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Committees of the House November 27th, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the first report of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates in relation to the main estimates 2020-21.
The committee has considered the estimates referred by the House and reports the same back without amendment.
Questions on the Order Paper November 23rd, 2020
With regard to isolation housing or quarantine facilities provided to foreign visitors to Canada during the pandemic: (a) how many foreign visitors have required the government to provide isolation housing or quarantine facilities upon arrival to Canada since March 2020; (b) what is the monthly breakdown of the amount spent on housing or quarantine facilities to foreign visitors; and (c) are foreign visitors required to reimburse Canadian taxpayers for the costs related to isolation housing or quarantine facilities, and, if so, (i) how many visitors have paid reimbursements, (ii) what is the total dollar amount collected by the government for such reimbursements?
Broadcasting Act November 19th, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.
I understand that broadcasting identified me as the member for Edmonton Manning. I am actually the member for Souris—Moose Mountain.
Broadcasting Act November 19th, 2020
Mr. Speaker, my friend and colleague from Saskatoon—Grasswood touched on something that is dear to my heart and that I know is to his. We should understand Corner Gas and where it comes from. Small communities in Saskatchewan and all over Canada are dealing with trying to make certain they are able to get the information they need.
When we talk about those communities, we can talk about Dog River and Wullerton. These types of communities are all over the place, and they understand the lack of access they have, particularly community newspapers, which are trying to level the playing field by getting federal legislation requiring Facebook and Google to pay for the news content they use from local and national publications.
I am wondering if the member sees any similarities between that comment and the legislation.
Questions on the Order Paper November 16th, 2020
With regard to revenue collected from the federal carbon tax: (a) excluding any rebates, what is the total amount of revenue collected by the government from the carbon tax or price on carbon since January 1, 2017; (b) what is the breakdown of (a) by (i) year, (ii) province; (c) what is the total amount of GST collected on the carbon tax since January 1, 2017; and (d) what is the breakdown of (c) by (i) year, (ii) province?
The Environment November 5th, 2020
Mr. Speaker, last week, a white paper entitled “Incentivizing Large-Scale CCS in Canada” was released, indicating ways to encourage investment. Construction of three projects could see $2.7 billion in GDP across Canada and support over 6,100 jobs. These three large-scale CCS projects, such as Boundary Dam in my riding, could see over five million tonnes of CO2 being captured annually.
The minister says nice things about CCS, but does nothing to encourage investment. When will he put his words into action?
The Environment October 27th, 2020
Mr. Speaker, carbon capture and storage technology has been extremely effective at reducing CO2 emissions from some of the largest emitters worldwide, including power plants and upgraders. Countries like Norway, Germany and Denmark have all invested in this green emissions-cutting technology. Canada is a world leader in CCS.
With energy investment leaving Canada in droves, why is the minister allowing us to fall behind our international counterparts when it comes to CCS investment?
Carbon Capture and Storage October 26th, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the incredible work being done right here in Canada and around the world on carbon capture and storage technology, CCS. CCS is being utilized to significantly reduce emissions created by power-generating stations and industrial emitters through the capturing and sequestering of CO2 underground.
This innovative green technology can be utilized by numerous industries, such as cement and steel, to drastically cut their emissions while also creating jobs. Indeed, many other countries have recognized the value of CCS. In September, the International Energy Agency released a special report, which is said to be the most comprehensive global study of CCS to date. It stated, “Carbon capture is critical for ensuring our transitions to clean energy are secure and sustainable”.
The government needs to make sure that Canada is providing the right incentives for industry investment when it comes to CCS. An investment in CCS is an investment in the future of Canada's environment and well-being.
My thanks to the Boundary Dam Power Station for being a great leader in this technology.
Business of Supply October 22nd, 2020
Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Hamilton Centre for the point he has identified. We look at the great work that we have done throughout this country in places like Winnipeg and at the University of Saskatchewan on developing vaccinations, etc., and we see other aspects throughout the country where people are stepping up. Every one of those individuals, as they step forward, needs to fully disclose what they have worked on and where they have worked, to make certain that everything is legitimate and is followed appropriately and that we can get the answers we need without having to question anyone's credibility.
Business of Supply October 22nd, 2020
Madam Speaker, the hon. member touches on a very important point, and that is the issue of transparency. We have a Prime Minister who stood up in 2014, before the 2015 election, and talked completely about transparency and how he was never going to hide or keep documents and information from the Canadian public.
As we saw in yesterday's motion, the same issue of keeping transparency was not evident. He redacted information such that it was unacceptable, and the same thing happened when we received the information that was requested on looking into the issues of COVID-19. It is extremely upsetting when we have a Prime Minister who promises to be transparent throughout. This, then, brings to question other things, such as vaccines or vaccinations—