Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I appreciated what the member said about supporting families and young people. However, I can say that in the riding I represent, which is very rural, with many remote communities, we have challenges. Seniors are facing particular challenges accessing health care and

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I gratefully appreciate knowing that there is a bit of help coming specifically to families in communities that are, in some cases, ravaged by poverty. I believe the families in my community will also appreciate that. However, it does not touch on the core issues. Th

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, it is a huge broken promise for small businesses across this country that were relying on that tax break to give them the support they need. The reality is that in this changing economy, small businesses are the very backbone. They are the organizations and businesse

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I gratefully accept the question from the member opposite. Our party felt very strongly that the important thing was to look at the reality that large corporations are taxed way below average across this world. We need to increase some of that money because it is ab

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House for a second time to speak to Bill C-15, an act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 22, 2016 and other measures. Specifically, I plan to address issues of budgetary concern that would have a direct impact on

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, when will our reservists be fully ready to be deployed?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, in terms of training, is it expected or normal for reservists to use pickup trucks to simulate light armoured vehicles?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I think what I am hearing is that they will now have training at the same level as the regular force so that they are better prepared to support deployments.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, since the AG report, which specific types of equipment do the reservists now have access to in order to be self-sufficient?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, will reservists receive resilience training before and after deployment, and will they have access to mental health programs after deployment as well?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I would like to ask the minister this. What were the limits imposed by the department after the National Research Council review?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I thank the minister for working with me. These are the important issues for the people I represent. The next question I have for the minister is on the delivery of the aircraft, which has been delayed since 2007. When does the minister expect all 15 to be fully oper

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, could the minister tell me what the current shortage of pilots and trained crew is?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I know the army reserves are down 20% in recruitment numbers, when will the retention strategy for the army reserves be implemented?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, how will recruiting and retention training be more engaging?