John Zerucelli

In response to a question from Randy Hoback

“We cut taxes on gas and diesel, but the Conservatives voted against it. They talk about food banks, but they do not listen to Food Banks Canada. That group supported our benefit for low-income families, and the Conservatives voted against that too.”

“Mr. Speaker, we cut taxes on gas and diesel, and the Conservatives voted against it. This week, the Conservatives have been talking about food banks. They come in the House of Commons and talk about food banks, yet they actually do not listen to Food Banks Canada, the organization responsible for food banks. Here is what it said: “For people relying on food banks, this program [the groceries and essentials benefit, which the Conservatives voted against] will provide direct assistance to low-income households to help cover...costs such as food, rent, or childcare, as we have called for.””

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In response to a question from Sandra Cobena

“Canada has the best financial position and credit rating in the G7. This lets us build major projects using Canadian materials and union workers. I want the Conservatives to support these projects.”

“Mr. Speaker, is the Conservative Party’s official position on inflation to buy Bitcoin, yes or no? Canada has the best fiscal position in the G7. We have a AAA credit rating. What does that allow us to do? That allows us to invest in this country. It allows us to build projects in the national interest using Canadian lumber, Canadian steel and Canadian unionized workers. We are going to continue to build this country. I hope the Conservatives get on board.”

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In response to a question from Garnett Genuis

“Our government is creating jobs by building major projects across the country. We are using Canadian materials and union workers to build mines, ships, gas projects, and pipelines.”

“Mr. Speaker, the member talks about workforce participation. What this government is doing is building. We are building projects right across the country, with Canadian steel, Canadian lumber and Canadian unionized workers. Let us remind the Conservatives of some of the projects that are going on in this country. There is BHP’s Jansen potash project, six new icebreakers in Quebec City and LNG Canada phase two, with 4,000 construction jobs. There is the Pacific link pipeline. We are building this country. Workers are excited. Unions are excited. Let us go build this country.”

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In response to a question from Bruce Fanjoy

“Canada needs skilled workers to build big projects. That is why we announced $430 million to train apprentices and update union training centres.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from Carleton for supporting the skilled trades. Canada is embarking on one of the largest nation-building efforts in our history, but we cannot build big without skilled workers. That is why last week we announced $430 million for the union training and innovation program to expand apprenticeship training and modernize the union training centres that will support the next generation of skilled trades. When we invest in workers, we are building Canada strong.”

In response to a question from Garnett Genuis

“Canada has created 160,000 jobs this year. We also announced $430 million over five years for union training and apprentice programs to build a skilled workforce.”

“Mr. Speaker, in fact, Canada this year has created 160,000 jobs and has created a huge workforce. I am actually quite pleased to take the opportunity to announce that last week we made a major announcement of $430 million over five years for union-led training, new expanded training centres, new ways to recruit and train apprentices, and new modern equipment. That is how you build the skilled workforce of the future. That is what we need to do in this country. We need to build this country. Let us build this Canada together.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our government is spending $6 billion to support skilled trades workers across the country. They build homes, roads, bridges, and hospitals. The Conservatives should support these workers too.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have a news flash for the hon. member. Who builds houses? The building trades build houses. Who is supporting the building trades? It is the current government, with $6 billion in skilled trades to build right across this country. We are building bridges, roads and hospitals right across this country. We are going to stand up for our workers every single day. When will the Conservatives get on board?”

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In response to a question from David Bexte

“The Conservative leader must explain $8.8 million in missing expenses. We are building the economy during a trade war. We secured a big gas deal in Europe and are backing mine and nuclear projects that bring thousands of trade jobs. I want the Conservatives to support our work.”

“Mr. Speaker, the Conservative Party leader needs to explain the $8.8 million of unaccounted for, unexplained expenses. The Conservatives know that we are in the middle of a trade war, but we have a plan. We are building. Let me give some examples. There is Canada’s first European LNG agreement, with more than $30 billion in investment secured. The Nouveau Monde Graphite mine project will provide thousands of jobs in the skilled trades. The Darlington nuclear project in Ontario will provide thousands of jobs in the skilled trades. We are building this country. We are fighting for Canadians. I hope the Conservatives join us.”

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“We have an economic plan to deal with the trade war. We are building major projects, roads, and hospitals with Canadian materials and union workers. We are also investing in the skilled trades.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians do not want theatrics. The Conservative leader knows full well that we are in a trade war, which is creating real headwinds for the Canadian economy. However, we have a plan and we are confident in that plan. One key pillar of that plan is building infrastructure, major projects in the national interest and community infrastructure like roads, bridges and hospitals right across this country with Canadian steel, Canadian lumber and Canadian unionized workers. At the end of the day, we made a historic investment in the skilled trades. That is how we build Canada strong.”

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In response to a question from Shuvaloy Majumdar

“We are in a trade war, but our plan is working. We are building major energy, transit, and mining projects across the country to create good union and skilled trades jobs.”

“Mr. Speaker, we are proud to stand up for our record every day in this House of Commons because the member knows very well that we are in the middle of a trade war. This country is facing headwinds, but we have a plan. Canada is building, from LNG in B.C. to critical minerals in the Prairies, from nuclear and transit in Ontario to ports and mining in Quebec and offshore energy in Atlantic Canada. This is how we create good jobs, great opportunities in the skilled trades and good union jobs. We are building a Canada strong for all.”

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In response to a question from Laila Goodridge

“Our plan is creating thousands of jobs and bringing in major investments across Canada. We are building our economy to handle trade challenges.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have Canada’s first European LNG agreement, more than $30 billion in investments secured; the Nouveau Monde Graphite mine project in Quebec, over 1,000 new jobs, shovels in the ground; the Darlington new nuclear project, 18,000 construction jobs; the Contrecoeur port expansion, shovels in the ground; and 150 Airbus A220s, the largest order of Canadian-built aircraft in Canadian history. As the Conservatives know, Canada is facing a trade war. We have a plan, and we are building.”

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In response to a question from Anna Roberts

“The member talks about living costs, but she votes against help for seniors. In her riding, 31,000 people get help paying for dental care.”

“Mr. Speaker, the member talks about affordability, but when it comes time to support the very measures that benefit the seniors in her riding, she votes against them. In her riding, 31,000 members receive the Canada dental benefit. That is a seniors benefit. How does the member stand here and talk about affordability, when she votes against the measures that are supporting seniors?”

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In response to a question from Harb Gill

“We have helped families in Windsor, but the member voted against all our measures. Our government is investing and building major energy and infrastructure projects across Canada, including a 30-billion-dollar gas deal with Europe.”

“Mr. Speaker, that member knows very well that we have taken a number of initiatives that have helped Windsor families. People in Windsor know that the member has voted against every one of those measures. However, what we know is that it is time to invest and build. Canada is building again. Today, we announced Canada’s first European LNG agreement, which will attract more than $30 billion in investment. We are building new nuclear in Ontario, critical mineral projects in Quebec, like the Nouveau Monde Graphite’s Matawinie mine project, and in the Prairies, major infrastructure across the country from Newfoundland and Labrador—”

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In response to a question from Braedon Clark

“Our budget plan invests in young people. We are spending $6 billion to help 100,000 Canadians train for skilled trades. We are also spending more money on youth sports than ever before so kids can stay active.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for all of his hard work on behalf of his constituents in Nova Scotia. He is an excellent member. Our spring economic update is investing in the next generation. We are creating paid pathways for 100,000 Canadians to get into the skilled trades with a $6-billion investment, helping young people build good careers right here at home, and we are making the largest investment in sport in Canadian history so kids have the ability, across this country, to stay active and thrive. These are some of the things we are doing to support Canadian youth and to build Canada strong for all.”

In response to a question from Andrew Scheer

“Canada has the best economy in the G7. We are investing in job training for ironworkers because building our country takes a skilled workforce. The Conservatives do not talk about workers.”

“Mr. Speaker, the member knows very well that Canada is in the best fiscal position in the G7. However, yesterday in question period, I did not hear the Conservatives mention the word “workers” once, so let us hear from workers directly. Let us hear from Colin Daniels, who represents Saskatchewan Building Trades and is one of the members of the mighty ironworkers. Colin Daniels says: This is a historic announcement from our Liberal Government. Supporting apprentices and Ironworker Union Training Centres through investments like UTIP is a critical part in delivering Canada’s historic level of infrastructure investment. These nation-building projects depend on a strong, skilled workforce—”

In response to a question from Scot Davidson

“Our government cut the deficit by $11 billion and is helping workers. A trade union leader says our plan strongly supports skilled trades and apprentices.”

“Mr. Speaker, this new government is fiscally responsible, reducing the deficit by $11 billion. There has not been a single question today about workers. Let us hear from the workers. Let us hear from Marc Arsenault, the business manager for the building trades in Ontario. “The Federal Spring Economic Statement demonstrates that the Government is firmly committed to strengthening the skilled trades workforce at a time of economic uncertainty. The significant expansion of the Union Training Innovation Program including bricks-and-mortar investments for Red Seal trades, alongside enhanced incentive and completion grants and improved tracking, is a practical approach to supporting apprentices”. That is how to build Canada strong for all.”

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