The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we have said all along that the NEB itself needs to be modernized and that we need to review the processes. We have put in interim principles to address those projects already in process, and we will work with our other ministries, such as the ministry of Environment

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, there are people out of work across this country and our hearts go out to them, their families, and their communities, which are also suffering because people do not have jobs. One of the things Liberals recognize is that the labour movement in this country has bee

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. friend, the member for Portage—Lisgar, for the opportunity to discuss an issue of such importance to the people of Canada. This government understands the importance of resources to the strength of our economy and the quality of our lives. The natur

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, my hon. friend has expressed her opposition to our government's plan. However, what she has not explained is which elements of the plan she disagrees with. Is she saying that projects currently in process should start over again under new rules? Is she suggesting tha

The Economy  Madam Speaker, our government understands that these are difficult days for the people of Alberta. For thousands of our fellow citizens, the precipitous drop in the price of oil has made these very trying times. Businesses are struggling, jobs are lost, and families are hurting.

The Economy  Madam Speaker, the livelihoods of thousands of families are dependent on the energy sector. I know every member of the House wants an end to the suffering in communities across the country that have been hit hard by low oil prices. With the measures our government has announced

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, we know the global decline in oil prices is producing hardship for Alberta and other energy producing provinces. The global downturn in commodity prices has affected many sectors in the Canadian economy and we are closely monitoring the situation. However, with our

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. We have said many times in this House that we feel for the families of the resource-producing provinces in this country, with the hardships they are going through. There are things we do not control, on which other countries ma

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, unlike the previous government we believe in meeting with all voices around the energy sector. In 2012, the previous government stated that environmental groups threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda. That is not exactl

Citizenship Act  Madam Speaker, could the member opposite expand on why he believes it is so important for us as Canadians to say to the world that citizenship is important to us, that we respect the rights that go with that citizenship, and how much it means to those people we invite into our co

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, this government is committed to doing things differently, to recognizing both the importance of economic growth and the imperative of environmental responsibility. Canadians understand the importance of natural resources to our economy. They know that this industry

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I can assure the member that science will be considered, and I can also assure the member that the five principles will be applied to any project in process. Our government understands the importance of sustainably developing Canada's natural resources and moving th

Employment  Mr. Speaker, as we have said many times in this House, we feel for the families and the communities in our energy-producing provinces who are going through this downturn in commodity prices. We are working to grow the economy. The National Energy Board, with its five new princi

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the health and safety of Canadians and protection of the environment remain the Government of Canada's top priorities. The government is committed to regaining public trust by ensuring proposed projects such as new pipelines undergo credible, robust, environmental, a

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour today to table, in both official languages, copies of the 2014-2015 Annual Report to Parliament on the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador fiscal equalization offset. I am also pleased to have the honour to table, in