Jill McKnight
- Born
- May 31, 1979 — Delta, British Columbia
- Family
- Married to her husband Stephen Smith
- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Business from the University of Victoria
- Career
- Operated South Coast Casuals in Ladner for 28 years; involved with the Ladner Village Market for more than 20 years; Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce
- Political Experience
- Elected as the member of Parliament (MP) for Delta in the 2025 Canadian federal election; Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence since 2025
- Notable
- Delta Volunteer of the Year: Delta Chamber 2019; Queen's Jubilee Award: Exemplary Community Service 2022; King Charles III Coronation Medal: Community Leadership 2024
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Total votes cast: 63,293
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. There have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I think you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That this House do now adjourn.
Mr. Speaker, as Veterans' Week begins and Canadians prepare to gather on Remembrance Day, we are reminded of a simple truth: Remembrance matters. Today, we remember. Across our country, Canadians will gather in communities large and small. They will stand at cenotaphs and memorials, wear a poppy, observe a moment of silence and remember. They will remember generations of Canadians who answered
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his military service and for raising his concerns. Let me be clear again. Veterans Affairs Canada does not award guard services contracts on behalf of other departments or agencies. I, of course, share the view that we must ensure that veterans have the right opportunities to find rewarding employment of their choosing when they are ready. It is fundamental
Mr. Speaker, I support my colleague's dedication to advancing this important matter. I also want to recognize the parliamentarians who served our country in uniform. Canada must ensure that the recognition of service and sacrifice reflects the evolving nature of military service. Meaningful recognition must honour those who have served, reflect our diverse military history and inspire future
Mr. Speaker, remembrance lives on when one generation inspires the next. As the Royal Canadian Legion's poppy campaign begins, Canadians will pause to honour the Canadian Armed Forces members who have served and sacrificed. This year, our remembrance can also take inspiration from Chaelyn Han, winner of the National Youth Remembrance Poster Contest. Her artwork reminds us that remembrance is not
Mr. Speaker, my phone was not working. I vote no.
Mr. Speaker, as my colleague has already spoken to, and as I spoke to yesterday, this was a contract awarded through the CRA following a fair and open procurement process. It selected a registered Canadian business headquartered in Ontario, which employs thousands of Canadians. Our government will always stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses, and we will build the strongest economy
Mr. Speaker, we have been working on immigration since we formed government. The work is continuing, and we will have more to share soon.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague across the way for his service to Canada and for his advocacy on behalf of veterans. As we have stated, this was a fair and open procurement process. The decision was made by officials at CRA. We will continue to stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses.