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Cities cannot ignore federal law due to lack of funding for enforcement. A nearby city faced economic decline after implementing similar policies. The federal government must enforce laws, but the current administration has failed to provide necessary funding. Biden would not allow cities to ignore federal law.

We will collaborate with provinces and territories to implement vaccination certifications or passports for safety. The federal government will fund the creation of privileges for vaccinated individuals, as it is crucial for everyone to get vaccinated. Those who choose not to get vaccinated pose a risk to all of us.

Legislating and regulating electricity falls solely under provincial jurisdiction according to our constitution. Overstepping legal boundaries cannot be justified by good intentions. The proposed federal electricity regulations are highly affordable but come with significant risks of unreliability and unconstitutionality.

The speaker asks if cities should be allowed to ignore federal law regarding reporting illegal immigrants and provide sanctuary. Speaker 1 claims cities ignore federal law due to lack of federal funding for enforcement. They cite a city that imposed similar sanctions, resulting in economic decline with stores closing, leading to a policy change. The speaker asserts the federal government has been derelict in not funding the requirements needed to enforce existing law. The speaker asks Biden if he would allow cities to ignore federal law. Biden answers, "No."

We will invest in affordable housing as it has been out of reach for many. It's time for a change. Housing is not a primary federal responsibility.

Speaker 0 announces a government procurement policy change. Starting today, all U.S.-based companies will be banned from taking part in government procurement. The speaker notes that the province spends about $30 billion annually on procurement, and alongside that, there is more than a $200 billion plan to build infrastructure. As a consequence of this policy, U.S.-based businesses will lose tens of billions of dollars in revenues. The speaker attributes this consequence to President Trump and states the intention to urge all 44 municipalities to adopt the same approach, highlighting that some have already begun to respond. The speaker emphasizes a broader move beyond the procurement ban, stating that Ontario is ripping up its contract with Starlink. The contract is described as done and gone, with a commitment not to award contracts to individuals or entities that enable and encourage economic attacks on the province or country. This action is framed as part of a larger response that includes federal tariffs and measures being advanced by fellow premiers. The speaker characterizes the collective actions as “Team Canada’s opening response.” In summary, the key points are: a nationwide procurement ban for U.S.-based companies by the provincial government; the substantial annual procurement expenditure and the large infrastructure plan that would be affected; anticipated revenue losses for U.S.-based businesses; encouragement for all 44 municipalities to adopt the same ban, with some already joining; the termination of the Ontario-Starlink contract; and the stance that no contracts will be awarded to actors who are perceived as enabling economic attacks on the province or country, all within a broader strategy that includes federal tariffs and other premiers’ measures as part of an opening response from Team Canada.

If Alberta decides to implement a lockdown, federal support for businesses and individuals will be reinstated to ensure assistance is available. The focus is on facilitating provinces in adhering to the best public health guidance. Canadians expect the federal government to provide support rather than engage in conflicts or blame.

Our country's security relies on our economic security; if our economy is threatened, so is our overall security. Let me be blunt, housing isn't primarily the federal government's responsibility. Here at the shelter in Mississauga, this is the spot where a young man from Nigeria died last week. You can see the tents where people were living. How are people expected to survive in these horrible conditions with the cold weather? Affordable housing, where can a man find a bed? "No one knows," he said. "Take a load off."

I work in a federally grant-funded position, and at our recent department meeting, we discussed the ongoing impact of the federal funding freeze. Despite a judge blocking the freeze, the administration isn't fully compliant, leading to continued grant cancellations and freezes across various sectors. The initial day the funding portals were blocked significantly disrupted the funding schedules for numerous organizations. Furthermore, many projects are stalled due to the required removal of DEI language. This necessitates extensive rewrites of proposals that have been in progress for months. Essentially, it's a way to impede funding without an outright freeze by making the process extremely difficult.

Cities ignore federal law on reporting illegal immigrants due to lack of federal funding for enforcement. A city near the speaker's state faced negative consequences, such as store closures, when they imposed similar sanctions. The speaker emphasizes the need for a federal government that can enforce laws and criticizes the current administration for not funding law enforcement requirements. When asked if he would allow cities to ignore federal law, Biden responds with a clear "no."

We signed an executive order to reform or possibly eliminate FEMA. FEMA has proven ineffective in disaster response, often complicating recovery efforts. When disasters strike, it's more efficient for states, regardless of political affiliation, to manage the situation directly rather than relying on FEMA, which lacks local knowledge and imposes unfamiliar rules. Historically, states have been the ones to effectively handle disasters, as seen in Louisiana and Texas. We propose that states receive direct funding to manage disaster recovery, leading to better outcomes.

Cities ignore federal law on reporting illegal immigrants because there is no federal funding for enforcement. A city near Speaker 1's state tried similar sanctions, but it led to negative consequences like store closures. The problem lies in the lack of federal government enforcement and funding. The current administration has failed to provide the necessary resources to enforce existing laws. When asked if he would allow cities to ignore federal law, Biden responds with a clear "no."

The federal government will cover the full cost of rebuilding the bridge in Baltimore. Congress is expected to back this plan. It will be a lengthy process, but we will support the people of Baltimore until the port is operational again and the bridge is reconstructed.

Does FEMA or North Carolina have funds available for those affected by recent disasters? Many in Western North Carolina report receiving little to no assistance. FEMA's aid often falls short, as seen with a resident receiving only $35,100 for an uninhabitable home. North Carolina offers buyouts based on pre-disaster property values, reimbursed by FEMA, but why can't homeowners receive similar support to stay in their homes? This situation undermines property rights and community ties. Homeowners are pressured to leave their communities, despite their desire to stay. With insurance payouts lacking, residents are left without options. It's crucial for North Carolinians to voice their concerns to legislators and demand that FEMA's influence be curtailed, allowing citizens to choose to remain in their homes.

In 2019, the Canadian government removed the crime of spreading false news from the Criminal Code. This raises concerns about trusting a government that takes our money, restricts effective treatments, and fails to investigate the safety of promoted vaccines. Additionally, the parliament we elect allows mainstream media to freely lie without consequences.

Starting today, all US companies are banned from government procurement. Our province spends about $30 billion annually on procurement, plus our $200+ billion infrastructure plan. U.S. businesses will lose out on billions in revenue, and they only have President Trump to blame. I urge all 444 municipalities to do the same, and some already are, like Brampton. We're also ripping up Ontario's contract with Starlink. It's done. We won't award contracts to those enabling economic attacks on our province and country. This is Team Canada's response, alongside federal tariffs and actions from other premiers.

All 13 Canadian Premiers are in Washington and will visit the White House today to prevent a trade war between Canada and the United States. This is an unprecedented event as it's the first time all Premiers have traveled to Washington together, and they will now meet at the White House. The Premiers have been meeting with U.S. lawmakers, lobbyists, and business leaders to advocate for a continued trade relationship. As the Premier of Ontario, I want to emphasize that Canadians are resilient and proud, but we also value our strong trade relationship with the U.S. Americans and Canadians share close ties in supply chains, culture, and many other aspects. We need to finalize this deal quickly and move forward together.

The speaker states there is agreement that Canada needs more housing, but disagreement on government involvement. The Conservative party leader wants to sell off unused federal lands. The speaker says the federal government owns tons of land in cities and towns across the country and plans to offer up that public land for housing by long-term leasing it, not selling it to developers. Leasing the land allows them to work with communities to ensure the right, affordable homes are built. They state they have land and lots of houses to build.

By 2035, Canada will mandate that citizens can only purchase electric vehicles due to a change in the Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) quietly put in place by the environmental minister. The mandate stipulates that all vehicles made in Canada must have zero emissions. A speaker argues that the government is overreaching, citing issues such as cold climates, the needs of rural Canadians, and power outages, such as one that occurred in Peterborough three weeks prior, as examples of why the mandate won't work. During the five day outage, electric vehicles were rendered useless. The speaker suggests that families should be able to choose to buy electric vehicles if they want, and the government's role should be to ensure the infrastructure is in place to support them.

Speaker 0 raises the question of whether cities should be allowed to ignore federal law regarding reporting of illegal immigrants and effectively provide sanctuary to immigrants. Speaker 1 responds by explaining that cities ignore federal law because there is no funding at the federal level to support the kind of enforcement required. He references the New York Times, noting that a city near his state implemented similar sanctions and subsequently experienced adverse effects—“their city went in the dumpster,” with stores closing and other consequences—leading to a policy reversal. He argues that the underlying issue is the need for a federal government capable of enforcing laws and asserts that the administration has been fundamentally derelict in not funding the requirements needed to enforce the existing laws. Speaker 0 follows up with a direct question to Senator Biden: yes or no—“Would you allow the cities to ignore the federal law?” Speaker 1 answers: No. Speaker 0 closes with a brief, informal remark: “You okay.”

To maximize the potential of transit stations, we should build high-density apartments around them. Currently, many stations lack housing despite available land and the large amount of money invested in their construction. To address this, I propose using federal funding for transit as leverage. City mayors seeking federal money would be required to approve high-density apartments near their stations. This would benefit seniors and students by providing convenient access to public transportation, eliminating the need for a car. Calgary City Hall has already approved a similar plan, with housing connected to a station via a walkover bridge.

To ensure people feel safe in nonessential businesses, we'll collaborate with provinces and territories on vaccination certifications and passports. The federal government will cover the cost of developing privileges for vaccinated individuals, as it's crucial for everyone to get vaccinated and protect us all from risk.

I introduced the Provincial Priorities Act to tell Ottawa to focus on federal responsibilities and let provinces handle their own affairs. Alberta will follow Quebec's approach of wanting money without policy advice on programs like school lunches and pharmacare. Canadians just want problems solved, regardless of whose responsibility it is. We will work with provinces willing to solve issues and ask those who aren't to step aside so we can address problems in Canada.

Smart legislatures and governments should invest in fire mitigation to protect communities.

Trudeau announced that the Canadian Armed Forces can now be deployed against civilians, a move criticized by some. This action would not be accepted in the United States. Spread the word about this concerning decision.