Extension of Sitting Hours  Mr. Speaker, I can certainly expand my speech. We can talk about the budget implementation bill. We can talk about the tax break that has been announced, and all the infrastructure projects we have. This is along with all the economic opportunities this will create. I am certain

Extension of Sitting Hours  Absolutely. We will be using the authorized production system in place as the plan of action to control cannabis production under the proposed cannabis legislation. Over the coming weeks, Health Canada will introduce changes to its program overseeing the medical cannabis indust

Extension of Sitting Hours  Mr. Speaker, again, this is more than just about the cannabis speech. It is about our budget. It is about passing legislation that needs to be passed to move along our agenda. This is part of it. Over the coming weeks, Health Canada will introduce changes to its program overseei

Extension of Sitting Hours  Mr. Speaker, this is exactly why we want to extend the hours, so we can pass the bills that are urgently needed to push our agenda forward. At the same time, adults must have access to clear and objective information in order to make informed decisions about their consumption.

Extension of Sitting Hours  Madam Speaker, when considering whether to allocate additional time in the House for debate, it is important to consider the significance of the legislation being debated. Bill C-45 is important legislation that proposes to legalize, strictly regulate, and restrict access to can

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1  Madam Speaker, in response to my NDP colleague's comments, I would simply like to say that everyone knows that we could have spent billions and billions of dollars more in the budget to help Canadians. However, no amount would ever be enough. Can my colleague tell me how we wou

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food in relation to its study of the next agricultural policy framework.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, the Anderson Bridge, which spans the Southwest Miramichi, constitutes important strategic infrastructure for the security and economy of the communities on both sides of this majestic river. As the safety and capacity of the bridge has been downgraded due to the fa

An Amazing Mi'kmaq Woman  Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud to stand today in this House and pay homage to a great woman from my riding of Miramichi—Grand Lake. Mary Catherine Clement grew up in the Mi'kmaq first nation community of Elsipogtog, where she lived with her mother, as her father was serving

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, as was said by my colleague across the aisle, last Wednesday, January 25, the east coast, mainly New Brunswick, was hit with its worst ice storm in history. Thousands of homes and businesses, including many from coastal and first nations communities, are still withou

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food in relation to its study of genetically modified animals for human consumption. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, if we look at what the former Conservative government did, its plan to solve this problem of a shortcoming in the pension fund was to increase the pension age to 67. If Canadians had not shown it the door, we would probably see the age limit raised to 70. That was th

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, as a small business operator, when my staff members retire, I can see the income they will be getting for the next few years will not be sufficient. I really welcome this. It is going to be an even, spread out contribution by not only the employee but also the employ

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, again, this legislation will go to committee at this stage. That is where we consult our parliamentary colleagues and all of the nation to ensure we do not leave anybody out. I think that has been said by our minister in the past. I am sure we will come up with a via

Canada Pension Plan  Mr. Speaker, Canada is a country built upon optimism, often in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. However, the promise of a better life has been eroded in recent decades and the reality is that many middle-class Canadians have had their confidence shaken. While our