Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives supported the passage of Bill C-5, which gave the Prime Minister extraordinary authority to approve nation-building projects fast.
The Prime Minister claimed that with these powers, the government would unleash our economic potential. He claimed that we would build at speeds not seen in generations. Sadly, the Prime Minister's promises are not reflected in reality. Canadians in the mining sector, the oil and gas sector and other sectors tell me the Liberal government has not lifted a finger to make it easier to get permits and build projects.
That is why Conservatives are calling for the passage of the Canadian sovereignty act, which would remove the barriers and cut the red tape that is stopping these projects. We want the Prime Minister to live up to his promises. Conservatives are giving him the tools to get the job done. Why is he not using them? The Prime Minister has no excuse. The time for fancy rhetoric is over. The time for action is now.