The Economy  Mr. Speaker, inflation is at 5.1%, its highest level since 1991. Last week I received a letter from a constituent, who said, “I just got a natural gas bill in the mail. I have never seen my gas bill go over $350 a month. For this month it was $645, and $120 was for the carbon tax for the feds to squander.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we have heard so many questions about nothing coming from the government side on this, which confuses us. Where does the government stand on this very fair and just motion? What did the member gather from the government's position on this important motion?

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for supporting this motion. It is a matter of fairness and justice. It is a matter of fairness to the provinces, especially to Saskatchewan. That is what the motion is asking for. Does the member agree with that?

Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  Mr. Speaker, the member must smarten up today. He is being unreasonable and that is not acceptable

Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my colleague from Edmonton Strathcona on her speech, which touched on many points. One item I was hoping she would talk about is the housing crisis. Right now, we basically have a housing economy. The economy is run by the real estate industry, which is very dangerous for seniors, health care transfers and education.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, there is never a conversation with friends here in Ottawa or back home where the housing crisis does not come up. People are confused, concerned and not happy. Even if the value of their homes is increasing, they are not happy because they are scared. The first question they ask is what the government is doing about it.

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to government analysis on the impact of the Bank of Canada's low inflation target on the Alberta economy: (a) has the government done any projections on the impact of maintaining the low inflation target on Alberta's economy, and, if so, what are the results of such projections, broken down by economic indicator; and (b) has the government done any projections on the impact of abandoning the low inflation target on Alberta's economy, and, if so, what are the results of such projections, broken down by economic indicator?

Edmonton Manning  Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank the people of Edmonton Manning for once again putting their trust in me as their representative in Ottawa. It is a privilege to work on their behalf. During the election campaign, Edmonton Manning residents asked me why the government was not addressing the rising cost of living, especially given the impact on families and seniors.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, we heard a speech from the Bloc Québécois that was a nice jump between different planets, but at the end of the day, it looks like we landed on planet earth. Considering the agreement we just had on the amendment submitted from the Bloc Québécois, does the hon. member think the government will support this motion, yes or no?

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my friend from Essex on his re-election. What I heard in his speech was a message of unity dealing with the challenges we are all facing together as a country. If he could somehow elaborate on that, it would be great.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, thank you for giving me my first opportunity to speak in the House since the election. I would like to take this opportunity to also thank the health care workers who serve us all the time, and especially during this difficult time with COVID. The hon. member said that Bill C-3 would provide a balance between the rights of people and the protection of health care workers, the facilities and so forth.

Housing  Madam Speaker, Canada’s housing market is the latest victim of Liberal incompetence. Their first-time home buyer program has only allocated $178 million since its creation. That is just 14% of its budget. The minister’s program has only helped 9,800 applicants in two years. This is a national crisis affecting millions of Canadians, and it is the highest price increase since 2006.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the Minister of National Defence, since day one of the last Parliament, has had a rocky road, with a lot of scandals, issues and problems, and they seem to be piling up. So far, neither he nor the Prime Minister has done anything about it. I would ask the hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona to comment on that.

Housing  Mr. Speaker, home prices have risen to an all-time high. While the minister is patting himself on the back, young Canadians and families are simply giving up the Canadian dream of owning a home due to historic price increases of almost 30% since last year. Can the minister tell us, if his housing plan is truly perfect, why Canadians across the country are giving up on owning homes?

Edmonton Manning Constituent  Madam Speaker, I stand today to highlight a constituent and friend I have known for over 15 years who has served in the Canadian Army. Major Alexander Tsang has served our country for 28 years and has deployed across the globe representing Canada. He served in Bosnia and Sudan to help peacekeeping efforts.