Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo for sharing her time with me today. First, I would like to thank my constituents of Cariboo—Prince George for putting their trust in me. I congratulate all of my hon. colleagues in the House. In a

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber agreement, which has safeguarded jobs and provided stability to both Canadian and U.S. producers, expired on October 12, 2015. Yet there was no mention of this in the mandate letter of the Minister of International Trade or in the Sp

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member for getting elected and thank her for her question. We believe agriculture is important. It is vital to our Canadian economy. As we said earlier, Canada is one of the largest producers and exporters of agri-foods. The Liber

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I am a father of four, and I have been blessed with a beautiful wife and incredible family. Over my career, I have been fortunate to have had great roles in our community and in representing our region on the world stage. Yet, despite our success, I cannot run my f

Communities For Veterans  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today to talk about an amazing organization in my riding. Communities For Veterans has a mission to bring our communities together by connecting our veterans with our communities. The face of our veterans has changed, and the challenges they

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is all over the map when it comes to the energy sector. Sadly, it is not the western Canada map. Everything the government says contradicts its claims to be committed to a science-based policy and fair processes. In October, the Parliamentary

National Appreciation Day Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-207, An Act to establish National Appreciation Day. Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce my private member's bill, seconded by the hon. member for Huron—Bruce. This bill would establish a national appreciation day, which would designate the

Canada Evidence Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-208, An Act to amend the Canada Evidence Act (interpretation of numerical dates). Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce my private member's bill, seconded by the hon. member for Huron—Bruce. This bill would amend the Canada Evidence Act to di

Corrections and Conditional Release Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-209, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (high-profile offenders). Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce my private member's bill, seconded by the hon. member for Huron—Bruce. This private member's bill would amend the

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, it is great to be back in the House after a busy two weeks in my riding of Cariboo—Prince George. Today I have the honour of welcoming to the House two regional leaders: Sherry Ogasawara and Tracy Calogheros. While the Prime Minister was busy taking selfies with mo

Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-211, An Act respecting a federal framework on post-traumatic stress disorder. Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce my private member's bill, seconded by the member for Barrie—Innisfil, who served as a firefighter for 33 years. This private m

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I want to speak quickly about confidence. Members opposite in the government talk a lot about the confidence Canadians have in their plans as we move forward. Industry has no confidence in the Liberal government. I and three of my colleagues attended one of the l

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the government talks about its investments in green infrastructure, investments in getting Canadians back to work, and the loss of confidence that Canadians have had in the projects as we moved forward. I have been very vocal in saying that the government's plan to

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the comments by the member opposite with respect to his toeing the party lines and his government's lines, but he has failed to answer my colleague's question. Have the Liberals heard first-hand where the NEB has fallen down or fallen short? Who are th

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with my colleague for Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan. I rise today to speak to an issue that is of significant importance to our national, provincial, and municipal economies. We have heard spirited debate here today. My hon. colleague