Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to the government’s intention to cut $1 billion from the defence appropriation: (a) what is the itemized breakdown of each item that the government will cut from the Department of National Defense in order to reach $1 billion in cuts; and (b) how much is expected to b

Affordable Housing and Groceries Act  Madam Speaker, with regard to Bill C-56, would the member for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill agree that a band-aid covering an infection does not actually heal the infection and only makes it worse? When I look at the farmers in my riding, they are the only people I know of who

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), since January 1, 2016: (a) how many pilots have (i) retired, (ii) received their wings, broken down by year; (b) what is the current pilot shortage level and when does the RCAF anticipate it will no longer have a shortage; (c) w

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to delays in the reimbursement of meal expenses for Canadian Armed Forces members serving in Poland: (a) what was the total number and total value of meal expense reimbursements (i) requested between January 1 and June 1, 2023, (ii) issued as of June 7, 2023; (b) what

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members having to purchase their own equipment in the last two years: (a) how many instances is the CAF aware of that were a result of shortages in what the CAF provides to its members; (b) what is the estimated value of the purchases in

Stanley Cup Winner  Mr. Speaker, Saskatchewan did not have an NHL team. However, in 2017, two young men from Saskatchewan, Justin Reeves and Greg Moore, made a social media plea to adopt the Vegas Golden Knights as Saskatchewan's team. At the same time, a young man named Brett Howden was playing f

Copyright Act  Mr. Speaker, I am thankful for the opportunity to stand on behalf of my constituents of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, a riding I am very, very proud to represent. Before I go on, I would like to point out that in about 10 minutes I am going to be followed by another speaker, th

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to government expenditures related to the Prime Minister's residence and family that are reimbursed or partially reimbursed to taxpayers, since 2016, broken down by year: (a) what was the total amount spent on (i) food, (ii) cable and internet services, (iii) mobile d

Passports  Mr. Speaker, every year, Canadians of all stripes travel to France to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice at Vimy Ridge. I myself have made that trip to a place where Canada defined itself as a nation and a place that unites us all. That is why everyone was stunned, incl

Passports  Mr. Speaker, it was this Prime Minister who said veterans were asking for too much. The legion membership was disappointed, saying, “Removing that image was...a poor decision.” The Vimy Foundation, whose mission is to teach Canadians' shared history, said its members were disapp

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has said that he is investing in Canadians. In my community, people are struggling to make ends meet because of the government's inflationary carbon tax. Adding to record deficits and national debt is not investing in Canadians. Everyone knows we

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, no one is buying what the Liberals are selling, but they certainly are paying for it. The carbon tax is not a price on pollution; it is a price on people. Canadians need a bailout, just like my colleague, the member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie.

Carbon Pricing  I am sorry, Mr. Speaker, I thought it was a very catching photo. Canadians are out of money. Therefore, I will ask this of the government that is out of touch. When will it axe the carbon tax and give reprieve to Canadians?

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, Canadian problems require Canadian solutions. The cost of living crisis is hurting Canadians. The price of gas in Moose Jaw has risen to over $1.60 after the government tripled its inflationary carbon tax. Let us be honest: This is not an environmental plan; it is a

Telecommunications Act  Mr. Speaker, I agree with the member that when the bill is in committee, this issue has to be really focused on. Obviously, we want it to move swiftly but not at the expense of overlooking some of the potential pitfalls that will impact Canadians. I think we have to trust the com