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The Budget Mr. Speaker, absolutely we need to curb the problem of illegal drugs coming into this country. We need to do whatever we can and spend whatever we can, but who will pay for it? It is the taxpayers who pay for this. They also pay for the dental plan and everything the government i
April 19th, 2023House debate
Len WebberConservative
The Budget Mr. Speaker, right now, it is our oil industry that pays for the hon. member's dental plan. It is our oil industry that has supported this country for decades. I have a Statistics Canada report here that says oil and gas companies have almost half a trillion dollars in assets in
April 19th, 2023House debate
Len WebberConservative
The Budget Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak to budget 2023. I will be sharing my time with the great hon. member for Simcoe North. Perhaps more than any other budget in recent memory, Canadians were looking to this federal government to send some strong signals on responsible governance,
April 19th, 2023House debate
Len WebberConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, today I am presenting a petition from many concerned Canadians from Alberta and B.C., including in my own riding of Calgary Confederation. The petitioners are justifiably concerned that individuals with a history of sexually inappropriate behaviours are permitted to
March 30th, 2023House debate
Len WebberConservative
Medical Assistance in Dying Mr. Speaker, in 2016, my constituent, 20-something-year-old Anton came into my office asking for access to medical assistance in dying. He was a strong, strapping, articulate young man. He was obviously suffering mentally, as he wanted to die. Shockingly, he had never seen a doc
March 9th, 2023House debate
Len WebberConservative
Canadian Energy Sector Mr. Speaker, the building of coal plants in China and the war in Ukraine show that Canada has a greater role to play in the global energy market. If we better supply the world with energy, oil, gas and LNG, then dictators from oil-rich countries will not be able to fund their w
December 14th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Taxation Mr. Speaker, every day I get another letter from my constituents in Calgary telling me about the challenges they are having making ends meet. Inflation rises, taxes rise, but their paycheques do not. Eight per cent inflation has the effect of cutting a full month of purchasing
October 6th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I have a petition today from many Canadians who are concerned about the lack of conscience rights for medical professionals. They strongly support the aim of Bill C-230, so it is truly disappointing that the Liberal government does not respect the rights of many. As
October 5th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Protection of Freedom of Conscience Act Madam Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to speak to Bill C-230, the protection of freedom of conscience act. My colleague from Carlton Trail—Eagle Creek has worked hard to bring this legislation forward, and I applaud her for doing so. Right off the bat, though, I do want
September 29th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, I am tabling this petition in support of Bill S-223, a bill that seeks to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking. This bill has passed the Senate twice and the House once in its current form. It is currently stalled before the foreign affairs committee and pe
September 21st, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Questions Passed as Orders for Return With regard to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Canada: (a) what does the government project to be the number of registered EVs in Canada for each of the next 10 years for each province and territory; (b) what is the projected infrastructure investment in electrical grids
June 15th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Questions Passed as Orders for Return With regard to correspondence received by ministers: (a) how many pieces of correspondence (both mail and email) have been received by each minister in each of the past four years (2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021); (b) for each of the past four years, (i) what is the average response t
June 15th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Health Mr. Speaker, last year, we unanimously passed my private member's bill that would help Canadians register as organ and tissue donors through their annual tax returns. The minister told the House three months ago that the CRA would consult with the provinces and territories in the
May 19th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
World Hunger Madam Speaker, abroad, drought, conflict and war leave millions hungry every day. Much of this suffering is completely avoidable. My daughter is currently working in Ukraine with the United Nations World Food Programme. They do wonders, under the most dangerous conditions, just t
May 19th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative
Petitions Mr. Speaker, the second petition is from many concerned Canadians. Of course, we are all horrified by the situation in Ukraine, and Canadians are looking for Canada's government to take a strong stand against Russia. The petitioners are calling on the Government of Canada to pr
May 19th, 2022House debate
Len WebberConservative