Parliamentary Speeches

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I thank my Bloc colleague for his question. I do not want to raise the temperature on this any further, so I will just answer his question. I do not think that the premise of his question is valid. The Canadian government firmly believes that the Government of Quebec has the right and the responsibility, as does the federal government, to protect the French language. However, when we …

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question, but I cannot provide a specific answer. I can say that, in theory, the pre-emptive use and constant re-invocation of the notwithstanding clause raises a problem: It basically denies the fundamental rights of people who need them. We cannot do that, because that would permanently infringe on rights, which amounts to a constitutional amendment thro…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to see that the official opposition has, for once, asked a question relevant to the debate that we are having today and not backing it on other issues. I thank the hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan for asking this question. It goes right back to my speech, which said that the use of the notwithstanding clause is legitimate. The adoption of various laws …

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his speech. I am glad that he came to Canada and exercised his Canadian citizenship rights. However, I think it is very important that we avoid creating a bogeyman or criticizing something that is not true. I am going to share a little story. I am hoping my colleague can give me some advice about one of my constituents, born to Canadian de…

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Humber River—Black Creek, not only for her very interesting speech, but also for her perspective. In her long career here in Parliament, I imagine she has seen trends evolve. Could she tell the House about the current trend toward electric vehicles? Can she tell us about the opportunity Canada has to become a leader not only in electric car pr…

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate my colleague on the quality of his French. There is a strong trend around the world right now. Will the future lead to electric vehicles or not? If we know that the trend is going in that direction, would it not be better for the Canadian economy to have policies in place that can support this transition?

Statements by Members

Mr. Speaker, this week, we are celebrating National Public Service Week. This is a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding work of those who keep our country running smoothly every day. The public service of 2025 needs to take advantage of new technologies and AI, which can help us build a more agile and efficient public service. Our government will give public servants the tools they n…

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, my question has to do with removing interprovincial barriers and obstacles for businesses and any other entrepreneur or worker. Does the member believe that removing these barriers is going to benefit his riding, as well as businesses and entrepreneurs in Squamish and across his riding in British Columbia?

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, Guelph is certainly one of the most renowned locations for agricultural product research. Does my colleague think that removing interprovincial trade barriers will not only facilitate research, but also encourage commercial applications for research across Canada?

Government Orders

Mr. Speaker, my colleague mentioned that we are a government of action. I would like to know how he sees the tax cut, the program to help children get food in their school and the reduction in the cost of child care. How is all of this going to help Canadians deal with the challenges they are facing today?

Statements By Members

Mr. Speaker, last night, the National Holocaust Monument was vandalized. Are there no limits? The monument commemorates not only the six million murdered Jewish women, men and children but the millions of other victims of Nazism and its collaborators during the Second World War. More than that, the National Holocaust Monument is a statement for today. It is an ever-living declaration by right-mind…

Government Orders

Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. minister for his presentation today. I know that people in Hull—Aylmer and across Quebec are truly worried about this trade war and the unjustified tariffs that have put our aluminum and steel industries under added strain. I would like my colleague to tell us how this tax cut will help all Canadians, especially Quebeckers, who are concerned about this tariff war.

Oral Questions

Madam Speaker, Canadian workers and businesses are already taking action to build a clean and competitive economy. However, at a time when our largest trading partner is threatening to impose new tariffs, it is crucial that we expand our trade with other countries. Can the Minister of Environment and Climate Change tell us how Canada's industrial carbon pricing system supports clean growth and hel…

Speech from the Throne

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate you on your appointment to the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons. I know you have been interested in the position for a long time, so it is nice to see you in the chair. Before I begin, I would like to point out that we are gathered on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, who have lived here since time immemorial, to s…

Speech from the Throne

Mr. Speaker, I have long admired my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk, but, as he well knows because he lives in Hull—Aylmer and is therefore a very reasonable man, preparing a budget takes a lot of time and consultations, and there are many things to consider. I am confident that this government will table a budget as soon as possible, probably early in the fall. I look forward to p…

Speech from the Throne

Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the member for Shefford on her re-election. It has been a pleasure working with her for three terms now. I have complete confidence in the work of Elections Canada. In a previous life, I was the national director of the Liberal Party. I worked very closely with Elections Canada. I have full confidence in their system. With regard to ballots that include only a f…

Speech from the Throne

Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank my colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche. I was totally impressed yesterday when he asked his question with passion and clarity. I congratulate him on his election to the House of Commons. The dental care plan is very important for affordability. Helping first-time homebuyers is very important. Outside Quebec, it is the national child care program that is ve…

Emergency Debate

Mr. Speaker, I found it very interesting that my colleague pointed out the significant impact climate change has on mental health in the aftermath of these forest fires. I would like to ask my colleague if he could elaborate on his thoughts and tell us what options Canadians have when considering climate change-related issues. These certainly cause anxiety, but it seems to me that some people may …

Emergency Debate

Mr. Speaker, it is really quite unfortunate that my colleague from Saanich—Gulf Islands could not give her speech at the beginning of this emergency debate, since it was full of wisdom and facts. I have also read Mr. Vaillant's book and found the points she raised very interesting. Unlike my Conservative colleague who asked the previous question, I wanted to ask my hon. colleague about any common …

Speech from the Throne

Mr. Speaker, first of all, I would like to congratulate you once again on being elected to the chair. I have full confidence in your abilities. I listened with great interest and enthusiasm to the speech by my colleague from Winnipeg North. He did not have enough time to finish his thought about immigration in the Speech from the Throne. I would like to give him the opportunity to share his though…

First Session—45th Parliament

Mr. Chair, I recognize that we are gathered on the unceded traditional territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin people. Since time immemorial, indigenous nations have gathered here to exchange ideas, share and work together. That is what Canadians expect of us here in the House of Commons. Today, a similar spirit brings us together. Some of us are here for the first time, while others have been here …

Routine Proceedings

Pursuant to order made Monday, June 10, it is my duty to table, in both official languages, a letter I have received from the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel regarding the production of documents from the government, Sustainable Development Technology Canada and the Auditor General of Canada.

Routine Proceedings

It is my duty to lay upon the table, pursuant to subsection 8(2) of the Auditor General Act, a report of the Auditor General of Canada to the House of Commons entitled “Commentary on the 2023-2024 Financial Audits”. Pursuant to Standing Order 108(3)(g), this document is deemed to have been permanently referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

I am now ready to rule on the question of privilege raised on December 6 by the member for Thornhill concerning access to the parliamentary precinct. In her intervention, the member alleged that a protest in the lobby of the Confederation Building on the morning of Tuesday, December 3 impeded her ability to access her parliamentary office and, more broadly, obstructed parliamentary business. She s…

Routine Proceedings

If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

Routine Proceedings

Call in the members.

Oral Questions

I thank the hon. member for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill. The table recorded her participation only once.

Oral Questions

I will ask the hon. members, in particular the hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake and the member for Dufferin—Caledon, please, to not raise their voices. I will invite the hon. member for Burnaby South to start his question again.

Oral Questions

The hon. minister.

Oral Questions

I thank the hon. member. Once again, on behalf of the entire House administration and all its employees, we thank all members for their kind wishes. The hon. member for Calgary Forest Lawn is also rising.

Oral Questions

Order. For male members, there are particular rules in terms of dress in this place. I am not certain that the sweater is a prop, but I will invite the hon. minister to button up his jacket. The hon. minister.

Oral Questions

For the second time today, I am going to ask the hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake and the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon to please not take the floor unless the Speaker recognizes them. The hon. Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

Oral Questions

I would like to apologize to the hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake. Apparently, he was not the person who had spoken out. The hon. member for St. Albert—Edmonton.

Oral Questions

I thank the hon. member for his wishes. I also want to extend my best wishes to him and all members of the House of Commons.

Oral Questions

We cannot do indirectly what we cannot do directly. The hon. member for Edmonton Strathcona is rising on a point of order.

Oral Questions

I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has passed the following bill: Bill C-79, an act for granting to His Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing …

Oral Questions

The question is on the motion. If a member participating in person wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.

Oral Questions

Call in the members. Before the Clerk announced the results of the vote:

Oral Questions

I declare the motion carried. The House stands adjourned until Monday, January 27, 2025, at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Orders 28(2) and 28(4), when it will resume consideration of the privilege motion. Pursuant to Standing Order 94, I wish to inform hon. members that Private Members' Business will be suspended on that day. I wish all members happy holidays, merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah and a…

Routine Proceedings

Indeed, the hon. member for Hamilton Centre is correct. The tradition in terms of when hon. members present petitions is that they are not supposed to offer an opinion for or against the petition but to just present it on behalf of constituents. I would ask the hon. member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies to withdraw the comment.

Routine Proceedings

I will ask the hon. member to please simply withdraw the comments. No further editorial comment is required.

It is my duty to inform the House that the following member has been appointed as a member of the Board of Internal Economy for the purposes and under the provisions of section 50 of the Parliament of Canada Act, namely: Mr. Perron, the hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé, replacing Mrs. DeBellefeuille, the hon. member for Salaberry—Suroît, as a representative of the Bloc Québécois caucus.

Routine Proceedings

Is that agreed?

Orders of the Day

I do thank the hon. parliamentary secretary, as it was something that passed by me. Even if it is contained in an article, it is important for members to make reference to the title or to the riding that the person holds, not to their last name.

Routine Proceedings

I wish to inform the House that I have received notice of a request for an emergency debate from the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle. I invite him to rise and make a brief intervention.

Orders of the Day

That is more debate. The hon. member for Barrie—Innisfil.

Routine Proceedings

I thank the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle for his intervention, to which I listened very carefully. However, I am not satisfied that the request meets the requirements of the Standing Orders at this time.

Orders of the Day

I am afraid I cannot respond to the hon. member. That is not a question that would be posed to the Speaker, but it is a question that would be posed to the government. The hon. member for Berthier—Maskinongé has a point of order.

Orders of the Day

I thank the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle. I see that the hon. member for Calgary Nose Hill is also rising on a point of order.

Oral Questions

I would like to remind all members, as I did during Statements by Members today, to be careful not to refer to other sitting members by their names, but to use their titles or their riding names. The hon. Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.