Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, Canada's beef farmers and ranchers are the best in the world. With over 68,000 beef farms, our farmers produce some of the best quality products in the world while contributing over $30 billion to the economy. My question is for the Minister of Agriculture. What ha

Community Advocacy  Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to recognize an exceptional member of our community of Calgary Skyview, Mr. Syed Soharwardy. Mr. Soharwardy immigrated to Canada from Pakistan in 1995 with his wife, son, and daughter. In 1998, he founded the Muslims Against Terrorism in Ca

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, during the campaign we committed to making significant improvements to Canada's national security framework by improving existing legislation, strengthening the accountability, and enhancing counter-radicalization efforts. My question is for the Minister of Public S

Taxpayer Bill of Rights  Mr. Speaker, I also apologize and want to clarify that my vote was nay for Motion No. 43.

Religious Freedom  Mr. Speaker, I am a proud Canadian, a proud Albertan, and a proud Sikh. We live in a nation where Canadians can practise their beliefs without fear of persecution. Early this week a racist flyer was posted on the library door at the University of Alberta against people who wea

Impaired Driving Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate and thank the hon. member for his commitment to ensuring that Canadians are kept safe and deterred from drinking and driving. I too believe that we must continue to ensure that Canadians do not drink and drive while protecting them against hav

Komagata Maru  Mr. Speaker, I was proud to stand as a member of Parliament during the apology in the House of Commons for denying entry to the 352 passengers on the Komagata Maru into Canada in 1914. This incident is only one of many where prejudices and fears directly resulted in further injus

Disaster Assistance  Mr. Speaker, today our thoughts and prayers are with the people of northeastern Alberta. The support of surrounding communities and the tireless work of public safety officials, including first responders, deserve nothing but praise. As the government, we also have a responsibili

Disaster Assistance  Mr. Speaker, as a proud Albertan, I am heartbroken by the devastating impact of the Fort McMurray wildfire. This tragedy is leaving no Canadian unmoved. In spite of the tireless efforts of first responders and the support of neighbouring communities, reports indicate that the d

Fort McMurray Fire  Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only as the member for Calgary Skyview, but also a proud Albertan. I, along with all members, stand in awe at the incredible outpouring of community support in the face of devastating fire in Fort McMurray. The impact on the city has been enormous.

Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms  Mr. Speaker, [Member spoke in Punjabi as follows:] Wahe Guru Ka Khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh. [English] We live in a great nation where we can all stand in the House to share our own cultural values, religions, and beliefs but still remain united as one country. It w

Science  Mr. Speaker, budget 2016 announced $2 billion for the post-secondary institutions strategic investment plan to improve research and innovation infrastructure at Canada's post-secondary institutions. I know post-secondary institutions in Alberta see this investment as not only a n

Intergovernmental Relations  Mr. Speaker, people in my riding of Calgary Skyview have been hit hard by the recent downturn in oil prices and are concerned about the economic future of their province. With the low price of oil and mounting job losses, they are worried there will be less revenue for the govern

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, I have been an Albertan for over 45 years. I have experienced the boom and bust cycle of the Alberta economy. I lived through the 1981 recession. My family and I lost everything. It took over two decades to rebuild. No family should have to go through these circumsta

Public Service  Mr. Speaker, since this is my first time rising to speak in the House, I give my sincere thanks to the constituents of Calgary Skyview for electing me as their voice in Ottawa. I want to acknowledge the dedication to public service of Shelley Wark-Martyn, who started her career