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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, 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, just by the structure of this bill, there is no chance there will be no trade barriers by Canada Day in interprovincial trade. I had the privilege of working on the CFTA with the members opposite. Basically, we got a whole bunch of exemptions, put them together in a package and called it a Canadian internal free trade agreement. This is something the Conservatives are not looking to r…
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Mr. Speaker, I would love to see Bill C-69 and Bill C-48 repealed.
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Mr. Speaker, there are so many things wrong with Bill C-5, but as Conservatives, we are just so happy the Liberals are finally doing something about anything. We have spent so many years with them stopping every single project that was proposed in this country. It is basically like a non-tariff trade barrier imposed on our own industries right here in Canada because of our federal laws. This is so…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is a nation rich in resources, talent and opportunity. From potash to petroleum, from uranium to wheat, our country has what the world needs, yet our potential is being held back, not by people or the land but by federal policies that make it harder to build and grow. As we debate Bill C-5, the so-called building Canada act, we must ask whether this legislation fixes what is br…
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Madam Speaker, anyone who has been involved in private business knows that what we really need to make a project successful is predictability and to know what the rules are. We have seen time and time again that the Liberals move the goalposts halfway through the game. With Bill C-5, they are doing exactly the same thing. Can the member explain why he thinks this bill is a good idea and why we sho…
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives believe energy projects in this country that are responsibly developed and follow the regulations and rules should be allowed to go forward. We can power our economy. We can use that money to invest in our schools, hospitals and roads, and make Canada one of the strongest countries in the G7, if not the strongest country in the G7. I know the Conservatives have a lot…
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Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General confirmed that GC Strategies, a two-person company, was paid $64 million by the Liberal government. In nearly half the cases, there is not even proof that any work was done. Departments ignored the rules and approved payments without deliverables. That is not just mismanagement; it is a betrayal of taxpayers. Will the Liberal government do the right thing and suppo…
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Mr. Speaker, while the Liberals were stumbling around clueless, GC Strategies cashed in. The ministers responsible were not fired; they were promoted. Let that sink in: failure led to reward. This is a pattern with the Liberals: Connected consultants profit, ministers fail upward and Canadians are left holding the bill. Why is it that with the Liberals, the more someone wastes, the more they win, …
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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, 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, 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, Conservatives always support every tax cut, but, in typical Liberal fashion, it is too little. Liberals say one thing and do another. The Conservatives want to give a tax break to all people buying homes, not just first-time homebuyers, but if the members opposite want to steal Conservative ideas when it comes to affordability, please, by all means, take our ideas.
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Mr. Speaker, I have not read the bill in enough detail. I just got it yesterday, so I have not had a chance to really go over the fine detail of it. One thing I can say is that any time we are dealing with people's private information, it is very important that we take privacy concerns extremely seriously. I have seen what happens when governments do not.
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moved for leave to introduce Bill C-208, An Act to recognize a national livestock brand as a symbol of Canada and of western and frontier heritage. Mr. Speaker, it is with a profound sense of honour and deep personal connection that I rise in the House to table a private member's bill on behalf of my friend and colleague, the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot. We share not only a strong person…
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Mr. Speaker, it is a great honour to rise in the House today for my first speech as the elected member of Parliament for Souris—Moose Mountain. I want to share a few reflections on where I came from, whom I serve and the responsibilities we all carry as members of this chamber. I am deeply humbled to represent a region that is rooted in hard work, resilience and unshakable community spirit. First …
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for that question because it highlights the fact that in our region, agriculture makes up a large part of our GDP. As we know, most agriculture commodities are priced globally, on the global market. Just south of both of our constituencies is the United States. They also share the same region as we do. They produce the same crops and have the same in…
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Mr. Speaker, I am very happy for that question. I have had the privilege of travelling and working on four continents and I have been to other places that produce energy across the world. One thing I know is that if other jurisdictions in the world adopted the same environmental policies as we have in Saskatchewan, for example, there would be a reduction of 25% in greenhouse gases globally. Canada…
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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, 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, 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 there been direct ministerial contact with China?
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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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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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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, it is always a distinct honour to rise in this chamber to represent the good people of Souris—Moose Mountain, a region that shaped who I am. It is where I was born, where I was raised and where I learned the value of hard work, integrity and service. Our riding is built on the strength of those who rise early and work hard: farmers, ranchers, oil and gas workers, power producers and e…
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Mr. Speaker, as anyone who has been in private business knows, the two things we look for the most are predictability and stability. We have a Prime Minister now who cannot even be bothered to bring in a budget. I wonder what the hon. member across the aisle thinks of that.
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Mr. Speaker, after years of delays, uncertainty and economic damage, it is undeniable that Bill C-69, the no more pipelines bill, has been an absolute failure for Canadians. Industry leaders, provinces and indigenous communities have repeatedly sounded the alarm over its complex, unpredictable regulatory process that chases away investment and blocks development. Now that the Supreme Court has con…
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