Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the changes to the Canadian Surface Combatants (CSC) design and associated increase to the cost per ship and delay of the construction start time: (a) how many ships are specifically contracted for in the first phase of the contract with Irving Shipbuilding; (b) wh

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Arctic Off-Shore Patrol Ships (AOPS): (a) what are the operational requirements established by the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) for the two additional ships; (b) will the two AOPS for the CCG require redesign or changes, and, if so, what will be the specific chan

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN): (a) which surface platform in the RCN is deemed a warship and why has it obtained such a designation; (b) will the Joint Support Ship be a warship; (c) which specific characteristics will enable to Joint Support Ship to be a warship;

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to Canada's submarine fleet: (a) what was the total number of days at sea for each submarine in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019; (b) what was the total spent to repair each submarine in (i) 2018, (ii) 2019; (c) what is the estimated total cost of the current submarine maintenance

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Canadian Experiences Fund: (a) what is the total amount of approved funding; (b) what is the complete list of approved projects; and (c) for each project in (b), what are the details, including the (i) value of the approved project, (ii) total amount of federal

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, my understanding is that the aluminum going forward under the present provisions does not have the same protection as steel. I would certainly enjoin any efforts that would grant that to our aluminum producers. I am not aware of that at this point.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I did not have the time to finish my concluding comments, but I will go at that question another way. The government does have a responsibility to the sectors affected by its decisions and there should be redress for the casualties of the governmen

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, the short answer is this. I have no idea why the Liberals would not address such long outstanding issues such as softwood lumber, buy America provisions and a whole host of other provisions. I do not know.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, yes, certainly 70% is better than zero, but, as I understand it, the industry was largely supplied by aluminum from North America. The industry challenged, through CITT hearings, dumping allegations in 2009 and again in 2014. The Americans did the same thing in 201

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, as this is my maiden speech, I would respectfully ask for the traditional maiden speech consideration to acknowledge those who have helped create this opportunity to address the House today. As a colleague stated several weeks ago, cats have nine lives, but membe

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, early in the member's comments he referred to Canada's AAA credit rating, and in response to a colleague he also referred to Canada's excellent present balance sheet. Could he explain what the past five years of a Liberal government have done to contribute to tho

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for the reminder to thank my spouse and I will do that more appropriately in an upcoming speech. As a new member, I take that advice seriously. I have also heard the government's call to continue to campaign as a transparent government.

International Trade  Madam Speaker, there is an aluminum extrusion and parts company in Chatham that has grown to over 250 employees in less than 10 years. We have all heard the government's talking points, saying that 70% aluminum content is better than 0%, ignoring the reality that 70% is far less

Chatham-Kent—Leamington  Madam Speaker, I wish to dedicate my first member's statement in this House to the residents of Chatham-Kent—Leamington. They proudly live in Canada's most southerly riding, farming some of Canada's most productive soils and adding value to our farm products and our food sector.

Agriculture  Mr. Speaker, as this is my first opportunity to rise in the House, I would like to thank the residents of Chatham—Kent—Leamington for the opportunity to serve. The Liberal failure to apply for the negligible risk status with the World Organisation for Animal Health last July was