Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, building the economy and fighting climate change are complex issues and no extreme position, one side or the other, will really do justice to the issue. Building a sustainable economy and transitioning off fossil fuels is going to be challenging, to say the least.

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, what I see in the food system is that our government actually developed the first-ever national food policy to support agriculture in this country. Never before, since the emergency war provisions of World War II, have we had a national food policy. Farmers are a

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I want to let you know that I am splitting my time with the hon. member for Milton. It is an honour to rise in this chamber on behalf of the people of Whitby to speak to the government's Speech from the Throne. In the throne speech, it was mentioned how young our

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, our government is taking a balanced approach to addressing climate change and building the economy at the same time. This is a sophisticated approach. It does not mean that we take extreme sides one way or another; we have to do both at the same time. We have to lo

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, my hon. colleague's question is one that other people also have. It is a common question. The evidence is clear that we are facing a climate emergency and we need to take it seriously. Our government is really stepping up to address that issue. The progressive mea

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, before I begin I wish to inform you I will be splitting my time with the member for Milton. I want to express my overwhelming gratitude to the people of Whitby. I am so happy to be here. It is such an honour to be sitting in the House and to have the opportunity t

Social Development  Mr. Speaker, as this is the first time I rise in the House, I want to thank the residents of Whitby for electing me. This government's Canada child benefit is the most innovative social policy in a generation. It has put more money, tax-free, in the pockets of nine out of 10 fam