Philip Earle

Mr. Speaker, I am always happy to ask questions relative to Labrador. I will speed it up a little bit, but I am also happy that my colleagues from Newfoundland and Labrador are here because it gives me an opportunity through my question to talk about the great things our government is doing in Labrador. We have heard about the announcement for—

Mr. Speaker, today I rise with gratitude to mark one year since I was elected to serve the people of Labrador, an honour I carry every day. Since forming government a year ago, we have made meaningful progress on the priorities that matter most to Labradorians. In that time, we have strengthened search and rescue capacity and have secured critical generational investments for 5 Wing Goose Bay. We have also expanded funding for the Inuit child first initiative and Jordan's principle, all while advancing affordable housing and supporting families that are facing the pressures of the rising cost of living. The actions we have taken are delivering real, tangible results for communities across Labrador. I am especially proud that this work has been grounded in partnership, working closely with indigenous leadership and local municipalities, businesses and community organizations One year in, we are just getting started. I remain committed to building a stronger, more prosperous Canada for the people of Labrador.

Mr. Speaker, on March 12, the Prime Minister was in Yellowknife to announce a historic plan to defend, build and transform the north, backed by more than $40 billion in investment. This is a question I wrote myself. It is very important. Can the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations please update the House on why this new plan is so critical to keeping the north moving forward?

Mr. Speaker, Canada's north is undergoing profound and rapid change. Climate change and increasing activity from foreign actors are reshaping the region in real time. In Labrador, we understand well what it means to move from reliance to resilience and to ensure our north remains strong, secure and defended. Given our government's plan to defend the Arctic and the north, can the Minister of National Defence update the House on how these generational investments will strengthen Canada's north?

Mr. Speaker, Canadians know that building a stronger economy means opening new markets and bringing investment home. From advancing major projects to attracting billions in investment and creating new demand for Canadian manufacturing, international trade is creating real opportunities for workers here at home, including opportunities in our aviation, aerospace and defence sectors, and Canada's seafood sector. Can the Minister of International Trade update the House on how our government's work abroad is delivering investments and jobs for Canadians?