National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, my colleague works really hard at committee and comes well prepared. I understand the amendment the member is putting forth right now with regard to the consolidation of the minister's powers and not having secondary support from cabinet. Maybe the member wants to elaborate more on that.

National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, it is good to see you in the chair. I have a specific question for the parliamentary secretary. The former minister of industry, who was a Liberal, allowed the takeover of Zellers by the American conglomerate Target. Subsequently, we saw the loss of all the Zellers stores across Canada, which included union jobs and benefits, and they actually had a small profit.

Canadian Aviation Regulations  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today on motion M-96. It is a motion that the House recognize that an assessment of the International Association of Fire Fighters concluded significant regulatory shortfalls. Basically, the shortfalls are failing to specify rescue as a required function of airport firefighters and requiring only that firefighters must reach the midpoint of the furthest runway in three minutes, rather than all points of operational runways within that time period.

Canadian Aviation Regulations  Mr. Speaker, why go through a motion when this is really a regulatory process that the member could see the minister about? That would be the quickest way to get an effect, especially when they have their own caucus.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, I have been asking a number of questions related to this on cybersecurity. I have mentioned Coding for Veterans, where we have veterans from Canada who are getting training to do coding for cybersecurity. I would like the member to maybe talk a little bit about the potential for that, because Ukraine has been under a lot of cybersecurity threats.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, one of the things that I think is going to be interesting about this potential is the work we can do together with Ukraine on cybersecurity. I would like to ask the member a question with respect to that. We have a number of cybersecurity advantages. I look at Coding for Veterans, for example, which is a Canadian company.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023  Mr. Speaker, I want to actually get my colleague's response on cybersecurity. I enjoyed it when we co-lobbied in Washington, D.C. a number of different times. I think the possibility we have with Ukraine about cybersecurity is that it could give us very much an advantage over even our current allies, including the United States.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to rise here again. I enjoyed my colleague's speech. I want to ask him about the importance of getting further into the discussions about trading with Ukraine, because some of Ukraine's allies have had some discomfort with grain and other types of trade.

Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, 2023  Mr. Speaker, my colleague has been here for a while, which is why I want to ask a specific question. There was an initiative connected to Parliament to help Ukraine go through its democratic transition whereby MPs went over to Ukraine as observers during its elections. That should not be lost, because we are part of the renewal of democracy in Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister must call for a ceasefire in Israel and Palestine now. We must protect children from injury, death and the desolation of their futures. Canada's voice used to be a leader that stood up for human rights and dignity for all, not standing on the sidelines like we are seeing now.

Amendments to the Standing Orders  Mr. Speaker, as this is the first time I rise in the chamber with you at the helm, I want to say congratulations for all the work you have done in Parliament as a parliamentary secretary and also for your tenure as Speaker in this chamber. I am glad to speak on this motion, Motion No. 79, from the member for Elmwood—Transcona.

Violence Around the World  Mr. Speaker, I normally rise in this chamber with gratitude and vigour. However, today, the events of the last two weeks, with the attacks by Hamas and response by Israel, have me at a loss. I represent a riding with a Jewish population that has contributed so much, including fighting in both world wars.

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on his daughter's election. He is a former MLA as well, so it is important to recognize the family contribution to democracy. It is not unusual for him to stand and speak in this chamber, but it is important for us to recognize what has taken place.

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, with regard to this, there is a consensus on the bill with regard to the provincial elements. If this is not going to be something they support, what would they offer as an alternative? It would be interesting to hear their response. If not this, then what is the next step?

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, the Parliamentary Budget Officer recently came to the industry committee and noted that the Trans Mountain pipeline right now is at $22 billion and continues to absorb more public money, which the government does not have a response to for the future, other than just continuing to pay.