Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Since the economic statement was first tabled, the AFN has estimated that the infrastructure gap for the first nations, Métis and Inuit communities has reached over $400 billion. Alongside that, it was rumoured before the recent budget was tabled that the government was contemplating deep cuts at Indigenous Services Canada. New Democrats fought hard to prevent that, but investments by the government continue to fail indigenous peoples.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  For example, it could renew the rapid housing initiative and make it permanent; create a program to acquire and renovate existing rental buildings for non-profit housing organizations; set aside a specific portion of funding in all housing programs to ensure that Quebeckers receive their fair share; increase the transfer for rent subsidies; transfer the affordable housing innovation fund and the new co-op housing program to Quebec; increase funding for renovation of the existing social housing stock currently under contract; support community rental housing projects by providing ultra-low-rate loans; offer lower-rate loans to first-time buyers to give young people access to home ownership again; relax the prohibition on the purchase of a home by non-Canadians for people who live here and intend to stay here, regardless of their status; significantly increase the envelope for indigenous housing to address the housing shortage on reserves by 2030; and tackle homelessness by increasing and renewing the Reaching Home program for five years. We have a lot of homelessness back in Val-d'Or. There is no money. There is no support administered by the federal government or transferred to the provinces.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  At the end of the month, when they pay their bills, for a growing number of Canadians, there is no longer enough left to live on. For some, each month, the line of credit or credit card debt only grows larger. Many tell me that they realize their financial situation is just not sustainable, and that is why there is such a growing disconnect.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  These are meaningful opportunities, but I would encourage the hon. member to have Revelstoke reach out. We do have a $400-million top-up to the housing accelerator fund, and I am pleased to see that he seemingly supports that program, unlike the leader of his party.

Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act  It is important to understand the full context of the talking points related to what the sponsor of this bill and those who are supporting it say it is about, and then the reality and how those on the ground are affected. Specifically, I would like to thank a number of constituents who have reached out to me and shared their deep concern about this bill and the chill that it has placed not only on the specifics around raising horses but across agricultural sectors, in how we are allowing activism and activist talking points to define government policy.

Canadian Heritage committee  The meeting has now reached its end point here, and the motion to adjourn is not debatable, so the meeting is adjourned.

Prohibition of the Export of Horses by Air for Slaughter Act  Over one billion people, or 16% of the world's population, eat horsemeat, making this industry an incredibly important part of our food supply and food security globally. Countless agriculture producers and stakeholder groups have reached out to me and my Conservative colleagues to show their disapproval of this bill and important concerns about the future of Canadian agriculture and equine welfare. The bill would have catastrophic consequences for a number of industries in our beautiful nation, one being the indigenous populations and incredible breeders that make up this country.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  As my colleague from Sarnia—Lambton just said, this is clearly a direct attack on Quebec's jurisdictions. The government no longer wants to let us make decisions for ourselves, by ourselves, for the well-being of our people and in accordance with our priorities. There is no way we can vote in favour of something that is not in line with our constituents' priorities.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  I get the impression that it wants to revise the definition of a confederation. We are no longer in a confederation; we are under a central government that wants to appropriate all the powers and change the rules of the game without consulting the players. I would even go so far as to say that the rules of the game are constitutional agreements.

Environment committee  If we consider a horizontal approach, as we say at the federal level, and certain players don't help, that could undermine efforts to reach the goal. If there are inconsistencies, there's a risk we may not meet the goal, since not all organizations will be headed in the same direction.

International Trade committee  When you talk about trade corridors and supply chains, our government recognizes that efficient supply chains are important to this country. They are important for growth and for allowing businesses to reach global markets, which is why we invested over $4 billion in close to 130 projects across the country. We heard many recommendations from the members here today. If you can just pick one key priority, what would it be in terms of supply chain bottlenecks?

International Trade committee  For shippers, as I'm sure my fellow panellists would attest, it's all about options. It's important to have another way for product to reach global markets. It's critical for them to have funding that allows a short line to be able to finish that work and to assure, again, their planning and their ability to proceed further into their strategic planning processes.

Environment committee  In terms of the emissions report, I think the member said earlier that we're at our highest level now. I was wondering if you could comment on the level that we reached, the 708 megatonnes, which was actually 44 megatonnes less than pre-COVID. Do you see it as concerning that it's gone up slightly from COVID, or do you see this as going in the right direction?

Business of Supply  Pardon the expression, but the government is now a pusher, a drug dealer. This is serious. The going price on the street for hydromorphone has reached rock bottom, making the market more affordable. That is a problem. When harmful things become more affordable, society suffers the consequences. Hydromorphone now costs just $2. Here is another example.

International Trade committee  Absolutely, and I know that our trade commissioner service is doing a wonderful job. Part of my role is to make sure that's expanded and more businesses are able to reach those services. I sat down with the Brampton Board of Trade and the trade commissioner service recently to highlight what they can offer. Definitely, for the Canadians who are watching, if your product is market ready and you're ready to export, the trade commissioner service has offices across the country that can help your members to export into this new region.