Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, through NAFTA negotiations, we are taking into consideration already established policies, a national strategy, etc., that we have put in place. We are providing over $150 million over four years to support clean technology and $867 million for the softwood lumber

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleague how Bill C-49 contributes to the overall strategic plan, in the broader picture, with respect to the minister's most recent announcement on transportation 2030.

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, as my colleague well knows, as a fellow member of the transportation committee, transportation 2030 would ensure that Canadians benefit from a safe and reliable transportation system. Transportation 2030 would also ensure that the Canadian transportation system suppo

Transportation Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, the transportation modernization act would represent a first step to provide Canadians with a safer, more reliable, and efficient transportation system to better facilitate trade and travel across our great nation. It would respond to the needs of Canadians and their

Transportation Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to speak today, on behalf of many of my colleagues, to Bill C-49. I had the opportunity and pleasure, and privilege, to work on this, starting before we came back to the House. I worked with many great people on the committee and with witnesses and

Transportation Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the question by my hon. colleague, who has done a lot of work with me on the transportation sector. Niagara is unique. We are a trade corridor. We have a very robust multi-modal transportation system, with the Welland Canal going right up the middle

Transportation Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, I appreciate the question from my great colleague, who also does a lot of work on transportation, in particular on the committee. Canadians expect a transportation system that allows them to travel safety and to bring global trade through our partners' jurisdicti

Transportation Modernization Act  Madam Speaker, this has been a point of discussion within the committee, as well as on our side. We have had discussions with both unions: Unifor and the Teamsters. The bottom line is that the LVVR devices would not be used for anything other than safety purposes. They would not

Decorations for Bravery  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour and congratulate four officers of the Niagara Regional Police Service. Two weeks ago I attended a service at Rideau Hall when constables Daniel Bassi, Jake Braun, Neal Ridley, and Allan Rivet received decorations for bravery from the Governor

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure to rise in the House to speak to Bill C-24. I want highlight for members of the House a lot of the specifics in the bill. The bill's general theme is one of synergy. It is very pragmatic with respect to how we do business in the House but, most im

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, there are three simple answers to that question: one, equal status since day one; two, the importance of a one-tier ministry; and three, a minister is a minister.

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, the answer would be no.

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, members ought to appreciate the fact that this bill is not creating any new departments. There is nothing new in comparison to day one. The ministers will work within the existing framework. We believe that the portfolios for la francophonie, small business and to

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, absolutely, I do agree, but I want to expand a bit more. Again, it is about equality for women, as well as equality for our youth, and equality for our seniors, and it demonstrates the importance of hearing those voices across this nation and at the cabinet table.

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, our government is making historic infrastructure investments in communities across the country through the 12-year $186-billion infrastructure plan. We are working with our partners to move their priorities forward and challenging them to be innovative in both the pr