Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, early in the member's comments he referred to Canada's AAA credit rating, and in response to a colleague he also referred to Canada's excellent present balance sheet. Could he explain what the past five years of a Liberal government have done to contribute to tho

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for the reminder to thank my spouse and I will do that more appropriately in an upcoming speech. As a new member, I take that advice seriously. I have also heard the government's call to continue to campaign as a transparent government.

International Trade  Madam Speaker, there is an aluminum extrusion and parts company in Chatham that has grown to over 250 employees in less than 10 years. We have all heard the government's talking points, saying that 70% aluminum content is better than 0%, ignoring the reality that 70% is far less

Chatham-Kent—Leamington  Madam Speaker, I wish to dedicate my first member's statement in this House to the residents of Chatham-Kent—Leamington. They proudly live in Canada's most southerly riding, farming some of Canada's most productive soils and adding value to our farm products and our food sector.

Agriculture  Mr. Speaker, as this is my first opportunity to rise in the House, I would like to thank the residents of Chatham—Kent—Leamington for the opportunity to serve. The Liberal failure to apply for the negligible risk status with the World Organisation for Animal Health last July was