Persons with Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleagues, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and the Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, for their excellent work in creating a national housing strategy and legislation for Canadians with disabilities. I

Business of Supply  No, Mr. Speaker, it is a different point of order.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order relating to the comments of the hon. member across the aisle. I raise this point of order because I find it extremely disrespectful that in the middle of the speech by my hon. colleague, who is from British Columbia, who is here representin

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I completely 100% respect my hon. colleague's concerns. What is important about the environment we have here in the House is that we can have robust discussions about a variety of topics recognizing that we are not always going to completely agree with each other's o

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I respect my colleagues arguments 100% and I think he is really speaking to the plan that we put in place. The reason he is speaking to that is that his question speaks to the tremendous amount of consultation that we have had with indigenous communities, with indige

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to say that I will be splitting my time with my hon. colleague, the member for Surrey Centre. Mr. Speaker, this government believes that economic growth and protecting our environment go hand in hand. Canadians have told us that we need to address clim

Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, I am proud to rise today to speak to a subject matter important to many constituents in my riding of Tobique—Mactaquac, New Brunswick, and highlight our Government's support for Senator Runciman's bill, Bill S-233. I would also like to congratulate my colleague, Se

The Family  Mr. Speaker, I rise to talk about the importance of family today. Our family is the people who surround us every day. They teach us our values and beliefs. They provide a sense of support and love. They celebrate and grieve with us. They nourish and cherish us. They grow and stre

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, on March 12, the Royal Canadian Navy vessel, HMCS Saskatoon, was involved in an international anti-drug-trafficking mission. HMCS Saskatoon helped the United States Coast Guard seize over 600 kilograms of cocaine in international waters off the coast of Central Ameri

First Responders  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a fellow member of Parliament from across the floor for his kind act. I thank my colleague, the hon. member for Cariboo—Prince George, who went above and beyond his typical everyday obligations for one of my constituents. Derek Cassista, of

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Canada's Agriculture Day this week, there is no better time to reflect on the importance of youth in agriculture. Whether it is helping youth obtain the skills, support, and education they need for a bright future in agriculture, or obtaining the idea

Youth in Tobique—Mactaquac  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the good work of an energetic, inspired, and motivated group in my riding. Their desire to make positive local change is impressive, and their optimism is infectious. They volunteer their time to tackle tough issues around seniors, educatio

Random Acts of Kindness Activists  Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my riding of Tobique—Mactaquac. I would like to begin my wishing my second oldest daughter, Madilyn, a happy 11th birthday. I apologize I could not not be there. My riding of Tobique—Mactaquac is rich in beauty. The humanity and hospitali

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, when we talk about the wine sector in Canada, it has actually flourished under an open market system in which free trade has abounded for a long period of time. I respect the hon. member's opinions about the dairy sector. I come from a family, where my wife and he

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I know the member is very passionate about the subject. I know it is really hard for members opposite, especially directly across from me, to recognize the benefits of a trade agreement. This is an agreement that we have seen, and not only ourselves but I believe