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Madam Chair, while COVID-19 was raging, another pandemic was occurring across Canada. Although it was somewhat overshadowed, it was just as significant. The opioid crisis has affected the entire country, especially the province of British Columbia. What is our government doing to help key organizations that are working on the ground during this crisis that is occurring at the same time as COVID-19…
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Madam Chair, this past year, the awful reality of the systemic racism that still pervades our institutions was brought to light. As we know, tragedies such as the experience of Joyce Echaquan are not isolated incidents. Indigenous people across the country are fearful and reluctant to seek health services because they are afraid of encountering discrimination that can sometimes turn deadly. The mi…
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Madam Chair, I thank the minister for his answer. Our frontline workers and first responders are the real heroes in this crisis. While they help Canadians stay healthy or regain their health, what is our government doing to ensure that these health workers are getting the help they need when they need it?
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Madam Chair, I am pleased to participate in tonight's debate on the supplementary estimates (B). Tonight's debate comes at a key moment for Canada and its recovery. Bit by bit, businesses are safely reopening. Employment has recovered to prerecession levels. All of the 3 million jobs lost when the crisis was at its peak were recovered faster than in any previous recession. Canada's economic recove…
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Mr. Speaker, getting their child a spot in day care helps women build their careers. Access to affordable, inclusive day care makes life more affordable and helps create jobs. Several agreements have already been signed. Can the Minister of Families give us an update on what is being done to make good on our promise?
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Mr. Speaker, in May 2020, we committed to doing the necessary repairs to ensure that our reservists could continue to train in Sherbrooke, and we have kept our word. Any of my constituents who have walked down Belvédère Street will have seen workers at the Colonel-Gaëtan-Côté Armoury. Work on the urgent repairs started as planned on October 18. The second phase of work to get the Belvédère armoury…
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Governor General read the Speech from the Throne, a speech that outlines the government's objectives and tangible ways to achieve them. A significant part of the speech focused on climate action, the urgent need to act, and what we are doing to rebuild our economy and be a leader in the fight against climate change. Can the Prime Minister tell the young people in my rid…
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