Greg Rickford

[Natural Resources, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, we have been clear that projects will only proceed if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment. We are proud of the action we have taken to ensure Canada has a world-class regulatory framework and a means for the safest form of transportation for our energy products.

Our government is currently reviewing the independent Joint Review Panel prior to making any decisions on this project.

[The Environment, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, the Joint Review Panel has submitted its recommendation to the government. We are carefully reviewing this recommendation and the decision will be forthcoming.

There is another report out there, and this comes from the Board of Internal Economy. It has one recommendation: that the NDP pay back the $1.17 million it bilked the taxpayers out of. When is it going to pay careful attention to this decision and pay it back?

[The Environment, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, first nations form a significant part of the natural resource sector in terms of their contribution for jobs and the employment opportunities it offers them. Success of this sector, in fact, depends on their full participation, from environmental stewardship to the economic benefits of responsible resource development.

[Natural Resources, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, the candidate for the chair has impeccable credentials. Shame on her for not acknowledging that.

[Natural Resources, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, we know that the NDP is opposed to scientific regulatory review of projects for ideological reasons. We on this side of the House are proud of the National Energy Board, which is mandated to listen to those who are directly affected and can choose to hear from those who have relevant information or knowledge in that domain. We will allow the independent scientific review committee to draft its recommendations on projects.

[Natural Resources, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, we are proud of the work the National Energy Board does. Their decisions are driven by science and facts, contrary to the ideological position the NDP takes over responsible resource development. We have every bit of confidence they will continue to do their good work.

[The Environment, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, I think what the Liberal Party is saying is no to responsible resource development, and that is unfortunate for Albertans and British Columbians.

We are thoroughly reviewing the joint panel recommendations prior to making any decision on this project. We are proud of the action we have taken to ensure that Canada has a world-class regulatory framework and the means for the safest form of transportation for our energy products.

We have been clear. Projects will only proceed if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.

[The Environment, June 16th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, the review panel has submitted its report and the projects will only be approved if they are safe for Canadians and for the environment.

We are carefully studying the report and a decision will be made soon.

[Natural Resources, June 12th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, our government is thoroughly reviewing the joint panel report prior to making a decision on this project. We are proud of the action we have taken to ensure Canada has a world-class regulatory framework and a means for the safest form of transportation for our energy products. We have been clear that projects will only proceed if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.

[Natural Resources, June 12th, 2014]

Mr. Speaker, the joint review panel report has been submitted to the government. Projects will only be approved if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment. We are carefully reviewing this report and a decision will be forthcoming.

Speaking of decisions, when will the NDP decide to pay back the $1.17 million it bilked Canadian taxpayers of for its illegal mail-outs?