The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking all the people of Vaudreuil—Soulanges for granting me a second mandate in the House of Commons. I am eager to work hard for them in the months and years to come. I would also like to congratulate my colleague from Northumberland—Pet

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for her question. We are working in a constructive manner with all of Canada's provinces and territories. Environmental issues have a federal and a provincial component, and it is important that we work together on these issue

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, our government knows that Canadian farmers are part of the climate change solution. That is why our pollution pricing policy reflects the realities of Canada's agricultural industry. Both gasoline and diesel fuels for on-farm use will be exempted from pricing polluti

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, let us be clear. Canadians voted for climate action. We have a credible and affordable plan with over 50 measures to cut pollution, support clean growth and make life more affordable for Canadians. We put a price on carbon pollution because it is a cost-effective way

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak about this issue from the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan. I would like to remind my hon. colleague that Canada has already put in place a series of strong measures to hold Iran accountable for its support o

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I believe I did answer the question, but I will repeat some of what I said for my hon. colleague. The listing of entities is an ongoing process. Government officials continue to assess all groups and monitor new developments regarding potential entities that could

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, let us look at recent investments in Canada's LNG industry. LNG Canada is making the single-largest private sector investment in Canadian history. That is a $40 billion investment in Canada's economy. This project is expected to create up to 10,000 good, well-paying

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, there is a familiar argument on that side of the floor and one that we have seen many times before. While I am heartened to hear the member supporting Canadian LNG, I know that it is a driver of the economy across the country, particularly in his region, so it is dis

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to address the question by the hon. member for Nanaimo—Ladysmith regarding the Site C project. In the fall of 2014, the former government approved the project and set legally binding conditions with which the proponent must comply. The Impact Assessme

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his dedication and his passion for this issue. It is evident in the way that he delivers his remarks in the House. Our government is serious about changing the relationship Canada has with indigenous peoples, and I would like t

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for sharing with us the importance of the energy sector for the prosperity of people living in his riding. I would like to reassure him and all members of the House that we have been at the table with our support for this job

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, unfortunately, I cannot speak this evening to the particulars of the crime taking place in my hon. colleague's community. What I would like to touch upon, though, is our government's actions with regard to supporting the LNG sector. Actions speak louder than words,

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Regina—Lewvan for not only sharing his personal stories, but also sharing the concerns of his constituents and sharing some ideas on how he thinks we can move forward together. I am pleased today to respond to his questio

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the one thing I want to make clear tonight is that Canadians told us loud and clear they want a system that protects the environment, the health of our communities, and supports economic opportunities and growth. The Impact Assessment Act does just that. It creates

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his work on this issue. The Prime Minister promised last year that we would ban harmful single-use plastics by 2021. We are very proud that today we have put forward the draft science assessment. We want to do this with C