Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, the decision that we took on the Trans Mountain project was based on facts, evidence, and was in the national interest. We have listened to thousands of Canadians who have told us that we have a responsibility to get our resources to market, to take action to prot

Parks Canada  Mr. Speaker, I want to repeat that our government is seized with the challenge of protecting Canada's forests from harmful native and invasive species, not just in Alberta but, indeed, across the country. Alberta is not alone. Canada is there and industry is there. The Canadian

Parks Canada  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for Yellowhead for bringing this very serious situation back to the floor of the House of Commons tonight. What he has just described is indeed troubling and a powerful reminder of the terrible damage insect species can inflict on Can

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the global energy markets are rapidly changing. The energy transition is already under way and the energy mix will change. However, the pace and scope are uncertain, so long-term, predictable, inclusive policy direction will be critical. That was an indisputable take

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the member for Chilliwack—Hope's question is both timely and important. Unfortunately, it is also very uninformed. When the member first raised this issue in the House last spring, theMinister of Natural Resources hoped that all sides could at least agree that the N

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for King—Vaughan for her advocacy and the excellent work she does as chair of the House's environment committee. Our government is proud to collaborate on ENERGY STAR, along with more than 1,500 organizations, to help Canadians save

Parks Canada  Mr. Speaker, certainly invasive species in our forest sector are something we have dealt with over the decades and centuries in this country. We are working hard with our partners in the forest sector to find solutions to some of these challenges. There are challenges on the east

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, it is telling that the opposition members still equate measuring greenhouse gas emissions with killing economic growth. They still live in a world where the choice is a stark one between economic prosperity and environmental protection. They cannot imagine how climat

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Brandon—Souris for his question and allowing me to respond. His comments remind us that there are still those who see resource development as an either/or proposition, a choice between either growing the economy or protecting the environment.

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, as I said a moment ago, I could go on and on about job creation. Canadians know that strong action on the environment is good for our economy. It makes us more competitive, it fosters innovation, and it reduces pollution. Our support for the energy sector reflects

Taxation  Madam Speaker, as I have said many times in the House, we have been able to do what the Harper government could not achieve in a decade. We have approved infrastructure projects that will create tens of thousands of good-paying middle-class jobs across Canada, and let me tell mem

Access to Information Act  Mr. Speaker, I think that is exactly the point. The mandatory review every five years is about making it better. It is about looking at each piece of legislation as we change as a country and as a society, as technology changes, and as opportunities to make things better come abo

Access to Information Act  Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely right about subjectivity. The member's subjectivity is possibly clouding the overarching positive aspect of this bill, and that is the ability of Canadians to access information to which Canadians are entitled. I will reiterate comments made

Access to Information Act  Mr. Speaker, this piece of legislation does in fact talk about the openness of the Prime Minister's Office and ministers' offices and access to briefing materials, information that in the past was not readily accessible by Canadians. We are indeed fulfilling our promise to make

Access to Information Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the government about our efforts to strengthen our access to information system. This government recognizes the importance of a robust access to information framework. We promised to deliver a modern and responsible access to infor