Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for Vancouver Quadra.
It is a privilege to rise in the House to speak to the motion put forward by the member for Battle River—Crowfoot on the Canada-Alberta MOU, building pipelines to Asia and the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin nation, and I would like to express my gratitude for the privilege of sharing this land with them on this very day. It is important to recognize that, across Canada, the lands, waters and ice are traditional territories of the first nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Indigenous peoples have cared for these environments for thousands of years, and their knowledge and leadership remain essential. Our journey toward reconciliation continues to be a priority for me, and it is one of the reasons I am in the House today.
Today I want to talk about the future, our future, and the foundation that the Government of Canada is building for a stronger, more sustainable Canada. It is a future that is not only net-zero but also full of new opportunities for clean, resilient and lasting growth, from such things as building new industries that anchor long-term jobs in every region and developing climate-smart infrastructure that saves money by avoiding costly disaster recovery. There are opportunities for workers and communities, such as thousands of skilled jobs for electricians, energy advisers, engineers and construction workers, as well as community-owned renewable energy projects that keep wealth circulating locally. There are opportunities for Canadian competitiveness through selling clean aluminum, low-carbon steel and sustainable forestry products. In other words, it will be a climate-competitive Canada.
I am talking about a Canada that leads the world by leaning into its strengths. I will put that in perspective. Countries around the world are making the transition to clean, low-carbon energy industries and technology. They are competing to design the cleanest technologies, produce the cleanest fuels and operate the cleanest industries. They are competing for capital, for talent and for innovation.
This transition is a revolution. It is reshaping trade, investments and jobs. It is changing pretty much everything: how we get around, with more public transit running on clean power and with more walkable, bikeable communities; how we heat and cool our homes, with heat pumps, better-insulated homes and smart thermostats that learn routines and reduce wasted energy; and how we work, build and power our country, with cleaner and more dependable electricity, solar rooftops and grids powered by wind, nuclear and storage.
It is impacting how we think about our sustainable future, with green mortgages, pension funds and savings plans investing in long-term clean growth, as well as how we connect with nature, with more protected areas, more urban forests and more opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home.
A net-zero future makes the cleaner choice the cheaper choice, the smarter choice and ultimately the easier choice. That is why making the foundational changes needed to build a net-zero future is economically smart and fiscally responsible. Moreover, it is essential for protecting Canadians and the places they call home. The bottom line is that addressing climate change is both a moral obligation and an economic imperative. That is why the Government of Canada released the climate competitiveness strategy in budget 2025.
The strategy positions Canada to seize the opportunities presented by the global transition to clean economies, by reducing our emissions and driving investments. It creates the clarity and condition for the investment needed to build an affordable net-zero future, a future in which Canadian businesses and industries are well positioned to compete and lead in the global economy, Canadians have the security of a strong economy and good jobs, and Canada leads in the global clean energy transition.
The climate competitiveness strategy is a central pillar of the government's plan to become the strongest economy in the G7. It is about building certainty for investors while continuing to take strong action to address climate change, building new infrastructure and major projects more efficiently while ensuring they contribute to a clean and competitive economy.
It is about supporting clean Canadian innovation, scaling homegrown solutions and capitalizing on projects that further Canada's standing as a clean energy superpower. It is also about exploring nuclear and renewable energy; investing in low-carbon fuels and initiatives aimed at improving the emissions intensity of the oil and gas sector; expanding into emerging opportunities such as critical minerals, carbon removal, resource sufficiency and high-value manufacturing; training workers to participate in these opportunities; and engaging with indigenous partners and rights holders as appropriate.
These are all investments in long-term prosperity. However, I want to be clear: Canada is not just entering this race; Canada is in this race with some of the smartest and most talented workers; some of the cleanest power, most unique energy and resource sectors, and world-class industries; and a strong domestic market in which Canadians can be their best customers.
In sum, Canada's climate competitiveness strategy aims to grow our economy, to build a stronger, more sustainable and more competitive Canada and create lasting prosperity. I will close with a picture of what Canada can look like if we stay the course. It is a Canada where we have clean power in our homes and air in our cities; a Canada where jobs in our communities are future-focused and where students can look forward to working in global leading industries; a Canada where indigenous engagement is rooted in respect, reciprocity and responsibility; and a Canada where climate action is a catalyst, sparking innovation, inspiration and investment.
This is the climate-competitive economy that Canada is moving towards. We are doing it by working hand in hand with indigenous governments, provinces and territories, industries and all sectors. Climate action is an opportunity for everyone. This is the Canadian way: co-operation, practical progress and determination with courage and confidence.