Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  Mr. Speaker, I anticipate that when the member travelled around the country and Medicine Hat was part of her sales territory, she spent extra time there because it is an amazing city to be in. She probably did not want to go back to wherever her base was. I was intrigued by her

Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  Mr. Speaker, I find it interesting that a meandering speech would deserve a meandering question. I would suggest to the hon. member across the way that it is the waste. I talked about $177 billion being spent by the government. The government said it was for pandemic spending, y

Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  If the member asks the question, I will be happy to answer it. At the end of the day, there is a lot of waste that the government has placed on the Canadian taxpayer over the last six years. There is significant waste. That is where we would start. Number one, get rid of the was

Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  Mr. Speaker, before I begin today, I just want to take a moment to thank our former leader, the member for Durham. He worked hard for the Conservative caucus and for the country. He served in the military, and as an MP in cabinet and opposition leader. I thank him for his service

COVID-19 Response Measures  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are frustrated and angry with the government's failed pandemic response. They have had enough government overreach, mandates and infringements on their rights and freedoms. They are losing hope, have lost trust in the government and are tired of the Libera

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would agree. Canada's agricultural sector in different parts of our country relies on foreign workers and temporary foreign workers to come in and help. Not only is the whole immigration process seriously backlogged, but I think personally there are ways to fast-

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I grew up on a ranch in central Alberta. In the west, we dig holes all the time. They are called dugouts, and that is how we feed our livestock. That is how we gather more water, because over the years we have had varying degrees of moisture. Yes, there should be p

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, it is important to recognize that, from my perspective, coming from rural Alberta and rural Canada, I am well aware of the programs that are available. However, many constituents in my riding say they do not qualify or that there is some other problem they face wh

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would be happy to step in so we can move his questions to the end. I am thrilled to rise today on behalf of my constituents and the opposition to talk about the Speech from the Throne. In reality, expectations were high for the Speech from the Throne. Canada and

Questions Passed as Orders for Return  With regard to documents sent by or received by Health Canada or the Public Health Agency of Canada related to COVID-19 vaccines, drugs, or treatments and excluding correspondence from the general public, since March 1, 2020: what are the details of each such document including t

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, many things from the government have baffled me in the last five years that I have been here, and its whole approach to solving the public safety issues surrounding gun violence is certainly one of them. Targeting law-abiding Canadians who statistically have been s

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, it is fair to say that in my years of service in law enforcement, watching the criminal justice system for years and listening to debate in this House on public safety, we have biased outcomes throughout all aspects in the justice system and the prison system. I wo

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, it is fair to say that, certainly on this side of the House, we advocate for a compassionate, fair and rehabilitative approach to criminal justice and incarceration, but that also includes accountability for those who have committed a crime. However, that does not

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, I do have faith in our judicial system. I have a number of provincial court judges and Queen's Bench justices as friends whom I respect highly. I have been in courtrooms where I have watched the adjudication process and admired the skill and the fairness approach t

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, yes, it is fair to say. I was in public safety for a number of years with some of my colleague from across the way, and there are a disturbing number of incarcerated individuals who are racially marginalized. However, one of the things we found through those studie