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Mr. Speaker, I am a little surprised that my colleagues opposite would ask such questions and level such criticisms given that the Minister of Immigration recently made significant updates. I would like to invite my colleague to once again explain to my colleagues opposite that we have made a lot of major changes with respect to immigration. We have reduced the number of immigrants because we want…
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Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the leader of the official opposition. Why propose an auto pact when our government has already put measures in place to protect the auto sector and jobs? Is he not making Parliament do twice the work when we are already making progress in this regard?
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise this morning to mark Irish Heritage Month. For many years, men and women from Ireland have been coming here to build a better life. They have made a significant contribution to Canada. Many of these families have lived in my riding of Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie for a long time. They have helped to build the social, economic and community fabric of our region. Yeste…
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Mr. Speaker, we will take no advice from the Conservatives. Their leader built only six homes when he was in charge of this file. We have built homes for Canadians. What does my colleague have to say about that?
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Mr. Speaker, I am so happy to have heard my colleague's speech clearly explaining why she supports Build Canada Homes. Can my colleague tell us specifically how Build Canada Homes will improve access to housing for families? What impact will that have on our communities?
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Madam Speaker, my colleague just did a fine job presenting our new automotive strategy. I would ask him to re-explain to our friends across the way how this automotive strategy will help us in practical terms to protect jobs, support workers and build a strong industry here in Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, the new automotive policy announced by our government marks a turning point for this industry. In this global political context, we are focusing on what we can control. This helps to provide more clarity and stability for our industry. Can the Minister of Industry explain how this policy will build a stronger Canada, protect our economy and support Canada's auto industry?
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Madam Speaker, I heard my colleague listing the treaties earlier. However, she forgot to mention that we are the first government to establish a national day of remembrance for first nations. That is a powerful gesture that we made to start reconciliation off on the right foot. We wanted to establish a day on which to think about how we can move forward together. What does she think about this day…
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Madam Speaker, I listened to my colleague's remarks. All he did was praise the accomplishments of his former government, the government of Mr. Harper, whom we can name here and whom he mentioned in passing. I did not hear him offer any solutions. All he said was that this bill would create bureaucracy, that it would create many issues. I would like to know what solutions he proposes so that first …
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Mr. Speaker, February is Black History Month. It is an important time to recognize Black people's contributions to Canada's history, culture and development. From labourers to artists, from entrepreneurs to community leaders, Black people have helped build Canada from east to west, including in my riding, Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie. This month is also special to me personally. For me, this moment i…
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Mr. Speaker, today, I am very honoured to announce the creation of the Canada-DR Congo Interparliamentary Friendship Group. This group will provide a dynamic platform to promote dialogue, encourage meetings and deepen our collaboration in key areas such as education, the Francophonie, the energy transition and student mobility. With a population of nearly 100 million people, the Democratic Republi…
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Mr. Speaker, today we are delighted to welcome to Ottawa a young athlete who is raising Canada's profile around the world: Victoria Mboko. At just 19 years of age, Victoria has established herself as one of the rising stars of world tennis. By winning her first WTA 1000-level title right here in Canada at the National Bank Open in Montreal, Victoria has demonstrated surprising talent, remarkable d…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague is always fearmongering. Since his colleague did not have an opportunity to answer the question, can he tell us today whether his party is going to support this bill in the House?
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Madam Speaker, can my colleague remind the House how this investment budget truly supports families, businesses and the regions of Quebec and Canada, particularly at a time when some parties would rather engage in fearmongering and sensationalism? The Conservatives voted against the budget, as did the Bloc Québécois members, who are always saying that what is good for Quebec is good for them. Coul…
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Madam Speaker, my colleague opposite defends his ideas as though he is the only person in Quebec who speaks French. I am a francophone by birth. In fact, I want to remind the House—
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Madam Speaker, I rise to highlight a clear message that the new federal budget is sending: Our country is choosing to invest in its culture, in its artists and in the diversity that shapes our collective identity. In a world where globalization and digital platforms profoundly altering our habits, we are making it clear that the Canadian voice must be protected, supported and celebrated. As a prou…
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Madam Speaker, it always surprises me when my friends across the way associate us with Mr. Trudeau, since he is no longer here. We are a new government and we have presented a new budget, an investment budget to grow this country. I talked about artists and how our government has increased investments for them. That is what we are doing.
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Madam Speaker, I believe that our government is the only one that has made additional investments to promote French both inside and outside Quebec. I have visited francophone communities outside Quebec on two occasions. Today, we can say that French outside Quebec is growing and that it will soon exceed the 4% target. We have invested more than $7 billion to promote French both inside and outside …
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Madam Speaker, I recently spent two days in Fredericton for National Acadian Day. What I found there was a united people, a tight-knit community that is proud to speak French, proud to know that we stand beside them. They knew that we would heed their call. Today, we have done just that and increased the budget. This morning, we are proud to say that National Acadian Day will continue to be part o…
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Madam Speaker, we are a new government and we are presenting a new budget. As my colleagues opposite can see, this is a completely new government. My colleague talked about the need to invest in young people and the importance of this new budget. Can she explain what impact this budget will have in Quebec?
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Madam Speaker, I am really disappointed to hear my colleague talking about investments without understanding what is being said. When a person invests in a home, they pay for it. They have a mortgage. I take care of my home. I mow the lawn. I make repairs. I can even change the way it looks from the outside. I invest in my home to increase its value. We have introduced a budget that includes inves…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the presence on Parliament Hill of four inspiring women: Amélie Gilbert, Daly Doucet, Florence Vézina and Maxime Fortin. They recently organized a 48-hour cycling challenge during which they pedalled to raise money for Carrefour pour elle, an organization that works to end violence against women. Through their determination and commitment, they managed to r…
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Mr. Speaker, as a young person, I know that having a summer job that is supported by the Canada summer jobs program can make all the difference for young people. It allows them to acquire valuable skills. What is the government doing to help young people get their careers off to a good start?
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Mr. Speaker, I hear my colleague from Alfred-Pellan talking with my Bloc Québécois colleague. I just want to remind everyone that last week, we listened to our colleagues across the way once again: we extended the runway at the Magdalen Islands airport. We listen and we collaborate. How would he explain today that this budget was designed to boost Canada's economy?
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Madam Speaker, I am surprised to hear my colleague remind us how much the Conservatives like to talk about Mr. Trudeau even though he is no longer here. They seem to be missing him in the House today. We have a new Canadian government that is presenting a new budget, which includes economic measures to help Canada's communities grow. This budget proposes significant investments in the military. As…
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Madam Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on his fine speech on the budget. I hear my colleagues across the way say that the budget is not realistic. They want to increase the deficit in the budget by more than $13 billion. However, they are forgetting that, last week, we supported the request from our colleagues opposite to extend the runway at the Saguenay airport because we are listening and t…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague's speech, and I have a question for him. Canada is a G7 country with an advanced economy. Canadians expect concrete solutions for the future. Our budget invests heavily in housing, infrastructure and innovation to build a stronger, fairer and more resilient Canada. Unfortunately, the Conservative Party is opposed to these essential measures. How can my colle…
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Mr. Speaker, I think people do not understand the significance of this budget. We have set aside a large envelope to defend Canada in this budget. We are a G7 country, and we need to protect Canada because the world is changing right now. I would like to know what my colleague thinks about our investments in defending Canada.
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Madam Speaker, the Conservatives are saying that the government is granting Canadian citizenship too freely to people who do not have sufficient ties to Canada. However, this bill requires a parent to reside in the country for at least three years before they can pass on their citizenship to a child born abroad. That is a clear and real requirement. Can my colleague explain why he feels this requi…
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Madam Speaker, today, I want to pay tribute to Caroline Gauthier, the director of Maison des jeunes de St‑Bruno, a youth centre in my riding of Mont‑Saint‑Bruno—L'Acadie. She has had a remarkable career and is celebrating 20 years of work at this vital organization. For two decades, Ms. Gauthier has been pouring her energy, passion and commitment into giving young people a safe, inclusive and stim…
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Madam Speaker, the bill will be studied in committee, where it can be debated and amended. I am asking my colleagues to support this bill so that we can craft a piece of legislation that reflects Canada. We have implemented measures at the border with the United States to address the fentanyl crisis, but I believe there are still challenges on that front. However, we need to restore order at home …
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his decidedly technical question. We are now in the early days of a bill that is going to be read and sent to committee for amendment. We are updating things that were not prepared or adjusted properly during previous Parliaments. We have a new government. We have a new bill. With the support of the Bloc Québécois, the Conservatives and the other parties in …
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Madam Speaker, in my opinion, first responders are very important, given all that they have done from the COVID‑19 pandemic to this day. These men and women play a crucial role in our society, all across the country, from coast to coast to coast. I felt it was important that we talk about them this morning in the House to support Bill C‑14. I think it is important to include them in this bill.
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Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill C‑14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act. This is a bill that is of paramount importance for public safety, public trust in our legal institutions, and the fundamental balance of justice and responsibility in Canada. Bill C‑14 seeks to address a concern that is largely shared by Canadians to …
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Madam Speaker, I am not sure if my colleague listened carefully to my speech, but I am pretty sure I talked about regulating bail procedures, because that is very important. This bill updates and fixes things that were not properly regulated before. I believe that we are here not to play partisan games, but to do what is right for Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight a remarkable initiative being led by four workers from Carrefour pour elle, a shelter for women escaping domestic violence. From October 24 to 26, Daly, Taïmé, Maxime and Amélie will take on an incredible challenge: a 48-hour cycling relay across their service area to raise awareness about domestic violence and fundraise donations to support the women and chi…
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Mr. Speaker, I hear my colleague speaking and I gather that he is also a father and the head of a family. In this fast-changing world, we are facing global inflation. Yesterday, the Prime Minister, as the leader of the government, spoke to young people about the realities of life so that they would not be surprised by what lay ahead in the coming months. As the head of the family, would my colleag…
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Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague talk about an important point that affects me personally as a father. He asked us to speak frankly, objectively and with leadership. Yesterday, the Prime Minister spoke frankly with some young university students and told them where the country is headed, where we are headed. Would my colleague be prepared to broach this type of subject with our government frankly…
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Madam Speaker, can my colleague explain how the new law will have an impact on Canada and the security of its borders?
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Mr. Speaker, today, I want to mark the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by millions of people around the world, including here in Canada. Diwali is a time of celebration, spirituality and renewal. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. It is also a time to gather with family, share meals, light lamps and renew community …
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Mr. Speaker, October 11 marks International Day of the Girl Child, a day to celebrate the strength, intelligence and hopes of girls, here in Canada and elsewhere. It is also a time to reflect on the challenges they still too often face: unequal access to education, violence, poverty and a lack of role models in decision-making positions. As parliamentarians, we have a duty to build an environment …
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Mr. Speaker, the bill represents concrete, transformative progress in Canada's legal relationship with indigenous peoples. It would institute a long-term parliamentary accountability mechanism that is the product of genuine collaboration. Can my colleague tell us today why our colleagues opposite are refusing to support this bill?
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Madam Speaker, I enjoyed the member's speech and I hear what he is saying. However, I have one concern. I would like him to explain to me why his party is hesitant to support this bill, which will protect our families, our hospitals and our banks from cyber-attacks.
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Madam Speaker, I rise today to highlight the careers of two prominent politicians from Mont‑Saint‑Bruno—L'Acadie who recently announced they would not seek re-election. The first is Yves Lessard, mayor of Saint‑Basile‑le‑Grand. Throughout his career, first as a municipal councillor, then as a federal MP and finally as mayor, he has always served with conviction and dedication. His leadership and a…
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to talk about an inspiring 11-year-old boy from Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie. His name is Jacob, and I am very pleased to welcome him and his father to Parliament Hill. The Fête au Vieux-Village was held a few weeks ago in Sainte-Julie. Jacob helped out by providing a space where young local people could make their mark and share their talents. Jacob made a determined …
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Mr. Speaker, I am a bit disappointed that the member would make such comments. In fact, Canadians and Quebeckers voted for at least 170 new members here in the House. The Liberal Party has 70 new members. These are not just the same members, but are newly elected MPs for a new government. I would like to hear my colleague's comments on that.
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Mr. Speaker, during the last election, Quebeckers and Canadians made it clear that they expect all parties to take action against cross-border crime, fentanyl, gun smuggling and auto theft. Can my colleague confirm that he and his caucus colleagues support those goals and will vote in favour of the bill?
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Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague for her fine presentation in support of Bill C-2. I would like to ask my colleague the following question: How does she think that this bill will protect Canadians?
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Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my colleague a question. Can he tell us more about how the building Canada strong plan will help families access home ownership?
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Mr. Speaker, one of the main reasons why I got into politics is that I enjoy meeting people, regardless of their background or where they come from. The great diversity in Quebec and in my riding of Mont-Saint-Bruno—L'Acadie reminds me every day that our differences are what make Canada stronger. I look forward to participating in the life of my community this summer. Can the Minister of Canadian …
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