Mr. Speaker, around the world, countries are searching for secure and reliable sources of energy. Many, including Japan, South Korea, India and Germany, have expressed a growing interest in Canadian energy.
Canada has the fourth-largest oil reserves in the world and the ability to help meet that demand responsibly, yet despite years of promises, the government has not approved a single new pipeline to tidewater. Its Major Projects Office was supposed to speed up development, yet it has not approved a single project. Instead, Liberal policies like Bill C-69, the west coast tanker ban and endless regulatory delays continue to block Canadian energy from reaching global markets.
Canada should be diversifying our energy exports so we are more resilient to instability abroad and we reduce our dependence on the United States as our only customer. By expanding access to global markets and allowing projects to move forward here at home, we can strengthen our economy, support Canadian workers and ensure that Canadian energy reaches the allies that are demanding it.