Rechie Valdez

“One in 10 children in Canada is a victim of sexual abuse before turning 18. This is an urgent problem. This bill creates rules and a commission to hold online platforms accountable. I want the member to share his thoughts on this.”

“Madam Speaker, Daughter Project Canada is “working to end the sexual exploitation of children and youth through awareness, prevention and advocacy.” Its website states that one in 10 children in Canada is sexually victimized before they turn 18 years old. This is an urgent situation. The member talks about how the platforms should be held accountable. Through this legislation, we would be standing up the digital safety act, and then of course the digital safety commission of Canada act, which would ensure that we are able to regulate these services. I would like the member to share his thoughts on that.”

In response to a question from Adam Chambers

“Our government is helping Canadians with the cost of living. We cut taxes for 22 million people. We gave an average family of four about $1,900 for groceries and essentials. We also increased the child benefit by $160 per child this year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will share that we have chosen to be there for Canadians. In fact, thanks to our government, we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. This means more money stays in their pockets. While things are challenging at the grocery store, we have delivered the national groceries and essentials benefits so that the average family of four in our ridings receive close to $1,900. That is real support, and we are going to continue to be there. The good news, also, is that we have increased the Canada child benefit. That is an additional $160 per child this year.”

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In response to a question from Sandra Cobena

“Our groceries and essentials benefit has helped five million people in Ontario, including people in the member's riding. We will cut taxes, create good jobs, and keep supporting Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, as I said, the national groceries and essentials benefit has helped benefit Canadians right across the country. In fact, in our province of Ontario, the national groceries and essentials benefit has helped five million Ontarians, including in the member’s riding. We are going to cut taxes for them. We are going to support them along the way, while creating good jobs and investing in Canadians as well. We will continue to be there to support them.”

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In response to a question from Marianne Dandurand

“Our government is supporting small and medium businesses. We gave 7.5 million dollars to businesses affected by tariffs. We also lowered the tax rate on new business investments to 6.4 percent.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Our government has taken significant measures to support SMEs. Businesses affected by tariffs have access to $7.5 million in financial support to invest in their growth. We have reduced the marginal effective tax rate on new business investment to 6.4%. I wish everyone an excellent Small Business Week.”

In response to a question from Linda Lapointe

“Women are leading and building our country. Over the past year, our government spent about $1 billion to create more opportunities for women and girls.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. Across Canada, women are making history. They are entrepreneurs, public servants and community leaders. Our government is working to break down barriers and open more doors. Over the past year, we have invested about $1 billion to create more opportunities for women and girls across the country. When women succeed, Canada succeeds.”

In response to a question from Brad Vis

“Our support for women who run businesses is real. We gave $5.6 million to a group in Kelowna to help women with training and mentorship. Across the country, we are investing $173.3 million to help women start and grow their businesses.”

“Mr. Speaker, supporting women entrepreneurs is not theatrics. I want to give a big shout-out to WeBC, which is a Kelowna-based organization that has received $5.6 million in helping women entrepreneurs with mentorship, business training, export support and growing their finances. Through our women entrepreneurship strategy, we are supporting women across the country and investing $173.3 million to help women entrepreneurs start, scale and grow their businesses. We are going to do everything we can to support them.”

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In response to a question from Leslyn Lewis

“We have a $3-billion plan to help Canadian farmers and grocers grow and sell more food at home. This will lower grocery prices, create jobs, and make food more affordable.”

“Mr. Speaker, our government is focused on ensuring that everyday essentials are more affordable for Canadians. That is why our government introduced the first-ever national food security strategy. This is our $3-billion plan to make sure that we are increasing competition and making more food here at home. This is going to help Canadian producers, farmers and independent grocers, while bringing the prices in the grocery stores down. We are going to be focused on helping support Canadians while creating jobs and a strong economy.”

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In response to a question from Raquel Dancho

“Canada's economy is doing better than other major countries. We have made new trade partnerships to help small businesses deal with U.S. tariffs. We will keep supporting them.”

“Mr. Speaker, despite the fact that we are experiencing global headwinds in this country, Canada is functioning from a position of strength. Our economy continues to outperform many different G7 countries, from Germany to Japan and Italy. We have secured 20 new economic partnerships. We have already heard today, thanks to the Prime Minister, that we have 13 new economic partnerships. This is going to strengthen small businesses and supply chains and support SMEs to get the opportunities they need to make sure to pivot away from the U.S. tariffs. We are going to continue to be there for small businesses and provide support when they need it.”

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In response to a question from Kyle Seeback

“Even though we are in a trade war, Canada's economy is strong. We have a 2.7 billion dollar trade surplus, and our economy is growing faster than Germany, Japan, and Italy. Our policies will save the average family 20,000 dollars.”

“Mr. Speaker, contrary to what we are hearing from the other side, we recognize that we are in a trade war. Despite this, Canada is in a position of strength. We heard today that Canada posted a $2.7-billion trade surplus, the highest in 15 months. Our economy is growing nearly twice as fast as that of Germany and Japan and nearly three times as fast as that of Italy. We are going to be there to support Canadians. We are going to make sure we create affordability. In fact, $20,000 is what the average family is going to be able to save, thanks to our government’s policies. We are going to build this country strong and support Canadians at the same time.”

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In response to a question from Wade Chang

“It is Pride season. We are spending $54.6 million over five years to help 2SLGBTQIA+ groups across Canada. This includes $7.5 million to keep Pride festivals safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his incredible advocacy. Canada is at its best when everyone can fully participate in society, free from fear, discrimination and hate. As we mark the beginning of Pride season, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that we are protecting the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for all Canadians, regardless of who they are or whom they love. Through budget 2025, we have committed $54.6 million over five years to strengthen 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations across Canada, including $7.5 million to keep Pride festivals safe. Happy Pride season.”

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In response to a question from Jacob Mantle

“Our economy is doing well despite U.S. tariffs. Canada has created over 147,000 jobs, youth unemployment is down, and wages are growing faster than inflation. Women are leading this job growth, and we are doing better than the United States.”

“Madam Speaker, in the face of global uncertainty and U.S. tariffs, our country remains strong. I do want to cite that in the face of this, Canada has created over 147,000 jobs. We have already heard today youth unemployment is going down, wage growth is outpacing inflation by 4.7% and Canadians are working. In fact, who is leading the way? Women are leading. They are working in this country. They are delivering. That is something to be celebrated. This also exceeds the United States.”

In response to a question from Sébastien Lemire

“I want the Conservatives to help pass this bill to end gender-based violence. Our government is also spending money on services like housing, counselling, and legal help to support victims and stop this violence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. secretary of state for sharing her perspectives, and I completely agree. The Conservatives opposite have an opportunity right now. If they really want to end gender-based violence, and if they really want to help victims and survivors, they can help move Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, forward. I just want to share, as I already said in my speech earlier, that it is not just about legislation. We are also, through Women and Gender Equality, investing significantly to make sure to end gender-based violence. In 2024 and 2025, more than 1 million people across Canada were able to access services like counselling, housing, legal information, crisis supports and community-based programs, because of the national action plan that I have already referenced. On top of this, we have delivered 27,400 prevention resources, and we are going to do everything we can to end gender-based violence.”