Jagsharan Singh Mahal

Mr. Speaker, that is a more technical question that more statistical data could answer if the bill is adopted and royal assent is provided. However, before it gets to that stage, we still need to review how we could make this bill better so all these delays and the jargon could be avoided and streamlining could be established.

Mr. Speaker, one thing I appreciate about the bill is that it is not too lengthy, but that does not mean it answers all the questions. We want to send it to committee for review so additional loopholes can be looked at. As recommended by the Senate review committee, more work can be done on it so clarity can be found, the paperwork can be reduced and the process can be streamlined.

S-5 Mr. Speaker, today, I rise on behalf of the great people of Edmonton Southeast to discuss Bill, the connected care for Canadians act. No Canadian needs reminding of the challenges facing our health care system. On this side of the House, we believe Canadians deserve timely, world-class health care when they need it, regardless of their financial circumstances, yet too many Canadians are [more]

Mr. Speaker, it is part of the bigger challenge. It is one step towards it. All the professionals' having access to a patient's records is the right step towards streamlining the medical process and the delays that are in the process.

Mr. Speaker, that is a really serious question. Given the track record of the government over the last 11 years, a lot of boondoggles have happened that failed to deliver any results needed or promised by the government. However, that does not mean we should not look at the positive side of this bill. The death of Greg Price is a reminder for the government that, after 14 years, we are still [more]

Mr. Speaker, the issue is not the temporary numbers. The member talks about summer jobs. Summer jobs are temporary, but the jobs that youth are facing issues with are not just the summer jobs. It is more than that, and as the committee has recommended, we need to cut red tape. The member just confirmed that they have announced a program that would cut the red tape. It is nothing but [more]

Mr. Speaker, this evening I rise to discuss the issue of youth unemployment, an issue that I know affects many Edmontonians and far more Canadians. I would first like to thank all members of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities for their hard work over seven meetings to draft this 10th report. Canada has historically [more]

Mr. Speaker, it is really mind-boggling that, after 11 years of government, the member still has to go back to the Harper era or the Harper government. That is because they do not have any concrete figures to rely upon for what they have done in their 11 years.

Mr. Speaker, I wholeheartedly agree with the member's analysis of the situation right now. The government tries to use our ideas, but then all of a sudden it cuts half of them or applies them half-heartedly. If the government has to apply our programs, let us be honest about it and apply them, so Canadians can have good paying jobs and earn good cheques, and so youth can also be a productive part [more]

Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is costing Canadians more. In 2026, food banks in Alberta have seen more than 230,000 visits. This represents a staggering 9% increase from last year alone. These numbers should alarm every Canadian. Will the Liberals acknowledge that relying on food banks is now the new normal for Canadians, or are they totally out of touch?