Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Alberta and TC Energy announced the devastating news of the official termination of the Keystone XL project.
Canada's oil and gas industry has long been a sector that has fostered economic growth and prosperity for thousands of hard-working Canadians, generating tax revenues that support social programs and infrastructure, like schools and hospitals. However, a guilty pleasure of the current Liberal government is watching the destruction of this industry, which is, after all, the Prime Minister's goal.
The Liberals shower the industry and its workers with empty praise, while implementing policies that serve to hasten its demise. Western Canadians deserve the security and dignity that come with a secure, stable and well-paying job. Canada's Conservatives will secure the future and enact a comprehensive jobs plan to get Canadians back to work in the oil and gas sector, and in every other industry in Canada.