Speech from the Throne
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member's question goes to the heart of the transformation the government intends. The first step is to shift the core of spending from day-to-day spending, operational spending, to investment spending. In other words, spending that catalyzes investment, particularly investment in the private sector. We will see that through “build Canada homes”. We will see that through the n…
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Mr. Speaker, it is with great humility that I rise to respond to the Speech from the Throne, delivered by His Majesty King Charles III. The royal visit was a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown, one forged over generations, shaped by shared history and grounded in common values. This bond has evolved over time, just as Canada has, to reflect the strength, diversity and confidence of …
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Mr. Speaker, yes, the climate crisis is real. It is a major challenge for our nation. That is why Canada needs to become an energy superpower in both clean and conventional energy. That is why we will be discussing wildfires at the G7 meeting in Alberta next month.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government has a bold, ambitious plan to create one Canadian economy out of 13 and to implement nation-building projects.
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Mr. Speaker, I just made my maiden speech in the House. Canada's new government is acting immediately to grow the economy, one Canadian economy out of 13, with nation-building projects and one project office, working with the provinces to co-operate. We expect the support from the members opposite.
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Mr. Speaker, may I first thank my constituents from Nepean for giving me the honour of being here? Could the Speaker also indulge me in saying how great it is to see him in the Speaker's chair? I trust that he is operating under the period of grace that will later not be accorded to me, appropriately, as the Leader of the Opposition just said. Our tariffs have maximum impact on the United States a…
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Mr. Speaker, we are in the midst of an economic crisis. This is a time for unity. The Americans created this crisis. We need to be united. That is why the minister and I will be meeting with the premiers of all the provinces, including Quebec, in Saskatoon this weekend.
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Mr. Speaker, I understand that the member from the opposition is very busy and did not have a chance to study closely the 100-day plan of the former member for Carleton, which did not include a budget. Our plan includes legislating for one Canadian economy and for nation-building projects immediately, to grow the economy, and we expect the support from all members of the House.
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Mr. Speaker, the government will take immediate action to cut taxes for the middle class. That means $840 in savings for a family of four. We are also going to lower the GST on new homes. We have a plan, and we are implementing it.
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Mr. Speaker, the member opposite is talking about the Conservative platform when he refers to that $20 billion. Yes, that is correct. We have put in place tariffs, a tariff response targeting the United States, and they have maximum impact in the U.S. and minimum impact here in Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, for those who were there, the Speech from the Throne talked about the transformation of the global trading system. This is a crisis for Canada, a security crisis for Canada. Our government has a bold plan to address it.
Read full speech →Mr. Speaker, I understand just how exceptional that was, and I have a deep appreciation of the House. I also think it is a reflection of how exceptional today is. I move: That the Speech of His Majesty the King, delivered this day from the Throne to both Houses of Parliament, be taken into consideration later this day. (Motion agreed to)
Read full speech →moved for leave to introduce Bill C-1, An Act respecting the administration of oaths of office. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
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Mr. Speaker, as I rise in this House for the first time, I hope you will permit me to thank my constituents in Nepean for the great honour of being a member of this chamber. I would also like to thank Canadians for the trust they have put in this government and in all members of this great House. Your election to the chair is a testament to the level of respect your colleagues have for you. For mo…
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