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The Economy Mr. Speaker, the carbon tax is a punitive, ineffective and unnecessary tax that disproportionally hurts rural and small town Canadians, including seniors. Whether it is the rising costs of living, soaring inflation, interest rate hikes, two dollars for a litre of gasoline or the
March 23rd, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Taxation Mr. Speaker, recently at committee, the Commissioner of the Environment revealed that there is no metric in place to measure how much Canada’s carbon footprint has been reduced as a result of the carbon tax. This is the core policy of the NDP–Liberal government’s environmental
March 29th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
4-H in New Brunswick Mr. Speaker, Canadian farmers and producers grow our food and literally keep our land. My riding of Tobique—Mactaquac is home to a wide variety of producers. A strong agricultural sector is so vital to our country and her future. Organizations like 4-H play an important role in
April 5th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Petitions Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise in the House today to present a petition and to raise the concerns of many Canadians, and many throughout the world, related to the atrocious practice of human organ harvesting. This petition is in support of Bill S-223. This is a Senate b
April 7th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Constitution Act, 1867 Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from New Brunswick, the minister, for his efforts and work. This is a big task and I appreciate those efforts. I know the minister has a great appreciation for a province like New Brunswick, where we have a lot of rural communities and small t
April 7th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Constitution Act, 1867 Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Quebec for his speech. Once again, I would like to take the opportunity to ask a question of the hon. member regarding the importance of ensuring that our rural communities and small towns also maintain proper representation
April 7th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Constitution Act, 1867 Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague. Much like me, he appears to appreciate the extremely important role of our country’s rural populations. I apologize for my French. I really need to practise. I hope I will get better with time. It is so important to recognize i
April 7th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, Canada is blessed with an abundance of natural resources that should be responsibly and sustainably utilized. Now is the time to invest in strengthening our energy resource, agricultural, technology and manufacturing sectors, which would assist in returning Canada to
April 27th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, the hon. member had some thoughtful reflections on this bill. I am wondering if my hon. colleague would agree with me that the government is moving on a slippery slope in this bill towards determining what is truth and what is not, and who gets to ultimately determ
May 5th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise in the House today. I would like to commend my colleague from across the way for his thoughtful remarks and comments in regard to this. I share his passion and his concern that we always value and appreciate the role that faith has played in
May 10th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I would be interested in getting my colleague's perspective in this regard. Obviously, this institution is founded so much on our history and background. What went into the history of this Parliament is quite incredible, and the fingerprints of faith are throughout
May 10th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, my question is simple: What will it be the next time? Today, we are discussing removing a custom that has taken place within this chamber for over 100 years. It has been here from the time of our founding. What is next? Is it our national anthem because it says “G
May 10th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Online Streaming Act Mr. Speaker, there is never a dull moment in this House. Even if we are close to quorum or not, it seems like things just continue to roll along in this House with the diversity of opinions. In fact, we as Conservatives value a diversity of opinions on a variety of subjects and w
May 11th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Online Streaming Act Mr. Speaker, the concerns I raise by no means take away from the beauty of artistic expression of Canadian producers. In fact, ensuring the protection of freedom of expression, freedoms of belief and conscience, freedom of artistic expression or freedom of thought is a worthwhile
May 11th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative
Online Streaming Act Mr. Speaker, I actually believe that Canadian producers of digital content and otherwise are raising legitimate concerns that need to be addressed. I believe Canadian artists and producers can compete with anyone. We have great content, and that content is strengthened by competi
May 11th, 2022House debate
Richard BragdonConservative