“A private company is ready to ship 250,000 barrels of oil a day to world markets without government money. This would create jobs and help our economy. The only thing stopping it is the oil tanker ban. I want the government to remove this ban.”

“Mr. Speaker, Canada has the oil the world needs, the workers to produce it and the rail lines to get it to the Pacific. Strathcona Resources is ready to ship up to 250,000 barrels per day through Prince Rupert to global markets. This would mean more jobs, a stronger Canadian economy and more customers for our oil, and the best part is that no government subsidies are necessary. In fact, this is a company that is ready to bring in its own private dollars and make it happen. The only thing standing in the way is the Liberals’ tanker ban. Will they do the right thing, advocate for the well-being of Canadians and remove it?”

“I want the government to end the tanker ban or make an exemption for this project. It does not need government money. It only needs this rule removed so private companies can invest, create jobs, and sell Canadian oil to the world.”

“Mr. Speaker, this is not an either-or decision, and at the end of the day it is a federal matter, so it is up to this government to make the choice. Will it take the tanker ban and remove it or, at the bare minimum, at least grant an exemption so that this private investment can go through, so that Canadian jobs can be created, so that oil can get to world markets and so that we as a country can be proud of what we produce here at home? The government is more than happy to give handouts to corporations that come begging. This one is not. It just needs this obstacle out of the way.”

“The government allows oil tankers on the southern coast but bans them on the northern coast. The northern route is just as safe, has less traffic, and could follow the same safety rules. This ban stops Canadian companies from shipping oil overseas. I want the Prime Minister to grant an exemption to let tankers use the northern route.”

“Mr. Speaker, under the Liberal tanker moratorium, up to 34 tankers can be approved every month on the southern route, yet the northern route is equally safe, has less marine traffic and can have the same protections as the south. Having navigated the navy’s tanker on the B.C. coast for years, I know what it takes to operate tankers safely, and the northern route can also meet the same standards as the south. This is a Liberal embargo on Canada and companies like Strathcona Resources that are standing by to ship Canadian oil overseas. Will the Prime Minister immediately grant an exemption for the northern route, yes or no?”