Dominique O'Rourke

Mr. Speaker, it was interesting this summer that I saw the member opposite post about announcements of regional tariff relief in her riding, and yet the members opposite voted against the budget, which had large liquidity supports to help businesses affected by the tariff war, the strategic response fund and the regional tariff relief that is keeping people employed. Is the member opposite also [more]

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Homewood Research Institute, which is based in Guelph and is a global leader in mental health research, for the really incredible webinar it did outlining why it was important not to proceed with permitting medical assistance in dying for folks who have a chronic mental illness. Part of that is to continue to give them hope and to make sure that nationally we [more]

Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise on behalf of the people of Guelph. I have two petitions today. The first petition I present is on behalf of 40 constituents who are calling for the establishment of a Canadian centre for peace and justice. They recognize that lasting security requires not only strong national defence but also meaningful investments in diplomacy, conflict prevention and [more]

Mr. Speaker, the second petition I present is on behalf of 85 constituents concerning Canada's immigration system. They express concerns about immigration processing delays and recent changes to immigration policies, emphasizing the importance of fairness, dignity and inclusion. They are calling on the government to increase resources for IRCC and CBSA, maintain or increase immigration levels, [more]

S-230, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy for soil health protection, conservation and enhancement moved that Bill, be read the second time and referred to a committee. She said: Madam Speaker, 8.2 billion people around the world have something in common. We all rely on the soil, the critical ground beneath our feet, to sustain us. Globally, scientists estimate that the [more]

Mr. Speaker, it is not that at all, because we are acknowledging the work of the folks who have been doing this work for decades. We are acknowledging the work of universities and researchers. We are identifying what the gap is and a national system that could help coordinate, really supercharge, and have accountability for that. One hundred and fifty-three witnesses spoke to the Senate's [more]

Mr. Speaker, misleading people is really quite sad. This is a framework, and all provinces, including Quebec, will have to be consulted. Let us be clear. This is an extremely inclusive bill for producers, industry, researchers, governments and indigenous peoples.

Mr. Speaker, first I would acknowledge that the original private member's bill came from a member opposite. It is Senator Black who is carrying it forward for an important conversation. I believe there is a lot of investment currently happening in agriculture research. I think the question is worth a conversation, and I will continue to support agricultural innovation and research in Canada.

Mr. Speaker, my colleague is a beef farmer, has restored the soil on her property and is an ardent champion of agriculture in Ontario. We talk a lot about the importance of agriculture. There was a lot of battling over who else would be able to speak to second reading of this private member's bill. I think that when we are in a centre of agricultural excellence, when we are surrounded by [more]

Mr. Speaker, as we know, many of the studies carried out by the research institutes have been transferred to other research centres in Canada or to university centres. We can talk about the framework in which research can be conducted, but I can assure the House that I will be a champion for agri-food research in Canada.

Mr. Speaker, teens today are awesome. Today I welcome 60 students from the Upper Grand District School Board who participate in the Beyond Borders leadership development program, an innovative grade 12 experiential learning semester that exemplifies how learning extends beyond books and classroom walls. Through partnerships with businesses, universities, charities and community organizations, [more]