//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, we know that food prices in the north are too high. Affordability is a real issue in the north. Our government is absolutely committed to ensuring that 100% of the nutrition north retail subsidy is passed on directly to northerners.We have worked, and we will continue to work, with territorial governments, indigenous partners and people living in the north and the Arctic to bring down prices. There is a lot of work to do. We are committed to getting it done.Consumer priceFood and drinkNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutMatthewGreenHamilton Centre//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1430)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government is absolutely committed to ensuring that 100% of the retail subsidy is passed directly to northerners. We know that prices are too high in the north. We have worked and will continue to work with territorial governments, indigenous partners and, more importantly, people who live in the north and the Arctic to make progress. Progress has been made, but there is a lot of work to do.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsJagmeetSinghBurnaby SouthJagmeetSinghBurnaby South//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1430)[Translation]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that important question. Our government is committed to ensuring that 100% of the retail subsidy goes directly to northerners. We know that prices are too high in the north. We are working with the territorial government, our indigenous partners and the people who live in the north and the Arctic to make progress on this issue. This is such an important issue, and there is so much work to do. We will get it done.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsJagmeetSinghBurnaby SouthJohnBarlowFoothills//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1515)[English]Mr. Speaker, we are working with provincial governments, territorial governments, indigenous governments and communities in the north to address the very real challenges that are in the north: isolation, lack of infrastructure, the high price of food and the high price of absolutely everything. With the partnerships we have, I am confident that progress is being made, but there is so much more to do, and we will get it done.CompetitionConsumer priceFood and drinkNorthern CanadaOral questionsSupermarketsNikiAshtonChurchill—Keewatinook AskiGregFergusHon.Hull—Aylmer//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodCarbon PricingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1140)[English]Madam Speaker, the member for Portage—Lisgar should be embarrassed, and he should be ashamed of himself. Last weekend, during the temper tantrum, he voted against PrairiesCan, an organization that has invested millions of dollars in Portage—Lisgar.He voted against the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Canada's only major national museum in western Canada.He voted against Ukrainian immigrant settlement services in Manitoba.The member should be ashamed.C-234, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing ActCarbon taxEnergy and fuelFarming and farmersOral questionsTax exemptionBrandenLesliePortage—LisgarBrandenLesliePortage—Lisgar//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodCarbon PricingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1435)[English]Mr. Speaker, climate change is having a devastating effect on northern communities, with the north warming at three times the rate of the south. We have seen some of the most devastating effects of climate change this last summer, with horrible wildfires all over Northwest Territories. Our government is focused on making ends meet for northerners, while at the same time battling climate change and making sure that northerners have what they need to live a good life.Carbon pricingCarbon taxCost of livingNorthwest TerritoriesOral questionsBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesLucBertholdMégantic—L'Érable//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersConcurrence in Vote 10b—Public Health Agency of CanadaInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the President of the Treasury Board) (4000)[English]Motion No. 102 moved: That Vote 10b, in the amount of $67,825,956, under Public Health Agency of Canada — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.MotionsPublic Health Agency of CanadaSupplementary estimates (B) 2023-2024Chrisd'EntremontWest NovaChrisd'EntremontWest Nova//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersConcurrence in Vote 1b—VIA Rail Canada Inc.InterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the President of the Treasury Board)(4255)[Translation]Motion No. 116moved:That Vote 1b, in the amount of $247,111,189, under VIA Rail Canada Inc. — Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc. , in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.MotionsSupplementary estimates (B) 2023-2024VIA Rail Canada Inc.AlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-LambertAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-Lambert//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersConcurrence in Vote 1b—Windsor-Detroit Bridge AuthorityInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the President of the Treasury Board) (4305)[English] moved:Motion No. 117That Vote 1b, in the amount of $335,362,310, under Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority — Payments to the WindsorDetroit Bridge Authority, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.MotionsSupplementary estimates (B) 2023-2024Windsor-Detroit Bridge AuthorityAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-LambertAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-Lambert//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersConcurrence in Vote 5b—Canadian Institutes of Health ResearchInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the President of the Treasury Board) (4320)[English]Motion No. 118moved:That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1, under Canadian Institutes of Health Research — Grants, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, be concurred in.Canadian Institutes of Health ResearchMotionsSupplementary estimates (B) 2023-2024AlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-LambertAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-Lambert//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1445)[Translation]Mr. Speaker, there is a global migration crisis, and Canada is part of it. We have a moral obligation to act. Responsibility for asylum seekers is shared between Quebec and Canada, and this is an ongoing conversation between us.AsylumOral questionsProvince of QuebecSettlement of immigrantsAlainTherrienLa PrairieAlainTherrienLa Prairie//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHousingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1510)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for her advocacy on this and many other issues in the north.We agree with the finding of Canada's housing minister that Canada's colonial history is the absolute cause of the oppression of the Inuit, as well as first nations and Métis. That is why we are on the road to reconciliation with our indigenous partners.We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in housing in Inuit Nunangat, but we know there is more to do. We will keep doing it in the spirit of co-development and in the spirit of reconciliation.Building and construction industryCost of livingHousingIndigenous peoplesOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutMikeMorriceKitchener Centre//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersBusiness of the HouseInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1325)[English]Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 66(2), I would like to designate Wednesday, November 22, for the conclusion of debate on the 10th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.8510-441-196 "The Russian State's Illegal War of Aggression Against Ukraine"8512-441-196 Government Response to the "The Russian State's Illegal War of Aggression Against Ukraine"Concurrence in Committee Reports No. 41Daily ProgramRussiaStanding Committee on Foreign Affairs and International DevelopmentUkraineWarXavierBarsalou-DuvalPierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—VerchèresKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg North//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHousingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, we are fully engaged with the Government of Nunavut and with Inuit rights holders on this important issue.In 2022, we announced $4 billion for indigenous rights holders, including $800 million for Inuit rights holders. We have $4 billion as well for the rural, northern and urban strategy, which is something we are going to roll out in the months to come.Building and construction industryHousingNunavut TerritoryOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutLeahGazanWinnipeg Centre//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersNational Security Review of Investments Modernization ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) (1035)[English] moved that Bill C-34, an act to amend the Investment Canada Act, be read the third time and passed.Bill C-34. Third readingC-34, An Act to amend the Investment Canada ActForeign investments in CanadaGovernment billsNational securityThird reading and adoptionKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg NorthFrancescoSorbaraVaughan—Woodbridge//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodCarbon PricingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, the member is talking about a national program to get rid of polluting, expensive home heating oil and to transition those homes with free heat pumps. This national program is applicable across Canada. It is applicable in Manitoba where there are thousands of people who use home heating oil. It is great for the environment. It is great for affordability. I plan to support this. Carbon taxIndoor heating systemsOil and gasOral questionsBrandenLesliePortage—LisgarMartyMorantzCharleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodCarbon PricingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, it is time for that member to stop spreading misinformation. This is a national program that aims to transition from expensive environmentally damaging home heating oil into free heating pumps. This is a national policy that is applicable across Canada. There are thousands of homes in Manitoba that are eligible for the program. This is great for the environment and it is great for affordability.Carbon taxIndoor heating systemsOil and gasOral questionsGregFergusHon.Hull—AylmerJamesBezanSelkirk—Interlake—Eastman//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1125)[English]Madam Speaker, transparency, accountability and effectiveness of nutrition north are an absolute top priority. That is why we have established the nutrition north compliance audit review committee, to look at how the subsidy is rolled out. That is why we have expanded the nutrition north program to include the harvesters support grant, which helps traditional hunters hunt, harvest and fish. That is why we have created the community foods program that works with schools and non-profits to make sure people are getting the nutritious food they need.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutLisa MarieBarronNanaimo—Ladysmith//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1515)[English]Mr. Speaker, that is an important question and one that we are fully engaged in. I am working with the Treasury Board and the members of Parliament for Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Yukon on the question. As soon as we get clarification, I will get back to the MP for Nunavut with the answer.Accommodation allowanceIsolation allowancesNorthern CanadaOral questionsPublic Service and public servantsLoriIdloutNunavutDanielBlaikieElmwood—Transcona//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for that very important question. Nutrition north is an important program. That is why we announced $163 million of new money for nutrition north in the last year. Of that, a significant amount of money will go to the harvester support grant, which encourages people in the north and indigenous nations to do traditional harvesting, hunting and food sharing. This year alone, the grant supported 15,000 harvesters, 410 hunts and harvests, and over 717 food-sharing initiatives.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsSupermarketsWindfall profits taxLoriIdloutNunavutMarkGerretsenKingston and the Islands//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodDisaster AssistanceInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, I first of all would like to thank the member for his incredible work in helping his constituents during an unprecedented wildfire season in the Northwest Territories.As the member mentioned, the government has been there during the worst of the fires, and will continue to be there as the communities continue to bounce back from the wildfires. As northerners know, small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and I can guarantee the member for Northwest Territories that more support is on its way.Brush, prairie and forest firesGovernment assistanceNorthwest TerritoriesOral questionsSmall and medium-sized enterprisesMichaelMcLeodNorthwest TerritoriesKerry-LynneFindlayHon.South Surrey—White Rock//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersStrengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1010)[English]Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Bonavista—Burin—Trinity.I am proud to rise today to speak to a subject that is important and vital to the safety and security of Canadians, as well as our economy. The bill, as presented today, seeks to achieve multiple goals. It would modernize our ports to ensure a resilient supply chain at home, and it would secure our marine ports to keep Canadians safer. These changes would support Canada's economic recovery while taking an environmentally sustainable approach.As we have heard from other members, the bill is very ambitious, but let me assure the House that all the goals are feasible and realistic. They come as a result of the ports modernization review that was launched in March 2018 by the then minister of transport. During the course of the review, many stakeholders were consulted, through various venues, such as ministerial round tables. The review focused on how ports could make progress on five key goals. However, I want to focus on how this bill would enhance safety and security and help prevent contraband from being smuggled through Canadian ports, as well as facilitating the movement of legitimate commercial goods.Over the course of consultations, we discussed potential safety and security issues at all our ports. As is the case elsewhere, the marine sector is not immune to organized crime activities, and that is why the Government of Canada is heeding this feedback and taking action. We have heard from stakeholders that the government needed to improve customs examination processes and reduce delays in getting Border Services officers to inspect cargo. That is precisely what we are proposing to do.Stakeholders also highlighted a need for consistent standards for employee security screening at ports. This is precisely why our government is putting forward measures to increase efficiency in the presentation of containers for examination at marine ports to combat criminal smuggling efforts; reduce costs and delay for importers; increase the number of containers that would be secured from tampering on marine terminal property, through improved security measures; and increase the rate of compliance among trade chain partners by implementing additional measures to address non-compliance through penalties.The changes I have listed would work in concert with the other measures included in this bill. They would allow our border services officers to accomplish their security mandate in a more efficient and effective way. This work would undoubtedly improve supply chain security and the flow of goods in and out of Canada's marine ports.I know some members are asking themselves this: How would these measures impact the industry financially? These proposed measures are aimed at reducing delays and enhancing security, and they are expected to result in a long-term cost-saving opportunity for the entire trade community. This includes our importers, consumers and, ultimately, the Canadian economy.I say this because the costs associated with the delays of examining containers and shipments subject to tampering are often passed on to the final consumer. Colleagues, this is a step in the right direction to ensure that all trade chain partners focus on improving security and efficiencies. These changes may also improve the reputation and economic competitiveness of Canada's ports, because shipping delays and security vulnerabilities continue to have a negative impact. This is why the government expects strong support from the trade community, as the measures are aimed at addressing shipment delays and the associated costs, as well as improving supply chain efficiency. Allowing for more security at our ports and protection for Canadians and the economy should be reasons enough to support the measures.Let me tell the House what would happen if we did not take these actions. As it stands today, the current legislative and regulatory framework does not provide the CBSA with authority to ensure containers are made available for examination in a timely manner or that adequate security measures are in place to prevent tampering prior to examination. A failure to examine incoming goods in a timely manner leaves commercial goods open to criminal exploitation. This places Canadians at risk, and it causes economic impacts to the trade community and to the wider Canadian economy.(1015)Let me continue by saying these impacts are felt not only at home but also abroad by our international partners. Our issues can become their issues. They can translate into a lack of confidence in Canada's ability to secure its marine ports. That is why the changes proposed in this bill are integral to all parties at our marine ports, including the CBSA in carrying out its mandate for safety and security.I want to reassure the House, the trade community and all Canadians that the CBSA continues to experience significant success from its ongoing interdiction efforts at our marine ports, despite the need for improvements. Our border officers are highly trained in examination techniques to intercept prohibited goods and illicit drugs being smuggled into Canada. Our officers look for any indication of deception and use intelligence, as well as a risk-management approach, to determine which goods may warrant a closer look. The seizures that are routinely reported by the agency demonstrate the crucial role that CBSA plays in ensuring public safety, but more can be done. That is why the government has put forward this bill to give our officers the tools they need to better complete their mandate.With more measures in place and a requirement that high-risk containers selected for examination are kept in a dedicated secure area, our officers at the border would be better able to interdict contraband and prevent organized crime from tampering with containers before they have been inspected. The additional penalties and time limits would ensure goods are examined in the right place, which would lead to safer Canadian ports. I believe that anyone can get behind these measures to further secure goods and protect Canadians.C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another ActCanada Border Services AgencyGovernment ordersPorts and harboursSecond readingShipping containersSmugglingSplitting speaking timeTransportation safetyKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg NorthBonitaZarrilloPort Moody—Coquitlam//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersStrengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1020)[English]Madam Speaker, we know that ensuring good public services is integral to everything that our government does. We need to make sure that those public services are properly supported financially. We have thorough budgetary process reviews. I know the minister of this file and his parliamentary secretary always provide good strategic overview for the issues brought up by the member, and I have full confidence that we will make sure these services are properly funded.C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another ActGovernment ordersPort authoritiesSecond readingTransportation safetyBonitaZarrilloPort Moody—CoquitlamMarcDaltonPitt Meadows—Maple Ridge//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersStrengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1020)[English]Madam Speaker, nothing can be further from the truth. We know that we have gone through a very difficult time over the last three or four years with the supply chains and the pandemic. Our ports have suffered because of that. Bill C-33 would modernize the way Canada's marine and railway transportation systems operate. We would remove systemic barriers to create a more fluid, more secure and resilient supply. The bill would expand port authorities' mandate over traffic management. All of those are very positive efforts. This bill will go to committee and be looked at in greater detail, and I look forward to seeing this through.C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another ActGovernment ordersSecond readingTransportation safetyMarcDaltonPitt Meadows—Maple RidgeMaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersStrengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1020)[Translation]Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his extremely important question.What happened in Lac Mégantic a decade ago is a tragedy for Canada. Our government is committed to doing what it takes to make the rail system safer. We are working on this file and I know that the minister is working with the community and the industry to make the necessary improvements to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. We are committed to this issue.C-33, An Act to amend the Customs Act, the Railway Safety Act, the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992, the Marine Transportation Security Act, the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act and to make a consequential amendment to another ActGovernment ordersRail transport safetySecond readingTransportation safetyMaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les BasquesChurenceRogersBonavista—Burin—Trinity//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHousingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1455)[English]Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, housing is the number one priority in the north and in the Arctic. In budget 2022, we moved $4 billion for distinctions-based housing, including $800 million for Inuit Nunangat. In budget 2023, we have $4 billion for northern, rural and urban housing.We know that we are making progress, but there is a lot of work to do. We will get it done.Building and construction industryHousingNorthern CanadaOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutSoniaSidhuBrampton South//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) (1550)[English] moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage.Motion for concurrenceBeneficial ownership registryC-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other ActsGovernment billsReport stageAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—TimiskamingAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—Timiskaming//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersCanada Business Corporations ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (for the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry) (2030)[English] moved that Bill C-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts, be read the third time and passed. Bill C-42. Third readingBeneficial ownership registryC-42, An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other ActsGovernment billsThird reading and adoptionAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-LambertKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg North//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodFinanceInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government understands the needs of northerners and Canadians. That is why we have introduced the grocery rebate for all of Canada. That is why, in terms of food security, I have introduced $163 million of new money for Nutrition North. That is why we introduced $10-a-day day care, which the member voted against. That is why we brought in the Canada child benefit, which has lifted 450,000 kids out of poverty, and the member voted against it.Budgetary policyInflationOral questionsBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesJoanneThompsonSt. John's East//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersRed Dress DayInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (2005)[English]Mr. Chair, I want to first say that I will be sharing my time with the member for Edmonton Griesbach.This is the second consecutive year in which we have dedicated a take-note debate to the ongoing national crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people. The timing of this debate coincides with the annual national day of awareness, which is this Friday, May 5, commonly known as Red Dress Day. I would like to share with this House the story of how a red dress became such a potent and meaningful symbol. The individual I want to highlight is an artist with deep roots in my hometown of Winnipeg who shares a proud Métis heritage, Jaime Black. Jaime learned about the tragedy of the missing and murdered from Jo-Ann Episkenew, a Métis writer from Manitoba. She was also inspired in part by the image of a red dress on the cover of The Book of Jessica by Linda Griffiths and Maria Campbell. From this knowledge and inspiration, Jaime proposed an idea to the University of Winnipeg's Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, an installation of red dresses. Through her work, Jaime was also told by an indigenous friend that red is the only colour spirits can see.(2010)[Translation]On Red Dress Day, thousands of families, indigenous and non- indigenous, will feel closer to the memory and spirit of someone they have lost to this violence. This is more than just a day to hang up a red dress to remind us of those who have been murdered or are still missing. It is a day that calls for action to address the appalling circumstances that have allowed, and continue to allow, so many indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people to be murdered or disappear.[English]The first exhibition of Jaime Black's installation was at the University of Manitoba in 2011. Later that year, it was installed in the Manitoba legislature. In 2014, it became part of the permanent installation at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.Much has changed since 2011, when a young Winnipeg artist conceived the idea of displaying a red dress to draw public attention to the plight of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls, a cause that has expanded to include 2SLGBTQI+ people. We know the work is very far from being done. Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are still very much in danger. Each and every year, there are more names added to the list of the murdered and missing. I am acutely aware of this. In my hometown of Winnipeg, where I come from, the remains of murdered indigenous women have been found in landfills a shocking number of times. It has to stop.[Translation]I am thinking of the ongoing trauma, the scars that still linger today. Every story, every disappearance, every violent end re-traumatizes our community, our friends, our neighbours. This has to stop. As a Manitoban, Métis, father and grandfather of indigenous women and girls, I am deeply concerned. It is clear that we have a lot more work to do.[English]As members of the House, all of us are privileged to be able to rise today and add our voices to the chorus demanding that action be taken. I acknowledge those who have worked tirelessly to advance awareness of this ongoing Canadian tragedy, including one Winnipeg artist who turned a red dress into a widely recognized symbol of the urgent need to make the world safer for indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 24HomicideIndigenous peoplesMissing personsRed Dress DaySexual and gender minoritiesTake-note debatesTwo-spirit personsWomenPamDamoffOakville North—BurlingtonLoriIdloutNunavut//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersRed Dress DayInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (2015)[English]Mr. Chair, I want to thank the member for her hard work, dedication and advocacy toward this very important cause throughout her life. We know resource development is an important part of Canadian history and Canadian society, and it will be an important part of the future of Canada, likely even more so in the north. It is absolutely imperative that the rights of all indigenous people and the rights of indigenous women and girls be respected and not be compromised through any of that activity. I have confidence that, working together with the member for Nunavut, the territorial governments, the provincial governments and industry, we can do better. That is something that is a mandate for all of us. We need to work with absolutely everybody in our society to make sure we do better.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeExtractive industryGirlsGovernment Business No. 24HomicideIndigenous peoplesMissing personsRed Dress DaySexual and gender minoritiesTake-note debatesTwo-spirit personsWomenLoriIdloutNunavutSylvieBérubéAbitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersRed Dress DayInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (2015)[Translation]Mr. Chair, I thank my colleague for that excellent question.Everyone knows that reconciliation with indigenous peoples and environmental protection have been key priorities for our government since it was elected in 2015. Since then, we have invested hundreds of billions of dollars in education, health and child and family services. We are working closely with provincial, territorial and indigenous governments.Budget 2023 includes about $125 million in investments to implement a plan to fight violence against missing and murdered women. We are working closely with all our partners.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 24HomicideIndigenous peoplesInquiries and public inquiriesMissing personsNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsRed Dress DaySexual and gender minoritiesTake-note debatesWomenSylvieBérubéAbitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—EeyouBlakeDesjarlaisEdmonton Griesbach//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1500)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Yukon for all of his hard work on all these issues. I congratulate the Métis National Council for 40 years of hard work for the rights of Métis across the homeland, building on the legacy of our ancestors. I commend Cassidy Caron for her stewardship of the council. I also commend and congratulate all the previous presidents of the Métis National Council over the last 40 years.Our government is working hand-in-hand with MNC on issues such as reconciliation, housing and the environment. There is a lot of work to do, but we are making progress.MétisMétis National CouncilOral questionsBrendanHanleyYukonJasraj SinghHallanCalgary Forest Lawn//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Fredericton for her important question. I know how hard she works, and I know she is absolutely passionate about this issue.All Canadians, no matter where they live, deserve access to healthy and affordable food all year round. Just this month, increased subsidy rates are reducing the cost of food in communities across the north and the Arctic. Our government is funding the harvester support grant. It supported over 5,500 harvesters, 150 hunts and 120 food-sharing initiatives in its first year. Together, we are delivering locally led solutions for the north, by the north.Food supplyHarvesters Support GrantNorthern CanadaOral questionsJenicaAtwinFrederictonLoriIdloutNunavut//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government is absolutely committed to transitioning northern and Arctic communities to clean, reliable and renewable energy. We have invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the remote and indigenous clean energy hub. We have developed the indigenous climate leadership initiative.Just last week I had a fantastic meeting with the Kivalliq hydro group. We have invested significant sums in the Kivalliq project, as well as in the Atlin project in Yukon and Taltson in Northwest Territories. There is a lot of work to do, but we are going in the right direction.Hydroelectric powerKivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link ProjectNunavut TerritoryOptical fibreOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutCharlieAngusTimmins—James Bay//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodRegional Economic DevelopmentInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1445)[English]Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Member for Calgary Skyview for all his hard work. The Prairies have unique needs and priorities, and only local communities know how to best address them. That is why our government is investing across the Prairies by opening seven new PrairiesCan offices across the Prairies.Last week, I opened a brand new service location in Fort McMurray that will support the residents of northeastern Alberta in building a strong, competitive Prairie economy that benefits everyone. Over the last three weeks, I have also announced more than $46 million in federal investments creating—Government expendituresOral questionsPacific Economic Development Agency of CanadaWestern CanadaGeorgeChahalCalgary SkyviewAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—Timiskaming//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHousingInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1510)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government and I have made it very clear that we are here to build more non-profit affordable housing. I have stated on the record that I feel Lions Club should provide non-profit affordable housing for generations in downtown Winnipeg. I have written to the chair of the board of directors asking for a meeting. I have not had a response to my letter, but I am here to work with Lions Club and the Province of Manitoba to make sure it remains affordable housing.Oral questionsSenior citizensSocial housingLeahGazanWinnipeg CentreKevinVuongSpadina—Fort York//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodFirearmsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1510)[English]Mr. Speaker, we will always respect hunters, sport shooters, and indigenous peoples and their traditions. Our government has been extremely clear. We are not targeting hunting rifles. We are not targeting shotguns. This is about guns that were used at Polytechnique and the mosque attacks in Quebec City and South Simcoe. This is to create safer communities for all Canadians.C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms)Farming and farmersGun controlHuntersIndigenous rightsOral questionsNikiAshtonChurchill—Keewatinook AskiAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—Timiskaming//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1930)[English]Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by acknowledging that the Parliament of Canada is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and anguish that the family and friends of the four women who were found are going through today. I am so sorry for their pain and for their loss.Winnipeg is where I grew up, and Winnipeg will always be my home. It is where I raised our four children. It is where my three granddaughters are currently living. It is a community very close to my heart. It is my community, and I know that many people in my community in Winnipeg, my city, and for that matter all across Canada, are suffering tonight. My heart goes out to absolutely everyone who is impacted by this horrible, senseless tragedy. This has to stop. It simply must stop, this hatred and senseless violence. The racism is absolutely brutal. It has no place in Canada. [Translation]We all—the federal government, provincial, territorial and municipal governments and, of course, indigenous governments—have a role to play.I would like to thank the members of the House for their participation in this evening's debate, which is taking place the day after the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.[English]Each and every Canadian has a responsibility to speak out against anti-indigenous racism and misogyny when we witness it. It is going to take every single one of us to stop this senseless violence. The calls for justice clearly tell us what we need to do. The final report on the national inquiry speaks to the factors that lead to the ongoing tragedy of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. We have a responsibility to address those contributing factors if we hope to make any progress at all. We need safer neighbourhoods, where indigenous women and girls, gender-diverse people and everyone can live and thrive. Supporting indigenous-led, 24-7 safe spaces, emergency shelters and transition homes is a very important part of the Government of Canada's federal pathway to address violence against indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. This October I joined the Minister of Indigenous Services and the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth in support of Velma's House and funding for indigenous women's organizations across Manitoba. Velma's House is a 24-7 safe space in Manitoba to support victims of sexual exploitation. It was created through the collaboration of community-based organizations serving indigenous women, gender-diverse people and other women at risk of violence and exploitation. It provides extremely important services, including access to traditional medicines and cultural ways of healing, hot meals, hygiene and harm-reduction supplies, as well as extensive support in helping to navigate systems of employment and better housing. It does such incredible work, and I thank its staff for their incredible and tireless efforts.(1935)[Translation]However, there is still a lot of work to be done. That is why we are making investments to address the factors that contribute to the disappearance and murder of indigenous women, namely in housing, education and fundamental changes that must be made to police interventions in first nations, Inuit and Métis communities.[English]Precarious housing conditions put indigenous women and girls, as well as 2SLGBTQQIA people, at higher risk of violence. The work we are doing with partners to co-develop the 10-year national first nations housing and related infrastructure strategy is absolutely key to all of this. The Assembly of First Nations chiefs endorses this strategy, and we continue to work with the Assembly of First Nations to advance this. We are also working directly with Inuit and Métis partners to implement co-developed housing strategies based on their needs and priorities. As we have stated in the House before, federal budgets have invested in indigenous housing every single year that this government has been in power. We work very closely with other federal departments to ensure alignment of our various initiatives and efforts. We fully recognize that an important contributing factor to addressing this issue is education. The calls for justice call upon all governments to ensure that equitable access to basic rights such as education is recognized as a fundamental means of protecting indigenous and human rights. Education that is equitably funded and rooted in first nations, Métis and Inuit culture provides indigenous people more choices and more power. Nine regional education agreements have been concluded and signed across this country. The regional education agreements are designed jointly with first nations communities. They reflect the visions and priorities of first nations education systems to provide high-quality, culturally appropriate education for first nations living on reserves.Another area we are focusing on is indigenous leadership's continuous call for fundamental changes to how police services are delivered in their communities. This includes calls for legislation that recognizes first nations policing as an essential service that must be funded accordingly. We are also investing in support of culturally responsive policing in indigenous communities through the first nations and Inuit policing programs. The money will also be used to expand this program.To address the overrepresentation of indigenous women in Canada's prisons, Justice Canada is introducing an indigenous justice strategy to address systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation of indigenous people in the justice system.[Translation]Another priority is ending racism towards Canada's indigenous people. We must provide real support to indigenous people and communities who have expertise in fighting various forms of racism and discrimination. The strategy recognizes the different experiences of first nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, which lets these peoples express their viewpoints and make decisions about the initiatives that best meet their needs.(1940)[English]These are just a few concrete actions that the government is taking to address the root causes of violence against indigenous women and to correct long-standing systemic inequities. Communities across Canada are also taking action locally. I recognize that this provides absolutely no relief from the ongoing pain that Canadians are experiencing or the suffering and trauma that the news of these horrible murders brings. There are no quick solutions to resolve the deep-rooted, systemic inequalities and racism that lead to the intimidation, violence and murders of indigenous women and girls. Creating systemwide changes to address this national tragedy is something I know this entire House recognizes must happen for today and for future generations, for my kids and for my grandkids.I offer my sincere condolences to the families and communities that have lost their loved ones. I am so deeply sorry for their loss.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeEducation and trainingEqual opportunitiesFirst Nations Policing ProgramGirlsGovernment Business No. 23HomicideIndigenous peoplesIndigenous policyInquiries and public inquiriesJustice systemMissing personsNational First Nations Housing and Related Infrastructure StrategyNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsPolice servicesPublic sectorRacial equalitySexual discriminationSheltersSocial housingTake-note debatesVictims of violenceWomenAndréanneLaroucheSheffordJamieSchmaleHaliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1940)[English]Mr. Speaker, it is very difficult to stand in a debate such as the one we are having this evening and say that we have done enough. Our government has not done enough. Our first budget was in 2016, and I can tell members that we have invested hundreds of billions of dollars of new money in education, health care, child and welfare reform, infrastructure, community safety initiatives and safe spaces, but we still have not done enough.The pain is ongoing. The tragedy continues. Women and girls are being murdered every week. It has to stop. We need to do better. We need to work in partnership with Métis, first nation and Inuit communities to find solutions. We need to work in partnership with other levels of government to find solutions. Everybody needs to do better.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 23HomicideIndigenous peoplesInquiries and public inquiriesMissing personsNational Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsTake-note debatesWomenJamieSchmaleHaliburton—Kawartha Lakes—BrockLeahGazanWinnipeg Centre//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1945)[English]Mr. Speaker, I believe I stated in my previous response that our government has not done enough. We need to do more. We need to continue the partnerships with community groups. We need to continue the partnerships with other levels of government, including the City of Winnipeg. Yes, I will work with the member for Winnipeg Centre. We had a great working relationship when, together with other ministers, we delivered Velma's House, a 24-7 safe space for indigenous women and girls in downtown Winnipeg. I would be pleased to work with the member on finding other solutions to ongoing problems that, unfortunately, have been around too long. We need to work in partnership to find those solutions, and I would be happy to sit down with the member to work toward solutions.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 23HomicideIndigenous peoplesMissing personsTake-note debatesWomenLeahGazanWinnipeg CentreMaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1945)[Translation]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that good question.I would like to abolish racism, not just against the first nations, but also against the Inuit and the Métis. I am certainly prepared to sit down with the member to try to find ways to achieve that goal.As for his question on the Indian Act, I am prepared to sit down with the member, but also with the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations to try to find a way that makes sense in order to work first with the first nations on replacing the Indian Act with something better.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 23HomicideIndian ActIndigenous peoplesMissing personsRacial equalityTake-note debatesWomenMaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les BasquesKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg North//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersMissing and Murdered Indigenous Women and GirlsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1950)[English]Mr. Speaker, first of all, the systemic violence and racism that we are seeing manifest itself today in the murders of four women has its roots in the colonial values that Canada had at its beginning. Our first Indian Act policy was the civilization of first nations, then the Christianization and ultimately the assimilation, thereby erasing the Indian out of the Indian person, which was clearly a racist policy. However, that was 150 years ago.Today, there is more that everybody can do, including the federal, provincial, municipal and indigenous governments and the community. We all have a spectre of influence in our lives and in the communities where we live. I think that is what reconciliation is about.There is more that everybody can do, including institutions, governments and individuals. We must come together to look for solutions. We must call out racism when we see it and hear it. We need to work with indigenous nations, person to person and government to government.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeGirlsGovernment Business No. 23HomicideIndigenous peoplesMissing personsTake-note debatesWomenKevinLamoureuxWinnipeg NorthJagmeetSinghBurnaby South//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that very important question. Concerning the first part of the question about the power outage, I will speak to my team at the end of this meeting and make sure we get those details and see what our role is.We have a very good relationship with the Government of Nunavut, and we are very proud to support the Kivalliq community and the Government of Nunavut on the Kivalliq fibre optic line, which we are working on in partnership with all partners.Energy transitionGovernment assistanceNunavutOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutAlistairMacGregorCowichan—Malahat—Langford//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1445)[English]Mr. Speaker, this is one of many priorities that we are working on in partnership with the Government of Nunavut and with Inuit rights holders in Inuit Nunangat. We have adopted the Inuit Nunangat policy and, just this morning, I had a very good discussion with the Minister of Health of Nunavut to talk precisely about these issues. We will make progress in partnership with the Government of Nunavut.Home care servicesInuitOral questionsSenior citizensLoriIdloutNunavutDonDaviesVancouver Kingsway//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodSmall BusinessInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his hard work on behalf of small businesses in the Northwest Territories.Through CanNor's economic programs, we have supported hundreds of businesses in the north, including 200 women-led enterprises, over 100 owned by indigenous people and over 320 in tourism. Today, I was pleased to announce $50,000 for the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce to support local business events in NWT.Our government will continue to be there for small businesses to help them grow and create jobs.Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyNorthwest TerritoriesOral questionsSmall and medium-sized enterprisesMichaelMcLeodNorthwest TerritoriesLisa MarieBarronNanaimo—Ladysmith//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodTaxationInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, I was in Inuvik as well, about six weeks ago, and there I announced $163 million of new money for the nutrition north program. The program moves beyond a simple subsidy for nutrition north. It offers a new community food programs fund directly to support community-led food initiatives. We are providing more funds directly to indigenous partners through the harvesters support grant, increasing traditional country foods for our partners.Carbon taxCost of livingOral questionsBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesLailaGoodridgeFort McMurray—Cold Lake//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHealthInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely right that losing one person to suicide is one too many. Our government is committed, through the actions we are taking, to do all things necessary to eradicate the horrible problem. We are working co-operatively with Inuit rights holders, with the Government of Nunavut, with territorial governments and all provinces to eradicate the suicide crisis that is prevalent in the north.Health care systemIndigenous peoplesMental healthOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutAliEhsassiWillowdale//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1510)[English]Mr. Speaker, in Inuvik, approximately a month ago, we announced an expanded nutrition north program, with $164 million in new funding, in partnership with indigenous partners. The newly expanded program moves beyond simply a subsidy with a new community food program fund to directly support community-led food security activities.We are providing more funds directly to indigenous partners, through the harvesters support grant, increasing access to traditional country foods, through hunting, harvesting and food sharing.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsSupermarketsWindfall profits taxLoriIdloutNunavutJennyKwanVancouver East//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, that is a very important question. In all my travels in the north and the Arctic, both virtual and real, housing is the issue that comes up the most often. However, our government has been making historic investments in distinctions-based housing. Budget 2022, as an example, invested $4 billion in indigenous housing, including $845 million alone in Inuit Nunangat.We realize there is a lot of work to do, and we are committed to getting that work done, but we are going in the right direction.HousingIndigenous peoplesOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutJennyKwanVancouver East//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II [Tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II—Address of Sympathy and Loyalty to His Majesty King Charles III]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1210)[English]Madam Speaker, I want to begin by paying my respects to the victims of the recent horrible tragedy in Saskatchewan and to their families.I would also like to acknowledge that Canada's Parliament is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin people.We are here today to pay our respects to and commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II. In a world that changes and evolves at such a rapid pace, the Queen represented stability, service and a quiet grace. She embodied duty and commitment to one's country.I would like to offer my condolences to the royal family and King Charles III. They have lost not only a Queen but a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We know they are grieving that loss, and our hearts go out to all of them.(1215)[Translation]Canadians have been expressing their sorrow and sharing their admiration for the Queen since they learned of her death. Many people recall the time she visited their community or the time they shook her hand. Not all Canadians have had the same experience with the Crown, however. Some, in particular indigenous peoples, have much more mixed feelings.[English] Many felt a personal connection to the Queen, as she was a kind, thoughtful and compassionate individual. However, the idea of a sovereign of Canada is a complex one for indigenous peoples, who had lived on this land long before Europeans arrived.The relationship between the Crown, Inuit, first nations and Métis is complex, continually evolving and personal, so I want to take a moment to acknowledge that some people’s reactions will be different, and that is entirely okay. That is what Canada is all about: being able to have different opinions, speaking about them in a respectful way and speaking about them in a thoughtful way.For many indigenous peoples, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had a special and personal role in Crown and indigenous relationships. Today we are here to recognize her extraordinary lifetime of service, and I will speak about Her Majesty’s affinity for northern Canada and, of course, her visits to Winnipeg and other areas of Manitoba. The Queen has long shown love and respect for Canada. Queen Elizabeth II travelled on 23 royal tours of Canada and made a huge impact wherever she went, drawing crowds and touching hearts.Over the years, she made four trips to the beautiful northern and Arctic parts of our country, the first being to Yukon in 1959. That was quite a trip, indeed. It was 2,600 kilometres of travel over 45 days. During that time, she visited 90 towns and hamlets.During that first trip, a famous Inuit carver, Osuitok Ipeelee, carved a beautiful stone image of the Queen. He had based the carving on a photograph from her coronation in 1952. However, in the photograph, her shoes were covered by her gown, so Mr. Ipeelee carved the Queen in her bare feet and presented it to Prince Philip.The Queen once again visited the Arctic in 1970, which included a stop all the way in Resolute in the High Arctic, as well as visits to Yellowknife and Iqaluit. For the duration of the trip, she had the future king, King Charles, alongside her.She visited Yellowknife again in 1994, where she dedicated the new Northwest Territories legislative assembly building. She then made her way to Nunavut, drawing crowds in Rankin Inlet, and attended celebrations to mark the upcoming creation of the territory, where she watched performances by Inuit and Dene artists.During her visit to Iqaluit in 2002, she was given a bouquet of Arctic flowers with Arctic cotton. It being her third time in Nunavut, she made the effort to thank people in Inuktitut and tried her best to give the right pronunciation, which many people appreciated.(1220)[Translation]Much like the people in the north, Manitobans have good memories of Queen Elizabeth II and her visits to our wonderful province and to my hometown of Winnipeg. The Queen visited Manitoba six times. In 1970 she, along with Prince Philip and their two children, the future King Charles III and Princess Anne, visited 16 towns in Manitoba in celebration of our province's 100th anniversary.We will never forget that the Queen travelled to Saint‑Pierre‑Jolys in 1970 to speak to Franco-Manitobans. The Queen and Prince Philip returned to Manitoba in 2002 to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee and to unveil the Golden Boy statue at the Manitoba legislature. [English]During the Queen's final visit to Manitoba, in 2010, she unveiled a cornerstone at the site of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights following her arrival with Prince Philip as the first official passengers at Winnipeg's new James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. That stone had been brought from the fields near Windsor Castle where the Magna Carta was signed. During that visit, she also crossed the magnificent Esplanade Riel to get to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.The Queen passed on her virtues of service and responsibility to other members of her family and passed on her affinity for northern Canada, which is obvious, to King Charles. Our new King has been a strong advocate and an early voice in the effort to educate the public about the dangers and effects of climate change. His work on climate change has a special resonance in the north, as the region is disproportionately affected by changes to its climate.During his visits to Canada, King Charles III has often spoken about climate change. In 2009, he spoke in Newfoundland saying that climate change was a “threat...to all humanity”.[Translation]In 2017, in Nunavut, he pointed out that global warming was causing rapid and harmful changes to the Arctic way of life that has sustained the Inuit for so long.The King has also shown an interest in Inuktitut and Inuit culture. In 2016, he invited a group of Inuit to Wales to study ways to standardize the writing of Inuktitut.I like to think that the King's special interest in the north and his commitment to causes such as climate change are, at least in part, the product of his travels with the Queen during his youth.We can all learn from the Queen's example, from her commitment to the common good, her devotion and her sense of responsibility.[English]Through political and social changes, through evolution in communications and technologies and through peace and conflict, Her Majesty the Queen served as a symbol of tradition and stability. She had a special love for Canada and she was loved in return. Each time she visited, she drew enormous crowds from coast to coast to coast. In a rapidly changing world, one thing is for certain: There will never be another quite like Queen Elizabeth II.Deaths and funeralsElizabeth II, Her Majesty QueenStatements by MembersTributesMichaelChongHon.Wellington—Halton HillsGérardDeltellLouis-Saint-Laurent//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodRegional Economic DevelopmentInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1500)[English]Mr. Speaker, all Canadians, regardless of where they live, should have access to affordable and nutritious food. That is why, in budget 2021, we expanded nutrition north with $170 million in funding, in collaboration with indigenous partners to address food insecurity in the north. To offset the financial burden caused by COVID, we also announced $25 million in support for nutrition north. We realize there is a lot of work that we have to do, but we feel we are going in the right direction.Cost of livingInflationNorthwest TerritoriesOral questionsTaxationBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesEmmanuellaLambropoulosSaint-Laurent//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1150)[English]Madam Speaker, I absolutely agree with the member. There is nothing more important than food security in Canada and around the world. All Canadians, regardless of where they live, deserve access to safe and affordable food. Through budget 2021, we have added another $170 million to the nutrition north program. We have added the harvester support grant so indigenous groups can have help harvesting traditional country food. There is more to do, but we are in the right direction.Food supplyNorthern CanadaNutrition North Canada programOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutJennyKwanVancouver East//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1210)[English]Madam Speaker, our government has been very clear: Climate change is real. The north is seeing the effects of climate change at the rate of three times the rest of Canada.We are working with northerners, with industry, with indigenous partners and with territorial and provincial partners to support the development of knowledge and tools to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to reduce reliance on diesel in the north by shifting to renewable sources of energy.InfrastructureNorthern CanadaOral questionsBonitaZarrilloPort Moody—CoquitlamTomKmiecCalgary Shepard//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHealthInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1445)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to the Arctic and northern policy framework, an Inuit Nunangat new policy that puts the emphasis on providing better services to the residents of Nunavut and Inuit Nunangat. Health care is one of the priorities that is first on our schedule. We are investing millions in health care in the north and a better partnership with Nunavummiut.Health services accessibilityNunavutOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutCharlieAngusTimmins—James Bay//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersGlobal Food InsecurityInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (2010)[English]Mr. Chair, it is a pleasure to stand in this chamber.[Translation]It is always an honour to rise on behalf of my constituents in Saint Boniface—Saint Vital.[English]With one of the world's leading grain producers in crisis, the world is looking to Canada to step up. Our world-class agriculture and agri-food industry is a major driver of food security in over 200 countries around the world. Last year, despite the challenges of the pandemic, our agri-food exports topped $82 billion to 204 countries and territories.Farmers need tools and support to keep their businesses strong so they can feed Canada and they can feed the world. We have committed to farmers getting them there. Right now farmers are facing shortages and higher costs for their inputs, particularly fertilizer and fuel, due to the disruption of supply chains caused by the conflict in Ukraine. Fertilizer is absolutely vital to Canadian farmers to grow their crops and to feed the world. We are working with governments, provinces and industry partners to ensure that farmers have access to fertilizer for Canada to do its part during this time of global food insecurity.As well as a leading food producer, Canada is also the world's single-largest producer and exporter of potash fertilizer. We are putting money towards making the largest potash-producing mine in the world one of the greenest. On Monday, my colleagues, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, as well as the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced $100 million in federal support to ensure a new potash mine in Jansen, Saskatchewan, is sustainable. Our support for this innovative project is a long-term investment for global food security and environmental sustainability, and it will ensure Canada's position as a leading exporter of potash.During the pandemic, we introduced a number of measures to ensure the supply chain worked as effectively as possible, including support for farmers and food processors to invest in safety protocols to keep their farms and plants running. We are also working to strengthen our trade corridors so our farmers can get their world-class products to their global customers on time.To maximize our trade opportunities, we have worked hard to diversify our trade through agreements with key trading partners, including the European Union, North America and the countries of the trans-Pacific.However, ensuring global food security starts right here at home. Everyone deserves access to healthy, affordable and perishable food options. During the pandemic, our government worked with partners to deliver important supports to food banks, community food programs and food baskets in indigenous and northern communities, redirecting supplies of food to remote communities to ensure no food went to waste, as well as investments in food infrastructure.At the start of the pandemic, our government acted quickly, injecting $25 million into nutrition north Canada. Not only did this make food more affordable in the north, but additional items were added to the subsidy list. Our government also introduced the harvesters support grant, which increases access to country foods by providing funding to support traditional hunting in the north, harvesting and food sharing in 108 isolated northern communities. It recognizes the importance of traditions, as well as hunting, harvesting and food sharing, to the health and well-being of indigenous people and communities. No single department, organization or initiative has the capacity to address the issue of food security on its own, as the root cause of food insecurity is poverty.Our government is working directly with partners to address food security in the north and Arctic through a whole-of-government approach that includes working with provinces, territories and indigenous leadership and communities. The best way to strengthen global food security is to support the hard-working individuals producing the world's food and to work with local communities in partnership to address needs here at home and abroad. That is exactly what we are doing.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeCountry foodExportsFarming and farmersFertilizersFood banksFood supplyGovernment Business No. 18Indigenous peoplesNorthern CanadaTake-note debatesChrisd'EntremontWest NovaJohnBarlowFoothills//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersGlobal Food InsecurityInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (2015)[English]Mr. Chair, I want to say first of all that it is incredibly important that we are having this debate today. I can speak for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Her department is actively engaged not only with provinces across the west, but with the farmers and industry partners to ensure that farmers have access to fertilizer for Canada to do its part during this very difficult period of global food and security.With respect to the BHP Jansen mine announcement in Saskatchewan this week, this will be the largest potash mine in the world. We make absolutely no apologies for doing our part in working with industry. This will ensure potash not only for the medium term but for the long term, and will ensure that Canada will be an actual leading producer for generations to come, creating absolutely hundreds of jobs in the process.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeCustoms tariff and customs dutiesFarming and farmersFertilizersFood supplyGovernment Business No. 18Take-note debatesJohnBarlowFoothillsJulieVignolaBeauport—Limoilou//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersGlobal Food InsecurityInterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (2020)[Translation]Mr. Chair, the $25 million that I spoke about was an investment from the middle of the pandemic. In budget 2021, we increased the budget by $163 million for a series of initiatives to address food security in the north, which is very important.We know that everything is more expensive for remote communities. There are no access roads or transportation. That is why we are also investing in building better infrastructure, roads and different ways to encourage transportation so that these communities can better look after their food needs. It is going to take more than just one department to make this change happen. It will require initiative from the entire government and all levels of government, including indigenous governments. That is our initiative, and we will continue to find partners to address this serious issue.Consideration in a Committee of the WholeConsumer priceFood supplyGovernment Business No. 18Northern CanadaTake-note debatesJulieVignolaBeauport—LimoilouChrisd'EntremontWest Nova//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodNorthern Economic DevelopmentInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1440)[English]Mr. Speaker, our government supports a strong resource development sector that is sustainable, creates jobs for northerners and indigenous peoples and respects the environment.Last week, I spoke to the leadership of Baffinland mines as well as the Qikiqtani Inuit Association about this issue. I am happy and encouraged that they were both at the table to address outstanding issues and work toward an outcome that benefits both parties. Working together with all parties is the only way this issue will get resolved.Baffinland Iron Mines CorporationLayoffs and job lossesMining industryNunavut TerritoryOral questionsBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesRyanWilliamsBay of Quinte//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1140)[English]Madam Speaker, the member has a very important question. On May 13, the independent Nunavut Impact Review Board submitted its report on the Baffinland iron mine project. We thank the board for its important work, and we thank all northern and indigenous partners for their participation in the NIRB process.No decision has been made at this time. We will be taking the time to review the report along with federal officials. A decision we will be made following appropriate due diligence and comprehensive analysis, including whether the duty to consult has been met.Baffinland Iron Mines CorporationIndigenous peoplesMining industryNunavut TerritoryOral questionsPublic consultationLoriIdloutNunavutDanielBlaikieElmwood—Transcona//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1145)[English]Madam Speaker, we are engaged with the territory of Nunavut, and all of the hamlets and communities in Nunavut, to make sure that their interests are protected on so many fronts. We are guided by the Inuit Nunangat policy.I will commit to looking into the comments made by the member for Nunavut and get back to her ASAP.Baffinland Iron Mines CorporationMining industryNunavut TerritoryOral questionsLoriIdloutNunavutRyanTurnbullWhitby//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersThe Budget [Financial Statement of Minister of Finance]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1310)[English]Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour to be here on behalf of my constituents in Saint Boniface—Saint Vital.[Translation]I want to acknowledge that I am on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people.It is a great honour to rise here and talk about our government's ambitious plan to make life more affordable for Canadians, protect our environment, continue to grow the economy, and create new jobs and opportunities. We are working hard to create a better future where everyone has a real and fair chance at success, and that includes northerners.It is very clear that budget 2022 builds on the momentum of our government's previous budgets.The past two years have been tough on all Canadians. In the face of a pandemic, businesses and families have looked to their governments to help protect their livelihoods, ensure their health and safety, and support our economy to ensure that it comes back stronger than ever. That is exactly what our government has done.[English]In fact, we have recovered more than 112% of the jobs that we lost due to the pandemic, and our unemployment rate today stands at 5.3%, the lowest ever recorded in the history of recording unemployment rates in this country. However, the pandemic further exposed the vulnerabilities of northern communities and highlighted the unique challenges many northerners face related to climate change, food insecurity, infrastructure, lack of housing and remoteness, so we were there to help fill those gaps.To build more inclusive and resilient communities, in total, since March 2020, our government has made over $850 million in targeted COVID relief and recovery measures in the Arctic and in the north. Our government is promoting an inclusive economy and supporting the economic participation of groups facing barriers in the Prairie economy, such as indigenous people, Black Canadians, women and young people. Budget 2022 continues to support economic development and growth in the north and in the Prairies. Whether it is cutting taxes for small businesses, investing in tourism, which has been hit hard during the pandemic, or making new investments in carbon capture, utilization and storage or investments in zero-emissions technology, we are creating good jobs in the north and in the Prairies that will green the economy and make Canada a world leader in clean ag tech.When it comes to agriculture, our government is investing over $1 billion in clean ag tech, on-farm climate action, carbon sequestration and post-secondary research for a net-zero emission agriculture. All of this is done as we prioritize the implementation of the Arctic and northern policy framework, together with indigenous, territorial and provincial partners, to ensure that Canada's northern and Arctic residents, especially indigenous people, are thriving, strong and safe.The top issue I hear when meeting with northerners both virtually and in real time is infrastructure and housing. Access to safe, quality, affordable housing has been a top issue for too long for far too many people in the north and in the Arctic. We know there are gaps, but we are responding. With partners, we have created intergovernmental working groups in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories to find innovative solutions to address housing shortages. Building on past investments, budget 2022 makes historic new investments in northern housing. The north faces unique housing needs because of higher construction costs, shorter construction seasons, infrastructure gaps and the effects of climate change, which are increasing as the north has been warming at roughly three times the global warming rate. Last year, we invested $50 million and now, in budget 2022, we propose to invest $150 million through Northern Affairs over two years to support affordable housing and related infrastructure in the north, with $60 million for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and $30 million for Yukon.(1315)More than that, we recognize the need to expedite the rollout of distinctions-based housing funding to help communities build much-needed infrastructure. That is why budget 2022 provides $4.3 billion over seven years toward improving and expanding indigenous housing in the north, which includes first nations housing on reserve, housing in self-governing and modern treaty holder first nations communities, $845 million for housing in Inuit Nunangat, housing for Métis communities and launching and co-developing an urban, rural and northern indigenous housing strategy.Few regions are impacted as seriously by climate change as the north, so our government is also providing support for hydroelectricity and clean energy development in the north and contributing to Canada’s strengthened climate plan. We have provided investments to support green energy projects in the north to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and promote renewable energy in growing northern communities, like the Inuit-led Kivalliq hydro-fibre link project to Manitoba. Budget 2022 also includes $32.2 million over two years to support the Atlin hydro expansion project, which will provide clean energy to Yukon and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is on top of the over $83.9 million our government has previously invested. Transformative projects like this will help Canada meet its climate objectives. They bolster indigenous participation in the Canadian economy, provide clean, green jobs and directly support reconciliation with indigenous nations.Many of the clean energy sources of our present and future are found north of 60, and budget 2022 provides up to $3.8 billion in support over eight years to implement Canada’s first critical minerals strategy. This significant investment will focus on priority critical mineral deposits, while we work closely with the affected indigenous nations and through established regulatory processes. We have earmarked $40 million to support the critical minerals northern regulatory processes. The budget also introduces a new 30% critical mineral exploration tax credit for specified mineral exploration expenses incurred in Canada and renounced to flow-through share investors.We recognize the importance of access to water and clean fresh water across western Canada. Just last week, I was in the north, alongside the Prime Minister, to announce $214 million for a new Iqaluit water infrastructure system. Budget 2022 proposes to provide $43.5 million over five years and $8.7 million ongoing to create a new Canada water agency this year. It provides $19.6 million to sustain the freshwater action plan. This funding will support cleanup efforts in Lake Winnipeg. The budget also proposes to provide $25 million to support the experimental lakes area project, which is critical to fresh water across Canada.The budget also includes many important measures for the Prairies, the north and the Arctic: a renewed commitment to modernize NORAD and defence, including in Canada’s north; $2 million to address the historical impacts of the Giant Mine on the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in the Northwest Territories, one of the most shameful historic events in our country's history; $4.8 million for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada to support its operations; important supports for doctors and nurses in rural, northern and remote communities; and $14.5 million to support the completion and operations of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station, or CHARS.We are listening to northerners, we are listening to westerners, we are listening to indigenous partners and we are acting. This is an ambitious budget, one that is fiscally responsible and will lead our country out of the pandemic for many years to come.Meegwetch. Qujannamiik. Marsi.Budget 2022 (April 7, 2022)Budget debatesCOVID-19Fresh waterHousingNorthern CanadaPandemicRenewable energy and fuelWays and Means No. 3PeterFragiskatosLondon North CentrePhilipLawrenceNorthumberland—Peterborough South//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersThe Budget [Financial Statement of Minister of Finance]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1325)[English]Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for putting this on my radar. I could certainly talk longer about our reconciliation objectives and actions than I could about the actual details of the charity aspect in the budget. However, I thank the member for putting it on my radar and I endeavour to get back to him. I will do the research and find out about the particular issue he is referencing, and I will speak to him.Budget 2022 (April 7, 2022)Budget debatesCharitable donations and donorsS-216, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (use of resources of a registered charity)Ways and Means No. 3PhilipLawrenceNorthumberland—Peterborough SouthMaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersThe Budget [Financial Statement of Minister of Finance]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1325)[Translation]Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for that important question.I can say that yesterday's budget really does focus on residential housing. It includes over $4 billion in new money over six years. We are addressing this issue through our residential housing policy, which will inject about $70 billion into affordable residential housing by 2025-26.In addition, we will invest $4.3 billion over seven years in residential housing for indigenous communities across Canada. The money will be distributed among Inuit, first nations and Métis peoples. This is extremely important for our country, and we will continue to work with the territories, the provinces and indigenous nations to achieve these goals.Budget 2022 (April 7, 2022)Budget debatesGovernment expendituresHousingWays and Means No. 3MaximeBlanchette-JoncasRimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les BasquesBonitaZarrilloPort Moody—Coquitlam//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersThe Budget [Financial Statement of Minister of Finance]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1325)[English]Mr. Speaker, this is really a budget that is focused on affordability and housing. There is over $14 billion of new investment over six years for non-profit housing. There are significant amounts for indigenous housing, co-developed in partnership with Métis, first nations and Inuit groups. There is $845 million for housing in Inuit Nunangat alone. We are working very closely with indigenous nations, territories and provinces. I do know there is an important sum for co-operative housing, and we will work with our partners to build good projects.Budget 2022 (April 7, 2022)Budget debatesCooperative housingPersons with disabilitiesWays and Means No. 3BonitaZarrilloPort Moody—CoquitlamChrisd'EntremontWest Nova//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodPost-Secondary EducationInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1450)[English]Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Yukon for his commitment to improving educational outcomes and for joining me last week when we accepted the much-anticipated final report from the task force on northern post-secondary education. I thank all members of the task force for their hard work and their commitment to education. Their comprehensive calls to action provide a road map for all orders of government, indigenous partners and institutions to improve education in the north and the Arctic. I look forward to working with partners to move their recommendations forward.Colleges and universitiesNorthern CanadaOral questionsTask Force on Northern Post-Secondary EducationBrendanHanleyYukonMichaelChongHon.Wellington—Halton Hills//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1445)[English]Mr. Speaker, I agree. In all my travels, virtual and real, housing has been the number one issue that comes up time and again. That is why we have signed 10-year housing agreements with all three national indigenous organizations, the Métis National Council, the ITK and Inuit rights holders. We invested $513 million in infrastructure, which includes housing, last August. We know this is a priority and we are going to get it done.Indigenous peoplesOral questionsSocial housingLoriIdloutNunavutLeahGazanWinnipeg Centre//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersCriminal Code [Bill C-5—Notice of Time Allocation Motion]InterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1615)[Translation]Madam Speaker, an agreement could not be reached under the provisions of Standing Orders 78(1) or 78(2) with respect to the second reading stage of Bill C‑5, an act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.(1620)[English]Under the provisions of Standing Order 78(3), I give notice that a minister of the Crown will propose at the next sitting a motion to allot a specific number of days or hours for the consideration and disposal of proceedings at the said stage.C-5, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances ActGovernment billsNotice of motionSecond readingSentencingTime allocationCherylGallantRenfrew—Nipissing—PembrokeRachaelThomasLethbridge//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodHealthInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1505)[English]Mr. Speaker, from the very beginning, our government has been engaged with the City of Iqaluit, the government of Nunavut and other officials on this very important issue. We believe that in Canada everyone deserves the right to safe, clean drinking water, and we are there to assist at every step of the way however we can. We are there for Nunavut.Drinking waterNunavutOral questionsBobZimmerPrince George—Peace River—Northern RockiesJoëlGodinPortneuf—Jacques-Cartier//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOrders of the DayEmergencies ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1620)[English]Madam Speaker, I will note that the member from Winnipeg described his party as the party of law and order and, earlier in his speech, described how lawlessness was occurring in downtown Ottawa.He is right. Lawlessness has occurred over the last three weeks. The Rideau Centre mall, for example, has been closed for approximately three weeks. It is a shame, because, had we all worked together, we could have avoided that.The hon. member's interim leader advocated, in internal discussions, refusing to ask the demonstrators to go home. I quote from an email she sent: “I don't think we should be asking them to go home. I understand the mood may shift soon. So we need to turn this into the PM's problem.”Can the member comment on that?COVID-19EmergenciesEmergencies ActPandemicProtestsStatutory debatesMartyMorantzCharleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—HeadingleyMartyMorantzCharleswood—St. James—Assiniboia—Headingley//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOrders of the DayEmergencies ActInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1720)[English]Madam Speaker, the Conservative Party generally, and the interim leader of the Conservative Party very specifically, have compared the faux trucker occupation over the last three weeks with indigenous protests across Canada, particularly in Manitoba and British Columbia. I am wondering if the member could offer her comments on that analysis.COVID-19EmergenciesEmergencies ActIndigenous peoplesPandemicProtestsStatutory debatesNikiAshtonChurchill—Keewatinook AskiNikiAshtonChurchill—Keewatinook Aski//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersGovernment Business No. 8—Proceedings on Bill C-10InterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (1950)[English]Mr. Speaker, what the member is talking about has nothing to do with the topic at hand of securing rapid tests for Canadians. I know in my province of Manitoba rapid tests are severely needed. Manitobans need them, so could the hon. member get back to the topic at hand?Points of orderRelevancyAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—TimiskamingAnthonyRotaHon.Nipissing—Timiskaming//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgGovernment OrdersAct Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19InterventionHon. Dan Vandal: (2320)[English]Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, the member has been speaking for three minutes and has not talked about rapid tests once yet. This is a debate about rapid tests. I urge the Speaker to try to get him back into the lane.C-10, An Act respecting certain measures related to COVID-19COVID-19Government billsHealth screeningPandemicPoints of orderRelevancySecond readingArnoldViersenPeace River—WestlockChrisd'EntremontWest Nova//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodRegional Economic DevelopmentInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1145)[English]Madam Speaker, let me first congratulate the member on his re-election and the fine work that he has done, both in the city of Winnipeg and on the Prairies.As noted by the member, PrairiesCan was created over the summer to address the unique needs of the Prairies and focus on local priorities. Through this pandemic, PrairiesCan has provided more than $461 million of new money, supporting close to 7,000 businesses on the Prairies. Additionally, through budget 2021, we have announced $360 million of new money to support businesses and workers on the ground. PrairiesCan will—CompaniesCOVID-19Department of Western Economic DiversificationOral questionsPandemicWestern CanadaTerryDuguidWinnipeg SouthAlexandraMendèsBrossard—Saint-Lambert//www.ourcommons.ca/Parliamentarians/en/members/89045DanVandalHon.Dan-VandalSaint Boniface—Saint VitalLiberal CaucusManitoba//www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Parliamentarians/Images/OfficialMPPhotos/44/VandalDan_Lib.jpgOral Question PeriodIndigenous AffairsInterventionHon. Dan Vandal (Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Lib.): (1210)[English]Mr. Speaker, I sincerely look forward to working together with the hon. member for Nunavut to solve these many concerns that were brought up. I am proud that I am the first-ever Minister of Northern Affairs to give the attention to the infrastructure, the housing, the health care and seniors, a whole gamut of issues in which our government is engaged. We are committed to working with the hon. member to solve these problems into the future.Long-term careNunavut TerritoryOral questionsSenior citizensLoriIdloutNunavutBlakeRichardsBanff—AirdrieINTERVENTIONParliament and SessionOrder of BusinessDiscussed TopicProcedural TermPerson SpeakingSearchResults per pageOrder byTarget search languageSide by SideMaximum returned rowsPagePUBLICATION TYPE