Andrew Scheer

[Request for Emergency Debate, November 24th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order, I just point out that there are many instances where we have asked the government to grant take-note debates on an emergency basis for very important topics, and it is the government that says no to those. Only the government can grant an emergency take-note debate, and that is something the government has repeatedly denied.

[Business of the House, November 20th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, it is time for everyone's favourite part of the parliamentary cycle, the Thursday question. I was wondering if the government could inform the House of the business for the rest of this week and into next week.

I have a couple of quick questions about the agenda. There has been a lot of talk about a proposed pipeline through British Columbia to the west coast. Of course, that would be useless if the Liberal shipping ban stays in place. Lifting that ban will require legislation.

Does the government intend to bring in legislation to end that double-standard law that prevents Canadian ships from transporting Canadian energy but allows U.S. tankers to travel through the same area?

The opposition has now been asking for weeks for an emergency take-note debate on the trade impacts of the government's failures to get tariffs lifted, specifically on softwood lumber. We have proposed holding a take-note debate next week. I wonder if the government will accept that request, listen to the thousands of Canadian workers who have lost their jobs because of the devastation that has affected the softwood lumber industry and grant that emergency take-note debate for sometime next week.

[Natural Resources, November 20th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, again, after 10 years, we are just on the cusp of things all coming together, but I can answer the question the minister did not answer himself. The answer is no.

While the Liberals have made it illegal for Canadian companies to load Canadian ships with Canadian oil, U.S. tankers can continue to travel off B.C.'s coast and take their oil to countries around the world. As we speak, the U.S. crude oil tanker California is travelling from Tacoma to Alaska along the west coast.

Why are the Liberals keeping in a law that prevents Canada from exporting our oil while U.S. tankers travel through the exact same place?

[Natural Resources, November 20th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, that is typically Liberal: Things are always just about to start getting better. Meanwhile, actual tariffs keep going up.

One way to increase trade with other countries would be with a pipeline to British Columbia's west coast, but the Liberals killed northern gateway in 2016, resulting in billions in lost opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses. Now there is talk of reviving that pipeline, but of course, if the shipping ban stays in place, no one will be able to export what comes through the pipe.

The Liberals made it illegal to ship Canadian energy off Canada's west coast. Does that law also ban U.S. tankers from travelling through the same area?

[International Trade, November 20th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's deal with Canadians was to elect him and he would get us a win on tariffs. Since then, he has taken over 20 trips, which might be worth it if he came home with better deals, but he is not.

After meeting with the U.S., tariffs are even higher than before. After meeting with China, we now have new tariffs on grain and seafood. India put new tariffs on peas after their meeting. He claimed to have some kind of special ability that would result in new trade deals, but it turns out he is not that special; he is just another Liberal.

Will the Prime Minister admit he is failing on trade, or is making things worse part of some genius strategy?

[The Economy, November 7th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, if they really wanted to give workers a break, they would scrap the industrial carbon tax that their American competitors do not have to pay.

Now we all know who this budget really was for: It was a Brookfield boardroom budget. After all, the billions in extra debt means that bankers and bondholders get big interest payments, and when those board members go out to buy a luxury private jet, they get a big tax break.

A Gulfstream G600 is currently listed for $63 million. Can the Prime Minister tell us how much a Brookfield executive will save with the private jet tax cut, and how much more Canadians will have to pay when food prices go up?

[The Economy, November 7th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, after 10 years of Liberal inflationary deficits, working Canadians have never had it so tough. People lined up at food banks and parents putting beef back on the grocery store shelf were desperate for something in the budget to bring prices down.

Did the Prime Minister scrap hidden taxes on food? No. Did he scrap the 17¢ fuel standards tax? No. The Prime Minister heard the cries of working Canadians and what did he do? He scrapped the luxury tax on private jets and yachts. That is right. The only measure in this budget to make things cheaper will only apply to boats and airplanes.

Can the Prime Minister tell us how many Canadians lined up at food banks will benefit from the private jet tax cut?

[Bone Marrow Donors, November 7th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, every year, so many Canadians and their families face the unimaginable challenge of searching for a life-saving bone marrow match.

Becoming a bone marrow donor is one of the most selfless and meaningful acts a person can do. lt does not require wealth or status, just a willingness to help a person in need, like my nephew, Lincoln, who received a bone marrow transplant from his generous donor, Ann, and like Ollie Ferguson, who is with us here in Ottawa today.

Ollie was in need of a bone marrow donor and found one in his sister Scarlett. Because of Scarlett, Ollie has been able to chase his passion for driving race cars. He races pro late model cars, and he is only 15. Because of Scarlett, he can enjoy climbing the ranks of racing.

I encourage everyone to join Canadian Blood Services' stem cell registry. Sign up online and get a cheek swab. It is a simple act that could easily save someone's life.

I thank those who have already registered as a donor. Together, we can continue to show the compassion and generosity that makes Canada so great.

[Business of the House, November 6th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, it is time for everyone's favourite moment of the parliamentary week, the Thursday question. I am hoping the government can update the House as to the business of the chamber for the rest of this week and the week after the break week.

While I am on my feet, as this is the Thursday before Remembrance Day, I want to thank all our men and women who currently serve in uniform, all those who have ever donned the Canadian uniform with the Canadian flag on their arm, and all those who have put themselves in harm's way to defend and protect Canada and our allies. We cannot thank veterans and current members of the armed forces enough for what they do.

I hope all Canadians take a moment on November 11 to thank a veteran and to commemorate their service.

[Carbon Pricing, November 4th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, maybe farmers can call up CRA and say the carbon tax on farm equipment and fertilizer is imaginary, or maybe they can write imaginary cheques to pay for them.

It is not just the industrial carbon tax that is driving up food prices; it is also the Liberal fuel standard. When truckers take the food from farms to factories to grocery stores, they cannot tell the Canada Revenue Agency that those taxes are imaginary. They have to pay that extra 17¢ a litre.

To help bring prices down for working Canadians, why not scrap the fuel standards that are driving up food costs?