Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, we do not argue with the members across the aisle that this needs to be a multi-pronged approach to defeat ISIS, the need for increased ground support and humanitarian work that has been planned, but it must be a fully supporting approach. Is the government admitti

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, I would like to reflect back on the comments from across the House this morning made by the parliamentary secretary who admitted there would be an increased risk for the troops on the ground and that simply increasing that number would multiply that effect. He seemed

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, last week when I was travelling from my home riding to Ottawa, I happened to listen to a radio interview of the mayor of Cold Lake in northern Alberta, where our fighter pilots are trained. It was interesting to hear his somewhat reserved comments that he was glad th

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, Canadians from across this nation continue to step up to assist refugees arriving here from Syria. I hope all members in the House share my appreciation for the many welcoming organizations that have sprung up across Canada to undertake this extraordinary task. Th

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition from residents of North Okanagan—Shuswap regarding physician-assisted suicide. The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to invoke the notwithstanding clause, continuing the ban on assisted suicide.

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, the member for Glengarry—Prescott—Russell earlier today spoke of the differences in home prices in different parts of the country. In some of those places it is very expensive and hard to get into the market. Since TFSAs are a very effective savings vehicle for peo

Income Tax Act  Madam Speaker, the increased TFSA amounts that our government introduced encouraged people to save and prepare for their own future and their own retirement. The limits or amounts were realistic for the people who could save. Not everyone is able to save through workplace agreeme

North Okanagan—Shuswap  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise today as the member for North Okanagan—Shuswap and wish everyone a happy new year. I want to thank the many people who supported me last October and I wish to recognize that I am here to represent every constituent in my riding. I am honoured

Fisheries and Oceans  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to speak today for the first time on behalf of the residents of North Okanagan—Shuswap. The longer the minister waits, the longer the people of Atlantic Canada must wait for these new jobs. The arctic surf clam fishery represents a real opportunity fo