Dan Mazier
Riding Mountain, Manitoba · Conservative · Canada
“Any policy on this front must consider the spectrum that has already been licensed under weaker deployment requirements, because those terms and conditions were already agreed to and were reflected in the purchase price. Obviously, the telecommunications companies will oppose any accelerated deployment requirements.”
“Today we manage spectrum mostly through auctions, where the government sells telecommunications companies the right to use these public airwaves. That is a reasonable way to assign spectrum, but selling a spectrum licence is not the same as solving a problem of coverage.”
“In the government's recent 3,800‑megahertz spectrum auction, the licensing decision set a deployment requirement of just 5% population coverage within seven years for the Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor service area in Newfoundland, a region covering more than 144,000 people.”
“Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I want to take a moment to thank a couple of people who have been part of my office this session and who will be moving on shortly. First I want to recognize Oliver Batchilder, who has been with my office as an intern through the parliamentary internship program.”
“Bill C-268 asks two fairly reasonable things: that mobile coverage data actually be verified for accuracy, and that this framework be reviewed on a regular schedule rather than being left to gather dust for another 20 years.”
“Brenda actually lived in Ottawa for a number of years, but she likes to joke that she had to move back home to find a job in politics. Since then, she has been the friendly face and the steady hand for so many people back home in my constituency who needed help to navigate the federal government.”
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“Mr. Speaker, it is always a pleasure to petition on behalf of the people of Riding Mountain. I rise for the sixth time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on crime policies, which have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their communities. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada. Petitioners are deeply concerned by what they have read in their local papers, which included a report last month that the Dauphin RCMP arrested three men in connection to a crime spree of multiple incidents, including theft and armed robbery, all in a single day.”
“Mr. Speaker, while the Liberals defend deluxe health benefits for bogus asylum claimants, millions of Canadians are waiting in line for care. There are Canadians in this country who cannot get health care they need because the wait-list is too long. Ahead of them on that wait-list are people who filed fake refugee claims that were rejected by the government's own refugee board. Will the minister explain to Canadians why bogus asylum seekers are ahead of them in line?”
“Mr. Speaker, the Parliamentary Budget Officer revealed that the interim federal health program will cost taxpayers over $1.5 billion a year. The Liberals expanded this program to provide deluxe health benefits like physiotherapy and home care to bogus asylum claimants whose phony claims have been rejected. Canadians are not entitled to them, but rejected asylum claimants are. Why are the Liberals giving bogus asylum seekers better health care than Canadians who fund the system?”
“For example, the community of Dauphin, Manitoba, is home to Canada's National Ukrainian Festival, where families gather each year to pass down music, dance and tradition to the next generation. I mentioned earlier the wooden sign next to the mass grave overlooking Patterson Lake. That sign stands on the gravesite where the families buried 42 of their children, and it looks out over the land that these pioneers refused to abandon. The simple, wooden sign reads, “They carved homesteads out of forest and made life possible for us: their descendants”. In closing, may we be worthy descendants who strengthen what we inherited; who do not just enjoy what was built, but build again; and who keep Canada a country where tradition, responsibility and hard work still matter.”
“The stories surrounding Olha and the Patterson Lake district are only one pioneer story in the constituency I represent, but it reflects so many others across rural Manitoba. There are hundreds of stories like it throughout the region, from Rossburn to Russell to Sandy Lake and everywhere in between. They are stories of families that arrived with little, worked the difficult land and built lives from the ground up. They built institutions that made Canada what it is today. With churches, schools, stores and a cultural spirit that still holds many rural regions together today, these communities preserve their heritage because it is part of who they are.”
“Today, it is a well-preserved heritage site where the names of the teachers who taught in the Marconi School are etched in chalk on the blackboard. Right at the intersection is Olha General Store, which was built in 1940 and is still serving the area today. For decades, it has been run by Marion Koltusky, who was born on the same land her grandparents first homesteaded. Marion is one of the area's most prominent stewards of Ukrainian pioneer heritage, and I thank her. She has welcomed visitors from all over the world and carried forward the spirit and history of the people who built the region. I was honoured to present her with the King Charles III's Coronation Medal in Olha last summer.”
“Inside the church is a metal-bound gospel book from Lviv that records a prayer offered there for “our Canadian Ukraine...written [down] for eternal remembrance”. (1420) To the southwest is a mass gravesite, the place that pays tribute to the tragedy I spoke about earlier, when scarlet fever swept through that first camp of settlers. To the east are the Swistun buddas, reconstructions of the first tent-shaped shelters the pioneers lived in, which are built from mud and hay. Michael Swistun, who was born in a budda in 1900, later reconstructed these structures to preserve this heritage. A few miles north of Olha is the Marconi School, a one-room schoolhouse built in the early 1920s to serve the children of the pioneer families who were building homesteads.”
“In other words, the opportunity was real, but it came with a clear expectation of work and responsibility, something these pioneers did not shy away from. They were not coming to take advantage of Canada; they were coming to build Canada, to earn their place by contributing to our nation through the toughest conditions. That is the story of these Ukrainian pioneers who settled in the Patterson Lake district of Manitoba. If one goes to Olha, Manitoba, today, one comes up to a quiet rural intersection, yet within a few miles one can see this entire pioneer story gathered in one place. One can see St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, a beautiful church that was established in 1904. It serves as a reminder that these settlers built not only farms but faith and community.”
“It reads, “This memorial commemorates the suffering perseverance and courage of those pioneers who overcame tragedy. They carved homesteads out of forest and made life possible for us: their descendants.” The phrase about carving “homesteads out of forest” is not a metaphor but an accurate description of what these pioneers did. The land in the region did not come cleared and ready to farm; it was rugged, hilly, treed and rocky. It was land one had to make livable with an axe and a tremendous amount of hard labour. The rules of settlement reflected that reality. The Canadian government granted 168 acres to each settler for the sum of $10, but only if they took up the homestead and broke 30 acres of land.”
“The hardship did not begin at the homesteads; it began on the journey. Then, on May 10, 1899, the settlers who reached Patterson Lake district arrived on a cold, rainy day. They sheltered in canvas tents, exhausted, wet and exposed. That night, a spring snowstorm moved in. The harsh weather and living conditions fuelled an epidemic of scarlet fever that spread fast. Forty-two children and three adults tragically died from this disease. They were buried on a nearby quarter section of land that is now known locally as the mass grave, to which visitors from across Canada travel today to pay their respects and learn about our heritage. It is there, at the gravesite, that a simple wooden sign captures the meaning of this story better than any speech ever could.”
“I have to say that I did not realize until preparing for this speech that my grandparents could potentially have been on that ship. Around 400 settlers travelled west by train from Winnipeg to Strathclair, Manitoba, and then moved by wagon and oxen into a region that had little to offer in the Patterson Lake district. Before they even reached the land they planned to homestead, the hardship began to claim lives. Along the way, children died between Portage la Prairie and Minnedosa and were buried along the railway tracks. Thirteen more children died near Strathclair and were buried at the Bend Cemetery. These deaths resulted in many families being quarantined at Strathclair while others travelled onward to the Patterson Lake region. We sometimes forget this part of the pioneer story.”
“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of a bill to recognize Ukrainian heritage month. I do so not only as a member of Parliament representing a vibrant region rooted rich in Ukrainian heritage, but also as a proud Canadian of Ukrainian descent myself, whose own story is tied to the same pioneer spirit that built so much of the Prairies. Canada is a nation built by people who were willing to start with almost nothing and then work hard until something was built. In my rural Manitoba constituency of Riding Mountain, that story is written across the land by the Ukrainian pioneers who settled in the region. In 1899, 16 ships arrived in Halifax after crossing the Atlantic. These ships were carrying Ukrainian families fleeing oppression from the Austro-Hungarian rule in their home province of Galicia.”
“The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on crime policies that directly threaten their livelihood and their community. I fully support the good people of Dauphin.”
“Madam Speaker, it is always an honour to present a petition on behalf of constituents. I rise for the fifth time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada. Petitioners are deeply concerned by what they read in the local papers, including a report from last week that the Dauphin RCMP arrested three men in connection to a crime spree of multiple incidents, including theft and armed robbery, all in a single day. Our once-safe communities have now turned into places where people fear for their life because the government's catch-and-release policies have allowed repeat violent offenders to be out on bail instead of in jail.”
“Madam Speaker, the health minister approves these drug injection sites, and her own officials confirm that there is no age limit to use them. That means a minor from a nearby school could walk in and legally inject fentanyl under this Liberal policy. If the health minister does not think minors should be injecting drugs at these sites that she approved, why does the minister not stop them today?”
“Madam Speaker, yesterday Health Canada officials revealed at committee that there are no age requirements at federally approved drug injection sites. In fact, Health Canada revealed that there is not even a requirement for ID. That means minors can legally use drugs in these consumption sites under Liberal law. The health minister approves supervised drug injection sites through the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Why are the Liberals allowing minors to inject hard drugs under their watch?”
“Madam Speaker, the member did not answer my question. I asked how much the interest on the national debt would cost Canadians this year. However, now we know why the Liberals will not say it out loud. It is because Canadians will pay more than $55 billion every year just to service the debt. This is an unbelievable amount. That is more money spent on interest than on health care transfers. Why is the government helping bankers and bondholders instead of doctors and nurses?”
“Madam Speaker, the Prime Minister promised fiscal responsibility. Instead, he delivered an $80-billion deficit. My question is very simple: Can the government tell Canadians how much they will pay in interest on the national debt this year?”
“The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I fully support the people of Dauphin.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to present a petition on behalf of the citizens of Riding Mountain. I rise for the fourth time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their communities. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada. Petitioners are deeply concerned by what they read in the local papers, including a report from last week that the Dauphin RCMP arrested three men in connection to a crime spree of multiple incidents, including theft and armed robbery, all in a single day.”
“The Conservatives are ready to fast-track solutions through Parliament by eliminating the industrial carbon tax and eliminating the Liberal fuel standard tax to bring back affordability for Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister said that a country that cannot feed itself has few options. Statistics Canada data shows food inflation is up 6.2%. Canadians are facing pressure at the grocery store, and now it costs $17,600 a year to feed a family of four. In fact, since the Prime Minister took office, food prices are rising at double the rate of the United States. Right now, the Liberal fuel tax adds 7¢ a litre to gas costs, and the Liberals want to raise it to 17¢ a litre. These are not just numbers. These are costs that directly impact the farmers and truckers who produce and bring us our food, and then those costs are passed onto Canadian families. At the same time, the Liberal industrial carbon tax raises the cost of farmers' operations.”
“If more Canadians know about living donation as a way to contribute, the wait-list can shrink. More donations means fewer people waiting for an organ donation while their lives are at risk. It means getting them out of hospital beds and back to being productive members of society. It means they can work again and live with the dignity they deserve. It also means that thousands of health care dollars can be saved on treatments like dialysis. It can open up more hospital beds when Canadians need them. As Canada faces significant challenges with our health care capacity, it is important to seek simple solutions. Bill C-234 is a solution. With that, I ask for unanimous consent to pass the bill at second reading.”
“We recognize volunteers and those who are generous in the name of a good cause, but we do not have a formal process to acknowledge living organ donors. I believe these donors exemplify each of these characteristics, and they deserve more than a simple thank you. However, recognizing these individuals is just one part of the potential that Bill C-234 would have if passed. Bill C-234 could also be a source of education for Canadians who may not realize how to sign up to be a living organ donor. It could help with misunderstandings about organ donations by honouring those who have successfully donated. We could spark public awareness to encourage more conversations about donations. A crucial recognition that Bill C-234 would put into law would not just honour those who have donated; I believe it would inspire others to donate as well.”
“It is hard to imagine a more significant example of generosity and compassion than volunteering to give a piece of oneself to a person in need. Canadians have a proud reputation for being kind and have a long history of organ and tissue donation. The priceless value of life and the special connection that exists between the organ donor and the recipient cannot be overstated. One remarkable act can extend another person's precious life and drastically improve the quality of it, and yet, here in Canada, we do not have a process for formally thanking these brave heroes for their gifts. When I think of the sacrifice, I think of our men and women in uniform. Whether military or first responders, they are exceptionally brave every day. We recognize these individuals for their continued service to Canada.”
“In most cases, these people would also need to take time away from their jobs. This may add financial strain on top of the heavy emotional toll that comes with this difficult process. Each person on the wait-list is living these realities. That is why the generosity of one person is so remarkable and life-changing. A living organ donor can volunteer to sign up for a donation, be tested to find a medical match, schedule and have their surgery, and then continue leading a healthy and normal lifestyle after donating. Members can think about that. A single organ donation can save a life, freeing a fellow Canadian on the wait-list and their family from this immense burden of uncertainty. Canadians already do this. They give without compensation for their life-saving donation.”
“Regardless of the situation, life for Canadians waiting to receive an organ donation is extremely challenging. Needing a donation means their lives are on hold and their health outcomes get worse the longer they wait. (1610) I would like to look specifically at individuals on the wait-list for a kidney transplant, who represent three-quarters of the 4,700 individuals on the wait-list. Without functioning kidneys, they could be forced to undergo multiple dialysis treatments every week just to stay alive. Each treatment causes stress and takes hours of their time. I represent the constituency of Riding Mountain, a region of Manitoba that is larger than the province of Nova Scotia. Patients and their families needing dialysis in our area could be forced to drive hours just to get to a facility where they could receive the treatment.”
“Having a formal process of recognition would shed light on this problem and encourage more people to give. We know there are 4,700 people currently on the transplant wait-list and each of their lives is at risk. They could be our family, friends or neighbours. Anyone, regardless of their health, can suddenly require an organ donation and have their name added to the list. Living organ donors give the gift of life. I want to highlight the impact they have on the lives they save. Of the 4,700 people in need of an organ, 75% specifically require a kidney transplant. Living organ donors are special because they can meet this demand. That is because, despite being born with two kidneys, the human body can survive with just one. We can also safely donate part of our liver, as it will continue to grow back and function.”
“Living organ donors bravely step up and give all or part of their own organ for those who need it. Part of this process depends on availability of organs, which is based on medical compatibility between the donor and the recipient. That means, depending on the organ, the donor organ must match in blood type, tissue type and size to ensure it is accepted by the body of the recipient. After this donation, these heroes then recover and continue on with their lives. Bill C-234 seeks to formally recognize those brave living organ donors by recognizing this priceless gift they gave. It establishes the formal presentation of a medal by a representative of the Crown, a senator or a member of Parliament. The legislation honours those individuals who have donated one or more organs here in Canada. Unfortunately, Canada's organ donation rate is low.”
“A recent report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information revealed that between April 2024 and March 2025 there were more than 16 million unscheduled emergency department visits in Canada. That is up from almost 15.5 million in the previous year. It is a harsh reality, but we must recognize that Canadians are literally dying as they wait for care. However, not all Canadians are waiting in the same line. Some Canadians have needs that cannot be met with a doctor's appointment or getting a prescription. This brings me to the key component of Bill C-234 . Right now, there are 4,700 Canadians on a wait-list to receive a life-saving organ transplant. A common misunderstanding is that life-saving organs can only come from deceased donors. That is not true. Canadians may not realize how living organ donation works.”
“From taking daily vitamins to watching our diets or making some time for exercise, we take actions because our health impacts our quality of life. At the end of the day, we all have to have our health. While many Canadians are fortunate to lead healthy lives, there are many who struggle with health challenges. Unfortunately, we all know friends, family members and neighbours who have spent months or even years facing serious health issues, fighting a terminal illness or a chronic disease. Here in Canada, we must recognize that our health care system is broken. Right now, 6.5 million Canadians do not have access to a family doctor. Canada is short at least 23,000 doctors and 60,000 registered nurses. Health care workers are burnt out from millions of hours of overtime. Emergency rooms are closing across the country.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today to speak about an important piece of legislation, Bill C-234 . First, I would like to take a moment to recognize my friend, a Conservative colleague and the member for Edmonton Manning , as the sponsor of this bill. His hard work, dedication and personal experience with living organ donation is truly inspiring. This bill supports a low-cost solution that can have a huge impact for Canadians. I believe that Bill C-234 can be supported by all parties in the House and by all Canadians. Every Canadian has their own personal experience with health. Regardless of age, sex, culture or background, our health and well-being determine how well we live our lives. Every day our actions directly affect our health.”
“Speaker, on October 2 the health minister's assistant deputy minister for controlled substances told the health committee that no federal funding was used to buy crack pipes. This week, the very same official was caught lying to committee when she revealed that Health Canada was in fact buying crack pipes with tax dollars. If an average Canadian lies on a government forum, they face real consequences, so can the health minister tell us what consequences her senior official will face for lying to Parliament about funding crack pipes?”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise for the third time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their communities. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada. Petitioners are deeply concerned about what they read in the local newspapers, including a November report that Dauphin RCMP are searching for a wanted man with three separate arrest warrants. The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I support the good people of Dauphin.”
“Mr. Speaker, for my second petition, I rise to present a petition on synthetic food dyes. Petitioners are concerned that synthetic food dyes are negatively impacting consumers' behaviour, memory and learning, especially among young children. That is why the petitioners are calling on the government to reform regulations that are permitting synthetic food dyes like red number 40, yellow number five, yellow number six, and red number three. Petitioners are calling for a reassessment of synthetic dyes under the Food and Drugs Act. They want to see regulations that respect experts and science-based approaches that prioritize protecting the health of Canadians.”
“The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I fully support the people of Dauphin.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions today. I rise on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal its soft-on-crime policies, which have fuelled a surge in crime throughout their communities. Petitioners are deeply concerned by what they read in the local papers, including a November report that Dauphin RCMP are searching for a wanted man with three separate arrest warrants. Our once-safe communities have now turned into places where people fear for their lives because the government's catch-and-release policies have allowed violent repeat offenders to be out on bail instead of in jail.”
“Madam Speaker, the member clearly did not answer my question. I asked how many doctors this $97-million foreign credential recognition fund would get licensed. Does the government have any idea how many doctors would get licensed for $97 million?”
“Madam Speaker, the budget included $97 million to establish a foreign credential recognition action fund. According to the budget, this fund would help address doctor shortages by supporting credential recognition of foreign-trained doctors. Given that there are at least 13,000 internationally trained doctors currently in Canada but not working as doctors, can the government tell us exactly how many doctors this $97-million fund would get licensed?”
“Madam Speaker, right now we are at a point when we are spending more money in interest to repay our debt of over $50 billion a year than we are in health care transfers within our country. In my opinion, being the health critic, it is putting our health care system at risk. I wonder what my colleague would have to say about that.”
“The people of Dauphin and the Parkland region demand that the Liberal government repeal the soft-on-crime policies that directly threaten their livelihoods and their community. I fully support the good people of Dauphin.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise for the first time on behalf of the people of Dauphin, Manitoba, to present a petition on the rising rate of crime. Residents of Dauphin and the Parkland region are demanding that the Liberal government repeal the soft-on-crime policies that have fuelled the surge of crime throughout our communities. Since 2015, there has been a 54% increase in violent crime and a 75% increase in sexual assaults across Canada. Petitioners are deeply concerned about what they read in local papers, including a report last week that the Dauphin RCMP are searching for a wanted man with three separate arrest warrants. Our once-safe communities have now turned into places where people fear for their lives because the government's catch-and-release policies have allowed violent repeat offenders to be out on bail instead of in jail.”
“Madam Speaker, here we go again with some more of the Prime Minister 's speaking points. I really do not understand the parliamentary secretary's approach to this answer. It was a very simple question. Meanwhile, there are 1,700 people out there with serious injuries, and the government has decided not to answer anything. I will ask the question again. How much money has the government recovered from Oxaro for their mismanagement of the vaccine injury support program, just the number?”
“Madam Speaker, the Liberals spent more than $54 million on the vaccine injury support program. Global News reported that over $36 million of that money went to one consulting firm, Oxaro. However, out of the 3,300 claims from Canadians, more than 1,700 were still waiting for answers. Now that the government has cancelled Oxaro's contract, after admitting the program failed, how much money has the government recovered from Oxaro?”
“Finally, Conservatives emphasize the urgent need to address the increasing rate of violence against health care workers, a workforce largely made up of women. People who dedicate their life to caring for others must never fear for their safety at work. We urge the government to act on these concerns and deliver real results for Canadian women.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a supplemental report from the Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Health. We welcome the report, the study on women's health; however, we believe that the report did not fully reflect all issues raised during the study. First, Canada's worsening shortage of doctors, nurses and health care professionals is denying women the timely care they need. With 6.5 million Canadians without a family doctor, delays in diagnosis and treatment are putting women's health at risk. Second, rising crime rates, including sexual assault and intimate partner violence, continue to harm women at alarming rates. This reality cannot be ignored in any serious discussion of women's health.”
“Mr. Speaker, we definitely need to have solutions toward access. That is what I heard over and over again. That would be access to actual recovery, with recovery beds and some type of formation whereby we can actually get access to true recovery, not enabling people to stay addicted.”
“Mr. Speaker, there are many things I do not support in this. One thing I did not foresee in the budget that is really quite troubling is the amount of debt that has been acquired by the government: $78 billion in deficit spending. That would be enough for not only my children, but my grandchildren and probably their children. That is probably the most devastating thing. I have a tough time looking at my kids, thinking I was a part of this. I tried to stop it for them. Meanwhile, they are going to be handcuffed for many generations to come. That is probably the hardest thing for me to accept about this budget.”
“Mr. Speaker, actually, I cannot understand it. I really do not understand why the government is so hell-bent on fuelling addictions. To see the despair in people's eyes, with people who are trapped in a system that our government is supporting, is absolutely heartbreaking. We were doing a community walk, and I was watching where addicts would gather at night and create fires. It was right on public walkways where children were going by. It was very heartbreaking. I talked to one person, a woman, and all she wanted was help. It was easier for her to get a crack pipe or a needle than it was to actually get a bandage to cover her wounds. That is how sickening this is.”
“Mr. Speaker, did the member not hear what I just said? I had people coming up to me in communities begging for help. Meanwhile, the government, his government, is actually enabling drug addictions. It is not helping people. It is hurting people, harming people, thousands of people. He has done absolutely nothing about it, and the budget would do absolutely nothing to address that problem.”