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The Environment Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Vimy for her work on climate action. Last week, our government presented a major component of our plan to grow a prosperous economy for Canada while tackling the challenges of climate change. Unions, industry, environmentalists and large compan
November 23rd, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I was informed following my member's statement that half of my statement was unheard. There was a technical difficulty. It is an important member's statement honouring veterans, and I am hopeful the House will provide me with an opportuni
November 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, as Remembrance Day draws near, members of my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges join Canadians from coast to coast in proudly wearing a poppy in recognition of the millions who have served, and continue to serve, our country. As we do so, we not only acknowledge thei
November 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Poppy Campaign Madam Speaker, as Remembrance Day draws near, members of my community of Vaudreuil—Soulanges join Canadians from coast to coast to coast in proudly wearing a poppy in recognition of the millions who have served and continue to serve our country. As we do so, we not only acknowle
November 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Infrastructure Madam Speaker, our government is committed to growing our economy while protecting our environment, and we will continue to ensure all good projects move forward in a timely manner. With Canada's new Impact Assessment Act, our government is increasing regulatory certainty and c
November 2nd, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Infrastructure Madam Speaker, this government is committed to the sustainable and responsible developments of major resource projects in support of a healthy economy for all Canadians. We are working to ensure our energy and natural resource sectors remain a source of good middle-class jobs, pr
November 2nd, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Businesses in Vaudreuil-Soulanges Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today, during Small Business Week, to commend small businesses back home in Vaudreuil—Soulanges for their hard work. The past eight months have really tested the resilience of small business owners, but they worked hard and found creative ways t
October 21st, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Natural Resources Madam Speaker, I am always pleased to have the opportunity to explain the ways in which our government has supported and will continue to support energy workers. We have taken extraordinary measures to support workers in the energy sector because we know these are extraordinary
October 20th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Natural Resources Madam Speaker, it is an important question. We all know Canada's resource sector workers and suppliers have been hard hit by the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nowhere has this been more pronounced than in the petroleum sector, where producers have faced the added challenge of
October 20th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
The Environment Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question. Canada's methane regulations will help protect the health of Canadians by improving the air we breathe. Emissions of harmful cancer-causing air toxins and smog-forming pollutants that are often found with methane emissions will
October 20th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
The Environment Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. We recognize that methane is a potent greenhouse gas. We also know that taking action on methane emissions is one of the lowest-cost actions to reduce greenhouse gases. With this in mind, and the understanding that regulation
October 20th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to present to the House a petition put forward by Tina Smith Brooks, a member of my community who lives in Rigaud. She is a business owner and a very active member of the community. She has put forward a petition calling upon the Government of
October 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague could not be further from the truth. The reality is that we have and continue to support our energy sector workers. Just during this pandemic, we invested over $1.7 billion to help clean up abandoned oil wells. We have invested $750 million to suppo
October 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Community Organizations in Vaudreuil—Soulanges Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the hard work of the community organizations in Vaudreuil—Soulanges. These organizations have maintained their essential services to those in need in my community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency community support fund contribut
October 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal
Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for all she did as the leader of the Green Party. She moved so many great initiatives forward. It was a pleasure to have worked personally with her on numerous initiatives. With regard to doing better and doing more, we know that we need to d
October 5th, 2020House debate
Peter SchiefkeLiberal