The Environment  Mr. Speaker, with goods being shipped to and from Canada's coast, it is imperative that these products get to market in a safe and responsible way. That is one reason behind why the government announced the oceans protection plan, a $1.5-billion investment to ensure safe, clean,

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, as mandated by the Prime Minister, our government is committed to protecting the environment, fish, and waterways, respecting indigenous rights, rebuilding the public trust, and strengthening our economy. In addition, a new, more inclusive approach to the schedule

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Our government is developing the best approach to implementing an effective and reliable rail transportation system for Canadian passengers. That is why, in budget 2016, we allocated $45 million to various VIA Rail projects, in

Winter Carnivals  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I invite everyone to the winter carnivals taking place in Ottawa and the local area. Winterlude kicks off today, and next week there are two great carnivals in my riding of Kanata—Carleton. Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival runs from

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, truthfully, there is no greater priority facing the public service than providing employees with an accurate and reliable pay system. There are no shortcuts, and there are no quick fixes. Our government has done many different things to stabilize the Phoenix pay sys

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to doing whatever is necessary to ensure that public servants are paid accurately and on time. When the problems with the pay system first emerged, our number one priority was to address the most serious problems: those employees receivi

Air Transportation  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-49 is presently before the Senate Standing Committee on Transport and Communications. The Senate will debate the merits of this proposed legislation, and we look forward to hearing its views on our efforts to establish a world-leading approach to air passenger

Air Transportation  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to provide an update to the hon. member and to the House on the status of Bill C-49 and our efforts to create and implement a world-leading air passenger rights regime in Canada for Canadians. When Canadians purchase a plane ticket, they expect the

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, as I mentioned in my speech, the technology, when it comes to automated and connected vehicles, is advancing so rapidly that sometimes the regulations that are in place right now slow us down. There is so much talent in Canada. There is so much opportunity here on

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, it is a balancing act. There is a commercial agreement that links the automobile manufacturers and the dealers. We did not feel that it was the place of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act to play a role in that commercial agreement. However, we wanted to make sure that t

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, I am sorry, I do not know the answer to that. I will have to take it back, and I will get back to you shortly.

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, it is always very much a balancing act with these bills. This one particularly was a balancing act between the automobile manufacturers, the automobile dealers, and consumers. We thought it was very important to be fair to everyone. That is why the particular formu

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, it is exactly the same thing. It is the balance between getting the information out there, getting the problem fixed, and getting the co-operation of both the manufacturers and the dealers. We did ensure that Canadians would know about any of these changes that w

Strengthening Motor Vehicle Safety for Canadians Act  Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to speak today in support of Bill S-2, the strengthening motor vehicle safety for Canadians act. I would like to begin by thanking my colleagues of the Standing Committee of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities for their hard work in revie

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I wish to reassure members that we are committed to protecting and preserving our marine environment and ecosystems, local economies, and the health and safety of our citizens who are affected by abandoned and wrecked vessels. These issues matter to coastal and shore