing Canadian families: the devastating…
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With regard to meetings held by the Strategic Science Fund's steering committee in which a declaration, conflict, potential perception of conflict, abstention or recusal was noted in the meeting minutes, from December 1, 2022, to June 11, 2025: what are the details of each instance noted in the meeting minutes, broken down by director, including (i) the decision in question, (ii) the amount of fun…
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With regard to the recipients of funding from the Strategic Science Fund, since 2019: (a) what are the details of each company that received funding from the fund, including, (i) the name of the recipient, (ii) the amount of funding received to date, (iii) the total amount of funding awarded, (iv) a description of the project; (b) what are the stated details in their application, including the (i)…
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday's Waterloo Region Record says that Ontario businesses are freezing summer hiring. Unemployment in the region is up—
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday's Waterloo Region Record says that Ontario businesses are freezing summer hiring. Unemployment in the region is up 7.3%, and TD Bank says there is a looming recession with job losses of 100,000 jobs, causing local businesses to focus on staying lean. Nearly one-third of Canadian small businesses have adjusted or paused their summer hiring plans, according to a survey by Merc…
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Mr. Speaker, the other weekend, I had the honour of kicking off the cricket season with SOCA, the Southern Ontario Cricket Association, founded in 1883. Under the leadership of Parveen, Dr. Hariharan, president Giridhar and vice-president Karthik, SOCA has grown into a community of 79 teams. Today, SOCA runs leagues for women, children and seniors, creating a truly inclusive cricket community. In …
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Madam Speaker, the member opposite spoke at length about tax cuts. While we support all tax cuts, in today's economy, it is just not enough. The average family in Kitchener is spending $800 more a year just to put food on the table. That completely cancels any benefit from this tax cut. What real, lasting solutions will your government offer to help families struggling with this rising cost of liv…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time today with the member for Similkameen—South Okanagan—West Kootenay. I am going to share with the House today some recent figures from the consumer price index, Canada's primary measure of inflation. Quite frankly, they are astonishing. As of April, prices of food purchased from stores have increased by 3.8%. This marks the third consecutive month in which g…
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Mr. Speaker, I agree that this is a crisis. Children in Kitchener are increasingly affected by food insecurity, with 14,418 children using the food bank in the last quarter of 2024. Every child in Canada deserves the fundamental right to grow up free from hunger. Food is not a privilege; it is a necessity. A transparent, well-funded national budget must reflect this priority, outlining clear, acti…
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Mr. Speaker, I agree. I just had a conversation the other day about someone having to put groceries back because they needed to buy formula, and so the other children in the family had to go without in order for the baby to have proper nutrition. This is a crisis we are in. Many households with employed individuals still lack sufficient income to afford food. When will the Liberals be accountable …
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Mr. Speaker, inflation and food insecurity are pressing concerns in Kitchener. In 2024, one in eight households in the Waterloo region struggled to afford food. Local food banks are sounding the alarm, stating that food insecurity is at an all-time high, with a 25% increase in users needing food assistance. When will the Liberals table an actual budget and stop the inflationary spending that is ca…
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Mr. Speaker, standing here today and representing my community in the 45th Parliament is the honour of a lifetime. I want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to the people of Kitchener Centre for placing their trust in me. Their voices, their concerns and their aspirations are at the heart of everything I will do in Ottawa. I also want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated volunteers…
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Mr. Speaker, Kitchener ranks as the fourth-most affected city because of tariffs. However, our technology sector has the potential for unprecedented growth. When will the Liberal government unlock investment opportunities by streamlining and reducing taxes? The Conservative platform on investment focuses on cutting taxes, reducing regulations and boosting economic growth. That is another one for t…
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Mr. Speaker, while I was at the doors knocking, when the topic came up of this drug crisis we are facing, not one person I talked to was not either directly or indirectly impacted by it, whether they had lost a loved one or knew someone who had, or they had seen someone in their community under the influence of these toxic drugs. What has been happening is completely inhumane. I ask the Liberals t…
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Mr. Speaker, it was an honour to meet the member during the campaign, and I am honoured to serve with him here in Ottawa as well. When I was knocking on doors, one of the main concerns was affordability. I thought to myself that if we asked the average Canadian if they wanted to pay $1,400 a year for someone to consult, I think the answer would be no. When will the Liberal government stop putting …
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the warm welcome. I am here on a federal level, and I have actually started conversations with our municipalities and also with our provincial representatives to ensure that we can collaborate and work together for the best interests of Kitchener Centre residents.
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister introduced his first spending bill. The Liberals increased spending by 8% after promising to keep it below 2%. Spending on consultants alone increased by more than 36%, to an unprecedented $26.1 billion. Now, every Canadian household has to pay $1,400 per year in taxes just to pay for well-connected Liberal insiders. Liberal spending drives inflation. When will the …
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