Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Montcalm for his question. First, I want to assure the House that our government is working with Canadians to make sure that federally regulated aerodrome building projects take into account public safety and interest. In March 2016, in order

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. As mandated by the Prime Minister, we are improving rail safety. That is our top priority. We remain committed to reducing the number of accidents and incidents on the Canadian rail network and at federally regulated crossings

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I mentioned in my speech that Canada's democratic processes and the ways in which Canada chooses our politicians are attractive targets for nation-states and non-state actors seeking to influence us. Recently, we have seen evidence of election campaign hacking, from t

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I mentioned that CSE helps protect the Canadian Armed Forces in their international operations. I wonder if the parliamentary secretary could describe the spending in the main estimates for 2017-18.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I will be speaking for 10 minutes and then I will follow with questions. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to speak about the Communications Security Establishment, known as CSE, one of Canada's critical security and intelligence organizations within the nat

The Environment  Madam Speaker, our government is delivering on our promise to formalize a crude oil tanker moratorium along the north coast of British Columbia. This will protect this incredible environment that coastal and indigenous communities call home, ensure clean water for our kids and gr

Ottawa Senators Hockey Team  Madam Speaker, as all Canadians know, there are not four seasons in Canada, but five. We are now well into playoff hockey season, and communities across Canada are watching and cheering. A lifelong fan of the Habs, also known as the Montreal Canadiens, our own Prime Minister has

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, there is work to do, and our national oceans protection plan will provide that comprehensive plan to address abandoned, derelict, and wrecked vessels in Canadian waters. We will be introducing new legislation that puts the responsibility and liability on vessel owner

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, our government has consulted extensively with indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholders to listen and gather input on the tanker moratorium. Since January 2016, we have held 75 engagement sessions to discuss improvements to marine safety and formalize the oil

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure Canadians that their safety and their security are ultimate priorities. We have robust protocols in place to protect them. A few weeks ago, the minister asked the department to examine all the security protocols and to seek reassurances tha

Air Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind the member that the Minister of Transport is committed to building a modern and efficient transportation system for the future, a system that will work effectively to grow Canada's economy and to support middle-class Canadians. A key element of

Air Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable for his question and for the opportunity to discuss this subject. We have not put forward a proposal on the matter of airport asset recycling. However, the member will recall that in November 2016, the minister presented

Ferry Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Central Nova for his important question and for his advocacy. Our government understands that, from visiting friends and family to getting goods to market, middle-class Canadians in Atlantic Canada rely on safe and efficient ferr

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, our government understands the scope and importance of the grain sector and that a strong rail-based supply chain system is absolutely essential to all Canadian producers and shippers so they can remain competitive in domestic and international markets. Therefore, w

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I will reiterate that we understand that this is very important to Canada's economy and to our grain farmers and to our shippers. In the past we had this adversarial relationship. Now what we are trying to do is get the people to the table, consult, collaborate, and