Rural Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, we know all Canadians need access to broadband as well as mobile networks, to participate in the digital world and also for safety. That is why our fall economic statement incentivized businesses to expand networks to rural areas. We are also making mobile projects

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, broadband and cellphone connectivity are key to our economic prosperity. We know we are taking real action to make sure we connect all Canadians. For Canadians living in rural areas, service providers will be able to continue offering rural wireless services until mu

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, I was happy to visit Nunavut last month to announce our investment of up to $18.6 million in three green energy projects. Two of these projects will replace diesel-powered generators in six communities to improve energy efficiency and reliability as well as overall e

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, all Canadians need access to high-speed Internet, as well as mobile wireless networks, and our government has taken a number of steps to support affordability, competition, consumer interests and innovation in telecommunications. As a matter of fact, we have issued p

Oil Tanker Moratorium Act  moved: That a message be sent to the Senate to acquaint their Honours that, in relation to Bill C-48, An Act respecting the regulation of vessels that transport crude oil or persistent oil to or from ports or marine installations located along British Columbia's north coast, th

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, as this is the first time I rise in the House, I want to thank the people of South Shore—St. Margarets for re-electing me. I would also like to congratulate the hon. member across the way for his re-election. I look forward to working with him on issues that are impo

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, as part of its commitment to an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies, in 2008, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, DFO, assessed the technical feasibility of closed containment methods for salmon aquaculture, sourcing input and information from 60 international e

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, in response to (a), in developing Bill C-68 to modernize the Fisheries Act, including restoring lost protections to fish and fish habitat, extensive consultations were undertaken with indigenous peoples, other levels of government, industry and non-government organiz

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, we recognize the importance of seafood exports across this country. That is why we are working with our harvesters, our communities and our partners in the U.S. to address these issues. We will continue to do that as we go forward.

Rail Transportation  Madam Speaker, we recognize the concerns raised by the hon. member opposite. Our government remains committed to railway safety, as well as security, efficiency and environmental responsibility. I would be happy to have the minister discuss this with him at a later time.

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is working collaboratively with the five Nuu-chah-nulth first nations to advance reconciliation with regard to their right to fish and sell fish. An incremental reconciliation agreement for fisheries resources concluded in September 2019, an

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question and for his work to support fisheries in his riding of Acadie—Bathurst. This morning I was happy to announce updated measures to protect the North Atlantic right whale. We are working in collaboration with industry as well as wi

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, we acknowledge that conservation measures, as well as COVID-19, have had significant negative impacts on our economy as well as on harvesters, including the recreational sector. We are continuing to work with our partners and stakeholders to consider actions that he

Canadian Coast Guard  Mr. Speaker, last spring, we announced the single largest investment ever made to renew the Canadian Coast Guard fleet, including six new icebreakers. I am thrilled to say that I was able to announce a $12-million contract to the Shelburne Ship Repair for crucial work to one of

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  Madam Chair, the chinook salmon are in serious decline. We are taking measures to make sure that we are going to protect the stocks. It is a critically important piece of the work that we are doing. Fisheries management issues are something that are always difficult when people a