Public Safety and National Security  moved that the bill be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise once again to speak briefly about Bill S-233, why it is important, and why it is important that it be dealt with quickly by the House. Bill S-233 would correct a long-standing problem on t

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present electronic petition e-786, which has been signed by more than 900 Canadians from all across Canada. The petitioners are calling on the government to change the criteria to qualify for the thalidomide compensation package by including an assess

Canada Elections Act  Mr. Speaker, I know the folks at home are watching this late at night, and they are hearing some spirited debate tonight. The hon. member for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell is a great hockey player. He likes to get his elbows up in the corner. The reason why this bill has come forwa

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, there have been consultations among all parties and I believe if you seek it you will find consent for the following motion. I move: That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Chilliwack—Hope, all questions ne

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find consent for the following motion: That at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the member for Chilliwack—Hope, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a recorded di

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to the “Sober Second Thinking: How the Senate Deliberates and Decides” discussion paper, circulated by the Government Representative in the Senate, and dated March 31, 2017: (a) does this paper represent the policy of the Government of Canada; (b) was its preparation,

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, we learned last week the heartbreaking news that 500-plus Brockville and area residents would be losing their jobs when the Procter & Gamble plant shuts down and moves to West Virginia. The Liberals' preoccupation with raising taxes, adding a carbon tax, and in

Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Tobique—Mactaquac and the member for Essex for their support for this bill. The member for Essex rightly pointed out that I had introduced a parallel bill to Bill S-233 in the House, which was Bill C-273. Therefore, I am delig

Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, that is a good question. First, what this bill does is harmonize the regulations we have with the United States. We have been doing a lot of work over the last number of years, as a country, to harmonize regulations with the United States. This bill would not only

Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, representing an area in southwestern Ontario, we have similar issues. Being welcoming and open to our American friends and showing that we want them to visit keeps us from getting into those negative stories. I know first-hand that friends on the

Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act  moved that Bill S-233, An Act to amend the Customs Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (presentation and reporting requirements), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Sarnia—Lambton for seconding t

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you would find consent for the following motion: That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Edmonton—Wetaskiwin, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and a rec

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives agree to apply and will be voting no.

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, Conservatives agree to apply the vote and will be voting no.

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you will find consent for the following motion. That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the Member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put and