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Jagmeet Singh

MP NDP Burnaby South Former

Question Period Record

76 exchanges
24 sessions
7,799 words spoken
— avg answer score
5.8 avg question score
Jun 15, 2022P44-S1Q8.5
Gender-Based Violence

Mr. Singh cited the government's $724.1-million announcement to support indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people facing gender-based violence and alleged that zero dollars of that amount had been spent two years later, asking why the government was making announcements instead of taking concrete steps.

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Mr. Speaker, two years ago, the Liberal government announced $724.1 million to support indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people in the face of gender-based violence. However, here is the thing: We are dealing with the Liberals. Two years later, can members guess how much money was spent? It is zero dollars. Zero dollars was spent to support indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people facing gender-based violence. Why is the government making announcements instead of taking concrete steps to support people facing gender-based violence?

Translation: Monsieur le Président, il y a deux ans, le gouvernement libéral annonçait 724,1 millions de dollars pour contrer la violence faite aux femmes, aux filles et aux personnes bispirituelles des PremiÚres Nations. Le problÚme, c'est que nous avons affaire aux libéraux. Les députés savent-ils combien d'argent a été dépensé deux ans plus tard? Pas un cent. Le gouvernement n'a rien dépensé pour contrer la violence faite aux femmes, aux filles et aux personnes bispirituelles des PremiÚres Nations. Pourquoi le gouvernement multiplie-t-il les annonces au lieu d'aider concrÚtement les victimes de violence fondée sur le sexe?

Apr 17, 2024P44-S1Q8.0
Indigenous Affairs

Vignola asks whether any public servant ever told Firth that certain actions he was asking for did not comply with that official's own rules as a public servant.

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Mr. Speaker, there is something very wrong when a Prime Minister does not have a problem keeping the Conservatives' $60-billion corporate handout but denies indigenous children the dignity of safe housing and decent schools, and denies communities the same access to good roads and clean water. How can the Prime Minister look indigenous people in the eyes after putting the greed of CEOs in front of the needs of indigenous families?

Translation: Monsieur le Président, il y a quelque chose qui ne va pas du tout quand un premier ministre n'hésite pas à maintenir les cadeaux de 60 milliards de dollars que les conservateurs ont faits aux sociétés, mais qu'il refuse de traiter les enfants autochtones avec dignité en leur fournissant des logements sûrs et des écoles décentes et qu'il prive les communautés d'un accÚs à de bonnes routes et à de l'eau potable. Comment le premier ministre peut-il regarder les Autochtones en face aprÚs avoir fait passer la cupidité des PDG avant les besoins des familles autochtones?

Apr 17, 2024P44-S1Q7.5
Housing

Vignola asks whether Firth believes public servants respected the rules, procedures, and policies tied to their strategic and privileged position within the government apparatus when negotiating contracts for GC Strategies.

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Mr. Speaker, young Canadians have heard the Prime Minister's broken promises for years. Seven years ago, he promised to fix the housing crisis, but what did he do? He built luxury apartments that no one can afford, and he let speculators drive up the cost of homes. We know he has never had to worry about making the rent. Does he regret the bad decisions he has made that have put us in this mess?

Translation: Monsieur le PrĂ©sident, les jeunes Canadiens entendent depuis des annĂ©es le premier ministre faire des promesses qu'il ne tient pas. Il y a sept ans, il a promis de rĂ©gler la crise du logement. Qu'a-t-il fait? Il a bĂąti de luxueux appartements que personne n'a les moyens de payer, et il a laissĂ© les spĂ©culateurs faire grimper le prix des maisons. Comme on le sait, il n'a jamais craint, lui-mĂȘme, de ne pas avoir assez d'argent pour payer le loyer. Regrette-t-il les mauvaises dĂ©cisions qu'il a prises et qui font que nous nous retrouvons dans cette situation dĂ©sastreuse?

Apr 17, 2024P44-S1Q7.5
The Economy

Barrett asks which Government of Canada chief information officer provided an endorsement on the GC Strategies website.

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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister did not once mention corporate greed, which is driving up the cost of living. Les jeunes se font arnaquer Ă  l’épicerie et ils le savent. Ils voient Loblaw et Metro faire des profits records et le budget libĂ©ral d’hier ne fait rien pour rĂ©gler ça. Il continue d’enrichir Loblaws et Metro avec les cadeaux d’impĂŽt des conservateurs de 60 milliards de dollars. Pourquoi le premier ministre prend-il encore le bord des PDG plutĂŽt que celui des jeunes?

Translation: Monsieur le PrĂ©sident, le premier ministre n'a pas mentionnĂ© la cupiditĂ© des grandes entreprises une seule fois, alors qu'elle contribue Ă  la hausse du coĂ»t de la vie. Young people are getting ripped off at the grocery store, and they know it. They see Loblaws and Metro raking in record profits, and yesterday's Liberal budget does nothing to address that. It continues to line Loblaws' and Metro's pockets with the Conservatives' $60‑billion tax gifts. Why does the Prime Minister keep siding with CEOs instead of with young people?

Oct 18, 2023P44-S1Q7.5
Grocery Industry

Singh asks the government to answer yes or no: will it support the NDP's motion to force the major grocery CEOs to return before the committee, given the minister has admitted he does not know their plans because they are too secret.

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Mr. Speaker, clearly the minister's plan to ask them nicely is not working. Je vais rĂ©sumer la situation. Un jour, le ministre dit que les prix diminuent dans les circulaires, mais, maintenant, il ne connaĂźt pas les plans des PDG pour stabiliser les prix parce qu’ils sont trop secrets. C’est trĂšs clair que le ministre n’a pas de plan, alors nous allons lui en donner un. Nous avons dĂ©posĂ© une nouvelle motion pour forcer les PDG des grandes Ă©piceries Ă  revenir devant le comitĂ©. Le gouvernement va-t-il l’appuyer, oui ou non?

Translation: Monsieur le Président, de toute évidence, le plan du ministre, qui consiste à leur demander gentiment, ne fonctionne pas. Let me summarize the situation. Earlier, the minister said that prices in the flyers are dropping but, now, he does not know how CEOs plan to stabilize prices because their plans are too secret. It is quite clear that the minister does not have a plan, so we are going to give him one. We have moved a new motion to force the CEOs of the big grocery stores to appear before the committee again. Will the government support it, yes or no?

Mar 20, 2019P42-S1Q2.5
The Budget

Singh accuses the Prime Minister of working for rich friends rather than ordinary Canadians and asks why the Liberal budget does not reflect Canadians' needs on housing and pharmacare.

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Monsieur le PrĂ©sident, c'est normal que le budget libĂ©ral ne reflĂšte pas les besoins des Canadiens en matiĂšre de logement et d'assurance-mĂ©dicaments: pendant que les gens Ă©taient Ă  la recherche d'aide, le premier ministre a passĂ© l'annĂ©e derniĂšre Ă  aider ses amis riches et Ă  dĂ©fendre ses propres intĂ©rĂȘts politiques. Pourquoi le premier ministre travaille-t-il juste pour ses amis plutĂŽt que pour apporter les vrais changements dont les gens ont besoin?

Translation: Mr. Speaker, of course the Liberal budget does not reflect Canadians' housing and pharmacare needs. While people were looking for help, the Prime Minister spent the past year helping his rich friends and defending his own political interests. Why is the Prime Minister working only for his friends rather than making the real changes people need?

Dec 11, 2024P44-S1Q2.5
International Trade

Why won't the PM fight back against Trump's threats to Canadian jobs?

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Mr. Speaker, Donald Trump is a bully and bullies prey on weakness. When Trump says jump, the Prime Minister asks how high. When Trump trash-talks Canada, the leader of the Conservatives repeats that garbage. When Trump trolls Canada, hundreds and thousands of Canadians worry they might lose their job. Why will the Prime Minister not fight back and protect Canadian jobs?

Translation: Monsieur le Président, Donald Trump est un tyran et les tyrans tirent parti de la faiblesse. Quand Donald Trump dit de sauter, le premier ministre demande à quelle hauteur. Quand Donald Trump dénigre le Canada, le chef des conservateurs répÚte ces sottises. Quand Donald Trump trolle le Canada, des centaines et des milliers de Canadiens craignent de perdre leur emploi. Pourquoi le premier ministre ne réplique-t-il pas et ne protÚge-t-il pas les emplois canadiens?

Dec 11, 2024P44-S1Q2.5
International Trade

When will the PM stop showing weakness in the face of Trump's mockery and threats to Canadian jobs?

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His job is not safe either, Mr. Speaker. Le premier ministre ne fait rien pendant que le prĂ©sident dĂ©signĂ© Trump se moque de notre pays et menace les bons emplois canadiens. Je me suis battu contre les intimidateurs toute ma vie. Il faut ĂȘtre ferme et ne pas jouer leur jeu. Quand le premier ministre va-t-il arrĂȘter de faire preuve de faiblesse?

Translation: Son emploi n'est pas garanti non plus, monsieur le Président. The Prime Minister does nothing while President-elect Trump thumbs his nose at our country and threatens good Canadian jobs. I have fought against bullies my entire life. We have to be firm and not play their game. When will the Prime Minister stop displaying weakness?

Jun 19, 2019P42-S1Q3.0
Government Policies

Why do the Liberals keep trying to convince Canadians they have to settle for less, given that medicine is still unaffordable, corporations still avoid billions in taxes, cellphone bills remain sky-high, housing is unaffordable, and the government is using Stephen Harper's climate targets?

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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's symbolic gestures do not match up with his actions. He promised change, but four years later medicine is still unaffordable, corporations are still avoiding billions in taxes, Canadians are still paying sky-high cellphone bills, and people still cannot afford to find a place to live. The Liberals are buying pipelines and still using Stephen Harper's climate targets. I believe better is possible. Why do the Liberals keep trying to convince Canadians that they have to settle for less?

Translation: Monsieur le Président, les gestes symboliques du premier ministre diffÚrent de son comportement. Il a promis des changements, mais quatre ans se sont écoulés depuis qu'il a fait cette promesse, et les médicaments sont toujours inabordables, les entreprises évitent encore de payer des milliards de dollars en impÎts, les Canadiens continuent de recevoir des factures de téléphonie cellulaire exorbitantes et des gens n'ont toujours pas les moyens de se trouver un logement. Les libéraux achÚtent des pipelines et se servent encore des cibles de Stephen Harper pour lutter contre les changements climatiques. Je crois qu'il est possible de faire mieux. Pourquoi les libéraux continuent-ils d'essayer de convaincre les Canadiens qu'ils doivent se contenter de moins?

Nov 18, 2020P43-S2Q3.5
COVID-19 Emergency Response

Singh asks what the Liberal government is waiting for to act, arguing that despite knowing the second wave would hit hard, there is now less support for people than during the first wave.

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Monsieur le PrĂ©sident, honnĂȘtement, les choses vont mal. Il y a des Ă©closions de COVID-19 partout au pays et la situation au QuĂ©bec est grave. Les gens et les familles ont peur. On a peur pour nos aĂźnĂ©s. Cependant, on savait tout cela. On savait que la deuxiĂšme vague de la COVID-19 allait frapper fort, mais maintenant, il y a moins d'appui pour les gens que lors de la premiĂšre vague de la COVID-19. Comme nĂ©o-dĂ©mocrates, nous sommes prĂȘts Ă  travailler ensemble pour aider les gens. Qu'attend le gouvernement libĂ©ral pour agir?

Translation: Mr. Speaker, to be frank, things are not going well. There are COVID-19 outbreaks happening across the country, and the situation in Quebec is serious. Canadians and their families are scared. Everyone is frightened for our seniors. However, we knew all this was coming. We knew that the second wave of COVID-19 would hit hard, yet there is less support for people now than in the first wave of COVID-19. We in the NDP are ready to work together to help people. When will the Liberal government finally take action?

Career

Feb 2019 – Apr 2025
House of Commons NDP
Burnaby South

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