Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, we are here to focus on Bill C-57, regarding sustainable development, but I will always stand up for our government's broader agenda, which is making key investments that actually are about the future. These investments are in public transportation, for example, hi

Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Today we are debating Bill C-57. I hope that I can count on the NDP's support. I think I can. We do have a plan for climate change. The previous government did nothing for 10 years to address climate change, but we negotiated

Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, I want to thank my counterpart for his question. Clearly, we are going to see improvements thanks to Bill C-57, since it is a very results-based bill. I want to once again thank the committee for its thoughtful suggestions with regard to the Federal Sustainable D

Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, Canadians have clearly said they want a sustainable future for Canada, and when we talk about a sustainable future, we cannot do it without thinking about future generations. Indigenous people often talk about seven generations. I have three children and often thin

Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his very hard work. Guelph has been a real leader when it comes to the environment and sustainable development. When we approach tackling climate change, we know that we need an approach that brings together farmers, businesses, en

Federal Sustainable Development Act  moved that Bill C-57, An Act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, be read the third time and passed. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak in support of Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act. I will describe how our governm

Federal Sustainable Development Act  moved that Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, be concurred in at report stage.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I have appeared before committee many, many times on issues unrelated to carbon pricing, and the question from the party opposite is always on carbon pricing. Every day in the House I defend putting a price on pollution. Let us be clear: 80% of Canadians live in a pr

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, let us be clear that the TMX included a full environmental assessment. We considered all different factors involved, including the impacts on climate change. It fits within Alberta's hard cap on emissions. It fits within our client plan. Yes, of course we look at th

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, it seems the party opposite has learned nothing. The environment and the economy go together. We have been clear that we are going to tackle climate change. We are going to take serious action. We are going to put a price on pollution. We are phasing out coal. We are

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to stand up today, wearing a hammer necklace in memory of my hometown “the Hammer”. We will stand up for Canadian jobs. We will stand up for steelworkers and aluminum workers, while also growing the economy. Once again, I wish the party opposite woul

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, it is really disappointing that the party opposite would use the announcement by the U.S. administration to advance its own political agenda. Why does its members not stand with us and Canadian workers in standing up for what is right? That is exactly what we are doi

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, we show up every day to do what Canadians expect, which is to deliver on our agenda. Yes, it is unfortunate that we have to use time allocation. Why do we have to do it? It is because the opposition is deliberately delaying Bill C-74. They are delaying measures tha

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, we take consultation very seriously. That is why we conduct so much consultation with Canadians, civil society, indigenous communities and national indigenous organizations, business, and all Canadians and communities from coast to coast to coast. In terms of Bill

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, we are actually fulfilling our mandate letter. We have had extensive consultations on our national climate plan; in fact, a whole year of consultations were held on the climate plan. We continue to consult. We continue to work with provinces and territories. Remem