Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, no one bid on the Department of Public Safety's first attempt at an invitation for a contract to design ways to pay off confiscation victims, referring to forced seizures as potential buy-backs of firearms. The deadline to apply for a second attempt to criminalize an

Public Service Tribute  Madam Speaker, 338 members of Parliament have the honour, privilege and responsibility of representing Canadians in this chamber. This work would not be possible without the capable support we receive from staff. Especially since the outbreak of COVID-19, our staff have been es

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I was encouraged when I heard the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion state that she felt it was not advisable for Canadians to have access to MAID more easily than supports for our disabled community. Could my hon. colleague commen

Lobster Fishery Dispute in Nova Scotia  Mr. Speaker, I must admit that after four-plus hours into this emergency debate tonight, I am somewhat confused. I am somewhat confused over process because it is my assumption that the purpose of an emergency debate that was called for by four ministers is to draw sufficient att

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I wish to thank my hon. colleague for his perspective on this issue. Indeed, I want to thank all of the members from both sides of the aisle who have shared on this deeply important topic. My concern, and the member raised it, as did several of the previous speake

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the changes to the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) design and associated increase to the cost per ship and delay of the construction start time: (a) how many ships are specifically contracted for in the first phase of the contract with Irving Shipbuilding; (b) wh

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Arctic Off-Shore Patrol Ships (AOPS): (a) what are the operational requirements established by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) for the two additional ships; (b) will the two AOPS for the CCG require redesign or changes, and, if so, what will be the specific chan

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN): (a) which surface platform in the RCN is deemed a warship and why has it obtained such a designation; (b) will the Joint Support Ship be a warship; (c) which specific characteristics will enable to Joint Support Ship to be a warship;

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to Canada's submarine fleet: (a) what was the total number of days at sea for each submarine in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019; (b) what was the total spent to repair each submarine in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019; (c) what is the estimated total cost of the current submarine maintenance

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Canadian Experiences Fund: (a) what is the total amount of approved funding; (b) what is the complete list of approved projects; and (c) for each project in (b), what are the details, including the (i) value of the approved project, (ii) total amount of federal

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, my understanding is that the aluminum going forward under the present provisions does not have the same protection as steel. I would certainly enjoin any efforts that would grant that to our aluminum producers. I am not aware of that at this point.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I did not have the time to finish my concluding comments, but I will go at that question another way. The government does have a responsibility to the sectors affected by its decisions and there should be redress for the casualties of the governmen

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, the short answer is this. I have no idea why the Liberals would not address such long outstanding issues such as softwood lumber, buy America provisions and a whole host of other provisions. I do not know.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, yes, certainly 70% is better than zero, but, as I understand it, the industry was largely supplied by aluminum from North America. The industry challenged, through CITT hearings, dumping allegations in 2009 and again in 2014. The Americans did the same thing in 201

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, as this is my maiden speech, I would respectfully ask for the traditional maiden speech consideration to acknowledge those who have helped create this opportunity to address the House today. As a colleague stated several weeks ago, cats have nine lives, but membe