The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I would like to share my time with the member for Pontiac. I am proud to rise in this budget debate as the new MP for Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca. I am only the third person to hold this seat since its creation. My two predecessors have set a very strong record in repres

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the voters of Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca for giving me the privilege of serving as their voice in this House. I pledge to keep their concerns front and centre in all the work I do here. I represent a very diverse riding, stretching from Willis Poin

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, my question is also about the government's threat to cut defence jobs across the country. In my riding, there are more than 6,000 regular and reserve officers and more than 2,500 civilians who serve our country every day at CFB Esquimalt. This base contributes over

Speech from the Throne  Mr. Speaker, first, I congratulate you on your election as Speaker and wish you well in the chair. I also thank the voters of Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca for giving me the great honour of representing them in this chamber. I will work hard to ensure their concerns are always front an