Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, given that the member has a large amount of personal experience in these things, what is one thing he would like to ensure people in his riding know about this legislation, as well as the people in this room and Canadians in general?

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member's dedication to preserving the dignity of seniors. In the last Parliament, almost all parties agreed with the proposed elder abuse legislation. In that bill was an aggravating factor with respect to when someone either physically or financia

Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that the member for Cowichan—Malahat—Langford has pointed out that the Liberals are now trying to hold the NDP to its electoral promises, when they break so many of their own. It is quite funny. Bill C-97, the omnibus legislation, includes a few things

Interprovincial Trade  Mr. Speaker, it is easier for small businesses in my province to sell goods all over the world than to other provinces. Due to the Prime Minister's failure to lead, there is still no free trade within our country. This is an absolutely absurd situation. Provinces are starting to

Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the minister for continuing to defend her government. Many Liberal MPs knocked on doors in the last election, saying that they were going to be completely transparent, which we have not seen from the government. They said that they would oppos

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-453, An Act to amend the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (property of bankrupt — registered education savings plan). Mr. Speaker, previously in this Parliament, I submitted a bill, Bill C-410, that would protect registered education savings plan

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank everyone who came before the committee and submitted briefs as well as the analysts who supported our work. This was a substantial report and one that I believe is full of largely positive recommendations to ensure that innovation can thrive and

Interprovincial Trade  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has failed on free trade between provinces. As an example, he fought against the right of Canadians to buy wine from one province and bring it to another. He introduced a so-called “Canada free trade agreement” in which half of the agreement is a l

Accessible Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague on his speech. He was right about Canadians who have many problems, especially those who are disabled. It is important that the bill apply across the country. Does the member believe that the bill the government has drawn up

Extension of Sitting Hours  Mr. Speaker, the government House leader obviously has a lot on her plate. I can see why the minister got quite angry at one of the previous Conservative speakers, because the government has not been in control of its own agenda. It has constantly found ways to stall legislation.

Accessible Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Carleton for advocating for people who want to work meaningfully in society regardless of their background or their ability to do so. Whether it is working with the CNIB or on his private member's legislation, the member has done much i

Accessible Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. This is important legislation. I would ask you to see if there is a proper quorum.

Income Tax Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-452, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (gift in virtual currency). Mr. Speaker, again it is an honour to stand up on behalf of the good people of Central Okanagan—Similkameen—Nicola. We all know that Canadians are a kind and generous people,

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, British Columbia is drowning under the highest gas prices on the continent, and the Liberal government simply does not care. Because of the government's failure to expand pipeline access from Alberta, B.C. must buy American gasoline at a premium. This is unacceptable

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I certainly appreciate that the parliamentary secretary is weighing in on this subject. There was a lot in his speech. It seems like the government is clothing itself in white-knight garb, telling us it is here to protect the environment and the remaining parliament