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Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, I thank the member opposite for the opportunity for me to stand and provide a very clear statement. The assertion from the member opposite is categorically false. We took action to create good middle-class jobs for Alberta by approving two pipelines, getting done w

May 19th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, first, I would like to thank the NEB expert panel for its hard work in drafting this report. Our government is committed to developing our resources and getting them to market in a responsible way. This requires a regulatory process in which Canadians can have co

May 19th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Innovation, Science and Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Pontiac for his question. Our government committed to creating a cleaner environment for future generations by investing in clean technology. Yesterday, we announced $21 million in funding for clean tech projects in Alberta, which are designed

May 12th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, we would not have approved these projects if they were not in the national interest and did not have the support of Canadians. We have said many times that the choice between climate action and pipeline approval is a false one; we are committed to an approach that do

May 12th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Softwood Lumber  Madam Speaker, as I said earlier, supporting the workers and communities that depend on forestry jobs is our top priority. Protecting forestry jobs means moving quickly to provide companies and communities with full access to existing loan guarantees and employment and economic d

May 5th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that safe solutions are in place for managing radioactive waste. Radioactive waste owners are responsible for developing and implementing fully funded solutions for the safe and secure management of their waste. M

May 5th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, AECL delivers its mandate to a government-owned, contractor-operated model whereby the operation of its nuclear laboratories, including decommissioning and waste management work, is delivered by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Under this model, AECL continues to ow

May 5th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, as a government, we understand the challenges workers and their families in the energy sector have had over the last few years. Our support for the energy sector reflects a balanced approach that ensures the environment is protected and that good, well-paying jobs

May 5th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Softwood Lumber  Madam Speaker, our thoughts go out to those families, workers, and communities affected by this very challenging situation. We are taking immediate action to help companies, workers, and local communities affected by these unfair and punitive duties. We continue to work with our

May 5th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Taxation  Madam Speaker, not only did the Conservatives vote against the Paris agreement, but when it comes to middle-class Canadians they opposed our government reducing taxes for nine million Canadians; a Canada child benefit that helps nine out of 10 Canadian families and will help rais

May 4th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Taxation  Madam Speaker, I will say again that, unlike the Conservatives, we are focused on supporting middle-class Canadians and their families at every stage—

May 4th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Taxation  Madam Speaker, after 10 years of Conservative inaction on climate change, it is time to put a price on what we do not want: pollution. This really does make sense. Polluting should not be free, and polluters should not get a free ride. When we put a price on pollution, we can inv

May 4th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, we understand that indigenous communities have differing opinions on pipeline projects. The Prime Minister anticipated as much when he announced our decisions. He said, “There’s no question that there will be people on both sides of any decision we make [on this is

April 10th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, the Prime Minister has said many times that no relationship is more important than the one with indigenous peoples. In fact, he wrote it into the mandate letter of every cabinet minister. He added, “It is time for a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship with Indig

April 10th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, our government committed to implementing an open, fair, inclusive, and transparent process to guide its decisions regarding large energy projects. To respect this commitment made during the election campaign, we set up an expert panel tasked with reviewing the stru

April 7th, 2017House debate

Kim RuddLiberal