Emergency Debate  Mr. Speaker, I just want to take a moment to acknowledge the passion with which the member spoke tonight. I appreciate that. I appreciate that he is fighting for his constituents. While I do not agree with how he is doing that, I certainly appreciate that. I am also a mother and appreciate that he is fighting for his children's future, as I am for mine.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, the member talked a bit about Alberta's place in our Confederation. I really question whether this is a smart move to be talking about separation being best for Alberta and best for Canada. I am a proud Albertan and I am a proud Canadian but there is this very dog-whistle sort of thing going on, where we are talking about Albertans leaving if we do not get our way.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I also think that what we are seeing here is a lack of recognition that there is a need for action, and the action cannot come on the backs of Alberta workers. We cannot hang my people out to dry. We have to find a way to diversify our economy and find those jobs for Albertans that they so deserve.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I do not actually know if there was a question there, but I would like to follow up. Unfortunately, I do not think the member heard some of the things that I said. I am deeply embedded in making sure that people in Alberta have an energy sector. I am not saying we need to turn off the pipes.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I wish had an answer for this question, and I do not. I really do wonder what would be wrong with diversifying our economy. Why would that not be a good thing for Alberta? How would investing in a whole range of different industries and technologies not help Albertans?

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, at the heart of this debate is one fundamental truth: We need a solution to the economic crisis gripping my province, we need an economy that supports Albertans and we need the UCP and the Liberal government to stop playing politics with the people of my province and get to work.

Emergency Debate  Madam Speaker, I am sorry I am not able to address the member in French. I am taking French lessons and working on that. I wanted to point out that as a progressive in Alberta who represents Edmonton Strathcona, I also represent the people who did not vote for the Conservatives in Alberta, which is about 40% of Albertans.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the motion is about dental care and the need we have seen across the country for dental care. While there are a number of different things that the NDP has been fighting very hard for, in this motion we are looking at dental care and how we can support people who need some support for their dental care.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I am glad that the Bloc is a progressive party. It is nice to have them on our side of the room. We would like to see a plan that would be national in scope. We are looking for dental care that would be available to any Canadian who needs it. Whether or not there is an opportunity to discuss that further, I would have to talk to my colleagues.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleague that, unfortunately, we are used to hearing the right words from across the floor but do not necessarily see the actions to follow through with them. I could tell members anecdote after anecdote from the people I have talked to who would benefit so much right now from having access to dental care.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time today with the member for Timmins—James Bay. I would like to thank my NDP colleagues for using the first opposition day to urge the government to work collaboratively for working-class Canadians. In this minority Parliament, the Liberals have a choice.

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, Albertans are paying the price for a failure of leadership by both Jason Kenney and Justin Trudeau. Teck's decision—

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, Teck's decision last night is a direct result of their failure on climate change and our energy sector. In Alberta, families and businesses that create jobs need certainty from the government, not more failure. The path to a strong economic future requires federal leadership and investment in economic diversification.

International Trade  Madam Speaker, with all due respect, to talk about promoting, advising and examining is not what we are talking about here. We need to have an ombudsman who actually has the ability to make decisions, to compel witnesses, to have judicial powers. The idea that we are going to sit back and advise companies that it would be nice if they did not abuse human rights around the world while flying the Canadian flag and it would be pleasant if we could ensure that women and families are not forced to drink poisoned water is not enough.

International Trade  Madam Speaker, so-called Canadian mining companies are destroying our nation's reputation around the world. The horrific impact of these companies is neither new nor surprising, given the lack of accountability of so-called Canadian companies when it comes to upholding human rights, labour rights and environmental rights in countries in which they operate.