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Mr. Speaker, today it gives me great pleasure to welcome to the Hill some incredible organizations from Honoré-Mercier, including SARA d'Anjou, 1,2,3 GO! Rivière‑des‑Prairies, the Rivière‑des‑Prairies youth employment centre, the Anjou—Saint‑Justin youth employment centre, Aîné‑es J'écoute en actions, the Pointe‑de‑l'île de Montréal chapter of the AQDR, La Maison des jeunes de Rivière‑des‑Prairies…
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Mr. Speaker, I also have good news today. Bill C-14, the bail and sentencing reform act, after months of Conservative obstruction, is finally making its way through. Premiers, mayors and law enforcement from across the country have called on Parliament to quickly pass the bill so it could soon become the law of the land. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice please share with …
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Mr. Speaker, recent aggression by major powers toward the Arctic region have underlined the importance of Greenland's and Denmark's sovereignty. This rhetoric is not happening in a vacuum. Indeed, if left unchecked, it threatens our NATO alliance and Canada's own Arctic sovereignty. Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs share with the House how the government is working with our allies to protect th…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome members back to the House and to mark the beginning of the new year. We are living in a time of profound global uncertainty. International rules are being challenged, long-standing institutions are under strain, and we are witnessing the emergence of power vacuums and growing instability across regions. In moments like these, Canada must be clear about who we a…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague on her wonderful speech. Yesterday, Quebec lost one of its greatest photojournalists, Jacques Nadeau. A leading figure at Le Devoir and La Presse, he devoted more than 30 years to chronicling our society through his camera with rare humanity and admirable sensitivity. Personally, I have lost a friend. For years, Jacques and I would chat when w…
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Mr. Speaker, during COP15 in Montreal, the parties adopted the global target of protecting 30% of their territory by 2030. How would this motion help achieve that goal?
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Edmonton Manning for introducing Bill C-234, as well as to commend him for his passion for this topic and also for his work for his son. My question to you is, are you aware of any living donor holidays? Are there any national days that would be in addition to the potential medal?
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Mr. Speaker, we know that there was some support in the budget for the youth climate corps, support that will help youth advance work on important issues in protecting the environment. As I mentioned, there is also a sustainable bond framework, which is helping to advance green bonds. There is also advancement on climate disclosure. There are a lot of measures that are going to benefit the folks i…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Repentigny for his question and his commitment, but I must correct some of his comments. He mentioned an environmental committee. I think my colleague is referring to the caucus within the Liberal Party. All parties have caucuses, and this caucus was created to fuel discussion. It gives us an opportunity to discuss climate change. My colleague's remarks are n…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for asking such an excellent question during our first exchange in the House. I thank him for the outstanding work he does in his riding. To answer my colleague's question, our budget includes operating costs and investments. We are making significant investments in projects. We talked a little earlier about transformative projects like the Alto proj…
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Mr. Speaker, it is a huge honour to rise today to discuss budget 2025, which was passed on Monday and Tuesday by a majority of members in the House. It is a budget that will profoundly shape the country we are building for our kids and grandkids. It offers a practical plan for a better future, a healthy, prosperous and strong future, where we are masters of our own destiny in an uncertain and evol…
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Madam Speaker, could my colleague from Trois-Rivières tell us more about the Build Canada Homes program? How does the government plan to decarbonize buildings and transition them to net zero?
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Mr. Speaker, my colleagues are very excited to hear me today. Budget 2025 is full of great initiatives that will empower Canadians across the country to get ahead financially. Increasing competition is one way to achieve affordability, and in budget 2025, there are several pro-affordability measures related to making the financial sector more competitive. Could the Secretary of State for CRA and F…
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Mr. Speaker, residents in my riding have expressed concerns about the cost of living. Budget 2025 is full of great initiatives that will empower them and Canadians across the country—
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Mr. Speaker, when I was in high school in northern Ontario, the breakfast program at school was often a great help to me. This is not easy to talk about, but this program helped me do really well at school. These are life-changing programs. They are not garbage, as the opposition calls them. Can the secretary of state tell us how many children have already benefited from Canada's national school f…
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Mr. Speaker, too many people face barriers when trying to access sexual and reproductive health services. Whether that is due to lack of knowledge, discrimination or geographic isolation, more effort is needed to develop additional resources, raise awareness and provide logistical support. Can the Minister of Health tell us what the government is doing to improve the availability and accessibility…
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Mr. Speaker, today is national energy efficiency day. Energy efficiency saves Canadians money, cuts pollution and creates jobs. The sector employs nearly a half a million Canadians and has the potential to create a lot more. Energy efficiency circulates money back into all of our communities and contributes positively in all of our ridings. As we strive to be the world's top energy superpower, Can…
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Mr. Speaker, I did not leave the chamber, but my apologies for standing up. My intent was to vote here.
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Mr. Speaker, I hope you and all of my colleagues had a good summer. I want to welcome everyone back to the House. I rise today to recognize International Day of Democracy. Democracies around the world are facing strong headwinds. Misinformation, disinformation, foreign interference, growing polarization, political violence, declining trust in institutions, hyperpartisanship and the increased inequ…
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Mr. Speaker, Saturday, June 21, is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day in which Canadians celebrate the cultures, unique histories and traditions of the indigenous peoples of Canada. Can the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations share more on the importance of National Indigenous Peoples Day?
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Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to highlight two examples of our country's cultural wealth. First, we started this month with Festa della Repubblica, the Italian National Day and Republic Day. I know that many of my constituents celebrated on June 2, and I want to thank them for their active participation in the communities of Rivière-des-Prairies and Anjou. They have been integral to making our …
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Madam Speaker, as I rise to give my first member's statement in the House, I want to thank the people of Honoré‑Mercier for putting their trust in me. I am here thanks to them and thanks to a team of volunteers, friends and colleagues who believed in the vision of a stronger, fairer and more united Canada. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my wife and my two young daughters for j…
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Mr. Chair, how does internal trade between provinces help strengthen Canada's economy and create more opportunity for Canadians? In a country as geographically vast and economically diverse as Canada, the ability for goods, services and labour to move freely across provincial and territorial borders is critical to national prosperity. What are some of the key ways that reducing trade barriers betw…
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Mr. Chair, air transportation plays a vital role in connecting remote and northern communities with the rest of Canada, often serving as a primary link for residents to access essential services, goods, health care, education and economic opportunities. Given the unique challenges these communities face due to geography, weather and limited infrastructure, what are some of the specific ways that i…
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Mr. Chair, airports play a crucial role in connecting communities, supporting economic growth and facilitating both domestic and international travel. Many of Canada's airports, however, are facing challenges related to aging infrastructure that could impact their efficiency, safety and ability to accommodate increasing passenger volumes in the years ahead. Given the vital importance of these tran…
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Mr. Chair, I will be speaking for about 10 minutes and addressing questions to the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade for five minutes. Our government is deeply committed to building a transportation system that is not only safe, secure and efficient but also sustainable, innovative, and one that strengthens a connected and resilient Canadian economy. These priorities are reflected throughou…
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