National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, yes, we do have a system of government that involves input from committees. Committees, such as the public safety committee, are able to have experts and hear testimony so the members can debate among themselves and come up with some recommendations that come forward

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, we have a system of oversight. Having a committee that is able to look at the day-to-day operations, the day-to-day bills that we are considering in Parliament is one thing, but having another style of committee, which is a committee of parliamentarians that also inc

National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act  Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure today to rise in support of Bill C-22. This bill would create a national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. First, I would like to thank the members of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security for its hard

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his continued questions on this topic. I think we have answered this in the past, but to continue our answer, the border patrols on both sides of the border would be equal in terms of carrying arms. If we do not have arms, as in our airpo

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, I agree that we need more travel between Canada and the United States and we need less barriers to that travel, provided our security is intact. One of the great things about the bill is that all the clearance happens on Canadian soil, which means that people who a

Preclearance Act, 2016  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in the House to speak to the legislation before us, Bill C-23, an act respecting the preclearance of persons and goods in Canada and the United States. As members know, the Prime Minister pledged to Canadians that our government would work

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, I was listening to the minister's speech and thinking of my years at the Chamber of Commerce. For many years, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlighted the decline in tourism during the 2000s. That decade was a terrible time for Canada, when we really fell in th

Preclearance Act, 2016  Madam Speaker, I am from Manitoba as well, which is a great place to travel to. There is a lot of back and forth travel between our countries. Could the member comment on the advantages of having a quarantine area within our country under Canadian laws should there be any probl

Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the House to give special recognition to veterans of the Second World War in my riding. Donald Sutherland and Frank Taylor have been awarded the rank of the Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. This is the highest national orde

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition from a group of civic-minded constituents in my riding of Guelph. With 36 signatories, the petition entitled “A petition to ensure Canadians have a fair electoral system” is calling on the government to continue discussions on ele

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like the member to build on his last comment in terms of what the medical community and law enforcement agencies think regarding the focus of Bill C-37 on harm reduction within communities and the need to provide not only safety for communities but also healt

Role of Co-operatives  Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I would like to thank the member for Brossard—Saint-Lambert for bringing this important motion forward. It is my pleasure to rise today as chair of the multi-party co-op caucus to highlight not only the economic benefits co-operatives provide but al

Federal Framework on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act  Mr. Speaker, I first want to thank the member for Cariboo—Prince George for bringing this very important issue before the House, an issue that is silently affecting many Canadians every day. Post-traumatic stress disorder is a matter close to the hearts of many, even in the Hou

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, as we look forward toward a pathway to continue our discussions, I am working with my constituents who are working on a paper for me to present to the minister on their specific electoral reform suggestions. Also I am looking at presenting a petition in the House on

Housing  Mr. Speaker, Canada is growing and as we grow, the needs of Canadians also grow. The increased cost of rent in our larger cities is squeezing lower-income Canadians out of urban areas. Would the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development please update the House on the