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The Economy June 23rd, 2021
Mr. Speaker, Canada is supposed to be a prosperous country.
However, according to the Macdonald-Laurier Institute's recently updated COVID misery index, Canada is suffering far more than comparable countries from self-inflicted and disproportionate economic damage due to the pandemic. Retail sales plunged by 5.7% from March to April, which is the sharpest month-over-month drop.
When will the government admit that it caused these economic woes?
National Defence June 16th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government's situation has morphed into a cycle of scandals followed by its empty excuses and a false promise to do better. There is never any accountability.
The situation in the armed forces is a perfect example. It has become toxic and is falling apart before our eyes.
The Minister of Defence must resign or the Prime Minister must boot him out. Which one of them will do the honourable thing?
National Defence June 16th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, Canada is a country with honour. The brave men and women who serve in our armed forces deserve all the support we can give them. Every day that the Minister of National Defence stays in office is a show of disrespect for the service of our armed forces.
The Minister of National Defence has to stop trying to fix things. It is too late. He needs to step down.
When will the minister realize that?
National Defence June 16th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, enough is enough. It is time to send a message.
The Minister of National Defence completely abandoned the Canadian Forces during years of incompetence. The Prime Minister himself said that the problem of sexual misconduct in the military had been ignored for far too long, but he acts like that is not the case.
If he really wants to start changing things, the Prime Minister needs to fire his Minister of National Defence.
Why is the Prime Minister insisting on keeping the minister in place?
Forestry Industry June 15th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have repeatedly assured workers in our softwood lumber industry that a new agreement with the United States will be negotiated.
It has been nearly seven years since they came to power, five year since the softwood lumber tariffs were imposed and three years since CUSMA was renegotiated, but nothing has been done to protect our forestry workers.
Does the Liberal government have any plan to stop talking and start taking action?
Forestry Industry June 15th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, according to an article on the CBC, softwood lumber experts expect that prices will continue to go up. They are also saying that it could take several years before things get back to normal.
In the meantime, the United States is taking advantage of the vulnerability of our forestry sector and threatening our industries with tariffs.
Canadian workers had to deal with a pandemic last year and do not need any more problems. Why is the government leaving them defenceless?
Business of Supply June 15th, 2021
The answer is yes, Madam Speaker.
Business of Supply June 15th, 2021
Madam Speaker, we do need to protect our culture, but right now, freedom of expression is what is at stake, and our party will not compromise on that.
Business of Supply June 15th, 2021
Madam Speaker, the important thing is that the Conservative Party recognizes provincial jurisdiction. That is of the utmost importance to us. Quebec has the right to make its own decisions.
Business of Supply June 15th, 2021
Madam Speaker, protecting culture is, of course, very important to us. However, we will not compromise on freedom of expression, because that is extremely important to us.