Protecting Canada’s Natural Wonders Act  moved that Bill S-14, An Act to amend the Canada National Parks Act, the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, the Rouge National Urban Park Act and the National Parks of Canada Fishing Regulations, be read the first time. (Motion agreed to and bill read the first time

Committees of the House  Madam Speaker, congratulations on your grandchild. I would like the member opposite to withdraw the comment where he said “all cabinet”.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency  Madam Speaker, the hon. member for Egmont is a strong voice for P.E.I. and for Atlantic Canada. Down east, we have a saying, “Tory times are tough times”, and last week, the Conservatives reminded us why, because they voted against funding to help us rebuild from hurricane Fiona

Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act  moved that Bill S-9, An Act to amend the Chemical Weapons Convention Implementation Act, be read the second time and referred to a committee.

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, I love to see another member from Atlantic Canada stand up because, again, he voted against ACOA funding last week. Also, does he not realize that that is jobs, that is communities and that was 95 projects in his riding with over $60 million in jobs, helping to grow

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, it is great to see my hon. colleague from Atlantic Canada stand up. I wish he and his seven other colleagues had stood up last week. On this side of the House, we know the great work that the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency does for communities, for not-for-pr

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague is correct that Fiona did incredible damage, and I am proud, as the minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, that we did receive $300 million. One hundred million of that has gone to small craft harbours, and $40 million ha

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, down east in Atlantic Canada, we have a saying: “Tory times are hard times.” What people in Atlantic Canada tell me about is their fear of the Conservative cuts. I would like to remind members and give a little history lesson on what happened when the previous gove

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, there were 17 applications submitted to the universal broadband fund program that have not been selected for funding within Hamilton, Ontario. In processing parliamentary returns, the government applies the Privacy Act and the principles set out in the Access to Inf

Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, there have been applications submitted to the universal broadband fund program that have not been selected for funding in all provinces and territories except for the Yukon. In processing parliamentary returns, the government applies the Privacy Act and the principl

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, we sit in the House and we listen every day, but I would like to give another history lesson, if you would let me. The previous government had a secretariat for rural economic development, which it axed, by the way. It was this government that put in place the stand

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, I really find it quite rich when I am listening to our colleagues on the other side of the House. I would like to give them a little history of lesson, especially from my part of the country. The first thing we did was reopen the veterans affairs office that the pre

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I am always excited to hear my hon. colleague speak, and I would like to ask him about the visitor economy. How important is this sector to every riding in every part of our country from coast to coast to coast? I know our government has been there. Could my colleague

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, we have heard from our colleagues on both sides of the House about the devastating fires in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. I would like to remind my colleagues about the devastation of hurricane Fiona. All that comes with a price. It is sad that the others do not hav

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his advocacy on behalf of his constituents and for all rural and remote Canadians. Last month, we made, in partnership with the Government of Ontario, an announcement of $61 million. That is going to bring high-speed Internet service