Canadian Heritage committee  One, two, three. Good afternoon. I would like to ask Ms. Smith a question. Is everything right?

Canadian Heritage committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ms. Smith, you know that of any sport, gymnastics is the one that receives the most complaints about abuse and mistreatment. You have accepted a huge mandate, in my view, as chair of Gymnastics Canada. What is your vision for changing, among other things, the current culture of silence within your federation?

Canadian Heritage committee  I would very much like to know how you will be able to monitor the relationship between a gymnastics coach and young athletes, who often start as early as five, six or seven years of age. You said that you have a complaint system, but how will you verify that everything is appropriate and that all is well?

Canadian Heritage committee  What about the coach in all this? Often, coaches aim for success, they want to win medals. There is that aspect as well. When a coach does not behave as they ought to, is there any follow-up? Do you take care of that as well? Sometimes, a coach may think that they are on the right path, when often they are in the wrong.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. We can definitely always do more. The federal government must have a good relationship with Quebec, serve Quebec and ask what it needs. I say that because these forest fires are also happening in Quebec. The federal government must listen and do everything it can to provide what Quebec needs.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Lac‑Saint‑Jean. I think now is the time for solidarity. We have to be very careful, we have to make sure that people are safe, but also, and this is what we will be looking at later, whether the resources and equipment are adequate when situations like the one we are experiencing now arise, and whether the staff and firefighters have all the necessary resources.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague because that is a very good question. We know assessments will also be carried out after these events. Since I do not think this will be the last time we will face these kinds of forest fires, sadly, we will really have to make sure the equipment is up to par and that we have the proper airplanes and trained personnel, but we also need to know what the Canadian army can do in the future.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, It is always a pleasure for me to speak. I consider myself truly lucky, and even honoured, to be in the House and to be able to represent my fellow Canadians. We have the power, as members of Parliament, to propose solutions and make decisions to improve our country, Canada, and to help it prosper.

Wildfires in Canada  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Of course we need to reduce CO2 emissions, but we can do that with new technologies, not with a carbon tax. It is important to keep one other thing in mind. I would like to know what target the Liberals have met since coming to power.

Wildfires in Canada  Madam Speaker, I think it is very important to listen, to be present on the ground if the situation becomes more urgent, to talk to the mayors across our ridings and to be aware of everything that is happening. It is also important to know where the SOPFEU is at with its operations and so on.

Wildfires in Canada  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for the very good question. We see the importance of having adequate equipment when certain disasters happen or situations arise. The problem is that often the situation has not been anticipated, and we do not think about what equipment is needed when a disaster occurs.

Wildfires in Canada  Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the member for South Shore—St. Margarets. I am usually pleased and honoured to rise in the House to speak. Often, I am called upon to speak to issues of the day. I am always grateful for the opportunity I have to speak out against things that I find unfair and to debate important issues.

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, Liberal inflation has made it so that Canadians' paycheques are no longer stretching far enough to make ends meet. The Liberals already have a carbon tax that has raised the cost of gas by 41¢ a litre. Now we find out that they are going to add another tax on top of the first.

Carbon Tax  Mr. Speaker, I want to paint a picture of what Canada looks like after eight years under this Prime Minister. It is not pretty, even though the Prime Minister thinks that everything is fine. Canada is experiencing the worst inflation in 40 years. Housing is unaffordable and food banks cannot keep up with demand.

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for a very good question. I can tell him one thing. We heard an Olympian testify at committee. She is involved in sport shooting. She said that she would no longer be able to play the sport she loves so much because the exemptions are very limited.