Commending Medical Residents During National Residents' Week
I commend the women – and men – who are currently in their residency programs across Canada. I look forward to seeing you successfully complete your training and join your colleagues in providing the excellent medical services that define part of who we are as Canadians.
Commending the over 9000 Canadian medical residents in the House of Commons during National Residents' Week - February 19, 2016
My Statement in the House of Commons Commending Canadian Medical Residents During National Residents' Week
"Mr. Speaker:
In the coming weeks, Canadian medical students eagerly await news of their residency placement.
This week is National Residents’ Week that recognizes the contributions of more than 9,000 medical residents who are a valued and critical part of Canadian health care delivery.
Residency sees newly minted doctors move from medical school to advanced training in their chosen specialty. Residency is an important part of our country’s training for emerging physicians.
I can speak to the demands of residency programs, having watched my wife go through the rigours of residency several years back.
My wife’s program involved an entirely female cohort of 8 residents in Chilliwack, BC. Our family, including our 3 young children, met these female colleagues on several occasions. We finally had an opportunity to meet the second year residents that included several men. My 5 year old daughter was perplexed by this development, enquiring if boys could also be doctors.
I commend the women – and men – who are currently in their residency programs across Canada. I look forward to seeing you successfully complete your training and join your colleagues in providing the excellent medical services that define part of who we are as Canadians.
Thank you."
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How Will Canada Resolve its National Historic Designations Backlog?
Under the previous government, this program was neglected and caused a huge backlog in designations. Would the Minister of Environment’s tell me what her plan is to deal with this issue?
Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, responds to my question during Question Period on February 16, 2016
How Will Canada Resolve its National Historic Designations Backlog?
My question to the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change:
"Mr. Speaker, I worked in Parks Canada for over 3 decades where I managed the national historic sites program in my region.
I worked with communities to recognize persons, places and events that have profound importance to Canadians.
Under the previous government, this program was neglected and caused a huge backlog in designations.
Would the Minister of Environment’s tell me what her plan is to deal with this issue?"
The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Environment and Climate Change responded:
"I'd like to thank my honourable member for his question and also commend him for his great work.
The government (of Canada) was proud yesterday to announce, the designation of 38 people, places and events.
This will allow us to establish a link between our common history and the spirit of Canadians.
Our government pledges to consider all recommendations of designations in a timely fashion.
We will work with communities across Canada to offer Canadians the opportunity to rally around our united history."
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Calling for Investment in Public Transit in Cloverdale - Langley City
I encourage members of this House to work with all levels of government in Canada to promote infrastructure investments in our communities, including the expansion of light rail transit to my riding in Cloverdale - Langley City.
Calling on the House of Commons to invest in transit, including the expansion of light rail transit to Cloverdale - Langley City - January 26, 2016
My Statement in the House of Commons Calling for Investment in Public Transit in Cloverdale - Langley City
"Mr. Speaker, on Monday, January 18, the second Canadian Infrastructure Report Card was released by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and partners.
What that report tells us is sobering: that fully one third of all municipal infrastructure in Canada today is in fair, poor or very poor condition - and that figure includes much needed transit assets.
Transit represents a significant investment for all Canadians, and we need to ensure that we allocate appropriate spending to keep Canadians moving.
In my region – BC’s Lower Mainland – this is a particularly relevant issue, as we will be welcoming an estimated one million new residents and 600,000 new jobs by 2040.
Investments in public transit not only help get people to their destinations quickly and efficiently, they also support a competitive economy, a clean environment and a higher quality of life.
I encourage members of this House to work with all levels of government in Canada to promote infrastructure investments in our communities, including the expansion of light rail transit to my riding in Cloverdale - Langley City."
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The 3 Main Issues Faced by Cloverdale – Langley City Families
As I rise in this House for my first time as the first member for Cloverdale-Langley City, I want to thank the residents of my riding and my family for their support.
My Statement in the House of Commons on the 3 Main Issues Faced by Families in Cloverdale - Langley City
"Mr. Speaker,
As I rise in this House for my first time as the first member for Cloverdale-Langley City, I want to thank the residents of my riding and my family for their support.
I also want to acknowledge that my riding falls in the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.
I served our country for the last 32 years as a federal public servant with Parks Canada, living and working in many regions of this country. My new position as Member of Parliament is a continuation of my extensive career in public service.
The 3 main issues that families of Cloverdale – Langley City face are:
The struggles with high costs of living in Metro Vancouver and stagnant earnings;
The serious transit shortfalls in our region South of the Fraser in Metro Vancouver; and,
Poverty, Homelessness, Addictions and Crime.
I am excited to see that this government’s plan to bring real change directly addresses the issues of my constituents.
I look forward to addressing the concerns of my riding in this House, and working with all members to improve our communities, and our country.
Thank you."
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