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Mr. Speaker, I really enjoyed my time studying Bill C-8 at the committee stage with my colleague from the Bloc. She had tremendous input into this study. We also adopted amendments from the Bloc and the NDP for points where they saw that the bill could be improved. All these amendments have been implemented, and I really appreciate their input in this study. The bill has been studied in depth, and…
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Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague and her comments. I really enjoy talking to her when it comes to technical issues too. In this bill, we are already addressing cyber-attacks and protection against cyber-attacks, and that also includes hardware protection. That has been studied in the committee. I will be happy to share all the details with my colleague later on, but they can be found in the …
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak to the vital importance of Bill C-8, an act respecting cybersecurity. ln our current digital age and threat landscape, the protection of our mission-critical infrastructure is not just a technical requirement but a matter of national security, public safety and sovereignty. Bill C-8 is built on two essential pillars, part 1, which amends the Telecommunications Ac…
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Mr. Speaker, as my colleague from the SECU committee, the critic for public safety, mentioned, there was the phrase “any threat”. Yes, “any threat” has to be in the bill because it is technical wording. If a person does not understand the technicality of cybersecurity, they will definitely come up with those ideas. “Any threat” means that we have to act even if the threat is a near miss, before it…
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Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned in my speech, during committee studies and while answering all the questions from the floor, this bill is a critical bill to protect not only Canadians but also Canadians' information and data. Every year, the amount of ransom money that companies have to pay criminals is huge. This bill would help protect those companies. It would not only protect those companies, but …
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Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of misinformation about that. The minister would not have the power over individuals, but over telecom companies. The minister would have the power to shut down a telecommunication infrastructure company, if needed, if there were to be a cyber-attack, before it could spread to other critical infrastructure.
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Mr. Speaker, the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety also works with us at the SECU committee. This bill is about the telecommunications sector. It is about the energy, financial and transportation sectors. It is about our critical infrastructure. As Canadians and as legislators, our primary duty is to protect our country and to protect our people, Canadians. The bill has…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague also has a technical background, and we enjoy talking about IT infrastructure at different times. I will be very clear that Bill C-8 already has provisions in place that would prohibit the government from overreach when it comes to the privacy of Canadians. This is in the bill already. The bill is about the infrastructure of our country. It is only about the protection of…
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Mr. Speaker, the reason we have to pass a bill that protects Canada and Canadians is that we are at a critical point, and we have to work together as legislators. Our first and primary job is to protect Canada. Cybersecurity in this era is a must. It is the number one protection for our borders. Not only do we have borders with our neighbours, but we also have borders in cyberlife as well, so we n…
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Mr. Speaker, the leaders from Unifor, whom I also had the chance to meet yesterday, have clearly stated that they were not consulted, and they have raised serious concerns that the Conservatives' proposal lacks key details and risks undermining jobs across the sector. I am curious. Why did the Conservatives choose to try to develop a national auto strategy without engaging the very workers whose l…
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Mr. Speaker, it is so obvious that the other side of the aisle does not really understand what the subsidy is for. It subsidizes Canadian consumers in a huge industry in the supply chain, and it supports workers. There are workers in my riding of Oakville West, and they are powering our economy. When these times hit our economy, we have to be fast, fair and reliable. This is only one of the measur…
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Mr. Speaker, when it comes to the subsidy, the information given by the opposition is always inaccurate. We are subsidizing Canadian consumers and protecting Canadian jobs in an integrated North American supply chain that supports hundreds of thousands of jobs in the Canadian market and the Canadian manufacturing sector. Our strategic strength is in Canadian manufacturing, securing investments in …
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Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to participate in this debate today. As we all know, times are changing, and in that uncertain world, the government is focused on what we can control. As part of Canada's new industrial strategy, we are transforming our economy with a diversification of trade partnerships as we work to catalyze growth with massive new levels of investment. For over 100 years, Canada…
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Mr. Speaker, the $1.5-billion investment in infrastructure will allow consumers to charge their vehicles wherever they want. This is a very important investment. Also, as I mentioned in my response to the previous question, investing in that infrastructure will improve our electricity industry as well, because we will need more power. We are investing in those areas to support this infrastructure …
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Mr. Speaker, as we are investing $2.3 billion, we are also investing $1.5 billion in charging infrastructure. Those stations also need power, for which we also announced measures in budget 2025, aiming to ensure that Canada has the clean and affordable energy needed to support our industries, including the auto sector. This was also included in the announcement made by the Prime Minister on Februa…
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Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise to honour the life and legacy of Captain Stuart Campbell of the Oakville Fire Department, who passed away at the age of 56 after a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Captain Stu served the Oakville community for more than 30 years, spending most of his career at the Bronte fire station. He served with pride, courage, compassion, unity and …
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Mr. Speaker, Conservatives in the House have long claimed that any sort of climate action is unnecessary and that clean technology alone will help lower emissions. What do they do when we introduce investment tax credits to help bolster Canada’s world-class clean-tech sector and the growing clean energy companies creating good, middle-class jobs in communities like my riding of Oakville West? They…
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Mr. Chair, my colleague for Guelph and I worked together for seven months on the auto caucus, which she chairs, and we successfully met with leaders of the industry. I have confidence in our Prime Minister to get our country a good deal. The government wants a good deal. We do not want a rushed deal, which will not work for Canadians. We definitely do not want a bad deal. We currently have the bes…
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Mr. Chair, auto manufacturing contributes over $16 billion to Canada's GDP and employs over 100,000 Canadians. Through budget 2025, the strategic response fund, which is $5 billion of investment, would support Canadian industries for a stronger and more resilient Canada. This fund would support Canadian businesses exposed to U.S. tariffs, including auto workers across the country and those in my r…
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Mr. Chair, our plan is out there. It is budget 2025, and it is available to the public. Everybody knows our plan, and this is the plan we are behind. I want to remind my colleague from the Conservative Party that, on April 2, 2025, the Conservative leader called for an accelerated renegotiation of the CUSMA agreement and has stated that he would get a deal with the United States. I would like to a…
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Mr. Chair, I share the same concerns for our auto industry as my colleague from the Niagara region. My riding of Oakville West is a place of auto workers. Unlike the member opposite, I have taken the time since I was elected to meet with industrial leaders, visit factories and listen to the workers. They are highly supportive of the EV mandate, which reflects global trends in a field where Canada …
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Mr. Chair, the member for Vancouver Kingsway is talking down our current policies. Apparently, he voted no to budget 2025, so he is not supporting our plans. How does the NDP plan to respond concretely to U.S. tariffs? What is its plan?
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Mr. Chair, I will be sharing my time with the member for Sudbury. It is a privilege to rise today in the House to speak about Canada's trade and economic relationship with the United States and the implications for a foundational employer in my riding of Oakville West, Canada's automotive industry. I know this because, before my election to this Parliament, I worked in the field of industrial auto…
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Madam Speaker, Bill C-4, the making life more affordable for Canadians act, puts forward three practical measures that would provide immediate relief for families: lowering taxes for nearly 22 million Canadians, a savings of up to $50,000 in GST relief for first-time homebuyers and permanently removing the carbon tax as of April 1. These steps would work together to help Canadians with income, hou…
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Mr. Speaker, while the Conservatives promise cuts, our government is making the investments needed to keep Canada's health system strong, including in communities like mine in Oakville West, where building up our health infrastructure is essential to meet the needs of our growing and aging population. Can the parliamentary secretary tell the House what the government is doing to make sure Canadian…
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Mr. Speaker, budget 2025 clearly states that Canada possesses the lowest debt-to-GDP ratio in the entire G7, maintaining a strong AAA credit rating. Furthermore, the government's fiscal plan aims to achieve a crucial anchor: balancing day-to-day operating spending with revenues by 2028-29. When the government successfully achieves its stated goal by 2028-29, the deficit will entirely support inves…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his comprehensive speech and particularly for focusing on Canada's essential role in navigating global challenges and securing our economic independence. He highlighted the critical importance of growing and diversifying Canada's trade to build resilience, especially given the rapid reshaping of the global trading system. The core fiscal strategy of the budget…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the exceptional teachers receiving the Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in my beautiful riding of Oakville West. This award celebrates the achievements of educators who go above and beyond. These are leaders in the classrooms, mentors and coaches who support our children throughout their journey and who take the extra step and exceed the curric…
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Mr. Speaker, I have a very short comment. The bill has much support. There is tremendous support from the provinces, the territories and lots of municipalities, as well as premiers, ministers from provinces and mayors. Various police associations also show their support for this bill. I would like to thank the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Public Safety, the Secretary of State for Combattin…
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Mr. Speaker, today, as the first Canadian of Turkish heritage elected to Parliament, I am deeply honoured to join students from the Turkish Canadian community, who are right here in the gallery above, as we celebrate the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. This is a very special day for Turkish Canadians. October 29 reaffirms our NATO ally's commitment to democracy and national sovereignt…
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Mr. Speaker, the auto sector is being hit hard by unjustified U.S. tariffs. In my riding of Oakville West, Ford's Oakville assembly complex is the backbone of our local economy, employing over 4,000 skilled workers who continue retooling to keep production here at home in these challenging times. Last week, auto workers in Brampton, the GTA and across Canada were racked by the news that Stellantis…
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Mr. Speaker, Bill C-12, the strengthening Canada's immigration system and borders act, which is before the House today, reflects our government's commitment to protecting Canadians by expanding border security resources, fighting transnational organized crime, stopping the flow of illegal fentanyl and cracking down on illicit financing at the border while supporting our frontline officers and rein…
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Mr. Speaker, residents in my riding of Oakville West want to see projects in this country built faster. The Prime Minister has made it clear that we have to build homes, build energy infrastructure, build up defence capacity and build Canada's economy so that it is the strongest in the G7, and we are doing it fast. Starting on November 4, the Government of Canada will present its budget in the fal…
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Mr. Speaker, I want to get my colleague's perspective on today's debate. Why does he think some Conservative members are framing this in partisan terms, blaming the Liberals for prorogation of Parliament and delaying Bill C-66, when they themselves were calling for an election? Given the importance of moving forward with the amended bill, especially improvements that could be done at the committee…
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Mr. Speaker, I am glad that my hon. colleague left us two minutes more to ask questions and that she did not repeat the same points that have been said in the House. I have a quick question for her. How many of Madam Arbour's 48 recommendations have been implemented, and when should we expect all of them to be implemented?
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Mr. Speaker, during the last election, I visited door to door and spoke to lots of constituents in my riding of Oakville West. The major issue that came up on the doorsteps was crime. We are all aware that crime has decreased right now, but to me and my constituents even one is too many. We are working on bail reform. We have spent months on bail reform to make sure we have a very well-studied ref…
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Mr. Speaker, since our government has already committed to introducing comprehensive and targeted bail reform, does my colleague agree that it would make more sense for us to work together on that legislation instead of passing a rushed private member's motion, which is a copy of a failed, costly and American-style policy?
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Mr. Speaker, when I talk to my community in Oakville West, I hear a great deal of concern for the world around us. For the last 80 years, the United Nations General Assembly has brought leaders from all backgrounds into one room to bridge political, social and economic divides. Our Minister of Foreign Affairs was there this past week and reaffirmed Canada's commitment to a more peaceful and prospe…
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Mr. Speaker, I did quick research on the crime rate for the member's region, and I see that since 2023, the rates have been coming down, but I want to emphasize that I strongly believe in tougher bail reform. That is why I always say that even one is too many. Therefore I want to ask the member this: If she truly believes in the motion's stated urgency, why would the Conservatives introduce a bill…
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Mr. Speaker, in an increasingly uncertain world, Canada must be prepared to protect our people, secure our sovereignty and work with our allies. That is why our government is making historic investments in our armed forces and has committed to reaching NATO's 2% spending target by the end of the fiscal year. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State for Defence Procurement share wi…
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Mr. Speaker, as a Halton Region MP, I would like to raise one thing that was brought up in the debate by the member for Abbotsford—South Langley about the Halton Region motion that was tabled yesterday, which also called on the province to take action on crime. In 2017, the member for Ottawa Centre announced a courthouse in our region. It was fully funded on federal land, and after eight years, we…
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Mr. Speaker, like all colleagues, we were busy this summer, visiting our local law enforcement. I had multiple meetings with the police chief, deputy chief and officers, and one common thing that I heard from them was that they were in favour of the bill. I would like to ask my hon. colleague this: Could he please explain the importance of the bill to all Canadians?
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize one of Oakville's most anticipated community events, the Oakville Family Ribfest, starting today. This annual celebration is made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of Oakville Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar. Through the dedication of exceptional volunteers, Ribfest not only brings the community together but also raises critical fun…
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Mr. Speaker, while the Conservatives proclaim that they stand for freedom, their careless and reckless approach restricted citizenship by descent to the first generation born abroad, stripping countless individuals of their rights and identities as Canadians. As well, under the former section 8 of the Citizenship Act, the Conservatives stripped away the citizenship of those born to the second gene…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 12th Annual Veteran's Salmon Derby taking place on June 14 in Bronte Harbour, Oakville. Since its founding, this incredible event has grown from a local initiative into a cherished tradition, bringing together Canadian Armed Forces veterans, serving and retired; their families; local businesses; and our community. More than just a fishing derby, it is ded…
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Mr. Chair, I know that the minister's department plays a central role in ensuring that the departments across government are held to a high standard of financial management, and that the expenditures align with both policy goals and responsible stewardship of taxpayers' dollars. With that in mind, I would ask the minister how the 2025-26 main estimates reflect the government's commitment to respon…
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Mr. Chair, it is a pleasure to rise to lend my voice to the debate on the 2025-2026 main estimates. Indeed, the ability to exercise spending oversight is one of the most important responsibilities we have as members of Parliament. The principle of accountability requires that parliamentarians know and approve how public funds are spent so they can hold the government accountable for its actions. I…
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Mr. Chair, I want to begin by recognizing the work the minister's department has done over the past few years to enhance transparency and strengthen public trust in how government operates. We have seen steady efforts towards improving reporting tools, streamlining digital access to spending information and increasing the clarity of documents like the main estimates. At the same time, there has be…
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Mr. Chair, many indigenous communities face inadequate housing, water systems and transportation infrastructure. What is Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada doing to address the infrastructure gaps?
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Mr. Chair, I cannot hear what the minister is saying. If there is a question on the floor, I would like to hear the answer.
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