Oil Tanker Moratorium Act  Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. We believe that the technology will be developed. Earlier in this session, the transportation committee heard from a company that is actually proposing to take bitumen and press it into pucks, then cover them with a polymer coating. Th

Oil Tanker Moratorium Act  Mr. Speaker, we were talking about the improvements in technology and the changes we see that will actually help to protect our coasts and how much we are actually working to encourage research and to encourage the development of technology partnerships with the marine industry,

Oil Tanker Moratorium Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to stand in the House today and speak to Bill C-48. In my opinion, it is a very balanced, comprehensive framework for a responsible and sustainable future. It would protect our precious coastal communities of northern British Columbia while supporti

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure the member that Bill C-49 really is about a long-term, sustainable solution that will actually provide the kind of predictability needed for us to grow a more prosperous future. Getting that long-term solution did take a little longer, but I

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my hon. colleague for all his work on this issue. The work was done in a very collaborative way, and we appreciate that. I want to reassure him that the approach we have undertaken with respect to the passenger bill of rights is in

Motion No. 110  Madam Speaker, I want to begin by thanking my colleague from Banff—Airdrie for giving the House the opportunity to address this very important issue through Motion No. 110. The sudden and unexpected loss of a child is a tragedy, and our heart goes out to any parent who has to en

Bill Teron  Madam Speaker, I stand here to honour the memory of a personal hero of mine, Bill Teron, an Officer of the Order of Canada, and a man lovingly known as the “Father of Kanata”. Bill Teron was quite simply a visionary, someone who led both the development of the Kanata community a

The Environment  Madam Speaker, through its broad network of national parks, marine conservation areas, and national historic sites, Parks Canada connects Canadians with their heritage. In managing national parks, Parks Canada maintains and restores ecological integrity and provides Canadians wit

The Environment  Madam Speaker, first and foremost, Parks Canada places belong to all Canadians. The government is committed to expanding the system of protected areas, preserving our national parks, and contributing to the recovery of species at risk. At the same time, we must continue to devel

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I would like to reassure my hon. colleague that the government does recognize the importance of intercity passenger rail service and we will continue to support it. The Minister of Transport is responsible for making sure that the mobility needs of Canadians are me

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands for her advocacy. Let me start by reassuring her that the government is and has always been committed to passenger rail services as we recognize the value and historical importance of such services to th

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to clear up any misunderstandings about the disability tax credit. Let me be absolutely clear that there have been no changes to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit related to diabetes. Unlike my colleagues on the other side, our govern

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, let me be unequivocal that our government is committed to ensuring that Canadians with disabilities receive the credits and benefits to which they are entitled. Canada is at its best and all of society benefits when everyone is included. That is why our government i

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, our government recognizes the importance of efficient and reliable rail service, especially in moving Canadian grain and other commodities to market. However, after enduring 10 years of band-aid actions on behalf of the other government, we introduced Bill C-49. It w

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, again, we have proven time and time again that we are strongly committed to Canadian farmers and our agricultural industry. Unlike the band-aid solutions of the past with an expiry date, our government put forward Bill C-49, which would meet the long-term sustainable