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The Environment June 7th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Canada is known for its rich biodiversity. However, both here at home and around the world, climate change crises are jeopardizing global biodiversity.
It is Canadian Environment Week, so could the Prime Minister tell us what our government is doing to protect Canadian fauna, flora and biodiversity?
The Environment May 16th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, at COP15 last December, Canada and 195 other countries adopted a historic framework, the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This framework aims to protect nature around the world and halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity by 2030.
Yesterday, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change launched consultations with Canadians on the 2030 biodiversity strategy for Canada.
If my Bloc Québécois friends are willing to listen, would the minister tell us more about these consultations?
Canadian Heritage May 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, last week, Bill C‑11 received royal assent. It was a painstaking process and, as we know, the Conservatives and their leader chose to support billionaires and web giants instead of supporting and defending the interests of our Canadian artists.
Now that Bill C‑11 has passed into law, can the minister tell us the impact it will have on our Canadian culture?
Committees of the House April 18th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the first report of the Standing Committee on Official Languages on Bill C-13, an act to amend the Official Languages Act, to enact the use of French in federally regulated private businesses act and to make related amendments to other acts.
The committee has studied the bill and has decided to report the bill back to the House with amendments.
The Environment February 7th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, all Canadians are entitled to a healthy environment and safe communities.
Chemicals have grown increasingly prevalent in our daily lives and our economy since the last time the Canadian Environmental Protection Act was reformed.
Canadians want environmental protection legislation that addresses 21st-century problems with 21st-century science.
Would the Minister of Environment and Climate Change tell us why it is important to pass Bill S-5?
Seniors February 1st, 2023
Mr. Speaker, the pandemic has highlighted long-standing systemic challenges in Canada's long-term care system.
Can the Prime Minister tell us how our government is ensuring that seniors have access to safe, reliable, high-quality long-term care facilities across Canada?
Climate Change December 14th, 2022
Mr. Speaker, since launching our detailed 2030 emissions reduction plan, attending COP27 in Egypt and organizing COP15 in Montreal, our government has been working diligently on climate action.
Can the Prime Minister inform the House of Canada's progress in the fight against climate change?
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 October 4th, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question.
All good ideas and good debates that aim to help our society are welcome in the House. I must give credit to all the members who support this bill, whether it is that or dental care, as he explained.
The problem we have on a global scale right now is an inflationary crisis, and the basic rules of macroeconomics dictate that we target as much as possible the people we want to help, so as not to exacerbate the crisis. That is what the bill does. We need to focus on that, specifically, helping Canadians and targeting those who need it the most and who are struggling the most. Those are the people Bill C-30 will help.
I am counting on all members to support this bill.
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 October 4th, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her interesting question. I think countries are asking themselves very important questions about the climate crisis.
The official opposition keeps harping on about the carbon tax. Our goal here, in the midst of the global inflationary crisis, is to focus on helping those hardest hit.
With respect to the carbon tax, the provinces have the power to give it back to people, and we hope they will work together to do that. Nevertheless, Bill C‑30 and Bill C‑31 are a balanced approach to helping people in a way that does not exacerbate inflation. I hope all members will support this bill.
Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1 October 4th, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his question. The difference is that there have always been age limits in Canada in every segment of society. For example, one must be 16 to get a driver's licence.
This measure is for people 75 and up. The increase was set out clearly in our election platform.
What we would like to help people understand is that, statistically, the cost of care is much higher for people over 75 than for those under 75. Many more people live alone at 75, twice as many. At 80, there are three times more widows and widowers. That is the rationale behind the age limit.
However, the measures we are now considering in Bill C‑30 and Bill C‑31 target the hardest-hit Canadians and will help them deal with inflation rates.