Sonia Sidhu
Brampton South, Ontario · Liberal · Canada
“It can mean repeated hospital visits, chronic pain, blood transfusions, complex treatments and ongoing challenges for families and caregivers. That is why the legislation is so important. Bill S-201 would develop a national framework to support Canadians living with sickle cell disease.”
“The bill would help advance that work. The national framework proposed in Bill S-201 would look at several important areas. It would support better health professional training, help establish national research networks and patient registries, encourage more consistent diagnostic and treatment pathways and support expanded newborn screeni…”
“Many people living with sickle cell disease require blood transfusions as part of their care. These transfusions are often most effective when the blood is closely matched. That is why efforts to increase the diversity of Canada's blood donor base are so important.”
“Expanded newborn screening could support earlier diagnosis, earlier intervention and better long-term outcomes. Bill S-201 would also build on important work that is already under way.”
“I want to recognize the advocates, researchers, health care professionals and community organizations that have carried this work forward for many years. In particular, I want to acknowledge the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario and commend its advocacy.”
“This is an important step for Canadians living with rare diseases, including those living with sickle cell disease. The strategy is also supporting work with important research partners, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada's drug agency and the Canadian Institute for Health Information.”
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“For families in Peel region and across the country who have long advocated for better awareness for caregivers who carry daily responsibilities and for Canadians living with sickle cell disease, this legislation represents meaningful progress. That is why I am proud to support it.”
“I want to recognize the advocates, researchers, health care professionals and community organizations that have carried this work forward for many years. In particular, I want to acknowledge the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario and commend its advocacy. Its advocacy and community leadership have helped to support families, raise awareness and push this issue onto the national agenda. Bill S-201 would reflect many of the priorities that advocates have called for, including stronger research, better data, improved screening, health professional training and more consistent care for patients. It would also build on the work already under way through the national strategy for drugs for rare diseases, National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, investments in research and efforts to strengthen blood donor diversity.”
“Caregivers also carry significant responsibilities, including attending appointments, supporting treatments and helping loved ones manage the daily realities of the condition. That is why this legislation would call for an examination of possible supports, including a tax credit for people living with sickle cell disease and their caregivers. This is an important recognition that not only do health conditions affect medical care, but they also affect the everyday lives of patients and families. The bill would also ask the government to examine eligibility for disability benefits and the inclusion of essential sickle cell treatments in public drug plans. These are important conversations, and they deserve thoughtful study.”
“Many people living with sickle cell disease require blood transfusions as part of their care. These transfusions are often most effective when the blood is closely matched. That is why efforts to increase the diversity of Canada's blood donor base are so important. Canadian Blood Services has worked to increase awareness and encourage more donors from communities where matched blood is most needed. This work helps strengthen the blood supply and supports patients who depend on safe and closely matched blood. Bill S-201 would help keep these needs on the national agenda as part of a broader conversation about care, treatment, research and support. The bill would also recognize the real and ongoing costs that families can face. Living with sickle cell disease can affect work, school, family life and financial stability.”
“(1825) Bill S-201 would complement this work by focusing specifically on sickle cell disease. It would help ensure that the condition receives national attention through a coordinated framework, clear reporting requirements and continuing collaborations with the people and organizations who understand the disease best. The legislation would also build on previous federal action. In 2017, Parliament recognized June 19 as National Sickle Cell Awareness Day, helping bring greater national attention to this condition and the experiences of those affected by it. Bill S-201 would take that work further by moving from awareness toward a coordinated national framework for research, screening, treatment and support. Another important area is blood donation.”
“This is an important step for Canadians living with rare diseases, including those living with sickle cell disease. The strategy is also supporting work with important research partners, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada's drug agency and the Canadian Institute for Health Information. Through this work, Canada is strengthening research on gene therapies, diagnostic tools, administrative data, monitoring, pediatric clinic trials and treatment networks. These investments matter because rare diseases often affect smaller patient populations, which can make evidence harder to collect and treatment harder to access. By improving how we collect data, support research and make decisions, we are helping build a more consistent and informed system for patients across the country.”
“Expanded newborn screening could support earlier diagnosis, earlier intervention and better long-term outcomes. Bill S-201 would also build on important work that is already under way. Our government launched the national strategy for drugs for rare diseases to improve access to effective drugs for rare diseases and make them more affordable for patients across Canada. The strategy focuses on supporting patient outcomes, investing in innovation, seeking national consistency and collecting and using evidence. As part of this work, the federal government has signed bilateral funding agreements with all 13 provinces and territories. These agreements are helping improve coverage and access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, other new and existing drugs, screening and diagnostic services and better data collection.”
“The bill would help advance that work. The national framework proposed in Bill S-201 would look at several important areas. It would support better health professional training, help establish national research networks and patient registries, encourage more consistent diagnostic and treatment pathways and support expanded newborn screening. These are practical measures that can make a real difference. A national registry, for example, could help us better understand how many Canadians are living with sickle cell disease, what their needs are and where support could be improved. Research networks could help strengthen evidence, support innovation and connect experts across the country. Standardized diagnostic and treatment pathways could help ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate care no matter where they live.”
“It can mean repeated hospital visits, chronic pain, blood transfusions, complex treatments and ongoing challenges for families and caregivers. That is why the legislation is so important. Bill S-201 would develop a national framework to support Canadians living with sickle cell disease. It would also require Health Canada to consult broadly, including with provinces and territories, health care professionals, researchers, indigenous people, patient groups, community organizations, families and caregivers. This is the right approach. Health care is delivered across jurisdictions, and improving support for people living with sickle cell disease requires coordination, evidence, awareness and collaboration. I know the Canadian Peace and Unity Organization is also doing sessions to raise awareness. Many other organizations are working so hard.”
“Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank my colleague from Scarborough—Woburn for sponsoring this important bill, alongside the work of former senator Marie-Françoise Mégie and Senator Tony Ince in the Senate. Their leadership has helped bring national attention to an issue that matters deeply to many Canadians: how we better support people living with sickle cell disease, their families and their caregivers. It is important for me to rise in the House today to speak in support of Bill S-201 , an act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world. In Canada, it affects an estimated 5,000 people. For those living with the disease, the impact can be serious and lifelong.”
“This is why I believe this bill deserves to move forward. Committee members will have the opportunity to hear from patients, physicians, researchers, regulatory and advocacy organizations, and health care professionals. They will be able to access international best practices, evaluate potential risks and benefits. Bill C-265 seeks to improve access while maintaining the strong safeguards Canadians expect. By reducing unnecessary delays and strengthening the special access program, it keeps patients at the centre of care. For these reasons, I support this bill in its second reading and look forward to its study at committee.”
“While therapies ultimately require rigorous evaluation and regulatory oversight, we should also be examining whether they are opportunities to make promising treatments available more efficiently for patients facing serious health challenges. Bill C-265 encourages us to have that conversation. I also appreciate that the legislation includes mechanisms to promote transparency and accountability. The establishment of an expert advisory committee would ensure that decisions are informed by clinical expertise and scientific evidence. The proposed timelines for reviewing submissions would help create greater predictability for patients and health care providers. The ability to remove products from the list if safety concerns emerge reinforces the principle that patient safety must remain at the centre of every decision.”
“Similarly, the United Kingdom's early access to medicine scheme was designed to provide patients with earlier access to promising innovative medicine while maintaining rigorous oversight and monitoring. These programs demonstrate that improving access and maintaining safety are not mutually exclusive. We can continue to uphold Canada's high standards, while also finding ways to respond more quickly to the needs of patients facing urgent circumstances. I have heard similar concerns from patients living with chronic illness who closely follow emerging therapies and innovations that have the potential to improve outcomes and quality of life.”
“(1750) Canada would not be stepping into uncharted territory by considering a more efficient pathway for special access. Many of our international partners have already established mechanisms that allow patients with serious illness to access promising therapies before they receive full market authorization. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration operates an expanded access program often referred to as compassionate use, which enables patients with serious or life-threatening conditions to access investigational therapies when no satisfactory alternatives exist. The European Union has implemented compassionate use programs to support patients suffering from chronic, life-threatening disease who have exhausted available treatment options.”
“Bill C-265 seeks to address this challenge by establishing a list of products that have been pre-approved for special access. Under this proposal, therapies that meet established criteria could be placed on the national list, allowing health care providers to access them more efficiently through the special access program while maintaining appropriate oversight. Importantly, this bill would not remove safeguards. Products would continue to undergo scientific review, Health Canada would retain oversight authority and an expert advisory committee would provide recommendations regarding additions and removals. Products could be removed from the list if new evidence raised concerns regarding safety or effectiveness. In other words, this bill would seek to reduce administrative barriers without compromising patient protection.”
“It allows health care professionals to request access to drugs that have not been approved for sale in Canada when conventional therapies have failed, are unsuitable or are unavailable. The program exists because we recognize there are circumstances where patients require access to treatments that fall outside the traditional approvals pathway. However, we know the current process can be complex and time-consuming. Physicians are often required to submit individual requests for each patient, even when the same therapeutical products have already been reviewed numerous times. While these safeguards are important, the administrative burden and red tape can create delays for patients whose conditions continue to progress.”
“Increasingly, residents are aware of therapies that are available in other jurisdictions and often wonder why we cannot have that timely access and why access in Canada can take longer. They want to know what options exist when conventional treatments have failed, and whether promising innovations may be available to them or to their loved ones. For families facing serious illness, every day matters. That is why Bill C-265 deserves careful consideration. At its core, this bill is about patients. It is about Canadians living with serious, life-threatening, chronic or rare conditions who have exhausted available treatment options and are searching for hope. Canada's special access program plays an important role in our health care system.”
“Throughout my time in Parliament, I have heard closely from patients, caregivers, health care professionals, researchers and advocacy organizations. As the chair of the all-party diabetes caucus, I have witnessed how medical innovation has transformed diabetes care over the years. New medication, new technologies, continuous glucose monitoring systems and advancement in treatment have dramatically improved the lives of Canadians living with diabetes. Innovation saves lives, reduces complications and improves quality of life. My riding of Brampton South is one of Canada's fastest-growing and most diverse communities. It is home to families who closely follow medical advancement taking place around the world.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill C-265 , introduced by my colleague, the member for Thunder Bay—Rainy River . I want to thank him for bringing forward this important legislation and for his advocacy on behalf of patients and families across Canada. In my riding of Brampton South, I regularly hear from residents navigating serious and complex health challenges. I often hear the same message, which is that patients want timely access to safe and effective treatments. Rare diseases are often perceived as uncommon, but collectively, they are not rare at all. Today, approximately one in 12 Canadians, or nearly three million people, live with rare diseases, and roughly two-thirds of those affected are children, yet treatments exist for only a small percentage of these conditions.”
“By working together with partners through UNITE, we can drive meaningful progress that reaches communities in every corner of the world.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight Canada's leadership in strengthening global health systems. As UNITE chapter chair for North America, I had the honour of welcoming Dr. Ricardo Baptista Leite to Ottawa, who is president of UNITE. Alongside colleagues and leading health experts, we discussed how legislators can work together to advance innovation, preparedness and stronger outcomes internationally. UNITE is a global parliamentary network with more than 552 members across over 120 countries working with partners, such as the WHO and the United Nations, to promote fair and sustainable health systems and digital innovation. Canada has the expertise, the institutions and the credibility to help shape global solutions, from prevention and preparedness to supports for women, children and vulnerable communities.”
“My thoughts are with Ken's wife Suzanne, his daughters Kate and Lia, all his family, friends, colleagues and the Osler community. Ken's legacy of care and service will live on.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ken Mayhew, the late president and CEO of the William Osler Health System Foundation. Ken was a respected leader in our community and a kind, thoughtful and genuine person who united people in support of causes that strengthen our community. Since joining the Osler foundation in 2012, Ken spent over a decade advancing charitable giving and strengthening health care in Brampton and surrounding areas. Before Osler, Ken devoted more than 20 years to the MS Society of Canada advancing research and support for people living with multiple sclerosis, reflecting his lifelong commitment to improving lives. I also want to recognize Dr. Frank Martino and the Osler team who continue to carry forward that mission.”
“Mr. Speaker, May is Celiac Awareness Month. Today, we wear the ribbon in recognition of the more than 400,000 Canadians living with celiac disease. As the chair of the all-party celiac caucus, I hosted Celiac Canada's annual gluten-free breakfast on the Hill. I thank Melissa Secord and her team, and colleagues from all parties who came together in support. I have heard first-hand from the celiac community, including from families who spoke with me at the Davis Family Farm's sunflower festival, about how managing celiac disease requires a strict, lifelong, gluten-free diet. Let us continue to listen, raise awareness and stand with Canadians living with celiac disease, recognizing their strength and resilience.”
“Mr. Speaker, our government is investing $79 million in the strategic response fund to advance regenerative medicine, which includes innovative cures for diabetes. Can the Minister of Health tell us how this investment will drive innovation in diabetes research and improve outcomes for Canadians living with diabetes?”
“Mr. Speaker, I really want to say that I commend the member's approach. I know how passionate he is. I worked through it the last time with a previous Liberal member who was working very hard on this bill. It has come a long way and I am happy to see this. I want to ask the member a question. This is also an awareness point of view, that all Canadians can now contribute to saving lives. Can you elaborate on that a bit?”
“Mr. Speaker, in April, we wear daffodils as a symbol of hope for all those affected by cancer. Many families have been touched by cancer. Daffodil Month brings Canadians together in that shared hope. Across the country, Canadian researchers are advancing new immune therapies and treatments. Let us recognize the nurses and doctors across Canada who are working hard to support patients every day. In Sunnybrook, Dr. Arjun Sahgal and his team are treating cancer patients with advanced radiation technologies. Dr. Helena MacKay and her team are also improving cancer care with the new drug therapies. I want to recognize local organizations such as Cancer Warriors, the Walnut Foundation, the Terry Fox Foundation and Canadian Cancer Society, along with the volunteers who are working hard on the ground.”
“Mr. Speaker, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh . As we celebrate Vaisakhi and Sikh Heritage Month in April, we commemorate the founding of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This moment formalized the Sikh commitment to equality, social justice, courage and service to others. These teachings continue to guide generations. Sikh Canadians strengthen our communities through seva, selfless service, uplifting those in need and bringing people together. These are not only Sikh values; these are Canadian values. Today, we are celebrating Vaisakhi on the Hill. I want to thank everyone who has joined from across Canada. On behalf of the residents of Brampton South, I wish everyone who is celebrating around the world a very happy Vaisakhi and Sikh Heritage Month.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am a resident of Peel, from Brampton South. Can my hon. colleague tell me how Bill C-22 could support law enforcement with the modern tools it needs to investigate digital crimes, especially in extortion cases?”
“Mr. Speaker, today on World Tuberculosis Day, we reflect on our progress and the work still ahead. TB is preventable, treatable and curable, yet it continues to affect thousands of people, including here in Canada. In recent years, over 2,500 people in Canada have been diagnosed. Yesterday, Health Canada approved a new drug that will expand access to shorter, safer preventive TB treatment. Canada is also advancing vaccine research and clinical trials and is working with global partners like Gavi to expand immunization worldwide. Organizations like Stop TB Canada and Results Canada are part of a broader network doing vital work on the ground and making a real difference. Today we recognize all those contributing to this effort, and we renew our shared responsibility, because together we can end tuberculosis.”
“Mr. Speaker, today on Pink Shirt Day, we stand together to send a clear message: Bullying in any form has no place in our communities. Bullying has lasting impacts on mental health, academic success and overall well-being, affecting people of all ages. Our government will continue to invest in mental health supports such as Kids Help Phone, which provides immediate confidential support 24 hours a day. While these supports are essential, each of us can help foster a culture where seeking help is encouraged, stigma is reduced and kindness leads the way. Simple acts of compassion help build safer, more inclusive communities across Canada. Everyone deserves to feel valued and supported and to know they have a safe space in our communities, because compassion and kindness are always stronger than hate.”
“Madam Speaker, I was listening to the member's speech when he was talking about extortion. He says that we need to fix this. This government has a big legislative agenda with six bills to fix this. If the member is serious about extortion, why is he stopping Bill C-14 , which would create reverse-onus bail for violent extortion, require consecutive sentences and strengthen the bail system? Why is there obstruction? Will that member join us to pass the bill?”
“Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition on behalf of over 28,000 Canadians calling for meaningful tax relief for people living with celiac disease. Celiac disease affects about one in 100 Canadians and requires a strict gluten-free diet that comes with a significant cost. The petitioners are therefore calling for a simple refundable tax credit, $1,000 per adult and $600 per child living with celiac disease, to provide accessible relief. I commend Celiac Canada for its leadership. As a founding member of the all-parties celiac caucus, I am happy to present this petition.”
“Mr. Speaker, families in Brampton work hard and deserve support that works for them. That is why the government is increasing the GST credit by 25% for five years. This means a family of four in Brampton could receive up to $1,900. It will help more than 12 million Canadians across the country. These measures are paired with $500 million to protect supply chains, support farmers and help keep prices down at the checkout. They build on the progress already made, including a middle-class tax cut for 22 million Canadians, $10-a-day child care, dental coverage for six million Canadians, expanded student loan forgiveness, and school meals for 400,000 children each year. These measures are about making everyday life more affordable and supporting families in Brampton and across Canada.”
“The report emphasized that the system must stop penalizing survivors for protecting their children and must instead focus on safety, context and evidence. Bill C-223 responds to those findings. It reinforces that assumptions have no place in family law decisions, and that child safety, not litigation tactics, must guide outcomes. Violence does not always leave visible marks. Fear can silence families, and children must never be separated from safety. Bill C-223 respects the complexity of family law in Canada while keeping children where they belong, at the centre of every decision. I call on colleagues on all sides of the House to join me in supporting this important legislation. Together we can continue to build a family justice system that is compassionate, evidence-based and firmly centred on keeping children safe.”
“However, the status of women committee's work demonstrated that further clarity and reinforcement are needed, particularly when coercive behaviour continues after separation and manifests within the family law proceedings. Bill C-223 would strengthen that foundation by responding directly to what Parliament has learned since. On November 25, the committee released its report containing some recommendations informed directly by testimonies. These testimonies were from survivors, advocates, shelters and victim services organizations from across Canada. Their voices made it clear that coercive control can take many forms, emotional, psychological, financial and controlling, and that children's safety is at risk when these behaviours are not properly recognized.”
“Finally, the bill would strengthen how courts consider the child's voice while protecting their safety and privacy, and direct courts to avoid relying on harmful myths or stereotypes about family violence, such as the assumption that to be credible, abuse must be reported immediately or leave visible injuries. Together, these measures would help ensure that children are protected, survivors are not penalized, and clear guidance is given. In 2019, Parliament modernized the Divorce Act to require courts to give primary consideration to a child's safety, security and well-being, and to consider family violence as part of that analysis. Those reforms were significant.”
“Second, the bill would prohibit courts from ordering harmful reunification practices that force children into contact intended to repair a relationship with the parent when safety is not assured. Third, it would expand the responsibilities of legal advisers to ensure that risks of family violence are assessed and that appropriate safety planning is considered during divorce proceedings. Fourth, it would reinforce that there is no automatic presumption of equal parenting time. This decision must be grounded in the child's best interest, including their safety and well-being.”
“When coercive control is misunderstood or dismissed, children pay the price. That is why Bill C-223 matters. The bill would amend the Divorce Act to strengthen protections for children and survivors in family law proceedings where family violence or coercive control may be present. It would do this in several important ways. (1810) First, it would limit the misuse of parental alienation claims, ensuring that courts do not rely on such claims in ways that undermine child safety or silence survivors. This is critical, because survivors should not be blamed for failing to facilitate the child's relationship with an abuser, particularly where violence or coercive control is present.”
“Witnesses explained that when courts do not fully recognize coercive dynamics, protective parents, most often women, may be portrayed as obstructive, while a child's fear or resistance to contact is misunderstood or minimized. In such cases, children may be placed in unsafe situations or separated from the parent who is actually protecting them. The committee also heard the testimony of witnesses from organizations who described the devastating consequences of failing to recognize coercive control early. They pointed to national inquiries and identified coercive control as a central factor in tragic outcomes, noting that missed opportunities to intervene by institutions and systems can have irreversible consequences for victims and their children. The committee was clear.”
“One organization representative told the committee that in their experience supporting survivors, physical violence is almost always preceded by coercive behaviour, and that coercive control often continues even when physical abuse stops. A witness from another victim services organization emphasized that coercive control is a critical warning sign that must not be ignored, particularly when children are involved. Critically, the committee heard that these behaviours often persist after separation and can continue through family law proceedings themselves, impacting family law with respect to children. One of the most troubling findings of the status of women committee study was how parental alienation claims can be misused in cases involving coercive control.”
“For too long, violence within families has been understood primarily in physical terms, but through research, lived experience and extensive testimony before the Standing Committee on the Status of Women, the committee learned that harm can also be emotional, psychological, financial and controlling. Coercive control is not a single incident; it is a pattern of behaviour. Witnesses from women's shelters and victim services organizations described how coercive control can include isolating a partner from family or community, monitoring movements, restricting access to finances and using intimidation to instill fear and compliance.”
“Children are not legal strategies. They are not leverage in disputes. They are individuals with rights, needs and voices who deserve protection. However, Parliament has heard through committee studies and testimony that too often children have been separated from the parent who provides their primary care and safety, not because it was in their best interest but because allegations were raised without a full and informed understanding of family violence or coercive control. This bill seeks to correct this by ensuring that child safety, not litigation tactics, is the guiding principle in family law decisions.”
“Mr. Speaker, today I am speaking to Bill C-223 , the keeping children safe act, aimed to strengthen protections for children and survivors in family law proceedings where family violence or coercive control may be present. I want to begin by thanking my friend and colleague the hon. member for Hamilton Mountain for bringing this important legislation forward and for her continued work to ensure that the safety and well-being of children remains at the centre of Canada's family justice system. This bill addresses issues Parliament has examined carefully over many years: family violence, coercive control and the misuse of parental alienation claims and the profound impact these harms can have on children. At its core, Bill C-223 is guided by a simple and essential principle: When families are in crisis, children must come first.”
“Mr. Speaker, as we wrap up the fall session, I rise to reflect on the work we are advancing together. This fall, the government has been working on strengthening health care, including simplifying the residency pathway, so Canadians in every community can access a family doctor, and introducing the PSW tax credit to support personal support workers. Budget 2025 also invests in communities like Brampton, including $25 million in TMU's new medical school, the first built in the GTA in more than a century. We are also supporting state-of-the-art AI infrastructure at the University of Toronto. Investments like these have the potential to strengthen and streamline health care. As we enter the holiday season, I wish everyone in Brampton South and across Canada happy holidays and a happy new year.”
“Mr. Speaker, public safety is the top priority in my community. As I said in my speech, safety is the top priority for families. Budget 2025 delivers real action to crack down on auto theft, home invasion and organized crime. This budget invests $1.7 billion over four years in the RCMP, including 1,000 new personnel and recruitment incentives to strengthen investigation and support local police across the country. This is built on our government's recent bail and sentencing reform act, which would tighten bail for repeat violent offenders and strengthen sentencing. Together, these measures would give law enforcement stronger tools and would ensure that communities like Brampton have the support they need to stay safe.”
“Mr. Speaker, I want to give the example of a project in Montreal that is strengthening our supply chain, diversifying our trade and creating thousands of jobs in Quebec. The project will generate approximately $140 million annually in local and economic benefits in Quebec and across Canada. This budget is a very good budget. Not only will it make my community strong, but it will also make our country strong.”
“Mr. Speaker, I do not agree with this. This budget will help 400,000 children with a food program. It will also help seniors and those of all ages with a dental care plan. It will help build major infrastructure and homes and will build industries that grow our economy and create lasting prosperity. I think this budget will put Canada in a good fiscal position and will build a strong Canada.”
“The budget commits $1.5 billion to creating jobs and opportunities for young people. It invests in re-skilling workers and training the next generation of Canadian builders. Budget 2025 reflects a government that believes in vibrant communities and inclusive growth. It reflects the priorities of Canadians and the aspirations of the people of Brampton South. Our goal is to create good jobs, local growth and a resilient one Canada economy. Budget 2025 is a transformative budget that builds homes and infrastructure, expands health care, strengthens public safety, supports seniors and grows our economy. It is a budget that moves Canada forward and ensures that communities like Brampton are not left behind but are leading the progress. I am proud to support Budget 2025.”
“Budget 2025 delivers by providing new funding for law enforcement agencies to combat organized crime and auto theft, enhanced border security tools to intercept stolen vehicles and illegal guns, support for community safety and youth prevention programs, resources for community-driven safety initiatives and support for a national public alerting system. Budget 2025 also introduces Canada's first-ever national anti-fraud strategy aimed to establish a new financial crime agency and a code of conduct for the prevention of economic abuse. These measures will protect Canadians, especially seniors, from financial fraud and abuse. Budget 2025 also supports the new horizons for seniors program, showing that we value the contribution of senior Canadians in communities like mine of Brampton South.”