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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-12

“I blame the recession on the government's costly polices. Families are struggling under high taxes - 160 days just to pay the government. The government keeps spending and borrowing. Bad policies put us in recession.”

“The other guy caused a recession. People are suffering. There's a lot of waste. Will you fix it?”

Government Orders

Strong and Free Elections Act

2026-06-11

“I have it worse than you. My riding is bigger. People in my province deserve a say sooner.”

Statements by Members

Road Safety in Yellowhead

2026-06-03

“A road is unsafe. People died. That makes me sad. The government should spend money to fix this road. I want the government to do that.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great sorrow for a community in Yellowhead. Two men and two children lost their lives on O'Chiese Road last Friday. While the RCMP investigation is ongoing, local leaders have warned for years that a tragedy like this would happen on that road. In March, I met with the O'Chiese First Nation council to learn about the long history of trying to get this road fixed. I drove the road myself, and it was atrocious. The nation repeatedly sought assistance from the Liberal government, but its requests were ignored by multiple ministers, so the nation asked me to deliver a binder documenting the safety concerns and requests for action, which I did in March in the House. Months later, there is still no action. Today, a community is grieving an unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the families, their loved ones and all those affected by this tragedy. There can be no more procrastination. I call on the Liberal government to work with Clearwater County and the Province of Alberta to finally provide its share of the funding needed for O'Chiese Road to be made safe.

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Government Orders

Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2

2026-05-27

“Madam Speaker, I remember my colleague questioned military generals at public accounts committee. The Liberals keep changing their mind on the F-35 and delaying procurement. If it's going to take 15 years, when will the money actually be spent?”

Adjournment Proceedings

2026-05-04

“I want you to think the government won't help people. I want you to think our plan from before was better. The government is only doing part of what we want now. I want you to think the government doesn't help Canadians. Gas costs a lot. I want the government to stop all gas taxes this year. I want you to think the government is slow and bad.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, three years ago, before the crisis got worse, Conservatives called upon the Liberals to suspend gas taxes for the summer so that Canadians could afford a simple road trip. The Liberals voted no. Now, after years of inflation, with higher grocery costs and during an international energy crisis, we are calling for a stronger measure: to remove all federal fuel taxes for the rest of the year. Once again, the Liberals refuse to act. Instead, the Prime Minister offered a half measure, cutting a third of the taxes for a third of the year. This might have helped back in 2023, but not now. Canadians are struggling. The cheapest gas around is reaching two dollars a litre. People cannot afford a government that is constantly behind. When will the government stop pretending to help and actually deliver real relief?

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“I want my constituents to get the tax guide mailer I sent. I don't like how complex the tax system is. Someone at CRA committed fraud. I want the government to remove all gas and diesel taxes this year to help with inflation.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, over the past year, I have sent various reports and updates to households and businesses across the 35 communities of my beautiful riding. Yellowhead, this last election, has significantly changed boundaries, incorporating areas from five previous ridings. One of the mailers was a tax guide to help individuals, families and businesses to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. Many have found this mailer very helpful. However, hundreds, if not thousands, of my constituents did not receive it due to a lack of coordination between Canada Post, Elections Canada and the House of Commons printing services. I encourage those watching to visit my website and review my monthly updates, but please know that my team and I are actively working with all parties involved to resolve these delivery issues so that they receive the information they expect from their member of Parliament. People have the right to hear from their elected officials. Taxpayers are paying for the service, and it is unacceptable that my constituents are not receiving it. As the only CPA with public practice experience in the House, every day I hear from law-abiding Canadians and professional accountants. People are struggling to navigate an increasingly complex tax system. Individuals with limited Internet and those lacking computer skills are being discriminated against when dealing with CRA and their access. A recent report out of British Columbia is deeply concerning. A Canada Revenue Agency employee has been charged after allegedly compromising sensitive tax information and is now facing charges including breach of trust, identity theft and fraud following a multi-year investigation. While honest taxpayers are being burdened, cases like this raise questions. Canadians expect the CRA to protect their sensitive financial information. Instead, we see situations where bad actors within the system are able to access, misuse and abuse the data for years before being caught. Tax fairness is not just about how much people pay. It is about ensuring that the system treats everyone equally. That means going after the wrongdoers while respecting and supporting the millions of Canadians who follow the rules. In April, in response to my question regarding removal of all gas taxes, the Liberal minister said that “Albertans are looking for the government to provide solutions” and claimed that her government is “delivering”. What is true is that Albertans are looking for change. What is lacking is any proof that the government is actually delivering. Real action would mean scrapping all federal gas and diesel taxes for the rest of the year, not pausing a third of the taxes for a third of the year. That is not delivery; that is a headline. Statistics Canada has confirmed that Canada continues to have the worst food inflation in the G7. Even with the temporary pause of the excise tax, Canadians are still paying nearly 15% more at the pump than Americans, due to the higher taxes and our weaker dollar. Families feel this every day. Higher fuel costs drive up prices across the board, forcing Canadians to choose between filling their tank and filling their grocery cart. Therefore, I will ask again: If the government knows that energy costs drive everything else, why will it not remove all federal fuel taxes and deliver real relief?

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Government Orders

Business of Supply

2026-04-30

“The Liberals want to compare Norway and Alberta, but Alberta has sent $600 billion to the rest of Canada. If Alberta kept that, it would beat Norway. I'm concerned this fund won't have rules. Will the Prime Minister control it and give money to his friends?”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my B.C. colleague for giving us a bit of an Alberta history lesson. Part of it was almost entertaining. When I look at this, I am a little concerned. One of the issues here is that the Liberals want to compare Norway to Alberta, whereas Alberta has had, over the last 50 years, $600 billion in transfer funds go out of the province to the rest of the country. If that was actually in the Alberta heritage fund, we would probably be exceeding Norway at this time. My concern is with the lack of structure. Who is going to be in control of this? How are they going to be appointed? Is the member concerned that this is just going to be another slush fund for the Prime Minister to dictate to his buddies to invest in what the government is concerned about?

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“The government will take our tax dollars. It will not be voluntary.”

Government Orders

Government Business No. 9—Changes to Standing Orders

2026-04-23

“I want more opposition members on oversight committees, so I'm asking this other guy if he agrees.”

Government Orders

2026-04-23

“You talked a lot about committee. I want to hear about soldiers who come to you directly. Tell me their stories.”