Sima Acan

Mr. Speaker, last week, I had the honour of standing at the RCMP Depot in Regina as Troop 44 graduated after 26 demanding weeks of training. These new Mounties have chosen a life of service, protecting our communities, upholding the law and contributing to the public safety and national security of our country. Behind every new constable also stands a family that has supported them and sacrificed with them, and that will continue to do so as they begin their postings across Canada. I want to recognize the instructors and staff at the Depot who prepared these officers for the tremendous responsibility they now carry. To the members of Troop 44, wear the red serge with pride, serve with courage, integrity and compassion. Always remember the trust Canadians place in them. Congratulations, Troop 44. We are proud of them, we are proud of our Mounties and Canada is grateful for their service.

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague's public service and I appreciated our constructive discussions on lawful access last year. We share the goals of getting projects done fast, building Canada strong and reducing unnecessary delays. Bill C-5 established a framework for designated national interest projects, while Bill C-39 would also improve coordination across the broader federal review and permitting systems. Setting aside our differences on other policies, does the member agree that running reviews concurrently and reducing duplication between departments would benefit Canadian businesses? If he doubts the process timelines, what specific changes would he recommend to make them achievable?

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for highlighting the support to help Brampton businesses expand their production and reach new markets. With my background in industrial automation and robotics, I know how investing in technology can improve productivity and help Canadian manufacturers compete on the global stage. Those gains go further when businesses can move their goods efficiently and reliably. Could the member explain how the measures in Bill C-39 to strengthen trade corridors and modernize our ports would complement these business investments and help manufacturers like Daybar turn greater production capacity into export growth and good Canadian jobs?

Madam Speaker, my colleague mentioned that we have not consulted with the Privacy Commissioner. I want to mention that this is the wrong information, and I believe that my colleague was misinformed before her speech. The Privacy Commissioner said at the committee, “I would not say that we were not consulted in this instance. We made a number of recommendations. A number of them were taken and I've highlighted those improvements”. He said that during his witness testimony. I would also like to highlight that the government did its due diligence by getting the Privacy Commissioner's input for that bill. I also want to mention that, as a Liberal member on the committee, we would like to work with the opposition party members to improve the bill and work on the amendments. However, we heard 10 hours of witness testimonies, plus three hours with the officials. We had over 40 briefs and lots of witnesses on that study. Filibustering, unfortunately, is not allowing us to move on the amendments. The amendments are on the table. We would like to continue with the amendments and working on them, but the Conservatives are not allowing us to.

Madam Speaker, I enjoy working with my colleague at committee, as well as with my colleague from Oshawa, who also expressed concern about not having enough time to ask questions at committee. With respect, every member of the committee has the same time allocated. I have difficulty understanding why, while most of the other members of the committee could ask questions, the member was not able to. It is all about using our time wisely, I think. It is like someone's complaining about the distance they cannot go, when they have waited at the station too long. That was my concern. I am trying to understand how they could not use the time wisely and why they filibustered their own witnesses.