Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, we are proud of doubling our infrastructure investments. Out of the $180 billion we will invest, only 8% will be flowing through the bank and we will leverage that money to engage the private sector to build more infrastructure to be able to meet this need, in order

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, the member very well knows that once we approve the project, then money is attached to that particular project, and all the project components are reimbursed when we receive the invoices for them. We do transfer money through the gas tax. That is surplus money. We

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, we are delivering more infrastructure for Canadian communities to grow the economy and create jobs for the middle class. Since taking office, our government has approved more than 1,200 projects, with a combined investment of more than $14 billion. The member opposi

Public Transit  Mr. Speaker, as a former bus driver, I want to convey our thoughts and prayers for the Winnipeg Transit bus operator who was stabbed last night while serving his community and on duty. I want to thank the hon. member for his question and his hard work. On Friday, in partnership

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Vaughan—Woodbridge for his hard work on behalf of his constituents. In December, we announced $46 million to support a new transit and carpool lot that would reduce congestion and get commuters home faster to spend time with thei

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, the 127 projects I talked about leveraged $4.2 billion investment in partnership with the provinces and municipalities. As far as Edmonton is concerned, we approved 47 projects under the new plan introduced in budget 2016. Those projects are helping us build better

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, out of the $180 billion that we will invest over 12 years in infrastructure, only 8% will be delivered through the infrastructure bank. The rest of the money is available to municipalities, the provinces, and the territories through the traditional means of national

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, in 2012, the previous government approved four projects for Alberta, two projects in 2013 for Alberta and five projects in 2014 for Alberta. Compare that to 127 projects approved by our government for Alberta. When it comes to building infrastructure, growing the ec

Job Losses in the Energy Sector  Mr. Chair, like the hon. member, I am also a proud Albertan. I have lived in Alberta for 34 years. I know people who have been laid off or who have taken a reduction in their hours of work and are struggling. I would like to ask the member if she supports extending the Canada c

Job Losses in the Energy Sector  Mr. Chair, our government understands the important role natural resources play in the growth of our economy throughout the country. That is why we approved three major pipeline projects, and those pipeline projects will create 25,000 jobs for Canadians, particularly for Albertan

Job Losses in the Energy Sector  Mr. Chair, we are proud of our relationship with the provincial government. Under the leadership of Premier Notley, the climate action plan implemented with her government is exactly what the hon. member is talking about. Diversifying our economy and not relying on a single sour

Job Losses in the Energy Sector  Mr. Chair, one of the biggest strengths of our country is our regional diversity geographically, culturally, and economically. We are focused on growing the economy throughout the country, whether it is Quebec's economy, British Columbia's economy, or Alberta's economy. We are

Job Losses in the Energy Sector  Mr. Chair, our government is very concerned for Albertans and all Canadians struggling as the result of low oil and other commodity prices. The impact on workers and their families has been considerable with job losses occurring across the province. This is why we are taking ac

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, we are doubling our infrastructure investments to create long-term growth and jobs for the middle class, to build a low-carbon economy, as well as strong, inclusive, and welcoming communities. We have approved more than 1,200 projects. I would like to tell the membe

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, let me tell the House what the President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities had to say about our program, “These unprecedented infrastructure investments will mean more growth, more jobs and stronger communities.” Let me tell the House what my mayor had to