Questions on the Order Paper  Mr. Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Questions Nos. 1729, 1731, 1734, 1735, 1740, 1743, 1745, 1747, and 1749.

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Mr. Speaker, furthermore, if a supplementary response to Question No. 1685, originally tabled on June 8, 2018, and the government's responses to Questions Nos. 1730, 1732, 1733, 1736 to 1739, 1741, 1742, 1744, 1746, 1748, 1750, and 1751 could be made orders for returns, these ret

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  Finally, Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all remaining questions be allowed to stand.

Government Response to Petitions  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's response to 20 petitions.

Cannabis Act  Madam Speaker, a good way to start off is to comment on a question from across the floor, which was something like why legalize instead of just decriminalizing it. With respect to decriminalization of cannabis, there are two entities I am aware of that support it. One would be

Cannabis Act  Madam Speaker, it would be highly irresponsible for anyone to actually believe that, today, there is not cannabis in our classrooms. That is the reality of the situation in North America, in the U.S., in Canada, and in the western world, nowhere do we have a higher usage by young

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act  Madam Speaker, I was a member of the opposition when we had this debate about the short title and just how important it is. My colleague and friend made reference to Canada's diversity. It is often referred to by our Prime Minister as one of Canada's greatest strengths, as is the

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, the member made reference to the price on pollution at the beginning of his comments. Guiding principle No. 18 of the constitution of the Conservative Party states, “A belief that Canada should accept its obligations among the nations of the world.” Our government ac

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, I know my friend and colleague was very good friends with Stephen Harper and worked with the old PMO staff in many ways. I am sure he would know Ian Brodie. Ian Brodie was the former chief of staff for Stephen Harper. As opposed to listening to what I have to say abo

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, I understand that it was the current opposition House leader who made the assertion that it was $50,000 an hour so the House could function. Yes, the member is right that this new ploy would cost well over $1 million. However, we need to understand why the Conservat

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, I believe it is important to have good, solid social programming. I like to think that maybe someday we might have a national pharmacare program. I like to believe that we are going to be in a position to continue on with health care accords into the future. I believ

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, the truth of the matter is that we support good governance, and where there are good decisions being made, we can get behind them. Premier Notley, to make my friend happy, is doing a fantastic job with respect to the economy and the environment. As premier, she gets

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, a very important aspect of this whole debate that needs to be reinforced at times is that through the Trans Mountain expansion, we will see a significant generation of additional revenues, much of which will assist governments, whether it is at the provincial level o

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, it has been an interesting day to say the least. We have heard the Conservatives talk a great deal about taxation. They talk a lot about revenue, among a few other things. I was hoping to take this opportunity to share with my friends across the way a few thoughts, m

Main Estimates, 2018-19  Mr. Speaker, it is great that we finally have a government that has recognized that things need to change at times. I remember hearing that argument when I was in opposition in the Manitoba legislature. The New Democrats reduced the hours of estimates from 240 to 120. They argued