Government Operations Committee on March 27th, 2024

Evidence of meeting #113 for Government Operations and Estimates in the 44th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was saskatchewan.

A video is available from Parliament.

On the agenda

Main Estimates 2024-25: Vote 1 under Canada Post Corporation, Vote 1 under Canada School of Public Service, Vote 1 under Canada School of Public Service, Vote 1 under Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, Vote 1 under Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board, Vote 1 and 5 under Department of Public Works and Government Services, Vote 1 and 5 under National Capital Commission, Vote 1 under Office of the Governor General's Secretary, Vote 1 under Office of the P

Committee Business

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Scott Moe Premier of Saskatchewan, Government of Saskatchewan

Yves Giroux Parliamentary Budget Officer, Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Kelly McCauley

Okay.

Mr. Drouin, go ahead.

2:50 p.m.

Liberal

Francis Drouin Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

I would just caution members on using language.

I could say Pierre Poilievre is a liar because he's misquoting the Bank of Canada. The carbon pricing represents one-twentieth of the impact on inflation. That's for the record. The Bank of Canada has stated that clearly.

I wouldn't say that, and I will retract my comments—

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

Laila Goodridge Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB

I have a point of order.

2:50 p.m.

Liberal

Francis Drouin Liberal Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON

—because I'm an honourable member.

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Kelly McCauley

Go ahead, Ms. Goodridge.

March 27th, 2024 / 2:50 p.m.

Conservative

Laila Goodridge Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB

Thank you.

I'm very recently tuning in, but I've been listening from my apartment here for a while. Actually, I'm in my office.

This is absolutely crazy. We are fighting over something that the Parliamentary Budget Officer has been very clear on. Canadians are worse off because of the carbon tax. There's been absolutely—

2:50 p.m.

Liberal

Jenica Atwin Liberal Fredericton, NB

I have a point of order.

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

Philip Lawrence Conservative Northumberland—Peterborough South, ON

I have a point of order.

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

Laila Goodridge Conservative Fort McMurray—Cold Lake, AB

—disingenuous information coming from the Liberals throughout this entire meeting—

2:50 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Kelly McCauley

Colleagues, because.... I'm sorry. I'm going to interrupt.

Because of all.... This is ridiculous. This is disorder.

I am adjourning the meeting.