Jill McKnight

In response to a question from Jamie Schmale

“We will protect private property rights in British Columbia. The opposition is trying to scare people, and that does not help anyone.”

“Mr. Speaker, our colleagues across the way have brought up this issue numerous times, and we have been very clear that we will stand for private property rights and protect those rights in British Columbia. This is about creating fear and uncertainty where it is unnecessary, and it is not helping us to move forward as a country, as a province and as a community. We are focused on defending private property rights in Canada, period.”

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In response to a question from Sukhman Gill

“The opposition is scaring Canadians and investors about reconciliation. We appealed the court decision, and we will protect private property rights. True leadership means working together, following the law, and advancing reconciliation.”

“Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. What is happening with the opposition is that they are creating uncertainty and fear. They are intentionally scaring Canadians, they are making investors scared, and they are making reconciliation out to be a bad thing. Our government has appealed. We will continue to defend private property rights in Canada. Real leadership means working together to address problems, not creating more fear in the world. Real leadership is respecting the Constitution, respecting the courts and respecting the work of advancing reconciliation.”

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In response to a question from Blake Richards

“We have not cut any services or benefits for veterans. We are still making sure they get the help they need after their military service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague across the way for the opportunity to clarify that there have been no cuts to services and benefits offered to veterans. We continue to ensure that veterans have access to the services and benefits that allow them to be successful in their post-service life.”

In response to a question from Tamara Kronis

“The Conservatives are using fear to get votes instead of solving problems. True leaders respect the Constitution, the courts, and reconciliation with Indigenous people.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would remind the Conservatives that real leadership means actually working to address problems, not fearmongering for political gain. Real leadership is respecting the Constitution, respecting the courts and respecting the work of advancing reconciliation.”

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In response to a question from Marie-France Lalonde

“We broke ground today for a new monument. It will honour the Canadians who served and died during the mission in Afghanistan.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank all my colleagues who were able to join us a short time ago for today’s groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the national monument to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. This is a long overdue step in ensuring that the service and sacrifice of Canadians, notably the 158 Canadian Armed Forces members and the seven civilians who gave their lives, are remembered. The monument will serve as a place of solemn reflection, remembrance and learning for generations to come, a place where Canadians can better understand the contributions made in the pursuit of peace, security and human dignity. For all Canadians, this day is an opportunity to come together in gratitude to honour those who have served and to reaffirm—”

In response to a question from Bob Zimmer

“We know fuel prices are high, so we lowered them by 10 cents a litre. We are also giving people money for groceries and basic needs, and making school food programs permanent to help families.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are aware of the impact of fuel prices. That is why we brought them down by 10¢ a litre. We are addressing exactly what the member opposite is talking about. We are also delivering the groceries and essentials benefit, and we made the national school food program permanent to help families. We are doing the work that is being asked for.”

In response to a question from Tamara Kronis

“Our government is helping people in British Columbia and across Canada. We are sending grocery benefit payments on June 5. We also cut the fuel tax by 10 cents a litre until Labour Day to save people money.”

“Madam Speaker, I have a lot of respect for my colleague opposite. Coming from British Columbia, we know that British Columbians want to see measures that are going to support them. That is why things like the groceries and essentials benefit are helping Canadians. It is going to be in their bank accounts on June 5. They want to see measures like the reduction in the fuel tax, which is saving 10¢ a litre, and that is keeping money in their pockets between now and Labour Day. They want to see the steps that we are taking. British Columbia can see that we are doing the work to support Canadians.”

In response to a question from Marc Dalton

“We are investing in Canadians. We are spending $2 billion to help young people get into the skilled trades. This includes bonuses for certified workers and money for small businesses to hire apprentices.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague is from British Columbia, and he is saying that people are concerned that we are not making enough investments in Canadians. We are making those investments in Canadians. We know that an ambitious Canada needs skilled trade workers. We are investing $2 billion to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. We are investing in a training top-up and a $5,000 Red Seal bonus. We are investing $10,000 per apprentice in SMEs across British Columbia. We are building Canada strong.”

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In response to a question from Gord Johns

“Our policy for veterans needs to change. Today, the average veteran leaving the military is 34 and has skills that employers want. Guard work is still an option for them, but I will make sure they have other job choices too.”

“Mr. Speaker, government policies must evolve as the goals they speak to change. In 1945, the first right of refusal was designed to respond to the needs of soldiers returning from war. Today, this policy no longer meets the needs of veterans. Today, the average age of a releasing veteran is 34. They have a range of transferable hard and soft skills. These skills are in demand in the Canadian economy. Guard services will continue to be one option for veterans, and I will continue to advance all options for veterans.”

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In response to a question from Dan Albas

“We are spending money to train and hire over 80,000 skilled trade workers. This will help British Columbia and grow the Canadian economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I had a conversation with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade this week, and we were talking about the need for skilled workers in British Columbia. In yesterday’s spring economic update, we announced that we are investing in the recruiting, training and hiring of more than 80,000 workers in the skilled trades. We are going to grow the Canadian economy. We are going to invest in those projects. We are doing what B.C. needs.”

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