House debate  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for welcoming me to the House. The Conservative Party believes that it is a global effect. Global warming is not just in Canada but is going on all over the world. It is not just a local issue. We are dealing with more local issues in Barrie.

House debate  Madam Speaker, Canada was formed on its resource base, and right now our resource base is being hit very hard. There are many people losing their jobs. I am hearing this every day through my former members, especially in the west, who are suffering in the energy sector.

House debate  Madam Speaker, with regard to climate change, the Conservative Party has never considered that putting taxes on people is going to help. We do not want to tax people who are going to be driving their kids to hockey. I am a hockey coach and am dealing with 17 parents all the tim

House debate  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Barrie—Innisfil for sharing his time with me today. I served many years on council with him. He has been a great mentor to me. I look forward to spending the next four years here together in Ottawa, or maybe not quite four years. We will

Oro-Medonte  Mr. Speaker, standing up and speaking for the first time in Parliament should be an occasion filled with joy and happiness. Unfortunately, it is with heavy heart that I rise today to pay tribute to not one but two Oro-Medonte councillors who recently passed away. Councillor Scot