Filomena Tassi

[Public Services and Procurement, June 3rd, 2022]

Madam Speaker, it is quite the contrary. We are fully supportive of our national shipbuilding strategy. I have seen first-hand this shipbuilding strategy at work by visiting shipyards and seeing men and women working very hard.

We know the contributions that the national shipbuilding strategy is making to the economy and the jobs it is creating. In fact, 17,000 jobs are being maintained or created, and the commitment is we are going to continue to work with Chantier Davie. It is a strong shipyard. We are happy that we have been working with it every step of the way and look forward to moving forward in the addition of it as a third shipyard.

[Public Services and Procurement, June 3rd, 2022]

Madam Speaker, we are fully committed to delivering on the Canadian Coast Guard's fleet renewal plan, including selecting a third shipyard as a strategic partner in the national shipbuilding strategy. As the process of Davie's official qualification to become Canada's third shipyard is still ongoing, we are continuing to work with it every step of the way.

Davie is a strong, reliable partner and is doing significant work to help the government deliver for Canadians. In fact, Chantier Davie has been awarded $2.1 billion in national shipbuilding strategy contracts, including the conversion of three medium icebreakers. We look forward to continuing to work with Chantier Davie.

[Online News Act, May 20th, 2022]

Madam Speaker, an agreement could not be reached under the provisions of Standing Orders 78(1) or 78(2) with respect to the second reading stage of Bill C-18, An Act respecting online communications platforms that make news content available to persons in Canada.

Under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), I give notice that a minister of the Crown will propose at the next sitting a motion to allot a specific number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of proceedings at the said stage.

Furthermore, I am tabling government responses to Questions Nos. 461 to 464.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, I want to express my gratitude to everyone in the House, the workers at the table, the pages and everyone who has spent time here this evening. I appreciate that support and their efforts. I hope that everyone has a really happy and enjoyable long weekend.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, I think the member knows that I am a person with a very collaborative spirit. This place functions best when we work collaboratively and work together. I am always open to discuss ideas and so, of course, I will move forward and have conversations with the member about that topic and any other topic related to my file.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, to develop a buy clean strategy for Canada's infrastructure projects, PSPC is working with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's centre for greening government; National Resources Canada; Infrastructure Canada; Innovation, Science and Economic Development; and the National Research Council.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, as I have said, we have taken significant steps in procurement. We know that there is work that we can do, and we are undertaking that work.

The work has led to a 57.6% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, a 19% reduction in the remaining emissions expected by 2025 with our national clean electricity initiative, and an additional decrease of 40% by 2025 by modernizing the heating and cooling systems of buildings in the national capital region through the energy services acquisition program.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, I think that our government is seized with this, and we are going to continue to implement further measures in addition to the $800 million that we have committed. I know that the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions is working very hard on this matter.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, I appreciate the impact that this is having. I am, as a part of this government, always willing to work to address this crisis. However, we have made investments and taken measures, and these investments are making a significant difference. There is more that is going to be done, and I know that the minister responsible is taking strong action. I look forward to the future steps we are going to take, but significant investments have been made, with $800 million since 2015 in this regard.

[Business of Supply, May 19th, 2022]

Mr. Chair, as I have said, I am happy to work with the member. I appreciate his advocacy. Our government has made significant investments. The Prime Minister has appointed the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. She is working very hard on this.

We have made investments, as I said, of $800 million to support community-led harm reduction, treatment and prevention projects since 2015.