Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I did not really hear a question in that, but I would say to the member opposite that I agree that the provinces do need help, especially right now with COVID-19. They are going to be getting extra help to look after all our Canadian citizens. It is very important.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time today with the member for Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation. I would first like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin people. I am pleased to rise to participate in this important discussion on implemen

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I beg leave to table an e-petition from my riding of Cumberland—Colchester that has been signed by 4,248 people. The petitioners note that whereas the RCMP and Treasury Board are now planning in May 2020 to move almost 4000 civilian members of the RCMP from a workin

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I would say to the member for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge that I feel his pain regarding mills closing. In Nova Scotia several mills have also closed over the last 10 years for various reasons. It is never easy and it is very difficult for workers and union workers. H

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, as a former New Democrat, I know what it is like to be at the negotiating table. We have to do the best we can do, no matter what we have or what is being offered. Of course we are going to say it is the best deal we can get. I mean, that is part of the trading d

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise today to have the opportunity to speak to the new NAFTA for the second time in this House. I would like to discuss the benefits of the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement for all Canadians. Guided by Canada's inclusive approach to trade,

Cumberland—Colchester  Mr. Speaker, in a province that once experienced the biggest explosion on Canadian soil, the Halifax explosion, residents of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, just recently were rocked by a 2.6 magnitude earthquake that shook homes and sounded like an explosion or a cannon being fired. Tha

National Strategy to Redress Environmental Racism Act  seconded by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, moved for leave to introduce Bill C-230, an act respecting the development of a national strategy to redress environmental racism. She said: Mr. Speaker, Wela’lin Al-Su-Sid. An act respecting the development of a national strate

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, Kejimkujik National Park is dear to the hearts of Nova Scotians. It is a beautiful place where many Canadians go to see ancient petroglyphs. However, it is under threat from a strange invasive species, and no, not the Conservatives. Can the Minister of Environment

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I would say to my hon. colleague from the NDP that any kind of quoting of songs and poetry is great, because in Nova Scotia we were not allowed to do so in the legislature. It is very freeing.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I do believe members have the right to get to work unobstructed, and it did bother me when that happened in British Columbia. It also bothered me when our Deputy Prime Minister was prevented from going into a legal office in Halifax recently. These things should no

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I have to say, first of all, that I am not the keeper of the Prime Minister's schedule. That is not in my job description, so I do not know what his plans are in the coming days or weeks. However, I do know that the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations is meant t

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I would like to start by recognizing that we stand on the ancestral land of the Algonquin people. There was a time in this fair land when the railroad did not run When the wild majestic mountains stood alone against the sun Long before the white man and long b

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I was unaware of that particular rule and I am sorry.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I was in my seat when the vote was counted. The clerks said my name, I looked at them, I nodded and I sat back down.