Fraser Tolmie
Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, Saskatchewan · Conservative · Canada
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the aisle mentioned the former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party, Mr. Joe Clark. I actually have interactions with a former Liberal minister, Mr. Dan McTeague, who said that he did not leave the Liberal Party but that the Liberal Party left him. I think there is some give and take here.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am sorry I missed my root canal today. I want to talk about my colleague across the aisle's saying that he has recognized the economy. The Liberal Party has failed Canadian people for far too long. The Liberals had this opportunity 10 years ago, but they are just recognizing it now.”
“I feel like we have done a great disservice to Canadians and to veterans, who just want some basic, simple things like care, and we are failing in our duty to support them. I witness that every single day, whether they are reservists or full-time veterans.”
“That is the whole point of having an independent military review board, to recognize the bravery and the sacrifice of our Canadian soldiers. Not only is this important to my family, but it is important to my riding.”
“Our sacrifices made overseas are something Europeans witness every single day. It is hard for Canadians to reconcile that. That is why we have to make that extra effort within the House of Commons to recognize those who have advocated on our behalf and made that sacrifice.”
“Madam Speaker, I am thankful for the opportunity to speak to this motion. It is a very important subject, not only to my riding but to me personally, and I would like to share the reason.”
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“Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Algonquin—Renfrew—Pembroke . The subject of Bill C-13 is near and dear to my heart. My parents, who passed away last year, were both from the U.K., both from Scotland. They would have said that there was a negative trade balance when they moved over here, but they always reminded me that I was made in Canada with Scottish parts and that it is a great country to live in here. I want to be able to say today that Conservatives support free trade because Canada is a trading nation. While the current government was busy with photo ops and virtue signalling, eight of our CPTPP partners were busy doing business with the world's sixth-largest economy. Yes, I said “CPTPP”.”
“Madam Speaker, I appreciate my colleague, whom I have a lot of respect for. I like his choice in ties. We have a heritage commonality, which brings up the fact that we are discussing trade with the U.K. I know one of the member's previous files, which he holds near and dear and close to his heart, is agriculture. I would like to hear his thoughts on the imbalance of trade between Canada and the U.K. with regard to the exports of beef and pork. We are hearing there was $30 million in imports in the first half of this year, and last year Canadians were allowed to export only $25,000. I would like to hear his thoughts on that.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member comes from a generous community, and we can hear in his voice how much he loves the community he represents. How does he feel when he hears that $150 million would be going to Eurovision, which is a complete waste when people are starving and will not have Christmas presents under their trees? What are his thoughts, and how does he feel about that?”
“Mr. Speaker, I am very familiar with my colleague's community. I was there this past summer, riding through there on the 400. It never disappoints. Unfortunately, he was not there at the time. My colleague spoke about action. One concern I have is with regard to convictions. He spoke about someone in his community being arrested and released 17 times but never convicted. What is falling short in the Liberal bill that the Conservatives are suggesting should be adopted by the Liberals? What are his thoughts on that?”
“Mr. Speaker, one of the things that I hear from police officers and victims, particularly in my community, is that victims are afraid to come forward to testify because the person who has committed the crime against them has been released on bail within hours, if not minutes, of being detained by the police. Does the member agree with that, and should there be tougher punishments for criminals?”
“Mr. Speaker, I am sorry that I was not in Moose Jaw at the time. I was stuck in traffic jam on Highway 400 just south of Barrie. I am hearing the same things in my community, about people repeatedly being caught and released. What happens is that the people who are caught and released start ramping up their crimes; the severity gets worse.”
“Mr. Speaker, victims do not care about partisan politics; they care about their public safety. Why do you not put your partisan politics away and allow for changes so the victims can be protected instead of the criminals?”
“Mr. Speaker, I could never defend what the Liberals are standing for. I am appalled that they actually think this would be a good law. I am asked questions about what the Liberals thinks. I do not get into their heads, but what I hear from my local police force is that police are tired of bringing in front of a judge someone who committed a crime, and then having them released within hours. It is appalling. In addition, people are afraid to come forward, because they know that criminals who were just arrested will come back and come after them.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us be candid. The Liberals have made such a mess that when other levels of government or police forces hear that the Liberals may be thinking about trying to fix what they have broken, sure, they are going to get on board, but they want it completely fixed. Therefore if they were given a choice between the Liberals' bill or what the Conservatives offered, they would definitely go with what the Conservatives offered.”
“In rural Saskatchewan we understand that when someone makes a mess, they clean it up completely and do not just tidy around the edges. Bill C-242 would clean up the mess. Bill C-14 would tidy around the edges.”
“Judges would need to consider prior convictions and breaches, outstanding charges, the number and gravity of offences, and patterns of offending while on release. Saskatchewan RCMP did not arrest 336 prolific offenders just to have judges ignore their records. New violent charges while on bail would mean automatic detention; it would not be discretionary. All major law enforcement organizations in Canada, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, the Toronto Police Association, the Canadian Police Association, the National Police Federation and the Ontario Provincial Police Association, as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and all provincial governments, whether Conservative, NDP or Liberal, support this, as do 79% of Canadians, who say that getting bail is too easy.”
“Public and community safety, not the earliest opportunity for release nor the least onerous conditions, would become the governing principle in bail decisions. It would be public safety, period. Bill C-242 would create a major offences category to trigger a detention-first posture, not just reverse onus, for firearms offences, sexual offences, kidnapping and human trafficking, home invasion, robbery and extortion with a firearm, arson and violent assault. If someone is charged with a major offence and has been convicted of one in the last 10 years, bail would be barred. This is the 10-year look-back rule, a real consequence for repeat offenders. Bill C-14 would encourage consideration. Bill C-242 would mandate it.”
“Bill C-5 eliminated mandatory jail time for serious gun crimes. Bill C-14 would do nothing to restore them. Sentencing would remain highly discretionary. Judges could still give house arrest for robbery or for trafficking offences. Fourth, the proposed bill is advisory, not mandatory. Too much of Bill C-14 would be guidance, not requirement. It would direct courts and encourage consideration but would not mandate action. In Saskatchewan, where there has been a 271% increase in firearms offences. We need mandatory protection, not suggestion. Canadians deserve better. They deserve the full Conservative plan embodied in Bill C-242 , the jail not bail act. Bill C-242 does not just clarify; it would eliminate the principle of restraint entirely and replace it with a public safety primacy clause.”
“However, after finally getting through, or partially getting through, to the government, we must ensure that Bill C-14 would actually scrap Liberal bail by being as strong as possible. Where Bill C-14 falls dangerously short is that the principle of restraint would remain intact. The government claims it is clarifying it. It has added language saying, “does not require” release, but the principle itself would still exist. It would still direct least onerous conditions and still create a culture of release. Second, reverse onus is not detention. Bill C-14 would expand reverse onus, meaning that the accused must prove why they should be released, but this is just a procedural burden shift; it is not a presumption of detention. Dangerous offenders could still talk their way out. Third, no mandatory minimum would be restored.”
“In rural Saskatchewan, when a home invasion happens on a farm 30 kilometres from the nearest town, families are on their own and response times are measured in hours, not in minutes. When someone breaks into their grain bin, steals their equipment and threatens their family, they need to know that the person will not be released to do it again. (1145) Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers deserve better. Women fleeing violent partners deserve better. Police officers deserve better. They all deserve a government that puts public safety first. The Liberals are finally accepting reality by copying our four-year campaign to scrap Liberal bail law, but they failed to take responsibility for their own failures. Bill C-14 is a clear vindication of Conservative criticisms. The government has admitted that its policies failed.”
“Bailey McCourt in Kelowna was murdered, allegedly by her ex-husband James Plover just hours after he was released on bail following an assault conviction. Savannah Kulla, a 29-year-old mother of four, was shot and killed at a Brampton strip mall. Her killer had just been released on bail. In Saskatchewan, where half of violent crimes involve intimate partner or family violence, women and children are living in terror because the current government prioritizes criminals over victims. Saskatchewan RCMP officers are exhausted. They arrested 336 prolific offenders in 2024, but how many walked free within hours because of the Liberals' bail laws? How many are back on the streets right now, reoffending?”
“In 2019, the Liberals passed Bill C-75 , which imposed the so-called principle of restraint, requiring judges to release offenders at the earliest reasonable opportunity. Was that at the beginning of the sentencing, or at the end? I am not sure, but under the least onerous conditions, it has caused problems. Then, in 2022, the Liberals doubled down with Bill C-5 , eliminating mandatory jail times for serious gun crimes, including robbery with a firearm, extortion with a firearm and weapons trafficking. The result is a catch-and-release system in which repeat violent offenders walk free within hours, if not minutes. As someone who served as the mayor of Moose Jaw, I can say that municipal leaders cannot police their way out of a crisis created by federal legislation. These are not just statistics; these are real people.”
“Saskatchewan RCMP reports that violent crime is up 45% in 10 years; homicides were up 46% in 2024, the highest on record; firearms offences are up 271%, the highest rate in Canada; assaults on police officers are up 87%; half of all violent crime is attributed to intimate partner and family violence; and 336 prolific offenders were arrested by specialized teams in 2024 alone. I served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. I studied war studies at King's College at the University of London in the U.K. I understand threat assessment, and I can tell members without hesitation that the Liberal government's bail policies represent a clear and present danger to Canadian communities.”
“In 2024 alone, there were nearly 22,000 victims of violent crime, 6,700 more than 10 years ago. We had 41 homicides, the highest on record in the RCMP jurisdiction. This contrast tells us something critical: Local solutions matter, but municipal police cannot overcome failed federal policies or the Liberal soft-on-crime bail laws, which are forcing Canadians to defend themselves and live in fear. The Liberal government has finally admitted what Conservatives have been trying to say for years: Its criminal justice reforms have failed. In the Liberals' own press release for Bill C-14 , they acknowledged a 41% rise in the violent crime severity index since 2014.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise on behalf of the people of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan. I rise today to speak to Bill C-14 , the bail and sentencing reform act. I want to acknowledge the good work being done by the local Moose Jaw Police Service. Moose Jaw saw its crime severity index drop nearly 12% in 2024. Crimes against property are down 23%, and our clearance rates are up significantly. This shows what effective policing can achieve. However, when I look beyond my hometown to the broader riding of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, the picture changes dramatically. The Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction has seen violent crime increase 45% over the past decade. How long has the Liberal government been in power? Coincidence or not, it is a decade.”
“Mr. Speaker, yesterday was a historic day for Saskatchewan and all of Rider nation. After 12 long years, our beloved Roughriders brought home the Grey Cup, defeating Montreal in Winnipeg. What sweet joy to see green and white confetti raining from the sky in the home of the Blue Bombers. The determination of Trevor Harris, the leadership of Coach Mace and the grit of every player on the field mirror the resilience we see in our farmers, our families and our communities every single day. From the “green mile” to the towns across our province, Saskatchewan families celebrated last night. This victory reminds us that when we come together with purpose and perseverance, there is nothing Saskatchewanians cannot achieve. I congratulate the Roughriders. They have made Saskatchewan proud.”
“Mr. Speaker, Saskatchewan is known as the land of the living skies. This is especially true for the riding of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan, home of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. For over 50 years, the Snowbirds have thrilled air show audiences around the world, showing the professionalism of the Canadian military. The Parliamentary Budget Officer pointed out today the government's shameful $18-billion shortfall in spending on our Canadian Forces. What I am hearing about the future of the Snowbirds I do not like: Their future seems to be in question. The Snowbirds are a Canadian icon. It is time to get our team new jets. On behalf of my colleagues, I salute the dedicated personnel of 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, after a successful 2025 season. Their commitment to showcasing Canadian excellence continues to make our nation proud.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadians want dignity and to be able to feed their families without relying on food banks. Under the Liberal government, they cannot. Food Banks Canada reports 2.2 million visits in a single month. The food bank in Moose Jaw is helping out twice as many people as it was two years ago. Families do not want handouts. They want their paycheques to go further, so they can buy their own groceries. When will the Prime Minister stop forcing working families into food lines and start reining in the government's out-of-control spending so that parents can actually afford to feed their families?”
“What would struggling Canadians be grateful for this Thanksgiving? It is a Prime Minister who stops breaking his promises to Canadian working families and a government that represents Canada.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have witnessed the applause of the Liberals as they stood in the House cheering the loss of Canadian jobs. They cheer as Saskatchewan farmers have to deal with tariffs alone and pat themselves on the back making farmers pay longer loans. They cheer at the news that car manufacturing is shutting down in Canada and is heading south of the border. They cheer as they try to borrow their way out of debt and burden Canadians with more taxes. They give standing ovations when we watch investment dollars go south of the border in trillion-dollar giveaways to Trump. The Prime Minister said it is okay that Canadian investments go south of the border because it's a free market there. It is a free market there, but not here. Who do the Liberals represent? Whose side are they on?”
“Mr. Speaker, I have probably been a little heated in some of my responses today because I am passionate. I am passionate about the military. I am passionate about how it has been neglected, and we need to actually support our military and properly equip it. I am also passionate about our veterans, who need proper care. They have served and have been willing to put their lives on the line. I want to be clear: As a vet, I was never in a position to put my life on the line when I was serving. I served on a small scale, but, honestly, I know people who have put their lives on the line, and they deserve better.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have worked with the Bloc at the veterans affairs committee, and we have seen nothing but time-wasting by the Liberal Party rather than actually doing anything solid for our veterans. It is shameful. I have seen a vet from Quebec come to the veterans affairs committee with a suitcase of claims that have never been addressed. That is exactly what the Liberal Party has: suitcases of claims with nothing done. It is a shame.”
“Mr. Speaker, the destructive force is the Liberal government and the way it has treated our military and veterans. I cannot believe what I just heard. It is nothing but white noise from members of this party. They have done nothing for our military or our veterans. You should be ashamed.”
“We have seen time and time again how the Liberals have involved themselves in military decisions when they should have stayed out. This means that parliamentarians who are veterans need to read and go through the bill in committee.”
“In a statement on the report conducted by the status of women committee in 2021, Conservatives said, “it's become abundantly clear that there has been a lack of leadership” by the defence minister on the issue of sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite repeated problems, including handling of sexual misconduct allegations, then prime minister Trudeau left former defence minister Sajjan as the minister until after the next election. When sexual misconduct was studied at the national defence committee in 2021, the Liberals filibustered for weeks and then called an election before the committee was able to produce a report. Four Liberal MPs who participated in the filibuster are elected today. Let us be clear that Liberal political interference is not limited to national defence. Liberals have a long and proud history of it.”
“Given the wide-ranging issues with the ways former defence minister Sajjan handled sexual misconduct cases in 2021, this is for good reason. For over half a year, Justin Trudeau and former minister Sajjan continually covered up information on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Trudeau's team went to great lengths to block investigations and hide the truth from Canadians. For months in 2021, he orchestrated a cover-up to hide the fact that his top aide, Katie Telford, and former minister Sajjan had direct knowledge of the sexual misconduct allegation against the then chief of the defence staff.”
“The Harper government accepted all recommendations from the Deschamps report to eliminate all forms of sexual harassment in the CAF. After a decade of the Liberal government and two more reports from Supreme Court justices, victims of military sexual misconduct are still no closer to having their cases dealt with properly. Sadly, parts of Bill C-11 would simply open the door to potential political interference and partisan appointments. First, the bill would give increased power to the Minister of National Defence to issue guidelines with respect to prosecutions. Second, the director of military prosecution, the director of defence counsel services and the provost marshal general would be appointed by the Governor in Council. Canadians are worried about political interference.”
“If they were serious, they would have listened to the experts explain the legislation's problems instead of copying and pasting the legislation into Bill C-11 , the bill we are debating today. Frankly, Liberals cannot be trusted to stop sexual assault within the CAF. They constantly choose soft-on-crime policies instead of advocating for victims. We have seen that today in the House. Victims seem to be ignored, but those who commit the crimes seem to get away with it. Those of us on this side of the House believe we must continue to address sexual misconduct, discrimination, racism and other forms of harassment. All military members deserve to have a safe and respectful workplace. All victims of military sexual misconduct deserve timely justice.”
“MST ended my career and changed my life in every way.” We need to be there for victims during their time in service and after their time in service. (1540) I am someone who has served and a father of two young girls, and this issue hits extremely close to home. I can only hope that by the time my children are adults, parliamentarians will not still be looking at ways to fix these ongoing crises. Sadly, the current bill would not fix them. First, I will say clearly to anyone watching that the Liberals are not serious about this issue. If they were, they would not have tabled Bill C-66 mere months before the last election, but they did. If they were serious, they would not have allowed it to die on the Order Paper without real debate.”
“Services were not designed for people like me—they didn't understand what I had lived through.” These are heartbreaking testimonies that have come forward. VAC needs to train case managers in trauma. Too often, I was confronted by disbelief or ignorance when explaining the reality and the complexity of sexual trauma. The veterans affairs committee dealt with and listened to many witnesses. It was heartbreaking. This committee is doing good work, and we are also going to be hearing about veterans who have committed suicide and how we can prevent this for our veterans community, so it is not an easy committee to be on. One comment that really hit home to me was, “All I ever wanted was recognition, support, and to be treated like my experiences mattered.”
“I would like to share some quotes from survivors who shared their accounts with our committee: “I came forward because I could not live with the weight of silence anymore. The trauma followed me home, and VAC made the process so hard that I nearly gave up.” That is not a lone comment. Another comment was, “Being believed matters. In the military, the burden of proof is too heavy. My entire story was put on trial again when I applied for support from Veterans Affairs.” Another witness shared this: “There is strength in telling our stories, but it's exhausting to relive the trauma with each new bureaucratic step. We need a system that listens the first time.” Another comment from a witness was, “When I tried to access help, I felt isolated and invisible.”
“Sadly, the VAC claims process still places a considerable burden of proof on survivors, sometimes forcing survivors to recount their horrific stories several times, and from what I have heard, time and time again. Many witnesses shared their difficulties, delays and ongoing barriers when seeking help for MST-related health impacts. This is extremely important to note. MST survivors often experience lasting mental health effects, such as PTSD, depression and substance abuse, compounded by physical health problems and challenges in interpersonal relationships. Many women came forward with heartbreaking accounts, but they had the courage to demand change and accountability from the system they were in.”
“Mr. Speaker, I will say that my time is not being split, because it is already split, and I am the second half. I say that because I am torn and split over the bill, so I will be sharing my thoughts and comments over the next few minutes. I have been asked to speak to Bill C-11 given the veterans affairs committee's work on MST, military sexual trauma, in the last Parliament. I am proud to speak to this important issue, but I wish it was not necessary. During that study, the veterans affairs committee heard countless first-hand accounts of how terrible military sexual trauma can be and the lasting effects it can have on a person and their family. First, we have to solemnly thank all the survivors who came forward to bravely share their stories and pursue claims despite all the challenges thrown in their way.”
“Madam Speaker, growing up, my mother had to use the food bank, and that was when Trudeau senior was in power. Her fortunes did not change until we had a Mulroney government. Any time we ask the question about food bank usage, the members opposite always come up with what they are doing in schools. What is more important: that parents are able to feed their children or that schools are able to feed our children?”
“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague and next-door neighbour from Swift Current—Grasslands—Kindersley . He is a great representative not only of his riding but of the province of Saskatchewan and Canada. My colleague brought up the carbon tax, and the Liberals seem to think it has gone away. What I have witnessed is that the carbon tax has been downloaded to other levels of government. It was downloaded to the provinces through school boards and hospitals, which had to collect and pay the carbon tax. It was also downloaded onto municipalities, where there were increased rates for municipal facilities. What are the member's thoughts on that? Does he think the Liberal government is going to return that money to the taxpayer?”
“Mr. Speaker, my colleague is aware that I was a city councillor in the city of Moose Jaw, and also the mayor, and that Moose Jaw prides itself on being a rail city and a transportation hub. There have been challenges getting product out to ports because of the imbalance. One of the best things that could help our rail and help farmers get product out to market is having a pipeline across Canada, so that is a very good question. Saskatchewan is about food, fuel and fertilizer, and we are being hindered by the current Liberal government.”
“Mr. Speaker, I have never met a farmer who did not know how to recycle. I have never met a farmer who did not already implement best practices and care for the land they are tilling. Farmers rely on the weather. They rely on good crops that they produce. They put in seed at the beginning of the year, hedging their bets on something they are going to be selling at the end of the year, and the Liberal government has completely cut the legs out from underneath them.”
“Mr. Speaker, I did not really hear a question in there; all I heard was a bit of white noise. The challenge we are having with farmers in my area is that the Liberals just seem to throw another log on the inflation fire they have started. Farmers are getting tired of not being supported and recognized by the Liberal government.”
“This is a big win for the region of Canada's north. However, the amount of agricultural food Canada exports to Asia through the port of Vancouver is irreplaceable. I recently spoke with some producers of potash, another industry that is great in my riding and is a Canadian leader, who explained the significant work needed to be done on the rail corridor to the port of Vancouver. Too often, producers of all kinds who are trying to export their products to the market in Asia are faced with bottlenecks and other issues delaying their shipments. If Canada wants to be seen as a reliable trading partner, our rail and port infrastructure needs significant investment. On top of that, the Liberal government has to realize that Canada is the breadbasket of the world, and in order to be that breadbasket, we need to help our farmers, not hinder them.”
“I will never say that Canada should not sign trade agreements, mostly because the Harper government did all the heavy lifting on the agreements that Justin Trudeau took credit for, but no new agreement is going to replace the Chinese canola market overnight. I mentioned that Saskatchewan has endured another summer of low rainfall. I spoke to a rancher yesterday from the Lloydminster area. He grows corn as silage to feed his cattle. He is facing the prospect of producing a fraction of what he usually produces after receiving only a few inches of rain this year. (1520) Our farmers are facing tariffs, and they are facing an unfair Liberal government that taxes them, increases their costs and makes it harder for them to produce. They are facing challenges from all sides. I am happy Canada has decided to invest in the port of Churchill.”
“As usual, he cannot control the weather and “and I can't control political incompetence”. This is in reference to the Liberal government and has been quoted in the media. The producers I have spoken to are not happy with the government's response. The Liberals have simply offered more loans. Rob Stone, another producer in my riding, said, “It doesn't match up. You're dealing with a long-term tariff issue with some short-term support.... It's a program that helps provide some cash flow to our farm, but I have larger concerns about: how do we pay this debt back.” Canola producers simply want to be able to sell their product. Also, I said China imported nearly 5 billion dollars' worth of canola seed, oil and meal in 2024. The country the Prime Minister is visiting so regularly to sign fake agreements with represents a small fraction of that.”
“My riding of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan is one of the largest canola-producing areas in Canada. Therefore, members can understand the frustration I heard when China announced massive tariffs over the summer. Beijing's tariffs of over 75% on canola seed are yet another unjustified attack on our farmers. The latest moves by China, which comes on top of the 100% tariffs on canola meal and oil, peas, pork and seafood products, effectively locked our producers out of its market. These punitive measures will disrupt Canada's canola exports to China, which totalled $5 billion in 2024. This, on top of yet another year of low rainfall across Saskatchewan, hurts our farmers. A constituent of mine, Dave Marzolf, said that he still needs to bring his canola and wheat in and that it will not be a bumper crop.”
“I would like to share a broad overview of what Canada's agriculture sector is facing. Statistics Canada reported that the net income for Canadian farmers fell by 25.9% in 2024. This was the largest percentage decrease realized in net income since 2018. Total farm operating expenses rose 2.4% in 2024. For the second consecutive year, interest expenses led the gain in total farming operating expenses, which are up 28.6% in 2024 from the previous year. In mid-2024, the Bank of Canada began cutting its key interest rate after over two years of hikes. This means producers took on more debt, driving up interest expenses. Farm debt rose 14.1% in 2024, the largest annual increase since 1981. In Saskatchewan, the total farm net income was down over 36%. I am sure everyone here is aware of the crisis facing our canola sector.”
“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate that we are resuming this debate. When I left off, I was sharing about the size of my riding of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan and that it is five square kilometres larger than Switzerland. It is truly blessed with an abundance of potash, which is fertilizer; railway lines that take goods to market; and a first-class military base that trains the next generation of pilots. As well, it is the home of the world-famous Snowbirds air demonstration team. It is also home to the fertile lands that are considered the breadbasket of Canada. We cannot have a breadbasket without farming. Agriculture is very important in our riding. The challenges and extra costs facing agriculture producers have been piled on by the Liberal government. Costs are then passed on to consumers.”
“I shared the vast size of my riding of Moose Jaw—Lake Centre—Lanigan. It is truly blessed with an abundance of potash, which is fertilizer for those who do not know, railway lines that take goods to market and a first-class military base that trains the next generation of pilots and is home to the world-famous Snowbirds air demonstration team. However, it is also home to fertile lands that are considered the bread basket of Canada. We cannot have a bread basket without farming. The challenges and extra costs facing our agricultural producers have been piled on and on by the Liberal government. Costs are then passed on to consumers. I would like to share a broad overview of what Canada's agriculture sector is facing.”