Irene's Posts

Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions today.

The first petition is from petitioners who are concerned about the Canada-EU comprehensive trade agreement. Their concern is that sub-national governments and public agencies will not be able to procure locally and that would have a negative impact on our economy.

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):

Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel.

In this Issue:

Seniors Townhall

Changes to Pensions

Changes to Navigable Waters Act

Remembrance Day

Mr. Speaker, not only are they trying to hide their irresponsible budget from Canadians, but they also want to hide how they treat our veterans. The Auditor General has been clear: veterans are having to deal with unacceptable wait times, complicated, poorly defined processes and inadequate benefits. What is even more shocking, however, is that in a rich country like Canada, this government does not even provide veterans in need with a decent funeral service.

On November 6th, a letter in the London Free Press criticized New Democrats for not supporting Private Member's Bill C-217.  I promptly responded and set the record straight, as it is important to me that my constituents, and indeed all Canadians, have all the facts. Both letters, as titled and published by the London Free Press follow:

November 7, 2012

NDP defends vet rights