Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, it has been really difficult to follow the Conservatives the last three or four days on this deal. Just a couple of hours ago, I heard them saying this was the deal that they negotiated. They said the Liberals were passing the deal they negotiated. Then the member says this is the worst deal that has been done.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I realize, as my colleague should also realize, that you have to give a little to get a little in any negotiation. One thing is certain: We were able to preserve supply management, which the U.S. President wanted to eliminate, as I explained in my speech.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, there is no question that when there are provisions, it creates more discussion as we move forward. The door is not closed right now. What is important is that we have the strongest chapters on labour and environment that we have ever had in any trade deal, and we have the protection of women and indigenous people included in there.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, as members know, tariffs have been removed from aluminum and steel. We have also added in this deal that the amount of steel used in cars would be 70% between the three countries. In the past it was zero, so that is a big victory. I want to share with my colleague some of the things his colleagues have said.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I am thankful for this great opportunity to share some wisdom on this very important bill, Bill C-4, on CUSMA, which is the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement. However, before I get into the bill, I will speak about the economy. Trade deals are linked to the economy, and the economy here in Canada after five years of Liberal government is very strong compared to what it was when we took office.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, my colleague touched on many topics of importance, some of which I agree with, and one is when he talked about lowering taxes for Canadians. When we came into government in 2015-16, the first priority in that new Parliament was to lower taxes. Therefore, he is right when he talks about the importance of lowering taxes.

Shipbuilding Program for African Nova Scotians  Madam Speaker, as we celebrate Black History Month, I want to recognize the 19 students currently enrolled in Irving Shipbuilding's Pathways to Shipbuilding for African Nova Scotians. In June of this year, these students will graduate and start their careers as welders at Halifax Shipyard, where they will build the next fleets of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Our government invested heavily in green energy in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and it continues to do so. As we work on this, we have to remember that the economy and the environment go hand in hand. We can take care of both, but there has to be a transition, and everyone has to work toward that.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. He is always very specific, he does a good job and I have worked with him on committee. I want to share some key things with my colleague. When it comes to the market, the Conservatives do not understand the market, because they did not ship any oil outside of the United States.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I have to say that I have only praise for Teck Resources. I feel it has done its work and it has decided, after doing all its analysis, that it was not feasible at this time. The message Teck sent is much stronger than that. The message it sent is to all Canadians.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, our government firmly believes that the environment and the economy go hand in hand. We are committed to a federal assessment regime that is robust, based on science, protects our rich natural environment, respects the rights of indigenous peoples and supports our natural resources sector.

Black History Month  Mr. Speaker, as you know, February is Black History Month. It is time to look back at the monumental role that African Canadian communities have played in Canadian history. No African-Canadian community has had such a long and rich history as the African Nova Scotian community.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act  Mr. Speaker, in my colleague's eight-minute speech, he covered a lot of ground with not too much focus on the actual conversation on the table. He said the Conservative Party is supporting the border crossing and I would like him to expand why he thinks it is important for his party to support this new legislation.

Veterans Affairs  Madam Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for bringing up an issue that is very important not only to me and our government but to all Canadians: the well-being of our veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families. The House supported the motion in 2018 to end lapsed funding.

Veterans Affairs  Madam Speaker, because Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and services are demand-driven, we will never be able to predict 100% accurately the exact funds required for the programs for the upcoming year. Rest assured, however, that there will always be money available to support those who are eligible for these benefits.