Wade Grant

Mr. Speaker, we thank the federal public service employees for their dedication and deeply value their critical role in protecting Canadians. We need to continue to protect Canadians' nature, environment and emergency preparedness. We continue to ensure Canada's national parks and heritage are preserved, safe and managed right to serve both Canadians and our environment, and we will continue to [more]

Mr. Speaker, I too grew up in an era that did not have the Internet. All we had was a land line, which we used to phone our friends to talk to them. However, I am the father of two young children. My daughter is now 15, and, of course, she is exposed to things like social media. I have seen things that I have never had to deal with. I wish I could protect her 24 hours a day, seven days a week, [more]

Mr. Speaker, like my colleague, I am a father of a young girl. She has grown up in the days of the digital age. This proposed act is one that will really be appreciated by parents like him. Why does he approve of this measure and how would it make him feel better as a parent as his daughter grows up?

Mr. Speaker, it always good to listen to my friend from Whitby. I know that he has three young daughters. I only have one young daughter, and I am always worried about her. He has been talking about the worry he has. When we move forward with laws like this, how do they ensure that he and his daughters, and any future children he may have, are protected?

Thank you.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I want to recognize that we have witnesses here from across Canada, speaking on a very important issue. We've talked about affordability all day today, and this study is a major part of that affordability, based on the announcement we had today. I'd really like to hear more from them before they go. I'd like to move a motion to adjourn the debate, please. (Motion agreed [more]

Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you, all. I'm not going to play hometown favourites right now, even though you're from my province. I'm actually going to look to Mr. Burns, because my son is now a proud Haligonian. He's going to Dalhousie University. He's fallen in love with the city. He may stay there for the rest of his life. I wanted to ask you a bit about the work you've been doing in Nova [more]

I want to welcome the other witnesses. minister Also, I want to say that, look, we are here. We've heard from the opposition all day about affordability. We want to talk about affordability. I think they're here to talk about affordability. We can see thefor sure in the future. I think this is something that can be done in committee business. I want to move that we adjourn debate on this. [more]

We'll go very quickly, please, because I think I have about a minute left. Mr. Mari, you've worked extensively on housing affordability. I grew up, like Mr. Ross, in a community where houses were built in the 1960s, and they were not very energy-efficient. My father would always say, “Close the door. I can't even afford to heat our house. Why would I want to heat the neighbourhood?” These are [more]

Mr. Speaker, climate change is already affecting communities across Canada through increasingly severe impacts, including wildfires, floods and extreme heat. This is why climate policy must continue to be informed by the best available scientific evidence. It is both an environmental imperative and an economic necessity in a world that continues to decarbonize. The Government of Canada continues [more]

Mr. Speaker, the government understands and appreciates its long and valued relationship with the Corps of Commissionaires. The decision to not renew the RFR policy reflects the evolving labour market and the need to ensure that policies remain effective and aligned with today's realities. With a national veterans employment strategy, along with other supports available through Veterans Affairs [more]

Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise early on a Thursday morning. There is no doubt in my mind that I knew that my hon. colleague would show up for this early show. I appreciate this opportunity to speak today on the government's behalf as we debate the very important issue of veteran employment. The Corps of Commissionaires has a long history with the Government of Canada, going back to 1945 [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to rise today during this early show. We are taking action as we speak. We recognize that Canadians are living through a period of economic, geopolitical and environmental disruption. With the impacts of climate change, including severe wildfires, floods and extreme heat; growing pressures on affordability and competitiveness; and the rising demands on our energy [more]