Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for the passion he brings to international human rights. This is a positive contribution to all of the discussions we have in Parliament. I would respectfully submit that the government has done an admirable job in protectin

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. During the pandemic, I believe that there was unprecedented collaboration between the provincial and federal governments. I am convinced that this will continue. The Government of Quebec and the federal government did a good

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I respectfully disagree with my hon. colleague. We set a target with respect to the protection of oceans, which we met. We will continue to strive to meet the targets. With respect to the announcement in the throne speech of enshrining into legislation the 2050 ta

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I wish to advise that I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Sherbrooke. I appreciate the opportunity to address yesterday's throne speech and how it will impact the good people of Charlottetown, who I am so proud to represent. I would like to begin

COVID-19 Pandemic and Other Matters  Madam Chair, I will be sharing my time with the member for Mississauga—Erin Mills. Prince Edward Island has a seasonal economy. The dominant sectors are farming, fishing and tourism. Workers in these sectors produce world-class food and experiences that land on the plates and in

Innovative Communities Fund  Mr. Speaker, the innovative communities fund focuses on investments that lead to long-term employment and economic capacity building in Atlantic Canadian communities. There is an excellent example of that happening right now in the great riding of Charlottetown. Since 1981, our

Veterans Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the veteran and family well-being fund is a crucial tool that our government has introduced that helps veterans, their families and veteran organizations across Canada. This program provides grants and contributions to organizations to conduct research and implement

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I have been able to get on my feet in this Parliament. I would like to thank the good people of Charlottetown for having sent me back here for the third time to represent them. It is truly an honour. I am grateful and humbled to be here. Today

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition drafted by a group of students from Colonel Gray High School. A few weeks ago they invited me to talk to their class so I could explain the process of presenting a petition in the House of Commons. I have here the result of their work.

Fisheries Act  Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I realize the Chair offers a fair degree of latitude with respect to relevance and repetition, but perhaps you could bring the member back to the Senate amendments to the Fisheries Act. I do not see the link between forestry layoffs and

Fisheries and Oceans  Madam Speaker, this government has made the largest investment in fleet renewal for the Canadian Coast Guard in its history. We are putting forward a plan that will provide the Coast Guard with the right equipment while promoting economic growth and creating good-paying jobs acr

Criminal Records Act  Madam Speaker, I find it quite fascinating to hear the member for Yellowhead say that Bill C-93 does not go far enough, that it should include some minor offences and that processes should be free and easier to get at. I invite him to comment on the measures taken by the previo

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform the House that Prince Edward Islander Hannah MacLellan will be representing Canada at a UN conference on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in New York next week. At 20, Hannah has already made her mark in P.E.I. politic

Energy Costs  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to debate a motion bought forward by the member opposite. The motion highlights the very different visions we have for Canada's future and the future our children and grandchildren. The motion before us today, which calls to repeal the f

Energy Costs  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. I particularly appreciated the last part, where he paid tribute to his mother in such a touching way. I offer him my condolences and thank him for his words. I would like to ask my colleague a few questions. First, does he believ