Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Madam Speaker, let me also offer, as my colleagues have, my thoughts and prayers for the residents and community of Fort McMurray, Alberta. It is an honour to rise in this House today to speak on our government's first budget bill, Bill C-15, on behalf of my community of Pickeri

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague mentioned that the budget is producing tax increases. Perhaps the hon. member has not actually seen the budget or reviewed it. There are actually $3.4 billion in tax reductions for nine million Canadians in the budget. The Conservative Party does n

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to table a petition in this House from Land Over Landings, an organization in my constituency. For decades, Land Over Landings has advocated that the federal lands in Pickering be used for natural and agricultural purposes. The lands, which encompass cla

Heart Disease and Stroke  Mr. Speaker, as many of my hon. colleagues know, the Heart and Stroke Foundation was on the Hill Tuesday to talk to MPs about how we can better protect ourselves and our loved ones from heart disease and stroke. These conditions can be devastating not only to individuals but to t

Dunbarton High School  Mr. Speaker, this week we learned of a stabbing incident in Pickering at Dunbarton High School. As a graduate of Dunbarton, I extended my heartfelt concern for the students, teachers, and community. A 14-year-old girl came to school with knives and injured students and teachers.

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, in fact, we certainly agree that the way applications for projects were done and the way funding was distributed by the previous government to municipalities have to change. Applications themselves do not work. They cost municipalities more money, because they creat

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I began my career in politics by volunteering for the hon. member one day. I had no idea it would lead to this. I appreciate very much the question and the member's guidance and mentorship throughout the years. I hope I can do it justice as I now represent a piece o

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I thank you for the opportunity to rise in the House today for the first time as the member for Pickering—Uxbridge. I will be sharing my time today with the member for Louis—Hébert. I had prepared my remarks for today in response to the throne speech. However, I wo