Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to speak today on trade and the benefits of CETA. The reality is that anti-trade sentiments are rising around the world. There is an increase in protectionist attitudes in the U.S. and other countries previously seen as welcoming to

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, when we talk about free trade, we have made it clear that we support trade on this side of the House. It is important to note that all agreements will be debated in their own time. Right now, CETA is top of mind, and one that I am hoping all members of the House wi

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his comments, even if I do not agree with him. First—

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Thank you, Madam Speaker. To further comment on this point, as my colleague mentioned earlier, 58% is still a huge area of trade. With Brexit, I do not think we can close the door on that 58%. I know for my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets, opening up those trade deals for lo

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, 58% of the EU is still a trade worth having. We are not talking about the same type of thing. CETA is going to be very beneficial to the people in Atlantic Canada and to the people in my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition that has garnered over 1,400 signatures from across the country. It was started by a man in my riding who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The petitioners are asking the Government of Canada to implement a national disability assis

Dave and Heather Abriel  Madam Speaker, it is with a heavy heart I rise today to pay tribute to a couple in my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets. Dr. Dave and Heather Abriel were tragically killed in a car accident on February 2. Dave and Heather were well-loved musicians and Father and Mrs. Christma

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I listened with great interest to the speech from the hon. leader of the opposition, and she kept talking about not addressing the issues of working-class Canadians. In my riding, I heard a great deal about how important child care was. When the party opposite was in

Purple Day  Mr. Speaker, every year on March 26, people around the world recognize Purple Day to raise awareness about epilepsy, a condition affecting 300,000 Canadians and 50 million people worldwide. I have watched people close to me struggle with epilepsy and recognize the immense impor

Business Excellence  Mr. Speaker, happy Tartan Day to all. To say that I am proud of the companies and residents of South Shore—St. Margarets who continue to raise the bar when it comes to business, innovation, and community involvement would be an understatement. I would like to highlight a few of

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, last October, the House unanimously agreed to my Motion No. 40, which called on the government, in collaboration with provincial, territorial, municipal, and indigenous organizations, to take meaningful steps to address the issues of abandoned and derelict vessels wi

Boston Marathon  Mr. Speaker, summer is just around the corner, and with the nicer weather more and more Canadians will be lacing up their running shoes and hitting the sidewalks and trails for their runs, many of them training for and participating in marathons across the country. This year, I

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak to Motion No. 106, developing a national seniors strategy framework. In my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets, seniors make up a large portion of the population. As a matter of fact, just over 20% of the residents of South Shore—St. Margarets

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, abandoned and derelict vessels have a tremendous impact on communities in my riding of South Shore—St. Margarets, and for many coastal communities all across Canada. Our government demonstrated that a clean environment and a strong economy can and have to go hand in

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, my colleague particularly mentioned defence, health, and justice. Two of those ministers are women, I might add. Then he said that there were portfolios that were not so serious. Would he explain why he does not think women are as serious, small business and touris