Trevor Childs and Nicholas Skinner  Mr. Speaker, being a coastal province, we know that the sea does giveth and, sadly, does taketh away. On April 21, the first day of the lobster season in Lark Harbour in Newfoundland and Labrador, Trevor Childs, 44, and his nephew Nicholas Skinner, 28, set off to set their traps

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member opposite mentioned that the committee would have liked to fly to Newfoundland to meet with the people at the energy boards and whatnot. Could he please inform the House what that plane burns to get Newfoundland?

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his passionate speech. He should look at joining a theatre group somewhere along the way. Why can we not do them all? Could we not do wind energy, oil energy and tidal energy? We have got an ideal spot to start it right in the Maritim

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, with the minister being a colleague of mine from Newfoundland and Labrador, I am sure he is very proud of the oil industry in our province. He mentioned the Port of Argentia. I am sure he remembers being there to announce a $38-million investment as the port gets inv

Volunteerism  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a constituent in my riding who has single-handedly done more for his community than any other person I know. Heber Best, of Kelligrews, Conception Bay South, has been a volunteer for more than half a century, volunteering with organizations

Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act  Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for her speech this morning on this vital bill and vital support to constituents and to Canadians as a whole. My office is getting calls from parents saying there are no spaces available. It is great to have $10-a-day day care, b

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Madam Speaker, I know this is a very important discussion on MAID being available to people with mental illness. If people are in a certain mental state, obviously they are not considered to be of sound mind when they try to make that decision. Who would make that decision in t

Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 11th report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, entitled “Restoring Full Accountability for Resources and Governance of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, a quick question for me is this: Does this include all unions not having anti-scab legislation? If it does not, why not?

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join second reading debate on Bill C-273, an act to amend the Criminal Code with respect to Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children, which was introduced by the member for New Westminster—Burnaby on May 19, 2022. Bill C-273 proposes to repeal

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, on the whole affordability issue, and this bill apparently deals with affordability, how can we guarantee that it is going to go down or get easier for constituents in my, the member's and everybody else's ridings? We have tried this and that, and we have said that

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, I cannot answer for why it took so long. I do not sit around the cabinet table for discussions on which policies come forward and which do not. However, I am delighted, and I know the people in my riding are delighted, that we are actually moving this envelope for

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, I know the member opposite from Newfoundland fights hard for the fishery, which is very important to our province. I believe the Minister of International Trade is doing everything she can to make sure more markets are opened and established. It is no different th

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, nobody is going to build houses overnight. It takes time. I have spoken to developers in my area in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are anxious for this bill to get passed, so they can take advantage of the incentives to build affordable rental units and affordable

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, I am thankful for the opportunity to discuss Government Business No. 30 and the affordable housing and groceries act. It stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to building more homes faster and stabilizing prices. Regrettably, the urgency and significance of th