Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would agree. Canada's agricultural sector in different parts of our country relies on foreign workers and temporary foreign workers to come in and help. Not only is the whole immigration process seriously backlogged, but I think personally there are ways to fast-

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I grew up on a ranch in central Alberta. In the west, we dig holes all the time. They are called dugouts, and that is how we feed our livestock. That is how we gather more water, because over the years we have had varying degrees of moisture. Yes, there should be p

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, it is important to recognize that, from my perspective, coming from rural Alberta and rural Canada, I am well aware of the programs that are available. However, many constituents in my riding say they do not qualify or that there is some other problem they face wh

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would be happy to step in so we can move his questions to the end. I am thrilled to rise today on behalf of my constituents and the opposition to talk about the Speech from the Throne. In reality, expectations were high for the Speech from the Throne. Canada and

Questions Passed as Orders for Return  With regard to documents sent by or received by Health Canada or the Public Health Agency of Canada related to COVID-19 vaccines, drugs, or treatments and excluding correspondence from the general public, since March 1, 2020: what are the details of each such document including t

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, many things from the government have baffled me in the last five years that I have been here, and its whole approach to solving the public safety issues surrounding gun violence is certainly one of them. Targeting law-abiding Canadians who statistically have been s

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, it is fair to say that in my years of service in law enforcement, watching the criminal justice system for years and listening to debate in this House on public safety, we have biased outcomes throughout all aspects in the justice system and the prison system. I wo

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, it is fair to say that, certainly on this side of the House, we advocate for a compassionate, fair and rehabilitative approach to criminal justice and incarceration, but that also includes accountability for those who have committed a crime. However, that does not

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, I do have faith in our judicial system. I have a number of provincial court judges and Queen's Bench justices as friends whom I respect highly. I have been in courtrooms where I have watched the adjudication process and admired the skill and the fairness approach t

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, yes, it is fair to say. I was in public safety for a number of years with some of my colleague from across the way, and there are a disturbing number of incarcerated individuals who are racially marginalized. However, one of the things we found through those studie

Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, before I begin today, I would like to first thank the fine people of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner for putting their trust in me for the third time. It is an absolute honour and privilege to serve them in this capacity. I thank my core campaign team, including our

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my friend across the way on his new role and wish him well. I am sure we can work well together. I am curious to know this. As I am sure the member knows, we support the health care workers who have worked so diligently over the last couple of

Low-Carbon Energy Industry  Mr. Speaker, today I want to highlight project clear horizon, a large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage infrastructure project led by the City of Medicine Hat with strong corporate support from both Methanex and CF Industries. The scale of this project is expected to

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today on behalf of Canadians to present this petition. The petitioners are calling on the Parliament of Canada to enshrine in the Criminal Code the protection of conscience for physicians and health care workers from coercion or intimidation to

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, I am not sure whether the finance minister is aware that Mr. Harper has not been here for six years. Scotiabank's Rebekah Young has warned that the Liberals' stimulus promises will drive up inflation and hurt our recovery rather than help it. Ms. Young knows what s