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Oro-Medonte Mr. Speaker, standing up and speaking for the first time in Parliament should be an occasion filled with joy and happiness. Unfortunately, it is with heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to not one but two Oro-Medonte councillors who recently passed away. Councillor Scot
December 10th, 2019House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
House debate Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Barrie—Innisfil for sharing his time with me today. I served many years on council with him. He has been a great mentor to me. I look forward to spending the next four years here together in Ottawa, or maybe not quite four years. We will
December 11th, 2019House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
House debate Madam Speaker, with regard to climate change, the Conservative Party has never considered that putting taxes on people is going to help. We do not want to tax people who are going to be driving their kids to hockey. I am a hockey coach and am dealing with 17 parents all the tim
December 11th, 2019House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
House debate Madam Speaker, I thank the member for welcoming me to the House. The Conservative Party believes that it is a global effect. Global warming is not just in Canada but is going on all over the world. It is not just a local issue. We are dealing with more local issues in Barrie.
December 11th, 2019House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
House debate Madam Speaker, Canada was formed on its resource base, and right now our resource base is being hit very hard. There are many people losing their jobs. I am hearing this every day through my former members, especially in the west, who are suffering in the energy sector.
December 11th, 2019House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
Questions on the Order Paper With regard to individuals working full-time, part-time, on contract, or on a casual basis at Global Affairs Canada’s offices abroad, including local and third-country cooperants and advisors, as of December 1, 2019: (a) how many such individuals were required to have (i) a secre
January 27th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns With regard to spending by departments, agencies and Crown corporations, since January 1, 2018: what were the total costs of rentals and purchases of individual staging, lighting and audio equipment, and production and assorted technical costs for all government announcements and
January 27th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
The Environment Mr. Speaker, Lake Simcoe is the jewel of central Ontario. It contributes to the great quality of life for those who live nearby. On October 9, 2019, the Deputy Prime Minister visited Barrie and promised that a re-elected Liberal government would reinstate funding for the Lake Sim
January 28th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
Infrastructure Mr. Speaker, the Parliamentary Budget Officer recently released its report on infrastructure spending. Alarmingly, this report tells Canadians there is no way of tracking where money is being spent. The report went so far as to say the Liberals' infrastructure plan “does not exis
February 5th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
Questions Passed as Orders for Returns With regard to the government’s policy on firearms: which specific makes and models of weapons that are currently available on the legal market does the government consider to be “military-style assault weapons”?
March 13th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
COVID-19 Emergency Response Mr. Speaker, during this difficult time, Canadians are reaching out for answers, clarity and reassurance. My office is receiving hundreds of calls and emails daily with enquiries about government programs. Canadians are very frustrated at not being able to get through on phone li
April 20th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
COVID-19 Pandemic Madam Chair, these are difficult days for all, and today I heard of the passing of a great Barrie resident. I will use the first valuable moments of my time to regretfully inform the House of the passing of the hon. Aileen Carroll. Aileen started in politics as a Barrie city cou
April 20th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
COVID-19 Pandemic Madam Chair, I have a specific question then. During the pandemic crisis, one of the disgusting sides that has arisen is the rise in fraud. It is hard to believe that criminals are out there taking advantage of people in this time of need. Has the government considered providin
April 20th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
COVID-19 Pandemic Madam Chair, further to that question, many police services across Canada are scrambling right now to find the resources to cover their day-to-day business. Now they have been added this increase in fraud across Canada. Will the federal government be able to help any of the pol
April 20th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative
COVID-19 Pandemic Madam Chair, before I came today, I asked residents to give me some specific questions and I have some here. Sue from my riding asked, “Studio businesses like pilates and yoga instructors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists and many others are falling through
April 20th, 2020House debate
Doug ShipleyConservative