Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, as I have said many times, our government believes that communities should have a say in where cell towers are installed in their area. Telecommunications companies also need to consult communities in an open and transparent manner. However, this matter is before the courts.

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform my colleague that, since taking office, our priorities for connectivity have been accessibility, competition and affordability. In regions where there is lots of competition, costs have actually gone down by 32%. We have also launched a new program called connecting families, which gives low-income families access to the Internet for $10 a month.

2019 General Election  Mr. Speaker, people back home remember what 10 years under the Harper government looked like. Those 10 years were marked by cuts and the muzzling of scientists. Just ask anyone at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute. A fundamental shift occurred in 2015, a 180-degree turn. Now the government is investing in my region and in our people, including our seniors.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind my colleague that the minister's new directive means the CRTC must put Internet and mobile phone service consumers at the forefront of all its decisions. We want more competition, and it is working. In regions with competition, prices are up to 32% lower.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I appreciate my colleague's response. His answer was an important one. There are examples all across Canada. After a decade of Conservative darkness, my riding finally saw the light in 2016. As of next year, 98% of households in my riding will have high-speed Internet access.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, over the past few years, our government has invested more than $900 million to connect communities across Canada. In budget 2019, we announced a $1.7-billion investment in infrastructure projects, bringing the total to nearly $5 billion. Does my colleague believe these investments are important?

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, not only is our government taking a stand, it is taking action. Our government has invested more than $900 million in 190 projects to ensure that communities across Canada can connect to high-speed Internet and have access to cellular service. In my riding, 98% of households will be connected to fibre optic high-speed Internet.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question and for his commitment to rural communities across Canada. Internet access is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Our government has worked to ensure that Canadians in rural areas can participate fully in the digital economy. This is why we announced changes to the 3,500-megahertz spectrum.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to remind my colleague that our government has made some significant investments since we came to power. For example, we have invested in about 180 connectivity projects that will give 900 rural or remote communities in Canada access to high-speed Internet. I also want to remind him that the cost of Internet services and cellular service dropped by 16% in the past year.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to start by saying that I will be sharing my time with my hon. colleague from Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge. Today I have the pleasure of rising to highlight the excellent work our government has accomplished, no matter what the opposition may say, over the past four years to support Canada's telecommunications sector and Canadians, who work hard and rely on these Internet and mobile services every day.

Sport  Madam Speaker, I would also like to applaud my colleague for her work. Her commitment is unmistakable. In closing, we need a model code of conduct to harmonize our efforts. That is why we supported cross-country consultations and an earlier national summit on the creation and possible implementation of a model code.

Sport  Madam Speaker, I would first like to thank the member for Windsor—Tecumseh for her important question. It gives me an opportunity to clarify the measures that our government has taken to address the problem of harassment, abuse and discrimination with all stakeholders. This issue is a priority for our government, for the sports community, and for all the provincial and territorial governments.

Veterans Affairs  Madam Speaker, most veterans are financially better off thanks to the financial benefits of the pension for life, as I mentioned earlier, compared to what they were receiving under the previous Veterans Well-being Act. We are proud to have adopted the monthly pension that veterans asked for.

Veterans Affairs  Madam Speaker, I would like to acknowledge my colleague's hard work, passion and determination. We truly appreciate those qualities. Like him, I would like to take a moment to recognize the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On this day 75 years ago, Canadian soldiers stormed Juno Beach in Normandy, France, forever changing the course of history.

Housing  Madam Speaker, additional information will provided over the next few weeks with respect to my colleague's question. However, let me reiterate that our government has the responsibility to support a stable housing market and the economy. Recent federal policies help ensure that Canadians take on mortgages they can afford, even if interest rates rise or income changes.