Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, we are following the process that was actually in place under the previous government. We have been working through that process. In 2016 we put in place the joint review panel, and in 2018 consultations ended on the project. Now we are in a position where cabinet

Natural Resources  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for her passion with regard to this issue. I would like to repeat for this House once again, for those who are unaware, that cabinet has until the end of February to render that decision. It will be shared with this House a

Family Outreach Centre in Vaudreuil-Soulanges  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise in the House today to recognize the work of an important organization in my riding, the Maison de la Famille Vaudreuil-Soulanges. This organization is a pillar for families in my community. It offers needs-based services, often free of

The Environment  Madam Speaker, just to reiterate. In September 2015, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched an investigation regarding the importation into Canada of certain vehicle models that were allegedly equipped with a prohibited defeat device. To answer my hon. colleague's questi

The Environment  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Victoria and congratulate her again on having won her election. Our government takes the health and safety of Canadians and our environment incredibly seriously. We are committed to clean transportation and to working t

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has added another title to his already impressive resumé: Super Bowl champion. Last night the Kansas City Chiefs won the Vince Lombardi trophy for the first time in 50 years. Duvernay-Tardif became the first Quebecker in the NFL to play in

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his work on this issue. The Prime Minister promised last year that we would ban harmful single-use plastics by 2021. We are very proud that today we have put forward the draft science assessment. We want to do this with C

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the one thing I want to make clear tonight is that Canadians told us loud and clear they want a system that protects the environment, the health of our communities, and supports economic opportunities and growth. The Impact Assessment Act does just that. It creates

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Regina—Lewvan for not only sharing his personal stories, but also sharing the concerns of his constituents and sharing some ideas on how he thinks we can move forward together. I am pleased today to respond to his questio

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, I cannot speak this evening to the particulars of the crime taking place in my hon. colleague's community. What I would like to touch upon, though, is our government's actions with regard to supporting the LNG sector. Actions speak louder than words,

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for sharing with us the importance of the energy sector for the prosperity of people living in his riding. I would like to reassure him and all members of the House that we have been at the table with our support for this job

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his dedication and his passion for this issue. It is evident in the way that he delivers his remarks in the House. Our government is serious about changing the relationship Canada has with indigenous peoples, and I would like t

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to address the question by the hon. member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith regarding the Site C project. In the fall of 2014, the former government approved the project and set legally binding conditions with which the proponent must comply. The Impact Assessme

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, there is a familiar argument on that side of the floor and one that we have seen many times before. While I am heartened to hear the member supporting Canadian LNG, I know that it is a driver of the economy across the country, particularly in his region, so it is dis

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, let us look at recent investments in Canada's LNG industry. LNG Canada is making the single-largest private sector investment in Canadian history. That is a $40 billion investment in Canada's economy. This project is expected to create up to 10,000 good, well-paying