Government Advertising  Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Government of Canada took another step to make the government more open, more transparent, and more accountable. We look forward to working with members in the House. The policy announced yesterday relates to paid advertising. This video is not paid

Parks and Conservation Areas  Mr. Speaker, our government is investing more than $40 million to develop national parks and marine conservation areas, with nearly $17 million to expand the learn-to-camp program develop new programming to tell Canada's stories, encourage indigenous storytelling, and ecotourism

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Just this morning, I was at Ottawa 2017 where I spoke to the tourism industry because we know that is where growth can occur. We have to support the tourism industry. We have to support small businesses as well. That

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, small businesses are the backbone of the economy. They are our job creators. For small business owners to succeed, they need a robust economy. They want increased revenue. Our middle-class tax cuts put money in the pockets of Canadians who need it most. Middle-clas

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, today I have the honour to present two petitions focused on fair electoral representation. Approximately 140 residents in my riding and the Waterloo region have signed these petitions. They call on the House of Commons to immediately undertake public consultations ac

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, budget 2016 focuses on growing our economy for all Canadians. We know that a healthy economy improves business conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises and Canadian businesses. We know that helping Canadian consumers and families will help businesses, as the

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I would love to inform the House what the plan is. This afternoon we will continue debate on the Conservative opposition motion. Tomorrow, we will resume debate on Bill C-15, the budget legislation. We have been in discussion with our opposition colleagues, and I h

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform the House that Thursday, September 22 shall be an allotted day.

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect public resources to be used responsibly and economically, and we are committed to living up to these expectations. Therefore, I will let members know that any assistance in relocation was done in accordance with the rules. We have set the standard

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, when one is committed to an open and transparent government, luck is not needed. Transparency is needed, and we encourage all members to hold this government to account. We have built a diverse team of passionate, hard-working, and extremely qualified Canadians to d

Government Expenditures  Once again, Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect public resources to be used responsibly and economically, and we are committed to living up to these expectations. We committed to an open and transparent government, and that is what we are doing. Any expenses incurred were in accordance

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect public monies to be used responsibly and economically. We are committed to living up to those expectations. The team in Ottawa came from coast to coast to serve Canadians and deliver on our promise to grow the middle class and help those determined t

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand in the House to share with Canadians that we have built a diverse team of passionate, hard-working, extremely qualified Canadians to deliver the change people voted for. Many people moved across this country with their families and children to s

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, thank you for providing me the opportunity to share with Canadians that the party opposite should know what the current guidelines for relocation are, given that it wrote them. Tens of thousands of Canadians applied to be part of the team for the mandate this govern

Government Expenditures  Mr. Speaker, it is the party opposite that put the rules into place, and the rules were followed.