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Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a British Columbian to express my deepest sympathy for the people of Tumbler Ridge. Innocent lives were lost in an unimaginable tragedy that has shaken a small and deeply connected community to its core. To the families, friends, classmates, teachers and first responders, I say that they carry a heavy burden of grief that is almost impossible to bear. Nothing can repla…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of national Kindness Week and the 20th anniversary of Real Acts of Caring, founded by educator Harriette Chang. What began in 2005 as a simple idea led by young students has grown into a lasting movement rooted in Canadian values and a belief that kindness, practised with intention, can strengthen entire communities. Today, Real Acts of Caring has expanded …
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Mr. Speaker, Canada currently has the highest credit rating, which is the AAA rating, and the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the world. I have incredible hope. There is something to be said about the speed of trust. Our Prime Minister is meeting with leaders from other countries right now. There is so much respect for our Prime Minister that, on that speed of trust, he is respected on the world stage…
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Mr. Speaker, so far, B.C. has been the recipient of several projects from the nation-building projects office. I am very excited about the future. Those projects will bring thousands of jobs to the coast. I cannot speak to the member's question directly because the project is not yet on the table. I have not seen an agreement, so I will leave it at that.
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Mr. Speaker, I completely agree with my colleague. We are coming into a very exciting time, when conversations and diplomacy, through our Prime Minister and our ministers, are happening across the globe. That gives me a lot of hope. Those relationships are precious and fragile. I look forward to further conversations with Senator Gignac on how we can move the needle forward in those sensitive conv…
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Mr. Speaker, today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, our government is clear: Violence against women must end. Too many women still live in fear and too many children grow up in homes marked by abuse. This is unacceptable In Port Moody—Coquitlam, I thank Tri-City Transitions, the Soroptimist's warm place for women and SHARE Family & Community Services. They a…
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Mr. Chair, why has Canada not solved this yet? This dispute has existed for decades, for 40 years, under governments of different stripes. The problem persists. The U.S. system allows its industry to push for these duties, but Canada consistently wins. We win at WTO, NAFTA and CUSMA. We are pushing for the durable agreement our workers deserve.
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Mr. Chair, I echo the comments of the parliamentary secretary, my colleague. We are always looking to work with other members across the aisle. We are fully open to that, and the purpose of this debate is to hear all of the great suggestions. It actually makes for better policy when we work together.
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Mr. Chair, on the measures being put in place, for example, we heard the parliamentary secretary earlier talking about some of the delays in the banks around BDC and providing the funds needed to support the industry. We are working every step of the way with the sector and the banks to make sure the urgency is met and that workers in the industry feel supported across British Columbia and Canada.
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Mr. Chair, I understand the emotion in this matter. Our Pacific caucus, which is 20 members strong and has members representing every part of the province of B.C., had a panel of experts from forestry speak to us. For us, we are working with them side by side, looking for solutions, what is working and the areas we need to improve.
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Mr. Chair, I am sharing my time with the member for Nipissing—Timiskaming. Canada and the United States have shared one of the most successful trading relationships in the world. Our economies, supply chains and workers thrive when trade flows freely under CUSMA, yet even the closest of partners encounter trade challenges. From aluminum and steel to energy and critical minerals, one issue continue…
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Mr. Speaker, budget 2025 is about building a stronger, more resilient Canada with an economy by Canadians and for Canadians. As we look at the world around us, it is clear that we are at a hinge moment. Global uncertainty is rising, supply chains are shifting, technology is accelerating and countries everywhere are choosing whether to retreat or to step forward. Canada chooses to step forward. Bud…
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Mr. Speaker, community foundations across Canada are the heart of our neighbourhoods, bringing people together, pooling resources and ensuring that local needs are met with care and with community-led solutions. In my community, the Coquitlam Foundation and the Port Moody Foundation continue to make a tremendous impact through support for the arts, the environment and youth scholarships and grants…
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Mr. Speaker, the world economy is shifting, and Canada must rise to meet this unprecedented moment. Global trade is in disarray, tariffs are reshaping markets and our largest trading partner is increasingly unreliable. Budget 2025 is our chance to act. Can the Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions explain how Canada will meet this moment with a historic invest…
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Madam Speaker, I have seen first-hand the extraordinary work of our Canadian Armed Forces, its members' courage, their sacrifice and the quiet toll that their service can take. I have seen how easily that service can be overlooked in the rhythm of our daily lives, even though Canadians feel such gratitude. Could the Minister of Veterans Affairs update the House on how the Government of Canada is c…
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Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the report of the Canada-China Legislative Association concerning the co-chairs' annual visit to China, which included Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, from March 17 to 21, 2025.
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Mr. Speaker, the world is changing. Global challenges are on the rise, and we are witnessing profound shifts affecting peace, prosperity and co-operation around the world. The United Nations recently turned 80, and leaders from around the globe convened in New York for the UN General Assembly's high-level week. Could the Secretary of State for International Development update the House on the over…
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Mr. Speaker, as we mark Women's History Month, I rise to recognize an outstanding athlete from my riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam, Karen Lutz. Karen competed with the first-ever team Canada Paralympics team at the dragon boat world championships in Thailand in 2023 and Germany in 2025. Her local senior C women's team earned silver at the Canadian nationals this August, qualifying them for the drago…
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Mr. Speaker, my constituents have indicated to me, time and time again, at the doorstep and this summer, that they really want political parties to work together. We know that the federal government plays a role in this important question. We also know that parole boards and provincial courts are important. Our Prime Minister has committed to bringing important legislation forward this fall. Will …
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Mr. Speaker, for nearly 50 years, Mossom Creek Hatchery in Port Moody has been powered by outstanding volunteers dedicated to restoring salmon and educating generations of students. After a devastating fire in 2013, the community rebuilt the hatchery stronger than ever. What began as a small hatchery is now a welcoming world-class education centre where students and community members experience th…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the constituents in my riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam. They are concerned about crime, and they are also concerned about when our government will work with members of the opposition to pass important legislation. We know that our Prime Minister cares about Canadians and their concerns. We also know that this fall, we will bring forward important legislation …
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Mr. Speaker, today marks the third anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death in Iran. Her name became a symbol of courage and her story touched the hearts of Canadians, including the Iranian community of my riding. They carry her memory with resilience and hope. Last year, Port Moody's Art Shuffle featured Coquitlam artist Golriz Rezvani and her Women, Life, Freedom series, Zan, Zendegi, Azadi. These pow…
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Mr. Speaker, I would certainly beg to differ. I think that the long challenges with housing and safety have been created over many years, and we see this. Rome was not built in a day. We know that the changes to housing and the reduction in a number of housing supports happened years ago, before the Liberals were in government. We need to look forward. We need to think about the future. We can cha…
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Mr. Speaker, there are many, many supports in the plan. Of course, we know there is significant investment into skills training for young people, for the training but also for employers who bring them on. There is an $8,000 investment into skills training, and there is also $10,000 for the employer to support that good work. There are many supports. Of course, we are always looking to work with me…
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Mr. Speaker, this is one of the things that has left me the most excited about our plan, because it is a significant package of cuts and supports for the middle class. It includes reducing the taxes by 1%, which would bring the average family about $850 extra into their pockets per year. There are many other inclusions, such as dental care. I worked in dentistry for 22 years. Having access to dent…
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Mr. Speaker, I understand the member's concerns. We have a new government in place. We know it is going to take time to implement this plan, but I have every faith that it will be an extraordinary plan that Canadians can get behind and that will help unify our country and create supports that did not exist before.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my maiden speech, with profound gratitude to my constituents, my family and my colleagues, and with immense pride as the newly elected member of Parliament for Port Moody—Coquitlam, which includes the villages of Anmore, Belcarra and beautiful B.C.'s coastal communities. Our community spans the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Coast Salish peoples, including th…
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