Chi Nguyen

Mr. Speaker, one of the things we are doing extraordinarily well in this budget is making significant generational investments in indigenous reconciliation with nearly $50 billion in investment in new measures that allow indigenous communities to get to reconciliation. This is a way of supporting Canadians who need support in these times.

Mr. Speaker, OCAD University, one of the important post-secondary institutions in my riding, is really thrilled about this particular measure to support the income of artists. We know there are affordability challenges, and we know that people getting started in the arts need a real shot at this. The investments overall, the $4 billion in arts and culture, are going to make a significant [more]

Mr. Speaker, Spadina—Harbourfront is home to one of the largest arts and culture communities in Canada. We know a thing or two about showcasing incredible Canadian talent and the artists who tell our stories. Budget 2026 includes much-needed investments to support professional artists and organizations experiencing financial pressures. Could the parliamentary secretary tell us more about the [more]

Mr. Speaker, we are living through a time of real global crisis, and that means our government needs to respond with supports and the resourcing to make sure people do not fall behind. The systemic investments that will improve our country need to happen now.

Vancouver East Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for. Budget day is a big day for all Canadians. There is no question that our world has changed. We also know that Canada has the innovation, resources and talent to be stronger than it was before. I spent much of yesterday combing through the budget for all of the details that I know will positively impact my riding of [more]

Mr. Speaker, I want to remind my colleague that, in sections 91 and 92, the primary driver of responsibility for health care is the provinces. While we know how important it is to make investments in health care and be a partner to our provinces, we cannot shoulder all of it. We are continuing to make very important investments in mental health, in supports. We are making sure we are serving all [more]

Madam Speaker, today I actually received an email from my children's school that said there has been some sharing of deepfakes circulating in grade 7 and grade 8. We have a role, everyone, including the government, and there is a piece of work around education and promotion that is really critical. That is work we are taking on as a government, and we need to do this in partnership with [more]

Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague has asked a fantastic and very thoughtful question about where this sits in the ecosystem. We are all asking thoughtful questions about what the right regulatory regimes and tools are, and I think the approach that our government is taking around an independent digital safety commission will help give the guidance that is needed here.

Nipissing—Timiskaming Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for. C-34 I rise in the chamber in support of Bill, the safe social media act. As a mom of two young boys, I think a lot about what it means to help them navigate an increasingly digital and online world. I want them to be able to learn and keep up with the things that delight them, while also keeping them safe from the [more]

Madam Speaker, the minister and I really enjoyed watching the film together. At this time when many young women are thinking about what it means to step into and engage in democracy, we have a responsibility to step forward and make sure we get this right. There are real threats to Canadian democracy, and we want to make sure we can all participate safely. What we are doing here sets the [more]

Madam Speaker, I agree.