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Mr. Speaker, again, it is too cute by half to try to separate out the bigger picture with the smaller picture in Bill C-5 and what it attempts to do. The Liberals cannot get this economy built by saying one thing today and then, in two to five years, taking it back, which Bill C-5 attempts to do. Repealing Bill C-69, Bill C-48 and the industrial carbon tax, those are the real answers that last bey…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Foothills. It is a privilege to rise in the House today on behalf of Edmonton Northwest, a constituency that borders the industrial heartland of Alberta, a constituency with some of Edmonton's largest industrial zoning, where men and women work on behalf of the energy sector. Over the last 10 years of the lost Liberal decade, we have see…
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Mr. Speaker, under this new government, under this new Prime Minister, consultant spending is up to $26 billion. It is up 37% or about $1,400 for each Canadian family. I am wondering if the member opposite can tell Canadians that he thinks it is value for money, while it is rising, and that spending $1,400 on consultants is good value for their money, especially those who are in line at food banks…
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Mr. Chair, green energy producers say the oil and gas cap deters investment and undermines employment. If the government keeps the cap, is the minister saying that Canada's largest energy investors are wrong?
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Mr. Chair, now more than ever, working together to build major projects is critical, including with first nations. The minister has said that the government has reached out to first nations to consult on major project legislation. What indigenous peoples, coalitions or entities has the government consulted with?
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Mr. Chair, is the Assembly of First Nations a rights holder?
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Mr. Chair, is the Assembly of First Nations a rights holder?
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Mr. Chair, there are 600-plus first nations communities in this country. How many has the minister consulted?
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Mr. Chair, on behalf of first nations, I think the Liberal government has continued to show it is all about reconciliation rhetoric and not about actual change and taking first nations seriously. What does the minister believe consensus is on a major project?
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Mr. Chair, will the government get one new, cross-provincial pipeline to tidewater?
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Mr. Chair, how many major projects have been killed in the lost Liberal decade?
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Mr. Chair, between 2015 and 2020 alone, Canada cancelled 16 major energy projects, resulting in a $176-billion hit to our economy. What is the dollar amount needed to make Canada an energy superpower in the next two years?
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Mr. Chair, I asked the member, for the next two years, what is the number of projects and the dollar amount?
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Mr. Chair, legislation says rights holders are to be consulted. Is the First Nations Major Projects Coalition a rights holder?
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Mr. Speaker, on this side of the House, we agree that home buying and making it more affordable, especially for young families, are very important. I believe that might have been an idea from this side of the House, but we do not mind when our good ideas are taken from that side of the House. With this bill, the number quoted is roughly $800 per year. If we talk to the average family and really do…
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Madam Speaker, [Member spoke in indigenous language and provided the following text:] Neegan ninaskomon Nohtwaynan anoch, Tansi Niwakakakanak, Maskekosihk Ochi Okimaw Natokipoi nitseekason. Representative Amiskwaciy waskigan Keewatinok paksimotahk. [Member provided the following translation:] First I acknowledge our creator and bring greetings to all my relations. My name is Sacred Rider Chief Bil…
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Madam Speaker, I heard from my constituents directly that buying a home, raising a family and contributing to community are still the most Edmonton thing they can do. This is worth standing up for. Hai hai. Kinana'skomitina'wa'w.
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Mr. Speaker, as a first nations person, I know that sovereignty and where we stand in Confederation are always coming into question, so I do empathize with the notion of nationhood and finding a balance in Canada. As for the vote that happened today, that has already been explained in this House a number of times. Quebec does enjoy a level of nationhood, and sometimes those distinctions mean diffe…
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Mr. Speaker, as mentioned, on this side of the House, we are always for tax breaks, but is this really a serious tax break? Can we go further with it? The amount that has been quoted by the Liberals and some other studies, which is a lower amount, in my opinion is not enough. I talk to my constituents, and they have less for a coffee run or can only fill a quarter of their tank. That is not enough…
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Mr. Speaker, I take great pride in being here, and I mentioned how much my family and friends have contributed to my success, constituents as well. Sitting in this House as an indigenous leader is something to behold and to be proud of. It is not always the story in Canada that first nations feel included. From that particular point of view, I am very happy to stand here to uphold the best definit…
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Mr. Chair, the Liberal government talks tough about standing up to the United States and defending our sovereignty as a country. Does an oil and gas cap strengthen the Canadian economy, sovereignty, resilience and security?
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Mr. Chair, the Parliamentary Budget Officer estimates that the oil and gas cap will reduce nominal GDP by $20.5 billion and kill 54,000 jobs. Will the minister scrap the oil and gas cap?
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Mr. Chair, if a consortium of indigenous nations wanted to build an oil pipeline like the northern gateway, would the minister approve it?
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Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge the minister's words and share her concerns. Like the rest of our hon. colleagues, my heart goes out to her riding and the specific people in northern Manitoba whom she represents. Lately we have been hearing concerns about the current emergency situation, and I share her concerns about the long-term value of engaging indigenous nations for long-term solutions. Given thi…
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Mr. Speaker, it is not enough that we all lend our voices to this cause, so allow me to just take a moment to thank the fire crews, the military, the Red Cross, the first responders and the community organizers across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta for their sacrifices. Just tonight, my extended family from Chateh, Treaty 8, northern Alberta, was given an evacuation order and is well represent…
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Mr. Speaker, we hear a lot of rhetoric from the Liberal government about making Canada an energy superpower, but its commitment to job-killing anti-Canadian energy legislation holds back our potential as a nation. The actions needed today are to repeal the no new pipeline bill, Bill C-69; repeal the shipping ban bill, Bill C-48; repeal the job-killing oil and gas production cap; and repeal the ind…
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is meeting with the provinces in Saskatoon today. The consensus is clear, as the call to build pipelines and energy infrastructure becomes louder and louder: The only one standing in the way is the federal Liberal government. Building energy projects means a stronger Canadian economy, less dependence on the United States and powerful paycheques for Canadian workers.…
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals put forward a plan that includes a section on Canadian unity but does not mention the west once. The Liberals offer empty words on making Canada an energy superpower but provide absolutely no concrete action to spur investment and growth in our energy sector. This is what the Prime Minister's energy minister offered in Calgary last week: empty words, void of tangible comm…
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