Building a Green Prairie Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, although I stayed in Winnipeg, and I want that to be made clear, the best way to talk to people is to be respectful of their point of view, even if it is different from one's own. What this bill seeks to do is reach out as broadly as the region itself in order to f

Building a Green Prairie Economy Act  Mr. Speaker, because my hon. friend spent most of his adult life trying to wrap his arms around water—let us just imagine that for a minute—he knows the jurisdictions that are inherent in the Lake Winnipeg issue. I think the jurisdictions include four provinces and a number of

Building a Green Prairie Economy Act  , seconded by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, moved that Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies, be read the second time and referred to a committee. He said: Mr. Speaker, one does not plan in life to win the lottery, but when one doe

Louis Riel Day  Mr. Speaker, in the province of Manitoba, February 21 marks Louis Riel Day. Each year, we reaffirm Louis Riel for what he was: a passionate leader advocating justice for the Métis people. He inspired the birth of Manitoba. Distressed by what he saw, the loss of Métis traditional

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, one of the beauties of Canadian federalism is its flexibility. In a nation as diverse in its geography as its linguistic makeup, we all know how important the French language is, not only in Quebec but all over the country. Some of my children have graduated from Fre

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the fact that matters most is that the government is committed to fair taxation. We also understand that there are many transportation issues that face prairie Canada, including Saskatchewan. If we look at air service, train service and bus service, especially in s

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, there are many things that the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada can work together on using the federalism that we know, and maybe even being creative about the federalism we aspire to move into for our children and beyond. That is a spirit and a commitment to c

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes. I appreciate the question especially in light of the private member's bill I just introduced in the House, which would actually mandate and encourage co-operation among all levels of government, indigenous communities, the private sector and its em

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate this opportunity to take part in this debate and to thank the people of Winnipeg South Centre, who have sent me back to this very special place for the third time now. I am honoured by their confidence. The transcontinental railroad plays a starring rol

Building a Green Prairie Economy Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-235, An Act respecting the building of a green economy in the Prairies. Mr. Speaker, it is with enthusiasm and hope that I introduce a private member's bill called “building a green prairie economy act”. Among the many lessons and reflection

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. The first report is in relation to the motion adopted on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, regarding the request for gover

Métis Nation  Madam Speaker, each year, on November 16, Métis people across Canada pay tribute to Métis leader and founder Louis Riel. He devoted and sacrificed his life to defending the rights of Métis people. Riel's legacy continues to resonate across the homeland. In addition to recognizin

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, the short answer is yes. There is a reference in the throne speech to tourism, and we all know just how hard hit that sector has been. We have seen it in our personal lives, and in our families and communities. The tourism sector includes airlines, airports, hotel

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, there is also the microbiology lab in Winnipeg. The research being done in prairie universities is cutting-edge in so many areas, not only in the Canadian economy, but also in the international trading world. Examples include value-added agriculture and protein cl

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the kind words from my friend, and I do mean my friend. I congratulate him on his new responsibilities. There will be ample time to debate the Speech from the Throne and ample time to debate legislation. As I said in my remarks, for many people there