Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it is really nice to see the hon. member for Edmonton Manning. He is a gentleman, and I consider him a dear friend in this House. I will say this: When we put forward a full plan to fight climate change, whether it is with innovation or putting a price on carbon,

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise in this most esteemed House and to see many of my colleagues here this afternoon. On this opposition day, and in reference to the opposition motion, I have much to say. First off, as I stated yesterday in the House, the IMF has put out its

Pandemic Day Act  Madam Speaker, it is wonderful to be here with all of my colleagues this evening as the House has returned for its first week back sitting. Before I begin, I wanted to say one or two personal remarks. This morning I was able to return to my riding for a wonderful announcement wi

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Mr. Speaker, it is great to see my friend from a neighbouring riding stand in the House and speak to the fall economic statement. Again, to the member for Thornhill, I give my condolences on her father's passing. In the city of Vaughan a few months ago, we announced an investmen

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague in this House, my neighbour in the city of Vaughan, which we both get to represent, along with another member. We have the most entrepreneurial and most generous residents in the city that we live in. The hon. member is the shadow minister fo

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, as a former resident, born and raised in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, of course I know the infrastructure in that community needs to be upgraded and fixed. Our government will work in collaboration, as it always has, with the current NDP government in British C

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, when we look at all the measures that have been put in place to aid farmers in Canada, it is clear that we have the backs of farmers. Everyone knows that. The farmers themselves know that, and we will continue to make sure we support them. Last week, I went on a t

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, it is very important for our government to help Canadians across the country deal with the affordability issues caused by rising prices. However, we see prices coming down and relief on the inflation front, which is important. We put in place prime measures, wheth

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, good afternoon to you and to all my hon. colleagues in this wonderful and esteemed House. It is my pleasure to rise to speak to Bill C-59, the fall economic statement. Before I begin my formal remarks, I will say that it is really great to share our thoughts and be

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, this week marks Red Tape Awareness Week. I would like to thank all the small businesses in my riding that have continued to show entrepreneurship and work hard to foster economic development in Canada. We know that many of these businesses face administrative challe

Christmas in Vaughan—Woodbridge  Madam Speaker, we are 10 days away from Christmas, and the festive spirit is in full swing in my riding of Vaughan—Woodbridge. From the Woodbridge Christmas in the Village events to seniors Christmas luncheons and donations to the Vaughan Food Bank, Vaughan residents continue to

Interparliamentary Delegations  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1) I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, the following reports: the report of the Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association respecting its participation in the second part of the 2023 ordinary session of th

Labour  Mr. Speaker, Canadian workers built this country and it is Canadian workers who will meet the challenges of our time. We believe that workers do not just need a seat at the table where decisions are made; they should lead it. This is the idea behind the sustainable jobs act. It

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the climate action incentive payments, much like other measures we have put in place, whether the Canada child benefit, the Canada workers benefit or any other measure, is meant to make life more affordable for our residents, improve their quality of life, pull peopl

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Cypress Hills—Grasslands for his question. Our government has brought in many measures to help families and make life more affordable. The Canada child benefit, the Canada workers benefit and the climate action incentive payments go out to