Judges Act  Madam Speaker, I am sure the House will be thankful for that. I am a proud member of the Law Society, and because of that, part of the justice system. The justice system is supposed to be a safe place for victims of sexual assault. However, our justice system has had a checkere

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-206, An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (qualifying farming fuel). Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege today to introduce an act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Agriculture is a pillar of our econom

Agriculture and Agri-food  Mr. Speaker, dairy processor Saputo is laying off 280 workers, including at a plant in Trenton right next to my riding. This comes after the Liberal government injected millions of dollars into this company. Saputo is a billion-dollar company. It is hardly the family-run busine

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his support for Canada's sovereignty. I would ask the member if he believes that it would be helpful to hear from the other side about the economic impact that the agreement will have on the dairy industry, and in addition hear the actual de

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, this morning, the Parliamentary Budget Office released its review of the carbon tax. We have heard from Canadians across our country that the carbon tax is making life more difficult for Canadians. Farmers are particularly struggling, as they have faced additional

Canada-United States-Mexico Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, to be clear, I think all Canadians produce the best milk in Canada, including the great province of Manitoba. I would also like to thank the hon. member, in the spirit of good, honest humour here, for the way he rails against brevity. We certainly appreciate that.

Canada-United States-Mexico Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I look forward to seeing the studies. Once again, I look forward to a wonderful spirit of collaboration.

Canada-United States-Mexico Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I think it is fair to say that Canadians want to support Canadian business and that we continue to support the supply management sector. I look forward to having further discussions. These are the types of discussions we need to have across the aisle. We want to b

Canada-United States-Mexico Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, the leader of the official opposition and our party have been very clear about our support for supply management. We will continue to do so. I am here every day to represent the farmers of Northumberland—Peterborough South and the farmers of Quebec, who produce t

Canada-United States-Mexico Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk about NAFTA, but first I would like to thank the hon. Speaker for the opportunity of a lifetime earlier, having sat in the chair with some of the most important people in Canadian history. Conservatives are the party of free trade. There can b

Finance  Madam Speaker, countless hours working as a top aide to Liberal ministers, years of maximizing her donations to the Liberal Party, years of working as a lobbyist for Mastercard and multiple meetings with the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry: the cost to the taxpayer,

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the hon. member certainly told us about some great projects. In my riding, it has not been as positive. There is an arena in Orono, Ontario, that desperately needs repair. There is a waste treatment facility in Brighton that also needs help. There are lots of proje

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to government support for residents and property owners impacted by the high water levels on Lake Ontario: (a) what actions, if any, will the government take, either directly, or through the International Joint Commission/the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence Ri

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I have yet to receive an answer to my question, which was for a deadline. Will it be a month, a year, six months? I think it is a fairly simple question. There is another question that I would put to the member. The Parliamentary Budget Office, the Green Party and o

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I am going to take this opportunity to thank the people who have put me in this seat. I thank my volunteers, my family and my campaign team. I specifically thank my wife, who sacrificed so much for me to be here. I really appreciate it. I would also thank my two bes