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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise in the House to discuss Bill C-5, which is a monster of a bill. Unfortunately, I am also a little disappointed in our parliamentary institutions, because our rights as parliamentarians are being trampled on. We have not had much opportunity to discuss this bill, even though it has very wide-ranging implications and far-reaching consequences that will persist for y…
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Mr. Speaker, I respect the mandate that the people of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie gave me, which is to defend their interests, good jobs, the environment and the rights of indigenous peoples. That is what I am doing here today. The second thing I would like to say is that this bill does something absolutely unprecedented and extraordinary. It allows projects of national interest to not comply with e…
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting yes.
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Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of informing you that the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will totally be voting in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP agrees to apply the vote, and New Democrats will be voting emphatically in favour.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank and congratulate my colleague from Edmonton Strathcona on her excellent speech. It was reasonable and heartfelt. I would now like her to comment on the impact that the lack of a proper environmental assessment process would have on the people in her riding in Alberta. What repercussions will this have on future generations in terms of pollution or the destruction of ha…
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Mr. Speaker, despite his speech about how this is a new government and a new face for the Liberals, the member for Winnipeg North has once again shown us through his repeated and often very frequent interventions that these are the same old Liberals with the same old scandals and the same old tendencies. Why is the member for Winnipeg North unable to commit to saying that his government will reimb…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague on her speech. However, what I do not understand is the Liberals' old habit of hiding behind lawyers and procedures instead of making a firm political commitment to stand up for taxpayers who have been wronged and robbed of their money. Why is the member unable to stand up today and clearly tell Canadians and Quebeckers that the government wil…
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Mr. Speaker, since time immemorial, the arts have been an integral part of human life. From the Lascaux cave paintings to film, music, dance and poetry, all peoples throughout time have expressed themselves through art. It makes the world a more beautiful place, it inspires, it stirs our emotions, it brings love and meaning into our lives. When we marvel at a work of art, a symphony or a painting,…
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister keeps saying that he cannot impose a pipeline without agreement from the provinces. The problem is that his Bill C-5 does not say that at all. It even says the opposite. In fact, once a project is designated as being in the national interest, it is a done deal, and there is nothing the provinces, the first nations, Canadians or cities can do to stop it. This is goin…
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Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to say that I will be sharing my time with the wonderful member for Winnipeg Centre . Since this is my first speech, I obviously want to begin by thanking the people of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for once again placing their trust in me as I begin my fifth term as an NDP member here in the House of Commons. Once again, I will do whatever it takes to represent…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question, and I too congratulate him on his re-election. I cannot explain why the Liberal government refuses to table a budget. It is not my decision. We voted in favour of the amendment put forward by the official opposition. To us, this is a matter of transparency, a matter of honesty. We know that the Department of Finance was working on a budget in the…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his trick question. I can say that I love the people of Rosemont—La Petite‑Patrie, and I can assure my colleague that I will be here as a left-leaning politician to defend socialist values, fairness, social justice and equality. The people of Rosemont—La Petite‑Patrie, Montreal and Quebec will always be able to count on me and my NDP colleagues to defend worke…
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Mr. Speaker, I share the member for Winnipeg Centre's concern. It seems as though the Liberal government is willing to cut corners on energy projects without respecting the rights of first nations, without respecting science and without respecting a real public consultation process. We will be keeping a close eye on that.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question and congratulate him on his election. Are we talking about the carbon tax? I just want to be sure. The NDP supported the carbon tax for years because it was the only measure the Liberal government brought forward. We have always said that a carbon exchange would be the best solution. However, with no other possible solutions, yes, we did support t…
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Mr. Speaker, for the past 20 months, the Netanyahu regime has been ruthlessly bombing Palestinians in Gaza. The result is that 54,000 are dead, including 15,000 children, thousands have been injured, starvation is being used as a weapon of war, hospitals are being bombed and families are being burned alive. Humanity said "never again", but now this is happening again right before our very eyes. Th…
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Mr. Speaker, it is imperative to preserve supply management for farmers in Quebec and across the country. Emergency rooms are overflowing and people are unable to find a family doctor. The governments in Ottawa and Quebec City are not doing what they should. What is more, the private sector, which is expensive, is not even getting the job done. This means fewer services for Quebeckers. Let us be c…
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Madam Speaker, I always find it rather fascinating to hear the Conservatives talk about the elite, as though the Conservative Party were not the elite of major financiers, wealthy CEOs and big business across Canada. The proof that the Conservatives are working hand in hand with the financial elite and big business is that they gave tens of billions of dollars in tax breaks to big business when th…
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Madam Speaker, I found my colleague's speech very interesting, and I obviously agree with her. I want to share a little experience I had with my colleagues. Last spring, members of the Standing Committee on Health travelled to Montreal to talk about the opioid crisis and addiction. How many Conservative members came to learn about what is really happening on the ground? Not a single one. There are…
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his very interesting speech. Over the past few years, the NDP has managed to wrestle nearly $8 billion from the minority government for indigenous housing, but that is not nearly enough. A lot more than that is needed. We consider it extremely important that this housing be for and by first nations. I would like my colleague to tell me a little about the nee…
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With regard to work permits issued under international agreements or arrangements, since September 20, 2023: (a) how many work permits were issued to foreign nationals performing work under (i) an agreement or arrangement between Canada and the government of a foreign state or an international organization, other than those concerning seasonal agricultural workers, (ii) an agreement entered into b…
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With regard to funding programs offered through Environment and Climate Change Canada, since September 20, 2023: (a) were any funding programs used to hire members of the American Climate Corps to undertake work in Canada; and (b) what are the details of each funding program identified in (a), including the (i) number of American Climate Corps workers hired, (ii) amount of funding allocated to hir…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to ask a question that may be a little off topic. On the subject of housing, I think that my colleague and I share a passion for social housing and co-operatives. We in the NDP used our opposition day to ask that the GST holiday be extended to essentials such as diapers, children's clothing and food prepared at the grocery store. We also wanted it…
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Mr. Speaker, with help from the Liberals and private investors, the Norgate apartments purchase has gone through. It is the biggest housing purchase in Quebec this year. Given the raging housing crisis, this news has a lot of people worried, because the Liberal government has turned its back on them. Montrealers cannot afford the rents they are paying now. Instead of lining the pockets of private …
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Mr. Speaker, after months of investigating, gathering data, hearing testimony and analyzing the facts, Amnesty International has concluded that genocide is taking place against Palestinians in Gaza. After the bombing of civilian populations that has killed more than 52,000 people, injured more than 100,000 and displaced two million people in a zone from which they cannot escape, and with a humanit…
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Mr. Speaker, we are living in difficult times, and the president-elect of the United States, who will be returning to power, has made threats with very serious consequences for the Canadian economy and job stability. He did so while saying that we are not capable of looking after our border. Can my colleague admit that we are being criticized for having a porous border today largely because Stephe…
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Mr. Speaker, the objective of awarding 5% of federal contracts to businesses owned by first nations is obviously commendable from the perspective of reconciliation. However, we realized that 1,100 businesses had been delisted because the Liberal government had done a poor job of designing the list, but also because people are trying to defraud the system and misappropriate funds when they do not r…
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Mr. Speaker, people are worried about what will happen to their jobs and whether they will be able to afford groceries or rent. Donald Trump's outrageous tariffs would put jobs at risk and increase the price of everything we buy. Last week, the Prime Minister managed to meet with him, but apart from a nice little photo op, he returned empty-handed. Did he at least make it clear to the U.S. preside…
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. I am pleased because we do not get to hear from him very often. The NDP suggested a GST holiday on basic necessities. Unfortunately, the Liberals' measure will last for only two months. We would have wanted it to be permanent. They also presented another measure: a $250 cheque for workers, which could be a good thing, but seniors and retirees are…
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Madam Speaker, with your permission, I will leave the year 1867 behind and come back to 2024. There are serious allegations of political interference. Some concern the Liberal Party, but there are also some that concern the Conservative Party. The leader of the Conservative Party refuses to get security clearance that would allow him to know all there is to know about former candidates and the sit…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. The Conservative member's comments have absolutely nothing to do with the question of privilege that was raised by my NDP colleague from London—Fanshawe. I would ask him to come back to the question before us now and not cause distractions in order to change the subject.
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Mr. Speaker, there are limits to presenting alternative realities and ignoring the facts. The Conservative members are currently making speeches that have nothing to do with the question of privilege raised by my colleague from London—Fanshawe. What the member is talking about was already addressed by the Speaker this morning. The Speaker of the House made a statement about the interactions the Co…
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Madam Speaker, this government is allowing its own Crown corporation to attack workers. Canada Post is laying off striking workers. That is a brutal and illegal tactic for making them back down. It is disgusting. It is intimidation and a violation of the workers' fundamental right to strike. The postal workers are fighting to protect good jobs and decent wages. The minister has to take responsibil…
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Madam Speaker, I listened to my colleague's speech. I think the Conservatives have forgotten that, although it is not perfect, the measure that was passed yesterday will still eliminate the tax on babies' diapers, car seats, children's clothing and shoes, and food that is processed and prepared in grocery stores, like sandwiches or chickens that have been roasted in store. This will really help th…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague gave a nuanced, thoughtful speech that raised some good points. We in the NDP said that we wanted a permanent tax break on essential items, including heating and cellphone packages. Naturally, the Liberals presented a temporary half measure accompanied by a very haphazard list. However, I have to disagree with my colleague when she says that this will help the rich more t…
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Madam Speaker, before asking my question, I would like to remind my Liberal colleague that he is right to be angry, but he should perhaps refrain from banging on the desk. That can be dangerous for the interpreters, for their ears, as a working condition. We do not bang on the desks. In the Conservatives' 2021 campaign, they said they wanted to pause the GST during the holiday season. They promise…
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Mr. Speaker, as we know, the NDP had called for the GST to be removed from all essential and basic goods. The Liberals came up with a list that may at times seem far-fetched or over-the-top. What we are seeing, however, is that the Bloc Québécois and the Conservatives are joining forces to keep the GST on in-store prepared foods like sandwiches or roast chicken, as well as on diapers, child car se…
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Madam Speaker, I listened with interest to my Conservative colleague's speech, and there is something I do not understand. The Conservative Party tells us that we need to reduce taxes and, for once, the Liberals are doing just that. They have taken up the NDP's proposal to help people out with basics and essentials like groceries, food, children's clothing and diapers. The Conservative Party keeps…
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Mr. Speaker, just as Mariah Carey awakens from her long slumber every November to sing the same Christmas song, so did the Liberals wake up last Thursday with the brilliant idea of doling out $250 cheques. The NDP pointed out they were neglecting a bunch of people, like seniors, people with disabilities and people who were unable to work. In a panic, the Liberals delayed the measure. It is all ver…
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Mr. Speaker, what is wrong with this picture? Danielle is retired for medical reasons. Her disability pension is $45,000. Danielle has a partner who earns $125,000. Guess who is getting a $250 cheque this spring? Well, according to the Liberals, Danielle's partner will get one, but she will not. She is being punished for being too sick to work. It makes no sense, damn it. My question to the Prime …
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Madam Speaker, Quebeckers and Canadians know they can count on us for help when they are struggling to pay their rent and their bills. I really liked it when my colleague said she was getting a little tired of repeating the same speech in the House all the time. I have a suggestion for her. She can simply stop repeating the same speech over and over in the House. That might help. I urge them to vo…
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Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I am listening to my colleague from the Conservative Party and wondering if he is truly addressing the subject of the privilege motion that his party moved. He is talking about the cost of car insurance. That is not really a question of parliamentary privilege.
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Madam Speaker, speaking of the use of public funds, we recently learned that the leader of the Conservative Party wants to do away with a housing construction fund. We know that 17 Conservative members applied to that program for funding for their communities. The Conservative leader decided to muzzle those members and prevent them from doing their job by requesting funding that is there to help a…
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech, and especially for the answer he just gave. I just realized that he was actually being sarcastic. The satire, the sarcasm, was his own speech, coming from a party that was found in contempt of Parliament and that used closure motions and omnibus bills over and over and over again. They are lecturing us about respect for the institution, which is …
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Mr. Speaker, for weeks, the NDP has been calling on the government to give a break to those struggling to pay their bills. We proposed a plan to cut the GST on essentials. The Liberals bowed to pressure, but, as usual, they are only working in half measures. We won on groceries and children's clothing, but for only two months. Those needs will not go away in February. Do the Liberals understand th…
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