Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, the reality is that no one in Alberta agrees with the $30-carbon tax. However, our Liberal government has been kind enough to increase that to $50. Therefore, it is exactly that: a tax. Any time we have one government that says it is going to take money from Canadi

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, there were many people in Alberta who experienced the same confusion as to why the federal government would leave certain areas of the province unattended by EI benefits. It not only happened in Alberta, but it happened in Saskatchewan as the member said. It was dist

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to speak to Bill C-29. First let me say that I am truly humbled to be here as the voice my constituents and to hold the government to account. At a time when Albertans, and specifically the people of my riding of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warne

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, as a former police officer who has recently retired, I can confirm that evidence of a person's criminal record is easily available within minutes of seeking it. It is current and easily obtainable and would not create any burden. As a matter of fact, the practice

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act was put in place because grassroots first nations, like the Blood Tribe, requested increased transparency from their elected leaders. Some first nations bands continue to file their transparency act disclosures despite re

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our previous Conservative government introduced an act that empowered first nations communities by giving them tools that they need to hold their leadership to account. In my riding, the minister's blatant disregard of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act h

Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise in the House to thank the great people of Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner for their support, trust, and hard work to bring us here. I thank my amazing campaign team and the hundreds of volunteers for their commitment and tireless efforts. I than

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I was elected by people who understand that Liberal policies, especially the carbon tax, destroy economic opportunities and drive up costs for families in my riding. Carbon taxes diminish our competitiveness, hurt our economy, and negatively impact Canadians who are