Shelby Kramp-Neuman

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, almost a year ago, when asked if there would be a barometer for Canadians to hold theaccountable, he responded, “Canadians will hold us to account by their experience at the grocery store, when they are paying their electricity bill, when they or their children are looking for a place to live”. Now, 10 months later, groceries are higher than ever, affordable housing is [more]

Mr. Speaker, after 10 years, the only thing the Liberal government is focused on is consistently delivering excuses. The government needs to look at home for the root causes that have created a decade of debt and deficits, like the government's own economic and monetary policies. The government continuously raids the bank accounts of Canadians to fund vanity projects like Alto rail, instead of [more]

Mr. Speaker, February's jobs report demands serious attention. Instead, Canadians are hearing dismissive responses to legitimate concerns. The government's very own data shows that last month's decline in full-time employment was the largest decline, outside of COVID, since 2009. Canadians were promised strong economic leadership. If the Liberal government cannot deliver jobs, growth or hope for [more]

Mr. Speaker, February's job numbers send a troubling signal for Canada's economy. More than 100,000 full-time jobs have disappeared, youth unemployment has climbed above 14%, and our economy is now among the weakest performers in the G7. Young Canadians are trying to start their careers at a time when opportunity is sinking. When will the Liberal government start working with the opposition to [more]

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'll start with Mr. Di Martino. I'd like to thank you for joining today. You sharing your personal experience after growing up in Venezuela under the Chávez and Maduro governments is interesting, and your perspective is quite welcome in this discussion. Could I ask you to expand on your experiences prior to leaving in 2016?

Can you share what Venezuelans on the ground right now are saying about the removal of Maduro? In your opinion, do you think we can expect popular support from Venezuelans to restore the democratic process in Venezuela?

Sure. I'll pass along the question. I'll move on next to Ms. Halvorsen. Could you possibly describe the current scale of displacement from Venezuela and how it's affecting other countries in South and Central America?

Thank you, Daniel. My next question is directed to Dr. Johnston. In a recent article you wrote on—

For those who are watching, the UNHCR is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. How would you describe the relationship between the UNHCR and the Maduro regime?

Mr. Speaker, one in five seniors cannot afford necessities, such as food and housing. Women, renters and seniors with health challenges are being hit the hardest, living in conditions comparable to the poverty line. The Liberal government often blames global pressures when the fact is that Canada has the worst food price inflation in the G7. Prime Minister The's rebranded carbon tax, now [more]