Alberta Economy  Mr. Speaker, it is great to be back. However, I wish I was back with better news. In Alberta, our economy has been hit hard. This July, in my riding, we saw the highest unemployment rate since September 1995. However, Alberta can and will bounce back, because we are a strong and resilient province.

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, this seems like a bit of déjà vu. Every time I stand in the House to speak to the budget, I get the same question from that member, as do other members on this side, Yet what have the Liberals done? What have they done for Fort McMurray? We have yet to hear anything from that side.

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honour being the House with my colleague. We have known each other for a long time. We have done a lot of Conservative-minded things together over the years. My colleague raised an excellent point about the Liberal members from Alberta. They have done nothing to support our economy back home in Alberta.

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to speak yet again to budget 2016. I question where to begin because quite frankly there have been some changes since I last stood and spoke to the budget. The biggest change centres around the impact the budget has on Edmonton. When I stood here months ago, I talked about budget and EI, and the impact it would have on Edmonton families.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, this week the Alberta NDP government unleashed its carbon tax, and the Liberal carbon tax is right around the corner. These job-killing carbon taxes will make it harder for the middle class to afford to heat their homes and have food for their tables or sports for their kids.

Ministerial Expenses  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are shocked at the infrastructure minister's extravagance. They do not understand why he would feel the need to spend nearly $1 million on TVs and toasters. While the Edmonton minister was busy spending on his vain new offices, Liberals could not bring themselves to support Edmontonians looking for extended EI benefits.

Ministerial Expenses  Mr. Speaker, when I furnished my office I took the opportunity to save money by outfitting it with furniture used from previous MPs. I currently have a TV from the 1990s, a file cabinet that has been used for generations, and clocks that remind me of my elementary school. My office is able to perform its functions without exorbitant spending.

Conservative Party National Convention  Mr. Speaker, this past weekend the Conservative Party gathered in Vancouver for our national convention. While many of the pundits predicted a sombre affair, Conservatives took the opportunity to look forward. Our convention featured vigorous discussion, questioning of the status quo, and debate over the direction of our party.

Fort McMurray Fire  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be an Albertan and a Canadian. In my riding, I have seen children setting up lemonade stands at the end of their driveways, young Canadians organizing car washes, and organizations putting on barbeques, all in support of Fort McMurray. In addition, just today, the city of Edmonton fire service sent its fifth deployment of men and women to fight the fires that are still raging on.

Disaster Assistance  So I guess that means there is no money, Mr. Speaker. In their latest unethical fundraising email, the Liberals used the devastating fires in Fort McMurray to fundraise for their party. While Canadians across the country have unselfishly given over $60 million to help Albertans, the Liberals are raising money for themselves.

Disaster Assistance  Mr. Speaker, we apparently have managed to get under the hon. member's skin in the last few days. Today I would like to talk about Fort McMurray. It will be a while before the people of Fort McMurray can return to their homes. Despite the disaster, rebuilding plans have already begun, but the Prime Minister has left almost no wiggle room in his fiscal plan to help fund the rebuilding efforts.

Disaster Assistance  Mr. Speaker, I am not sure how they responded to it yet. However, Fort McMurray has been home to economic infrastructure that has fuelled our Canadian economy. In the past few days, oil companies have shut down. The Canadian economy is about to take a huge hit. A household saves for times of disaster such as the loss of a job or family emergency.

Disaster Assistance  That hardly seems like an answer to my question, Mr. Speaker. However, the fire of Fort McMurray has displaced more than 80,000 people, who are unsure if they will have a home to return to. Organizations, businesses, and everyday people have come together unselfishly to raise money.

Taxation  Madam Speaker, let me re-establish the facts. Every time we turn around, the Liberals are destroying opportunities for job creators. The Liberals are knee-capping the clean technology sector by eliminating the hiring credit for small businesses. This tax credit helps small companies hire the people they need to develop clean technologies and bring those clean technologies to market.

Taxation in Alberta  Madam Speaker, Albertans are an amazing group of hard-working, dedicated people. However, they are being attacked by both the federal Liberals and the Alberta provincial NDP. These attacks are only making it harder for Albertans to get back up. Last week the Alberta NDP announced its intention, in spite of the struggling economy, to continue moving forward on a provincial carbon tax.