This week in the Finance Committee, I had the chance to question the Finance Minister about Bill C-14, which will implement certain aspects of our Fall Economic Statement . I asked the Minister about funding for affordable housing, and shelters for women facing conjugal violence, and on our Action Plan for Women in the Economy.
In Question Period, I asked the Minister of Public Services and Procurement about our government's vaccine procurement plan. You can watch my question and her answer here .
To see all my work in the House, please visit the House of Commons website .
Last week, we commemorated the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been an incredibly challenging year for all of us - especially those who have lost loved ones. We have spent the past year deprived of our friends and family to keep each other safe, and while it is not over yet, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
Vaccines are on their way, and access to them is being expanded regularly as we get more shots in Canadians' arms. The vaccines are the most effective way to fight this virus and get back to a sense of normalcy, so when your time comes, please get the vaccine. It is quick, safe, and effective, and will save countless lives.
So far, the government has distributed 3.9 million doses of vaccines to the provinces and territories. 2.9 million have been administered nationally, and Quebec has administered almost 650,000 doses. For more information on the status of the vaccination campaign in Canada, please click here.
Carré Laval will soon be home to a large urban park and a lake, to go along with an international-caliber innovation zone with research centers, offices, stores, and tourist attractions.
Public consultations are expected to be held in the summer of 2021. To learn more about Carré Laval, please click here .
April 30, 2021 (or June 15, 2021 if you or your spouse are self-employed) is the deadline to file your taxes and pay any amounts owed. For more information regarding your taxes, click here .
All amounts paid to you under a COVID-19 emergency or recovery benefit is taxable, and you will get a T4A slip for the amounts you received. For more information, visit the Canada Revenue Agency's website .
For information on how to file your taxes, please visit the Government of Canada's website. If you need additional help, you may be eligible for the Income Tax Assistance - Volunteer Program which is offered jointly by the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec.
