The Budget  Mr. Speaker, quite honestly, the question does not deserve an answer, because it is not true. To spread misinformation and disinformation, which seems to happen on the other side a lot, is not helping our dialogue. It is certainly not answering the questions that Canadians have

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I can confirm that my colleagues and I will be voting against this budget unequivocally, but not because of what the member suggested. All anybody in Canada has to do is look at the amount of revenue that the energy sector creates for this country to sustain our grow

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, what I support is an effective plan that actually makes a difference for the well-being of Canadians. That plan would not include the term “safe consumption sites”; there is no such thing as a safe consumption site. Some time ago, I went to the Downtown Eastside a

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, spending last week in and around my riding of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner, two things were abundantly clear. The first was that spring has finally sprung. People are out enjoying outdoor activities and righting their lawns and gardens. Farmers and ranchers are busy

Government Business No. 34—Proceedings on Bill C-62  Mr. Speaker, I too am very concerned about closure on such an important matter. My opinion is that by allowing assisted death on the basis of mental illness alone, we might inadvertently close the door on potential recoveries and the possibility of life returning with dignity and

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I withdraw the comment, but these are comments that I hear from my constituents on a daily—

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2023  Madam Speaker, I visited with three farmers in my riding over the Christmas break. The three farmers paid a combined total of about $630,000 in carbon tax in 2023 and got zero back. I wonder what the Leader of the Opposition has to say about the Liberals' comment that people are

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, Quattro Farms near Bow Island grows spearmint, peppermint and dill, then distills those crops into essential oils. The 10-week harvest and distillation process, this fall alone, cost them $107,000 in carbon taxes. That carbon tax will rise to well over $400,000 when

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, the reason we voted against them is that we voted non-confidence in this government. Medicine Hat and the area is home to numerous greenhouse operations like Big Marble Farms, which grows fresh vegetables like cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. This year alone, Big Ma

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, while I am a supporter of Ukraine, I know what it is really asking for is munitions, for things that can help it win the war. I want to focus back on my riding. I want to focus back on Canadians. What is driving their costs up is the high cost of production. The c

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, what I do know, from growing up on a large farm and ranch in my youth, is that farmers and ranchers are the most amazing stewards of our land. I have witnessed it first-hand. I see it now as I travel in my riding. I see the thousands of people who make their living

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it is always great to interact with my NDP friend. I will tell members this. Plants in a greenhouse require carbon dioxide to grow. If they do not have it, they do not grow to the extent they need to. When we look at greenhouse farming across this country, whethe

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I have it on good authority that the Prime Minister's favourite Christmas movie is The Grinch. In fact, it may be where the Prime Minister came up with the idea for his carbon tax. Just like the Grinch took the food off the plates of the Whos in Whoville, the Prime

Business of Supply  No, we didn't, Kevin.

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, if one ate today, they can thank a farmer. If one could not afford to eat today, they can thank these Liberals. Our farmers spend their days working hard to ensure that Canadians have enough food. The NDP-Liberal government spends its days developing new ways to tax