Anna Gainey

In response to a question from Wade Chang

“I want the House to pass this bill. It helps employers and unions reach agreements by giving them more time to talk and earlier help with disputes. It keeps the right to strike and makes sure the government only steps in as a last resort.”

“Mr. Speaker, our government believes that the best agreements are reached at the bargaining table. Bill C-39 strengthens the bargaining process by providing employers and unions with more time to negotiate, earlier access to dispute resolution tools and additional support to help the parties reach agreements before disputes escalate. At the same time, the bill preserves the fundamental right to strike while introducing important guardrails around the use of section 107, ensuring that government intervention remains exactly what it should be: rare, exceptional, transparent and a measure of last resort.”

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“We know Canadians are struggling with costs. That is why we funded school food, lowered the fuel tax, helped with grocery costs, and gave poorer families money for heat pumps. I want the Conservatives to vote for these measures.”

“Mr. Speaker, we understand the challenges Canadians are facing. That is why we made the national school food program permanent. That is why we lowered the fuel tax. That is why we brought in the groceries benefit. More recently, we announced the national heat pump rebate of $10,000 for low-income families. We are there for Canadians. It would be nice to have the support of the members across the way on these issues.”

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In response to a question from Jean Yip

“We are working with the provinces to lower child care costs. Families across the country are already paying less. We just invested 12 billion dollars in Ontario over four years. This has already made 39,000 new spots, and our goal is to reach 86,000.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Scarborough—Agincourt for her advocacy. We are working with the provinces and territories across the country to deliver affordable child care that works for families. Fees are down across the country, saving families thousands of dollars. We know there is more to do, which is why we recently announced a four-year extension with the Province of Ontario, a $12-billion investment in early learning and child care. In the province of Ontario, 39,000 new spots have been created, and we will continue to work with Ontario to deliver on the goal of 86,000 new affordable child care spaces.”

In response to a question from Gérard Deltell

“Our programs help over 12,000 families and 20,000 dental patients in the opposition member's area. The opposition keeps voting against this help. I want them to support these programs instead.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Canada child benefit is helping 12,700 families in my colleague’s riding. The members opposite vote against that program every single budget. In addition, more than 20,000 people in my colleague’s riding are receiving dental care, but he votes against this investment in dental care for children. We are here for families and for Canadians. We are helping those who need it. It would be nice if the members opposite would stand with us and support us in these measures.”

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In response to a question from Sandra Cobena

“Our school food program now feeds 400,000 more children and reaches 80% of public schools. I want to know why the opposition votes against school meals, dental care, and other help for families.”

“Mr. Speaker, the national school food program is reaching an additional 400,000 children across this country with nutritious meals. That is 80% of public schools across this country that are benefiting from this support. Again, why do the members opposite vote against things such as breakfast for children in elementary schools, dental care and other things that help families make ends meet?”

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In response to a question from Doly Begum

“Our school food program now feeds 400,000 more students across Canada, including 242 more schools in Ontario. Good meals help kids learn and lower grocery bills for families. The opposition calls this red tape, but we call it helping children thrive.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Scarborough Southwest for her excellent advocacy. Nutritious meals at school do indeed help kids reach their full potential. They also help ease the pressure on grocery costs for families. With federal investments, school food programs are now reaching 400,000 more students across Canada. In Ontario, this means approximately 242 additional schools are serving meals this year, bringing the total participation of Ontario schools to 92%. The other side foolishly calls this bureaucracy. We call this more children learning and thriving.”

In response to a question from Joël Godin

“We created a new benefit this year to help with the cost of living. It helps 12 million Canadians, giving a family of four more than $1,900. We will keep supporting families across Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, I also want to highlight the Canada groceries and essentials benefit that we created this year, which will help 12 million Canadians, giving a family of four more than $1,900 to help with the cost of living. We will continue to be there for families across Canada, including those in my colleague’s riding.”

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“We want our funding program to reach seniors who lead community groups. We made changes to keep the program fair and open. Groups must apply by July 14, and our department is ready to help them.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are committed to ensuring that the New Horizons for Seniors program reaches community organizations led by seniors who are improving Canadians’ quality of life. These changes are important to keep the program accessible while also complying with the standards of integrity that Canadians expect. We are working with the Canada Revenue Agency and with the department to help organizations that need assistance managing this number. The forms are ready. The deadline is July 14, and the department is ready to help anyone who needs help.”

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In response to a question from Eric St-Pierre

“Parents want us to protect their children from harm on social media. We are bringing in a law that bans kids under 16 from social media and forces companies to keep children safe and block harmful content.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Parents are asking us to help protect their children from being harmed by social media and we are listening. The safe social media act implements a minimum age requirement of 16 years to access social media, and three strict duties: the duty to protect children, the duty to act responsibly and the duty to make certain content inaccessible. We are taking action because our children deserve it.”

In response to a question from Tatiana Auguste

“Our government is investing $10 billion in Quebec to help young people. We are using the money to build new schools, hospitals, and transit.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Terrebonne for her question. Our government invested $10 billion in Quebec, and young people are going to reap the benefits. We are going to build modern school campuses, hospitals and emergency rooms. We are going to improve public transit to take people to school and to work. We are building a strong economy for our youth and for our future.”

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In response to a question from Eric Lefebvre

“Our plan is making the economy stronger. We are creating tens of thousands of jobs and spending money on hospitals, community centres, transit, and affordable housing.”

“Mr. Speaker, our government has a plan to transform the foundation of our economy and make it more resilient. We are creating tens of thousands of jobs, particularly in Darlington and Contrecoeur. We are investing in hospitals, community centres, public transit and affordable housing. We are creating the conditions for long-term prosperity and building Canada strong from coast to coast to coast.”

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In response to a question from Eric Lefebvre

“We are helping families with the cost of living through school food and dental care. School food saves families over $800, and our dental plan helps over 32,000 people in the member's riding. The opposition voted against it.”

“Mr. Speaker, we continue to be there for Canadian families. We are investing in a school food program to help families with the cost of groceries. That represents over $800 for a family that is benefiting from this program. We also have a dental care program that is helping families and Canadians with the cost of living. I want to note that, in the riding of my colleague who asked the question, over 32,000 residents benefit from this dental care program. The opposition members voted against this program. This is the type of support we are giving Canadians by being there for them right now.”

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