Question Period Notes
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The CBC released an article based on CBSA officer misconduct and wrongdoing.
The release of the final report from the Independent Assessors of the Tiller/Copland/Roach RCMP Class Action, related to sexual harassment and discrimination experienced in the RCMP between 1974 and 2019.
The CBC released an article based on CBSA officer misconduct and wrongdoing.
Recent news items have highlighted the Town of Coaldale’s long standing position that, as a 2016 new entrant to contract policing, they should not be paying 100% of the costs for RCMP policing services provided by Canada.
The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) is a long-term commitment to renew the vessel fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), create a sustainable marine sector, and generate economic benefits for Canadians.
Note: Questions on budget, requirements, timelines, international comparisons, and project management should be directed to responsible ministers, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard or the Minister of National Defence, as appropriate
Given the recent rise in inflation, does the increase in Old Age Security (OAS) benefits keep up with this trend, allowing seniors to cope with the rising cost of living?
On June 8, 2022, the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report on how the income support received through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit impacted Canada Child Benefit entitlements.
As part of the Government of Canada’s reaffirmed commitment to invest in Canada’s military, as announced in the 2017 Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government launched an open and transparent competition in December 2017 to permanently replace Canada’s fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets—the Future Fighter Capability Project.
Notes:
- All questions related to capability gap, security and interoperability requirements, costs, and Canada’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter Program should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and the assessment of bidders’ impact on Canada’s economic interests should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Translation Bureau continues to work with the House Administration, Senate Administration and all partners to support Parliament’s virtual sittings while ensuring the health and safety of its interpreters.