43rd PARLIAMENT, 2nd SESSION House of Commons Debates Official Report (Hansard) Volume 150 No. 065 Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Speaker: The Honourable Anthony Rota CONTENTS (Table of Contents appears at back of this issue.) 4487 HOUSE OF COMMONS Wednesday, February 24, 2021 The House met at 2 p.m. ment to recognize local communities, often the guiding light in these very dark times. Castleton, a local community in my riding, has built three beauti‐ Prayer ful outdoor ice rinks. Volunteers work from morning to evening to ensure those skating rinks are kept pristine for local children, their ● (1400) only thanks being the smiles of children. [English] I can think of no greater honour than to represent the wonderful The Speaker: It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing community of Northumberland—Peterborough South and all the of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Timmins— volunteers who work so hard to keep the light in the riding. James Bay. [Members sang the national anthem] * * * [Translation] AWARDS FOR DAIRY FARMS IN SALABERRY—SUROÎT STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS Mrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Salaberry—Suroît, BQ): Mr. [English] Speaker, a farming family in Sainte-Agnès-de-Dundee is using its NATALE BOZZO expertise to put the riding of Salaberry—Suroît on the map. Today, I am pleased to inform members that Estermann farm ranked first Mr. James Maloney (Etobicoke—Lakeshore, Lib.): Mr. in Lactanet Canada's top 25 dairy herds. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that I address the House today to pay respects to a legend of a man from Etobicoke—Lakeshore. The Estermanns are no strangers to top honours since this is the Natale Bozzo came to Canada from Italy when he was just 15. third year in a row that they have received this award. This attests He was filled with dreams and a passion for baking. His career be‐ to the excellent care given to their herd, the overall health of their gan at Sicilia Bakery in Little Italy before he opened his own bak‐ livestock and their innovative agricultural practices. ery in Etobicoke in 1969. SanRemo Bakery is now an institution not just in Toronto but far beyond. After immigrating to Canada from Switzerland, Thomas and Rita Estermann decided to settle in our community and start a dairy Natale passed away last week after a battle with COVID-19. He farm. Today, their children, Martin and Regula, are carrying on the was incredibly hard working. His passion was being at the bakery family tradition and helping the farm to thrive. as he loved bringing joy to people through his food and his deli‐ cious creations. He was as tough as steel and yet had a heart of I also want to congratulate the Lériger farm in Hemmingford, gold. He was a selfless individual and taught everyone he met to which ranked 15th for organic dairy herds. value everything, no matter how big or small. When I rise in the House to defend supply management, I am To his wife Nicoletta, his three sons, Rob, Nicholas and Edward, thinking of farms like these, which do our community proud and along with the rest of his family, I send my deepest condolences, make a huge contribution to the vitality of our cities and our towns. and on behalf of many, our heartfelt thanks. May he rest in peace. * * * * * * [English] ● (1405) VOLUNTEERISM TROPICANA COMMUNITY SERVICES Mr. Philip Lawrence (Northumberland—Peterborough Mr. Shaun Chen (Scarborough North, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, South, CPC): Mr. Speaker, the COVID pandemic has been a diffi‐ Canada is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Black History Month cult time across the country, including in my riding of Northumber‐ this year with the theme “The Future is Now”, highlighting the land—Peterborough South. However, today I want to take a mo‐ transformative work of Black communities across Canada. 4488 COMMONS DEBATES February 24, 2021 Statements by Members In Scarborough North, Tropicana Community Services has been lar that Bass Pro has donated almost 500 hats for a fundraiser, and at the forefront of building inclusion for the past 40 years by pio‐ Tim Viktil of Pro-Star Sports has donated the embroidery of neering culturally responsive programming. The seeds for Tropi‐ Marky's jersey, number 96. cana were sown in 1980 when Jamaican-born Robert Brown saw a need to support disadvantaged youth and their families, specifically The fundraiser from the sale of the hats now helps kids play those in the Caribbean and Black communities. sports and funds a $500 tech scholarship in Marky's name at Barrie Today, the multi-service agency remains focused on delivering North Collegiate. inclusive services in such areas as counselling, education, employ‐ ment, personal development and settlement. Most recently, Tropi‐ As the one year anniversary of his heartbreaking death passes, I cana is helping to administer our government's supporting Black want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Canadian communities initiative, an investment of $25 million over Marky Ramolla. Please take solace in knowing Marky's name and five years to help organizations better serve Black Canadians. impact will live on through his scholarship. I congratulate Tropicana on an incredible 40 years. I wish it * * * many more decades of success. [Translation] KEITH RUMBOLT I applaud and thank Tropicana. Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Long Range Mountains, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, when we head east, nestled on the edge of the Atlantic * * * Ocean, we will find Newfoundland and Labrador, where we locals OFFICIAL LANGUAGES lovingly refer to Labrador as the “big land”. Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, last week, our government tabled its plan to reform and modernize The big land is known for many things and many people, but on the Official Languages Act. This is the first time the federal gov‐ February 7, the big land lost one of its finest, Keith Rumbolt. He ernment has acknowledged that French is in danger, and we have a was a son, a father, a brother and a friend to so many; a known fish‐ duty to protect it in Quebec and across the country. erman for 30 years; a hard-working mayor; a community leader and a volunteer for everything for his area, especially the local volun‐ Our plan is ambitious. We will support francophone culture by teer fire department. modernizing broadcasting and making CBC/Radio-Canada a flag‐ ship institution; by giving workers the right to work in French in Keith cherished his family and friends and made a connection to private businesses under federal jurisdiction in Quebec and in other all he met. His kind ways were so infectious. He loved the out‐ parts of the country with a strong francophone presence; and by doors, was a master navigator, a skilled hunter and his happiest mo‐ working with Quebec to continue supporting newcomer integration ments were doing the things he loved with the people he loved. He in Quebec and French classes. truly was a son of Labrador. I am proud of all the immigrants who have helped make the Que‐ bec nation great, people such as Dany Laferrière, Farah Alibay, To his wife Cheryl, children Hailey and Colin, his mother Barb Corneille and Kim Thúy. and siblings Nancy, Sherry, Bradley and our own member for Labrador, I know they all have wonderful memories to cherish. I As a proud political refugee and a lover of the French language, I hope they get comfort in knowing Keith gave so many wonderful say that the time has come to modernize our Official Languages memories to so many people. The big land has lost one of its Act. biggest smiles. * * * May my friend rest in peace. ● (1410) [English] * * * MARKY RAMOLLA [Translation] Mr. Doug Shipley (Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tragic loss of CARING ANGELS Marky Ramolla. Marky was eight days shy of his 15th birthday when he was tragically taken in a snowmobile accident while riding Mr. René Arseneault (Madawaska—Restigouche, Lib.): Mr. with his father. Speaker, in times of crisis like these, the people of Madawaska— Restigouche always give the best of themselves by helping others. Marky played hockey in the Barrie Colts Minor Hockey Associa‐ tion. He loved his family, he loved working on engines and he loved his Bass Pro hat. In that regard, I would like to acknowledge the work of a group of volunteers in my riding known as the “Anges bienveillants”, or One thousand people attended Marky's celebration of life and the caring angels, who have made it their mission to help the com‐ 300 of them wore Bass Pro hats. These hats have become so popu‐ munity of Edmundston, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. February 24, 2021 COMMONS DEBATES 4489 Statements by Members They deliver groceries to seniors. They make phone calls to com‐ I encourage all businesses in Oakville North—Burlington to sign fort people who live alone. They will even clear snow off the vehi‐ up. cles in parking lots at health care institutions, so that health care workers do not have to do this after an exhausting shift. * * * For Valentine's Day this month, they set up rows of large hearts outside of nursing homes in the area hardest hit by COVID-19 and ● (1415) distributed coffee and doughnuts, a demonstration of love and en‐ couragement for the residents who really needed it. In return, they enjoyed the happy smiles they got from our seniors, people who are PINK SHIRT DAY suffering and our caregivers. Thank you, caring angels. Ms. Raquel Dancho (Kildonan—St. Paul, CPC): Mr.