Albertan farmers haven’t faced crop year challenges like this since 1960s

As a farmer, weather is always top of mind, and this crop year has seen challenges that Albertans have not faced since the 1960s. Beyond the cold and unpredictable moisture that we always face, we are also dealing with other issues that governments can control. Our diminished competitiveness in world markets due to disjointed trade strategies, a carbon tax on agricultural producers where the cost cannot be passed on to consumers and a non-existent strategy to ensure that our environmentally conscious farmers have the tools necessary to feed humanity does lie at the feet of our government. Our agricultural producers need resolutions to non-tariff trade barriers, an energy exemption for drying of grain, and acknowledgement and respect for their environmental stewardship to the rest of the world. Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen Red Deer-Mountain View, Alta. Newfoundlanders still cleaning up remains of snowmageddon 2020, but I want to thank people: McDonald The storm of the century hit Newfoundland just over a week ago. While back home Newfoundlanders are still cleaning up the remains of snowmageddon 2020, I want to take this time to thank those whose dedication and hard work cannot go unrecognized. To the medical and hospital staff, paramedics, heavy equipment operators, hydro workers, RNC, RCMP and of course members of the Canadian Armed Forces, we thank them for everything they have done to help keep our communities and our people safe. To every person who help dig out a senior or persons with mobility issues, to anyone who checked on neighbours, family members and friends, to those who took someone in who had lost power, to those who offered food to people or volunteered their time to help those less fortunate, we thank them. There is not enough time to thank every person who deserves it, but they know who they are. To them, I say, “thank you” for showing this country and indeed the world what true Newfoundland generosity and spirit looks like. I invite colleagues to join me in thanking the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Liberal MP Ken McDonald Avalon, N.L. Iran should be held fully responsible for this tragedy, says Iranian-Canadian MP Jowhari I rise today to address this House concerning an event that has dominated the hearts and minds of Canadians since the early hours of Jan. 8. I refer to the downing of Flight PS752, and the loss of 176 lives, including 57 Canadian citizens and 29 permanent residents. Just saying these numbers brings to mind the pictures of all who died on that fateful day and the many family members and loved ones who have been left behind. Their loss is a loss shared by our whole country. The families and loved ones who have lost so much should know that their grief is our grief, and we will be there to support them today, tomorrow and for as long as they need us. On behalf of the Iranian-Canadian community, I want to extend to the prime minister our heartfelt and sincere thanks for his strong leadership on this file and for the commitment of time he made to reach out and support the families. In closing, I call for this House to join me in holding Iran fully responsible for this tragedy, and I call for full transparency, accountability, compensation and justice for the families of the victims. Liberal MP Majid Jowhari Richmond Hill, Ont. Downing of Ukrainian Air Flight 752 over Tehran tragic event, says Ehsassi On this first day of our return to Parliament, I rise to recognize the tragic event that occurred on Jan. 8: the downing of Ukrainian Air Flight 752 over Tehran. My riding of Willowdale joins many other ridings across our country that have been grieving the loss of innocent lives. This event has struck at the heart and soul of our nation because in every passenger we saw ourselves, or our parents, grandparents, a friend, or maybe a neighbour. We have mourned deeply as a country because they were us and we are lesser as a country without them enriching every facet of Canadian life. The outpour of support from friends and strangers alike, of all faiths and communities, has been overwhelming. It reminds us why Canada is the best country in the world. Indeed, we have experienced Canada and Canadians at their very compassionate best. To all those who have lost loved ones, know that your country shares your grief. Liberal MP Ali Ehsassi Parliamentary secretary to the minister of innovation, science and industry Willowdale, Ont. (These are SO 31 statements delivered on Jan. 27, 2020, in the House before the Question Period.)