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Debates of the Senate Debates of the Senate 2nd SESSION . 41st PARLIAMENT . VOLUME 149 . NUMBER 25 OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD) Tuesday, December 10, 2013 The Honourable NOËL A. KINSELLA Speaker CONTENTS (Daily index of proceedings appears at back of this issue). Debates Services: D'Arcy McPherson, National Press Building, Room 906, Tel. 613-995-5756 Publications Centre: David Reeves, National Press Building, Room 926, Tel. 613-947-0609 Published by the Senate Available on the Internet: http://www.parl.gc.ca 677 THE SENATE Tuesday, December 10, 2013 The Senate met at 2 p.m., the Speaker in the chair. housing prices and low vacancy rates. In fact, coming out of the recent floods, the city of Calgary has an effective vacancy rate of 0 per cent. Calgary is expected to see the largest percentage Prayers. increase in Canadian housing prices between 2013 and 2015, followed by Edmonton. THE LATE NELSON MANDELA An estimated 5,300 households are on the waiting lists for social housing in Calgary and Edmonton alone, and thousands more SILENT TRIBUTE elsewhere in the province are similarly waiting. The Hon. the Speaker: Honourable senators, we all know that This growing household crisis is a fundamental problem that Canadians, as well as members of this honourable house, were can be linked to many issues. Individuals who do not have saddened by the passing of Nelson Mandela on December 5, adequate access to housing are often denied adequate access to 2013. Today being International Human Rights Day, I am sure other basic needs, like education, health care and sanitation. you will agree that it would be appropriate to rise for a moment of silence in memory of Mr. Mandela. Adequate housing is also crucial for a healthy economy. The rising mortgage debt that Canadians are carrying is a significant economic risk, and the lack of affordable housing is becoming a Honourable senators then stood in silent tribute. problem in many communities for attracting and retaining a skilled workforce, particularly in Western Canada. Honourable senators, investments in affordable housing provide benefits that far outweigh their costs. To have a thriving economy and a successful country, it is essential that SENATORS' STATEMENTS we have safe and affordable housing for all Canadians. HOUSING CHRISTMAS WISHES Hon. Nicole Eaton: Colleagues, I rise today to speak to the Hon. Claudette Tardif: Honourable senators, I rise today to notion of celebrating the Christmas festive season in a spirit of draw attention to a national campaign launched in October by the true diversity. Federation of Canadian Municipalities urging the federal government to work with provincial, territorial and municipal officials, and those in the private sector, to develop a long-term Honourable senators, we sadly live in a world that often housing plan. This campaign is in response to concerns that chooses to focus on slogans rather than on the true essence of our municipal officials have across the country. They warn that the multicultural society. ``Spirit day,'' ``holiday fare'' and the tepid cost to rent or purchase housing is becoming increasingly less greeting of ``Happy Holidays'' have robbed us of the ability to affordable to a growing number of Canadians. celebrate the season for what it truly is. What have we come to in this pursuit of politically correct multiculturalism? It is indeed time to stand up and cry foul. I enjoy wishing my honourable Here are some of the numbers. The average home price in colleague Senator Frum Happy Hanukkah or Happy Rosh Canada has increased by 67 per cent since 2000, compared to a Hashanah. Equally, I take pride in wishing Senator Seth a Happy 13 per cent increase in household income. Rising home prices Diwali. Similarly, I wish my Pakistani and Muslim friends and have not only pushed personal debts to record levels; they are colleagues a Happy Eid. putting home ownership outside of the reach of many Canadians. This is putting pressure on crowded rental markets. Overall, one in four Canadians is paying a disproportionate amount of their It seems apparent that in our ever-Canadian zeal to income to keep a roof over their heads, and it is families who rent accommodate all and sundry, we have forsaken our own that are most likely to be in this position. Ultimately, this pressure heritage and given in to the convention that we must not offend is forcing the most vulnerable citizens onto the streets, with an any race, culture or creed, if not by intention, by accident. estimated 300,000 people without a roof or in homeless shelters. Honourable colleagues, we should be learning about each other, In my province of Alberta, an expanding economy and celebrating one another and growing in our understanding of our population growth are putting pressure on the housing market. respective faiths, traditions and celebrations around the numerous A shortage of adequate housing has resulted in rapidly escalating festival periods. 678 SENATE DEBATES December 10, 2013 The Christmas season — and indeed many of the other Two Canadians were selected as the youth delegate and youth observances at this time of year — celebrate the notion of light observer to represent Canada at the forum. overcoming darkness and of goodness prevailing in the face of evil. Given this, I find it so disappointing and terribly sad that we have dumbed down the essence of ``Merry Christmas'' to ``Happy Betsy Leimbigler from Gatineau was chosen as a youth Holidays.'' delegate, and she was also a page in the Senate chamber at one time, honourable senators. Claire Paetkau of Winnipeg was the youth observer. Their mandate was to represent the youth of Not only have we succumbed to realities that are more about Canada at the UNESCO forum and to prepare a report for the retailing than rejoicing, but we have practically thrown out the permanent delegation to UNESCO. baby Jesus with the bathwater, truly stripping the season of its reason. In the double standards of our supposedly multicultural society, we have almost expected to forego any alignment of the In their presentation for the forum, the Canadian youth holiday season with our own traditions — religious or otherwise. representatives consulted with youth throughout Canada to How sad this is. better understand what our young people think about social inclusion and exclusion. In a truly free society, accommodation and inclusion must run Honourable senators, it is my pleasure to share with you some equally amongst all genders, races, languages and ethnicities. No of the viewpoints of those young Canadian youth consulted by one should be forced to be ``happy'' when and if they choose to be the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, and they came up with ``merry.'' concrete solutions to improving social inclusion. They focused particularly on the importance of valuing alternative forms of education, including experimental, out-of-class learning. When . (1410) asked about what social inclusion meant to them, they explained the importance of promoting understanding and dialogue among different groups in society to avoid discrimination based on Indeed, my ``holidays,'' and I suspect those of many others, are gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnic and linguistic background, rooted in the observance of Christmas and in the embracing of all ability and more. it stands for. Young people found that educating communities on the Equally, we must all be eager to embrace the celebrations that inclusiveness and integration of new immigrants, promoting define our multicultural society and to encourage all Canadians to community work in school curriculums and funding do the same. organizations that promote intercultural dialogue are all key aspects to improving social inclusion in Canada. To paraphrase Charles Dickens, let us permit all who choose to Another important recommendation for skills development and honour Christmas in their hearts, and who try to keep it all the social inclusion is for organizations to provide young people with year, do so. And let us not shut out the lessons that Christmas and mentorship and internship opportunities, with particular focus on the many other faiths' festivals and observances can teach us, all financially underprivileged youth. Young people also found it of us, regardless of gender, race, language and ethnicity. important to support organizations that promote intercultural dialogue and education between Native and non-Native groups in our northern communities in Canada. Thank you, and may I wish you all a Merry Christmas. I encourage honourable senators to listen to the voices of young people in regard to social inclusion. Each of us has a role in UNESCO YOUTH FORUM making Canada more socially inclusive for our Canadian youth. ON SOCIAL INCLUSION TRADE CONTRACTORS Hon. Joseph A. Day: Honourable senators, recently, youth from around the world converged in Paris for the eighth annual UNESCO Youth Forum on social inclusion, civic engagement, Hon. Donald Neil Plett: Honourable senators, today the dialogue and skills development. This forum was an arena for National Trade Contractors Coalition of Canada is in Ottawa youth to discuss their perspectives on the theme of social inclusion meeting with parliamentarians to discuss an issue that is a concern and the challenges that the youth of today face. for any small business that operates on a credit basis: That, colleagues, is to make sure that every contractor gets paid in a timely manner. The Youth Forum is an important initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, held prior to their general UNESCO conference. At During the normal course of business, a contractor bears a the Youth Forum, youth can express their views and also discuss substantial amount of costs up front to carry out a particular job. issues with ambassadors and permanent delegations to UNESCO. This includes equipment, materials, employee salaries and [ Senator Eaton ] December 10, 2013 SENATE DEBATES 679 maintaining the necessary insurance, among many other Two of these exceptional volunteers are Les and Joan Homans requirements.
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