Amarjeet Gill

Mr. Speaker, Conservatives have said for years that the government needs to change its direction to help Canadians. We strongly suggest that it accepts the Conservative economic action plan. C-39 After more than a decade of Liberal promises, major projects still face lengthy approvals. Would Billactually get projects built faster, or would it create another layer of federal bureaucracy?

I would like to nominate Arpan Khanna to be the vice-chair.

Mr. Speaker, I agree with my hon. colleague. We are looking for a permanent solution for the problems that have been created in the last 11 years of Liberal government rule. We need to provide a better relief structure to Canadians and eliminate the industrial carbon tax, eliminate unnecessary taxes on business, cut red tape, do the needful things that help Canadians and bring Canada and [more]

Mr. Speaker, if the member had listened to my speech, I encouraged every measure as welcome. Every measure that helps Canadians, Canadian families, Canadian workers or Canadian business is welcome. We Conservatives believe this bill is a half measure that would not give Canadian families and businesses the long-term relief they need. Only after months of Conservative pressure is the government [more]

C-38 Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak, on behalf of the great people of Brampton West, to Bill, an act to amend the Excise Tax Act, also known as the Canadian fuel affordability act, and the impact of high prices on Canadian businesses and families. After visiting and talking to the residents of Brampton West this summer, I can say that this is an incredibly important issue affecting [more]

Mr. Speaker, we are always in for measures that are going to help Canadians. I agree with my colleague that Canadians on fixed incomes are especially hard hit by taxes on fuel. No Canadian should have to make the choice between heating or eating, nor between rent or dinner. We are going to continue to pressure the government to remove all the federal tax on gas and diesel until at least Canada [more]

Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are raising costs on Canadian businesses and workers. In Brampton, the loss of thousands of well-paying jobs at Stellantis has highlighted the pressures families and businesses are facing. Canadians need a clear response. Conservatives have a plan to eliminate the industrial carbon tax, cut spending on consultants and corporate subsidies, and accelerate permits for [more]

You just mentioned that merit was the only criterion. What measurable qualities made Justice Joyal the outstanding candidate over every other candidate?

Will you work with the provinces to give them greater say over judicial appointments?

Have you ever received indirect or direct guidance from ministers, political staff or the Prime Minister's Office regarding the type of candidate they wanted, yes or no?

Thank you, Chair, and good morning, everyone. Thank you, Madam McTeer and the entire panel, and my thanks to Justice Martin for her service as well. Minister, you have acknowledged the alienation of both Quebec and Alberta before. Do you think the judiciary reflects the values and wants of those provinces?

Minister, do you think the judiciary accurately reflects the views of Canadians?

I have another question for Madam McTeer. Canadians must have complete confidence that Supreme Court appointments are based on merit, not politics. Can you state confidently that the Prime Minister's Office had no influence over the recommendations?

Mr. Joyal seems committed to ensuring that Parliament has a greater say on constitutional issues. Are you committed to that too?

Do you think the judiciary reflects the values and wants of those provinces in the Supreme Court of Canada?