Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to present a petition that was put forward by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. As we all know, the effects of climate change are upon us, which are costly to the environment, but there are also costs to human health. The

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to see you in the chair today. I appreciate having the chance to stand in the House today to speak to Bill C-49. I would like to mention that as I deliver my comments I do so on the unceded traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe peoples.

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it is a very unfortunate situation that we have the official opposition still denying that climate change is upon us. We need to take action. There is a cost to not dealing with climate—

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I would simply offer that, if we are going to have these inflammatory questions, we should be able to address them. That is what I am doing. I am saying that climate change is real. It is happening, and there is a cost to the inaction of not dealing with it. Bill C-

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-49 is a clear demonstration of our government's commitment to that transition to clean energy. We will have, for the short term, continued extraction of carbon-based fuels in our country. Bill C-49 would be a very important way of enabling the offshore energy

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague from British Columbia asked an excellent question. I could not have said it any better myself. I think we need all parties to come together in the House to work on advancing clean energy and the transition to decarbonize our economy. Bill C-49 is a

Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, could the member explain to the House why it is so important that we get this bill off to committee? I sit on the natural resources committee, and it is waiting for Bill C-49 to get there to be further reflected on and returned to the House. Could my colleague mak

Health  Mr. Speaker, Canadians want a strong health care system that allows them and their loved ones to get the care they need when they need it. Last week, the government signed the first bilateral funding agreement with British Columbia, investing more than $1.2 billion over the next

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, national parks protect Canada's iconic terrestrial and aquatic environments, while provide opportunities for public understanding, education and enjoyment for these protected areas. Having worked for Parks Canada for more than 30 years prior to politics, I can appre

World Polio Day  Mr. Speaker, today I stand to recognize World Polio Day and the efforts of Rotary International. Over 700 Rotary clubs across Canada, including my own club in Langley, carry the vision of a polio-free world and continue to work tirelessly toward this goal. Since 2006, the feder

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, farmers and ranchers in western Canada have been rocked by natural disasters over the past few years, and this year was no different. From floods and hail to drought and fires, western Canadian producers have faced a number of challenges this growing season and need

National Trust for Canada  Madam Speaker, I rise in the House today to offer congratulations to the National Trust for Canada on its 50th anniversary conference. Taking place in Ottawa right now at the Château Laurier, this year's conference theme is “Transforming Heritage”. The conference has brought toge

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it is always a pleasure to hear my colleague speak in this House. It was a really good intervention and good speech related to all the fantastic work that Quebec is doing to address the very real situation of climate change that we are all facing. Unfortunately, a

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as we continue on the path of reconciliation, there is more and more evidence showing that indigenous-led solutions lead to better, more sustainable outcomes and stronger, healthier communities. It is easy to see when it comes to mental wellness. For generations, ind

Guru Nanak Food Bank  Mr. Speaker, on July 1, 2020, the Guru Nanak Food Bank was born, serving residents of Surrey and Delta in B.C. Under the banner “recognize all human race as one”, the Guru Nanak Food Bank provides essential food and assistance to those in need. The food bank is assisted by 69 y