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Mr. Chair, as I said, that is under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Environment. That question should have been asked two days ago.
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Mr. Chair, we are here to talk about the main estimates and how we can grow the economy with the one Canadian economy act. If the hon. member—
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Mr. Chair, what the Prime Minister has said is that we need to retool and rebuild our economy. We need to create new markets for our resources. We need to create new cards. That is what the one Canadian economy act will do.
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Mr. Chair, what we are focused on here tonight is talking about the main estimates and talking about how we get our country going again. How we do that is we approve—
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Mr. Chair, I am focused on Canada, not on China. We will let the Chinese decide how they want to—
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Mr. Chair, again, I am focused on getting Canada building. I am focused on the one Canadian economy act.
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Mr. Chair, this is a great exercise. My answer will remain the same. I am focused on getting Canada going again.
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Mr. Chair, I have had the privilege of speaking with many different proponents, such as first nations interested in oil and gas, and in the industry. They are supportive of the one Canadian economy act. They think it is how we will get the country going again. I really hope the members will join them in supporting the bill.
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Mr. Chair, I do not think any of us are interested in being like the United States.
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Mr. Chair, we have been through half the world at this point. My answer will remain the same: I am focused on Canada.
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Mr. Chair, if this act gets approved, we will build many projects of national interest. We will build roads. We will build ports. We will build renewable energy. We will build transmission lines. Yes, we will likely build some pipelines. We will build some pipelines, with the Conservatives' support. I hope they will get on board and support the bill.
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Mr. Chair, as we talked about in Saskatoon, the Prime Minister and the premiers agreed on a process for approving projects of national interest. The five criteria are laid out. As people bring those projects—
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Mr. Chair, when the projects are designated, they will be made public.
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Mr. Chair, I am not sure what that has to do with the main estimates. We are here to talk about the main estimates tonight.
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Mr. Chair, what the Prime Minister has said is that he wants to build projects of national importance.
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Mr. Chair, projects of national interest are defined by the five criteria that have been laid out. If that is something that the hon. member wants to talk about, they should put it forward and we will review—
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Mr. Chair, I am assuming that is a question for the Premier of British Columbia. The best I understand is that it is not an agency of the federal government.
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Mr. Chair, I have taken many ferries across from Tsawwassen. I have taken them from Horseshoe Bay, and I have taken them up from Port McNeill.
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Mr. Chair, the hon. member seems to be confused. BC Ferries is a Crown corporation of the B.C. government, not of the federal government.
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Mr. Chair, we are not going to deal with hypotheticals. That is clearly not the case, so why would we talk about it?
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Mr. Chair, I am not sure what that has to do with the main estimates.
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Mr. Chair, we will develop our critical minerals in a way that benefits Canada. We will work with our allies to develop those critical minerals where it is appropriate and in Canada's interest.
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Mr. Chair, the Prime Minister has been clear that we will work with our allies to develop critical minerals in a way that benefits Canada.
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Mr. Chair, I am very glad the members on the opposite side of the aisle are worried about jobs. They should help support the one Canadian economy act, so we can get building again and put people back to work.
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Mr. Chair, under the bill, if we designate something as a project of national interest, which many critical minerals are likely to be, we would make sure the projects are approved within two years or less.
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Mr. Chair, I think what we said is that we do not pick the projects. As I explained, projects bubble up from consultations between the federal government, provincial government, indigenous peoples and most importantly—
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Mr. Chair, the member seems to have the assumption that only one project of a kind will get picked. The whole premise of this is that, if there are multiple projects, like if there are multiple wind projects, if there are multiple transmission lines, if there are multiple—
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Mr. Chair, I think that is a question for the Minister of Jobs and Families.
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Mr. Chair, I am not sure how that is relevant to the main estimates.
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Mr. Speaker, we presented the one Canadian economy bill to fast-track projects of national interest and build one economy, not 13. This bill will grow the Canadian economy and support our sovereignty to ensure we build the strongest economy in the G7. Canada's new government will work with provincial, territorial and indigenous partners to get projects built and to make Canada an energy superpower…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government will get projects built, create high-paying jobs and bring greater prosperity to Canadians. That is why we presented the one Canadian economy bill, which would fast-track projects of national interest. If my Conservative colleagues want to get projects built, they should support the bill. Let me be clear. We will do this while respecting indigenous rights. By w…
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Madam Speaker, later today we will be tabling new legislation to help build Canada strong, build projects of national interest and make us the strongest economy in the G7. I really hope the members will support our bill.
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Madam Speaker, on Monday we met with the premiers, including the Premier of Newfoundlandand and Labrador, to talk about how we will build Canada strong. We had consensus with all of the different premiers. Just five days later, we are tabling legislation to start building again. We really hope the members will support this new legislation.
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Madam Speaker, our government supports the growth of the biomass sector. Later today, we will be tabling a bill that would help us build energy-efficient sources of energy, including biomass. We hope the member will support the bill.
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Mr. Speaker, our government supports the development of offshore energy in Newfoundland and Labrador. Offshore energy is one of Canada's great strengths. It supports the people in the province with good wages and opportunities, while developing it in a sustainable way. We will fast-track offshore energy projects to build the strongest economy in the G7. I will add, “Go, Oilers.”
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians have told us that they want us to build and retool our economy. The PM has been clear: We want to build a low-cost, low-risk, low-carbon economy. Canadians will build the infrastructure that makes us the strongest economy in the G7.
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Mr. Speaker, what we saw on Monday was 13 provinces and territories working together to build the strongest economy in the G7. The premiers and the government are focused on building a strong Canadian economy. What we are seeing from my colleagues across the floor are attempts to divide and to block development. I hope Conservatives will join us in building a strong Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, if my hon. colleague was listening to what happened in Saskatoon, the premiers and the Prime Minister have a plan to fast-track projects, get projects done within two years and build the strongest economy in the G7. Why will my colleagues not get on board?
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Mr. Speaker, we will build and protect our economy from American tariffs, and we will win the trade war, but to find new markets for Canadian energy, emissions in every barrel of oil must be reduced. Serious investment in carbon capture must happen. We will build the strongest low-cost, low-risk, low-carbon economy in the G7.
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Mr. Speaker, again, I would say that my hon. colleagues need to look at the tapes. The Premier of Saskatchewan was supportive. The Premier of Alberta was supportive. The representative from British Columbia was supportive. Why can our colleagues not get supportive to help us build the strongest economy in the G7?
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Mr. Speaker, again, we have answered this question. Premier Moe said that it was the best meeting he has been to as a premier. Premier Smith said that we have an opportunity for a “grand bargain”. Why will you not help us get to the grand bargain?
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday's meeting was a great show of national unity. It was a proud day for Canadians. In the words of Premier Ford, “When our country comes under attack from President Trump, we unite and we're a resilient country. And everyone realizes that if we don't move, we'll be left behind, and the consequences will be 10 times worse”. Canada's new government is acting to make Canada an ene…
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Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the Prime Minister and the premiers agreed to work together to accelerate major projects in order to build a strong, resilient and united Canada. A Conservative premier, Premier Ford, said, “This has been the best meeting...in 10 years.” Canada's new government will fast-track projects of national interest and guarantee decisions within two years, while respecting indigenou…
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Mr. Speaker, if Conservatives were listening yesterday, they would know there is a grand bargain. There is a bargain that the Premier of Alberta has signed on to. We will build. We will do it responsibly, and we will do it in conjunction with indigenous partners. It would be really great if you guys wanted to do it the same way.
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Mr. Speaker, I hope the hon. member was listening to the Premier of Alberta yesterday. She talked about a grand bargain to build our energy superpower in an environmentally responsible way and in consultation with first nations. We hope the member will get on board.
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Mr. Speaker, clearly Conservatives were not listening to the premiers yesterday. Premier Holt said that this is a critical time for unity, and I could not agree more. We will work with the premiers and indigenous peoples, and we will fast-track projects and guarantee them done within two years. We will support new pipelines if there is a national consensus. We will work together, and we will make …
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Mr. Speaker, to win this trade war, we will build on Canada's terms to deliver the strongest, most resilient economy in the G7. Canada's new government will cut red tape, fast-track projects of national interest and guarantee decisions within two years. We are not building just for speed; we are building for purpose to have a strong negotiating hand that unlocks the next generation of Canadian pro…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to give a shout-out to the Edmonton Oilers, who won last night. My goal is to get things built where we have proponents. We will make Canada strong and protect ourselves from American tariffs. I encourage my Conservative colleagues to join us in building the strongest economy in the G7.
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Mr. Speaker, today, Canadians are facing threats to our way of life from both climate change and American tariffs. We are tackling these problems head-on by building clean energy projects that will fight climate change and make Canada the strongest economy in the G7. The industrial carbon price attracts new investment, creates jobs and grows our economy. With innovation in carbon capture, we will …
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Mr. Speaker, in trade wars, we must capitalize on every competitive advantage we have. This means working with provinces, territories, indigenous peoples and proponents to make Canada an energy superpower. We will fast-track projects, cut red tape and approve projects in the national interest within two years. These activities will build the strongest low-cost, low-risk, low-carbon economy in the …
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