Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, quite frankly, I have no opinion on the matter and will therefore rely on the experts. I know the Bloc Québécois and the NDP support the bill. The Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights will have an opportunity to examine this more thoroughly in the coming weeks.

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, before I begin, I want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving. I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the Government of Canada's consultation process to inform amendments to the federal legislation on medical assistance in dying. My colleagues who hosted the round tables, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, had the privilege of hearing the perspectives of experts and other key stakeholders.

Yves Berthiaume  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate Yves Berthiaume, who was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Governor General last July. Mr. Berthiaume has been a funeral director for several decades. He was the president of Optimist International in 2004. He created the first francophone Optimist district outside Quebec in eastern Ontario.

Digital Services  Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended many aspects of our lives. Our government is making sure that no one has to face this pandemic alone. Our government has provided important benefits, such as the Canada emergency response benefit and the Canada emergency student benefit, at a time when the public service was making significant efforts to shift to telework.

Official Languages  Madam Speaker, today we are celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day. Over 600,000 francophones in the province of Ontario will be celebrating this day. September 25 is a day to celebrate the progress we have made and think about the future of our community. Can the minister tell the House what our government has been doing to support francophone minorities?

Proceedings of the House and Committees  Mr. Speaker, one of the fundamental roles of parliamentarians in this place is to represent all of Canada. I am very lucky to live about 25 minutes away from here, which is why I have been able to come here three times in the past week. However, my colleagues in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, B.C. and northern Canada should also be here as much as possible.

Paramedic Services  Mr. Speaker, while our doctors, nurses and personal support workers are playing an essential role in fighting COVID-19 and doing a fantastic job, today I want to highlight the work of our paramedic services. This week is Paramedic Services Week, and our paramedics play an important role in fighting COVID-19.

Glengarry—Prescott—Russell  Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to recognize the people of Glengarry—Prescott—Russell for their excellent work and generosity during this pandemic. Many businesses have pivoted to producing personal protective equipment. I want to thank Tulmar Safety Systems and Innovation Tools, whose employees have produced thousands of face shields.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I have a petition calling on the government to maintain its carbon pricing policy in order to reach the Paris Agreement targets.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House today to recognize ALS Canada's advocacy efforts on behalf of everyone who has this terrible disease. Losing a friend to ALS is difficult. I experienced it myself in 2016. Many of you knew him. I am talking about the Hon. Mauril Bélanger.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, the hon. member is right that governments do not dictate oil sand projects. Market conditions do. The fact is that there are already 20 oil sands projects approved, and the government is out of the way. The 20 oil sands projects are not moving forward because of one reason: the price of a barrel of oil.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I am looking at 20 projects that are currently approved that will not produce 10,000 barrels of oil per day, not 100,000 barrels a day, not one million—

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I have a lot of good things to say for Albertans. We approved 2.7 million barrels per day of projects, and they are not moving forward, not because of government, but because of market conditions. The market conditions dictate whether or not projects will go forward.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, the hon. member is right. The Government of Canada does not control the world prices for oil. Right now I believe it is at $49 per barrel. That was the last time I checked. I know some countries can produce a barrel of oil for $10 per day. In Alberta, that is not the cost per barrel.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, before I begin, I would like to inform the House that I will be sharing my time with my hon. colleague, the wonderful member for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook. I know he will have a lot to say very soon. I want to thank the member for Lakeland for initiating this emergency debate.