Madam Speaker, there is no question at all that the petroleum industry, centred in Alberta really, indeed in the fine city of Calgary, my friend's riding and mine being a part of that city, is central to the Canadian economy. It supplies jobs and opportunities not just in our province but indeed across Canada with manufacturers in Ontario, Quebec and other provinces that take part in our industry. It makes a central financial contribution. Its importance cannot be ignored and put on the shelf, which has been a long-standing tradition in the federal government under the Liberal Party. It is something that has to change.
In the House of Commons on June 4th, 2025. See this statement in context.