Wade Chang

Mr. Speaker, I also rise to present a petition concerning airport rescue. When an aircraft emergency happens, every second counts. The petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada to strengthen airport firefighting standards by ensuring adequate staffing, faster response times, better passenger rescue capabilities, and the public reporting of the differences between Canadian and [more]

Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition from Canadians who are concerned about the increasing number of fires involving lithium-ion batteries. The petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada to take national action on lithium-ion battery fire risks, including a national incident reporting system, firefighter safety research, strong safety standards and training, and investments in [more]

Mr. Speaker, workers and unions in my riding have emphasized the importance of protecting workers' rights and ensuring their voices are heard at the bargaining table. Our government shares this commitment and believes meaningful collective bargaining leads to better agreements. This is why we are giving workers and employers more time to negotiate and greater support to resolve disputes. C-39 [more]

Mr. Speaker, for first responders, we can and must do better.

Mr. Speaker, the petitioners are asking the Government of Canada to extend temporary resident status by 36 months and to provide work permits, where applicable. They also want applicants to be allowed to work in Canada while waiting for a decision and want to ensure that the best interests of affected children are taken into consideration.

Mr. Speaker, the second petition concerns the temporary special measures introduced for Turkish and Syrian nationals following the major earthquake of February 2023. The petitioners note that many families that benefited from these measures have permits that have expired or will expire by the end of 2026. Many of them established themselves in Canada, contributing to our economy and raising [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise to present two petitions this morning. The first petition is about the memorial grant for first responders. The petitioners note that first responders put their lives on the line to protect Canadians and that their families may face significant financial hardship when tragedy strikes. They call upon the Government of Canada to increase the memorial grant to [more]

Mr. Speaker, imagine getting a phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, only to find out it is a scam. With artificial intelligence, scammers are finding new ways to trick Canadians. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, which highlights the need to be careful about the links we open and the information we share online. Fortinet Canada, a proud Burnaby company, has [more]