Mr. Speaker, it was almost three weeks ago that the Trans Mountain decision was rendered. Since that time we have heard nothing but mixed messages from the government. As each day passes, the costs and losses mount. Where is the Liberal plan?
Up to $400 million per month is lost to the economy. Thousands of B.C. workers sit idly by. Roughly $7 million in 11 B.C. community benefit agreements are threatened. The government has failed 43 first nations in B.C. and Alberta who negotiated landmark agreements. The government is jeopardizing life-changing economic opportunities and badly needed infrastructure.
As each day passes, the Liberals continue to fail workers, communities and indigenous Canadians who saw hope and opportunity in this project. The reality is that now taxpayers are the shareholders of this monstrous Liberal boondoggle and not one centimetre of pipeline has been built.