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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-18

“You forgot that my team announced lots of spending and jobs. That makes my team look good. Big numbers! Big! I'll list them again. You other guys missed the news. My team is spending money. That will make the economy better. Our spending is the cause.”

Oral Questions

Official Languages

2026-06-18

“I don't like that the documents weren't in French. That's bad. The nuclear lab must provide things in both languages.”

Oral Questions

Agriculture and Agri-Food

2026-06-11

“We're spending less but it's fine, we're still the biggest. We'll rearrange research to help farmers long-term.”

“We cut spending to science to pay for other things. I'm giving a non-answer.”

“I won't answer about the CEO's spending. I just want to praise the good work of the FCC and link it to our economic plans.”

Oral Questions

Oil and Gas Industry

2026-06-09

“The Bloc can't walk and chew gum at the same time. We Liberals think we can develop oil and fight climate change at the same time. I want you to believe that we know what we're doing.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-04

“I want Canadians to believe our economy is strong. I will only mention good economic news. I will not face Canada's problems. I will attack the Conservatives instead.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-03

“We're in a trade war, and the opposition leader keeps changing his story. To help, we're giving more loans and spending lots of money on forestry projects and regional development.”

Private Members' Business

An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping

2026-05-26

“I'm filling time with kind words about how important the environment is. We want to protect the environment, but we also need economic growth. We don't want to change this law right now. We might change the law later if a specific project needs it. For now, we should just keep the current protections and not rush to repeal this law. Vote no on the other guy's bill.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the members for the opportunity to speak to Bill C-264, an act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping. If the hon. members listen carefully to my speech, they may find answers to some of the questions they have raised today. As proposed, the bill seeks to repeal the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act even though there are no project proposals on the table that even require it to be amended. This means that all the large-tonnage oil tanker bans and legal requirements currently in force on the north coast of British Columbia would no longer apply, nor would the environmental protection measures that this legislation supports. Let me be clear: Canada's oceans are a source of pride for Canadians and are of national importance. Our oceans are the cornerstones of our livelihoods and our sovereignty, and protecting them is essential to our economic security and Canada's future. Canada's sovereignty is strengthened when our waters are safe, our ecosystems are protected, our communities are supported and our shipping industry is resilient. Canada has one of the most stringent marine safety regimes in the world and enforces strict rules on safety, the environment and spill response. We must ensure that any changes to this regime are subject to thorough review and consultation, and that any actions taken are in the public interest of all Canadians. The act, which received royal assent in 2019, prohibits vessels carrying more than 12,500 metric tons of crude oil or persistent oil products as cargo from stopping, loading or unloading at ports or marine installations within the moratorium area. The protected area extends from the Canada-U.S. border in the north to the tip of British Columbia across from the northern tip of Vancouver Island. It includes Haida Gwaii and protects the Dixon Entrance, Hecate Strait and Queen Charlotte Strait. The act complements the voluntary tanker exclusion zone, which has been in place since 1985. The scope of the act is carefully defined. Shipments of less than 12,500 tons are permitted in order to ensure that communities and industry in the north coast receive essential supplies, particularly home heating oil and other oil products. The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act also does not apply to the transportation of non-persistent oils such as gasoline, naphtha, kerosene and propane, nor to liquefied natural gas or other alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia and methane, which dissipate quickly in the event of a spill. We all know that the global economy is undergoing significant disruption and that the government is working to diversify our trade relationships and to attract significant investment to build a stronger, more sustainable and more resilient economy. The government is investing in trade-enabling transportation infrastructure and supply chain capacity, as well as working to promote nation-building projects, particularly those that connect our economy and diversify our trade. As we know, last November, Canada and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in the energy sector, which provided that amendments to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act could be considered if necessary. This does not mean that we are repealing the act, but rather that we recognize the importance of a balanced approach that allows for amendments to the act in the context of a specific project, where the risks, opportunities and mitigation measures specific to that project could be taken into account. Just as the provisions of the act were carefully considered, any amendments to it must also be carefully considered to ensure that we support economic growth while also protecting our environment. Any amendments to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act should be considered within the context of a specific project proposal that allows for a clear assessment. This would enable us to take a strategic approach to potential amendments, so as to mitigate risks while continuing to protect the environment. Canada has not chosen between economic growth and prosperity on one hand and environmental protection on the other. We have pursued both of these objectives simultaneously, and we must continue to do so. We must continue to welcome economic proposals that boost national productivity and market access. However, we must also demand credible plans to protect ecosystems, partnerships with indigenous rights holders and the continued existence of environmental protection measures in the most sensitive areas. If a proposal affecting the area covered by the moratorium is put before us, we will assess it thoroughly and transparently and, if necessary, carefully consider how to adapt the legislation. Until then, we do not support amending or repealing the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. I urge the hon. members of the House to oppose Bill C-264 and to support our environmental protection measures.

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Statements by Members

LaSalle—Émard—Verdun

2026-05-26

“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, today, over 20 residents from my community of LaSalle—Émard—Verdun rose early, packed into a tour bus and came to our nation's capital to see their democracy at work. They have toured the Parliament, they have experienced a rich and evolving history and they will watch the important discussion that we have in this place this afternoon. Like so many others across Canada, my constituents are small business owners and community leaders, actively involved in community organizations that they lead with pride and passion. Some have been here for generations; others are just beginning their journey. Together, they embody our country's diversity, which is its richness, its strength and its identity. I would like to extend my warmest thanks to Bienvenue à l'immigrant, CARD, Association Calabrese, the Maison d'Entraide St-Paul et Émard and Association Messinese for all the work they do for our community.

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Government Orders

Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act

2026-05-25

“I want you to say that people like us spending. Our spending is good. I want you to say that everyone likes it when we spend.”

Oral Questions

Oil and Gas Industry

2026-05-08

“We want to use public money to get private money to build projects. We're willing to put public money on the line to get these projects done.”

“I'm going to talk about how we're doing everything, and dodge the actual question about buying a pipeline.”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-05-01

“Our plan is to double exports to countries other than the U.S. in 10 years. We want Canada's energy sector, including Alberta, to play a big role. More oil is being shipped through the Trans Mountain pipeline to Asia.”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-04-30

“I want the government to spend more. I don't want to admit the government already spends too much.”

Statements by Members

Stanley Cup Playoffs

2026-04-30

“I'm a Canadiens fan. I have nice memories of watching them as a kid. Go Habs.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, my dear Montreal Canadiens, the second-youngest team in the National Hockey League, are competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs following an exciting season. It brings back memories of my childhood in Montreal, when I could watch the Canadiens practise at the Verdun Auditorium, standing just a few feet from the legends that lit up the Forum and our TV set. We know their names: Dryden, Savard, Robinson, Lapointe, Lafleur, Lemaire, Shutt, Gainey, Cournoyer. During those same years, when I was in high school, just a stone's throw from the old Forum, we experienced three incredible Stanley Cups. Three times I was in detention, smiling, for having skipped school to attend the Stanley Cup parade. We have just as much pride in today's young Habs. I now summon all the ghosts of the old Montreal Forum, with all the fans from LaSalle—Émard—Verdun and across the country, to shout, “Go Habs, go”.

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