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Mr. Speaker, three years ago, the finance minister promised Canadians he would stabilize food prices at his flashy grocery summit. Since then, prices have gone up significantly. Lettuce is up nearly 40%. Coffee is up 33%, and beef is up 27%. That is just to name a few items. Canada is now leading the G7 in food inflation at 6.2%. It is now twice as high as it was when the Prime Minister took offic…
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Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of the motion put forward by the Leader of the Opposition, a motion that speaks not just to economic theory but to daily life, on farms, in rural communities and at the kitchen tables of Canadian families. I speak today not as a member of the House, but as someone directly involved in agriculture. I am a farmer. I deal with input costs, fuel bills, freight in…
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Madam Speaker, there was so much wrong in that speech and so much that I found deeply offensive as a farmer and rancher, someone who raises livestock and grows crops in the beautiful coulees that lead into the Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan. In the summertime on my ranch, it is almost deafening from the sound of insects, the trees and grass moving and the beautiful nature we have that is looked…
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Madam Speaker, over and over again, when we bring up the industrial carbon tax, the clean fuel standard or the packaging tax, the Liberals say that these are imaginary taxes and they do not exist. Today, in agriculture committee, we asked directly those affected in the food processing industry, and they said that these place immense costs on their bottom line. I am wondering how the member opposit…
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Madam Speaker, I most definitely do not agree with that statement. For example, if the member opposite was to go on a trip and calculated all the costs of his trip, if part of the cost was fuel, he would know that there is tax on that fuel. Does that not increase the price of his trip? It is very simple math. I do not know how the Liberals can square the circle of thinking that by making food more…
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Madam Speaker, it is just common sense. When you have more tax and more regulation, the price of everything goes up. The primary producers in Canada are some of the best in the world. We find it so offensive when the Liberals, who have no connection to agriculture whatsoever, in any way, shape or form, tell us how we should manage our farms. They tell us we should be thinking about the environment…
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Mr. Speaker, Conservatives worked with the government to pass Bill C-5, giving the Prime Minister the ability to fast-track major projects. We did that because Canada cannot grow, export or become more affordable if nothing gets built, but after nearly a year, that fast-track authority has delivered zero results. There were no projects approved, and no pipelines. Barriers remain. My question is si…
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Mr. Speaker, across Saskatchewan, families are being crushed by soaring grocery prices. I recently spoke with a farm family, people who feed this country and the world. After paying their bills, they now rely on a local food bank to get by. This should never happen in a country like Canada. The Liberal government should be ashamed that there are now 27 cases of scurvy in Saskatchewan because peopl…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak to Bill C-15, the budget implementation act. When Canadians hear the phrase “budget implementation”, they expect something simple: a plan that respects taxpayers, strengthens our economy and delivers results without waste. Unfortunately, this bill misses that mark in ways that are not minor, but fundamental. I want to approach this from a perspect…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my hon. colleague a question after that great speech he just gave. We hear quite often about the industrial carbon tax, and we have had the Liberals say to us many times that it is an imaginary tax, yet on my SaskEnergy bill for my farm, there is a line item that says “industrial carbon tax”. Could you maybe explain a bit about how this affects farmers, how it af…
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Madam Speaker, I am a cattle producer myself in Saskatchewan, where we actually raise probably the best beef in the world. We export it to Alberta for feeding and processing. Trade is very, very important to the Canadian beef industry. We have seen the cattle herd in Canada reach its lowest level since the fifties because we have had 10 years of horrible policy from the Liberal government. Now we …
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Mr. Speaker, my hon. friend's speech was great. I know he is a great representative for his constituents and his riding. I also know he was a business owner involved in the health industry, and I know he knows that in a business, one cannot spend more than one makes. We all know what the long-term results of that are. Can the member expand on what it means to his constituents when the government s…
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Madam Speaker, my hon. colleague just gave an excellent speech, and in that speech, he mentioned capital flight, which is a real concern in Canada at the moment. We recently heard that another company, a Canadian company that actually has a mine in my riding, is now building an export terminal in the United States instead of Canada because of overtaxation, over-regulation and overburdening by the …
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Madam Speaker, as I said in my other answer, I am a very results-based person. If something is proven to work, I am sure the Conservatives would be very happy to take a look at it and work with it. I could defer to my colleagues, the shadow minister for justice or the member for York Centre, who have a lot more experience in this field than I do. We are compassionate and we want the best for Canad…
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Madam Speaker, Canadians are tired of watching the same headlines play out every week: another violent crime committed by someone who never should have been released in the first place. They see the revolving door of justice spinning faster than ever and have the right to ask why their safety no longer seems to matter. That is why we are here today to debate Bill C-14, the government's latest atte…
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Madam Speaker, I agree with the member's assessment, but the legislation should have Conservative amendments. I came from the business world. In the business world, we manage our budgets and our companies by results. I want to take a look at some of the results in the member's home city of Winnipeg since the Liberal bail laws were put in place. There were 24 previous violent offences like shooting…
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Madam Speaker, although I fundamentally disagree with the premise of that question, I will comment on how we are not talking about first-time offences here. We are talking about repeat offenders who have committed violent crimes over and over again. The member talks about the presumption of innocence. The presumption of innocence should be that people make mistakes. We have compassion and we all b…
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Mr. Speaker, prairie farmers do not want handouts; they want a trade deal. China's unfair tariffs on Canadian canola have cost billions of dollars and punished our producers. The canola sector is bigger than Canada's steel, aluminum and auto sectors combined, yet the government treats it like an afterthought. Now the Prime Minister is in China meeting with President Xi. Will he finally reach a dea…
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Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General's report exposes yet another example of Liberal incompetence, this time at the Canada Revenue Agency. Since 2015, the CRA's operating expenses have grown from $4.1 billion to $6.9 billion. That is a 70% increase, but Canadians are not getting better service; they are waiting longer than ever. Last year alone, the CRA received more than 32 million calls, yet one in …
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Mr. Speaker, quite some time ago, the member said “in conclusion”, and I would not want him to unintentionally mislead the House.
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Mr. Speaker, canola is not just a prairie success story; it is a national powerhouse, bigger than our steel, aluminum and auto sectors combined. However, while unfair Chinese tariffs continue to crush the canola sector, the Liberal government is silent; there is not a word, not a plan, not a single success. When will the Liberals stop abandoning Canadian farmers and finally, for once, stand up for…
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Madam Speaker, I am really surprised that keeping Canadians safe, keeping repeat offenders away from our communities so that people can feel safe in their own homes and businesses can feel safe operating without the fear of criminal activity, is such a partisan issue in the House. I thought everyone here would want to try to help Canadians. I really do not understand why it is such an issue for ev…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his kind words. It was interesting. There was a bit of a paradox. Under the Harper government, crime went down by 25%. Everyone thought that we would have to build more jails to house all of the criminals, yet the amount of criminality went down. There is something to be said for deterrence and stronger measures. We have to make sure that we ha…
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Madam Speaker, for example, I can relate the story I told in my speech, where one person was arrested 180 times in one community yet was continually released on bail. That means that we have a very small number of criminals in Canada, but they are very productive. If someone repeats serious crimes over and over again, they should not be allowed out on bail.
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Madam Speaker, I am very much looking forward to the next speech, which will be offered by my friend from Cariboo—Prince George, who I will be splitting my time with. I know he will have insights, which are always unique, and I am very much looking forward to it. Across the country, Canadians are experiencing something they never thought possible in Canada: a loss of trust in their own safety. For…
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Mr. Speaker, the member opposite referenced that the Liberals want to protect the rights of criminals and that they want to protect the rights of citizens, but the result from their Bill C-75 is that crime is out of control and repeat offenders are on the streets in minutes. How can the member defend the policy, when it is completely hypocritical?
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Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure today to stand here to present a petition, pursuant to Standing Order 36, regarding limiting the rights of religious organizations and revoking their charitable status. Religious organizations in Canada and in my constituency do so much good work through either volunteering or helping those in need. It is very important that these organizations are allowed to maintain…
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Mr. Speaker, Canadian canola farmers are being punished by crippling Chinese tariffs, yet those in the Liberal government just shrug their shoulders. Instead of fighting for market access, they have responded in the most Liberal way possible: creating more government programs. Farmers do not want handouts; they want a trade deal. When will the Prime Minister stop hiding behind bureaucratic band-ai…
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With regard to government measures to open agricultural markets in Southeast Asia to Canadian products: what is the quantity and dollar value of Canadian agricultural products that the government projects will be exported from Canada for each of the next five years, broken down by product and country?
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Mr. Speaker, as Conservatives, we are happy when any project finally gets built in this country, after 10 years of the Liberal government trying to stop everything, but this is an example of the Liberal government causing problems and creating a new program to try to fix them. Why would the member not just tell his caucus to please just scrap Bill C-69 and Bill C-48?
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Mr. Speaker, the member had a great speech, and she has concerns, which I share with her, concerning transparency. We know that there are some issues with the Prime Minister with regard to his disclosure and the conflict of interest reports. I am just wondering what her constituents think about the lack of transparency from the government. We know that there will not even be a public list of proje…
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Mr. Speaker, today, we heard from the Auditor General's report that there was massive abuse with GC Strategies' getting paid for work that they never did. I know that my hon. colleague has a strong legal background. What is it called when people submit an invoice and get paid for work that they never did?
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Mr. Speaker, farmers in Souris—Moose Mountain and across the prairies are being crushed by crippling 100% tariffs on canola. The Liberal government has done nothing. These unjust tariffs are jeopardizing family farms, threatening livelihoods and undermining the backbone of our agricultural economy. While producers urgently seek leadership and support, the Liberals remain silent. When will the Libe…
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Mr. Speaker, today we have discussed that the Auditor General gave a scathing report on GC Strategies. In question period, we heard, I believe, 15 or 16 direct questions about whether the Liberal government would get our money back. There was not a single answer to that question. It is a very simple yes-or-no question. I am wondering if my colleague could address why he thinks the Liberals are so …
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Mr. Speaker, is Canada preparing a case at the WTO to challenge the legality of China's 100% tariffs under the new international trade rules?
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Mr. Speaker, what message is the government sending to global partners about Canada's willingness to defend its trade rights in agriculture sectors?
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Mr. Speaker, will the minister commit to a clear plan that includes direct engagement with China, concrete steps to open new markets and immediate support for affected producers?
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Mr. Speaker, is the minister's department offering any compensation or support through programs like AgriStability to help producers affected by these tariffs?
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Mr. Speaker, what new markets for canola oil and meal have been secured since tariffs were introduced? How much volume is expected from these deals?
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Mr. Speaker, does the lack of a strong response risk encouraging other countries to target Canadian agriculture with unfair trade practices?
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Mr. Speaker, what is being done to deal with non-tariff trade barriers for canola in the U.S., such as inconsistent grading and inspection delays?
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Mr. Speaker, with which countries is Canada currently negotiating new market access for agricultural products, especially for canola? What progress has been made?
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Mr. Speaker, has there been direct ministerial contact with China?
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Mr. Speaker, has the minister's department estimated the economic impact of China's 100% tariffs on canola oil, meal and peas?
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Mr. Speaker, has the minister's department estimated the economic impact of China's 100% tariff on canola oil, meal and peas, including revenue losses and supply chain effects?
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Mr. Speaker, I have heard the Minister of Finance say that the Liberals will “take no lessons from the Conservatives”, but maybe they will take a lesson from Brookfield. I am pretty sure Brookfield has a budget. I will ask my hon. colleague, why are the Liberals treating Brookfield shareholders better than they are treating Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the member on her recent election. I agree with the member that we are all here for the right reason, which is to serve our constituents the best we possibly can. I know she now finds herself in a very unfortunate position of having to defend the very policies that created all these problems. I was just wondering how the hon. member will square that circle with …
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