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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister told Canadians to judge him on the price of groceries, and we now live in a country where 20% of the population depends on food banks to put food on the table. We now live in a country where groceries for a family of four is going to cost $1,000 more in 2026. We now live in a country where the price of beef, pork and chicken are all going up at the same time. The co…
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Mr. Speaker, 36% of Quebeckers experience some form of food insecurity. Three million requests for food assistance are made every month in Quebec. We now have a Prime Minister who spends his time travelling instead of acknowledging that 20% of Canadians have to line up at food banks. That is Canada after 10 years under a Liberal government. It is unprecedented. Quebeckers are going hungry, and gro…
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Mr. Speaker, this is yet another scandal. In the federal budget, the Liberal government prioritizes funding for the construction of modular housing, as does Brookfield. The Prime Minister prioritizes funding for nuclear energy, as does Brookfield. The Prime Minister prioritizes funding for rail transportation, as does Brookfield. The Prime Minister prioritizes funding for data storage, as does Bro…
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Mr. Speaker, here are some more examples. The Prime Minister is prioritizing funding for artificial intelligence, and so is Brookfield. The Prime Minister is prioritizing funding for clean energy, and so is Brookfield. Last week, we learned that the Liberals have earmarked 500 million taxpayer dollars for the European Space Agency. Guess who owns 50% of the campus? Yes, it is Brookfield. Why is th…
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Mr. Speaker, today we are marking a feat of longevity unprecedented in Canadian political life. On September 4, 1984, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel—Alnôbak won his first of many elections, the culmination of which would earn him the title of dean with the longest uninterrupted career in the House of Commons. Through all these years, he has remained an endearing individual who, against al…
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Mr. Speaker, this Liberal government is the most costly in Canadian history. Every dollar spent by the Prime Minister comes straight out of Canadians' pockets. The government allowed the National Research Council of Canada to spend more than $60,000 in public money on patio furniture. Meanwhile, people are struggling to put food on the table. Everyone likes to enjoy the sunshine, but this is not s…
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Mr. Speaker, food prices have increased almost 40% faster in Canada than in the United States. According to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who the Liberals want to fire in the coming days, hidden taxes will drive up the cost of gas by as much as 17¢ a litre. The Liberals had an opportunity to lower the cost of food for Canadian households. Why is the Prime Minister maintaining a hidden 17¢-a-li…
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Madam Speaker, this budget seems to be oddly aligned with Brookfield's investment policies. Could the member ease my concerns?
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Madam Speaker, I rise in the House today to speak to Bill C-15, the budget implementation act, a document that should reflect the government's true priorities and stand as an exercise in rigour, transparency and accountability. Once again, sadly, that is not what we have before us. The budget is traditionally tabled in the spring. This year, in a completely unwarranted move, the Liberals decided t…
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Madam Speaker, I would just like to remind my colleague that, according to an international convention, budgets must include all expenditures for every single year. When a government spends money, it must include those expenditures in the budget. If Canada changes the rules, we are changing the whole way things are done internationally. As a result, our budget will no longer have any credibility a…
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Madam Speaker, I will go a step further. I just came from a meeting of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. The committee just heard from Brookfield officials, who actually said in committee that the Prime Minister had deferred shares, meaning that he had a stock certificate in his back pocket when he left Brookfield, one for which he will receive payment in 10 year…
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his interesting question, but I have my doubts about what the Minister of Finance was able to choose in his own budget. Put simply, I am not even sure that he wrote the budget himself. However, he is a good communicator, I will give him that. He repeats the Prime Minister's Office's messaging.
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Madam Speaker, I am extremely pleased to respond to my colleague. I will have the good fortune of welcoming my eighth grandchild in April. Babies often cry when they come into the world, and there will be a good reason for this one to cry: He will owe the federal government $35,000 from the moment he is born. That is why I voted against the budget.
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Madam Speaker, unfortunately, the government refused to increase their pension. The government has left our country in a sorry financial state, and the entire community, all Canadians, will have to pay for that.
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is acting like a real tourist. In his first eight months as Prime Minister, he has taken 28 trips on a private jet and covered enough kilometres to circle the globe four times. However, he has no agreements or meaningful results to show for it, just good intentions and photo ops on the taxpayers' dime. Why is it that every time the Prime Minister boards a plane to m…
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Mr. Speaker, that makes absolutely no difference to the tens of thousands of steel, auto and softwood lumber workers who have lost their jobs because of the Liberal government's tariff failures. Canadian businesses are asking for an agreement with the United States to ensure predictable revenues. Why is it that every time the Prime Minister travels to warmer climes, the tariffs go up and Canadians…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague's speech. It was very interesting. I noticed that in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, there was full employment among young people. Now, the further we get into 2025 and almost 2026, the fewer jobs there are for young people. The youth unemployment rate is on the rise. Did he notice the same thing? In other words, did he notice a decline in youth employment? Does …
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Madam Speaker, manufacturing companies throughout the greater Chaudière-Appalaches region, including Armoires Bernier in Lévis, are being stifled by 25% U.S. export tariffs. On January 1, those tariffs are going to double to 50%. The U.K. has 10% tariffs. The European Union and Japan are at 15%. Canada's situation is outrageous. Canadian companies cannot cut into their profit margins indefinitely.…
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Mr. Speaker, while Canadians are struggling, it is bonus after bonus for Liberal elites and insiders. Executives at the Business Development Bank of Canada each received an average of $216,000 in bonuses. Via Rail executives each received $110,000 in bonuses. Export Development Canada executives each received $143,000 in bonuses. The Prime Minister is asking young people to make sacrifices, but no…
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Mr. Speaker, inflation rose by 3.3% in Quebec in September. That increase is the result of hidden taxes, such as the industrial carbon tax, the food packaging taxes and the clean fuel regulations. These will lower Canada's real GDP by $9 billion between now and 2030. Is the former governor of the Bank of Canada turning into the Prime Minister of the bankruptcy of Canada?
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Mr. Speaker, we learned this morning that the Prime Minister delivers only 17% of his speeches in French. When I had the honour of being part of the previous Conservative government, all speeches began in French. Today, the Leader of the Opposition prioritizes French in his speeches. This is not England. Is the Prime Minister aware that French is also a language of business in Canada and around th…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with my colleague from Prince Albert. I am very pleased to rise in the House today back in good health. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Lévis—Lotbinière for once again renewing their trust in me for this 45th Parliament. It was truly a very special election for me. Every election is special, but I will remember this one since…
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Mr. Speaker, it is rather interesting to hear the comments of a Liberal who has let pretty much the entire planet come to Canada over the past 10 years, who has brought many refugees here. We have really exceeded our capacity to take in all of these people and, of course, we need to take care of them too. The temporary foreign worker program will undoubtedly be around for a long time. It will no d…
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Mr. Speaker, I am going to talk about my extensive experience in agriculture. I started helping my dad when I was just four years old. In my opinion, transportation plays an enormous part in the farm-to-table journey, whether in terms of ordering inputs or getting the food to consumers. Transportation costs are one of the main factors affecting food prices, and the price of gas has an important im…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her very interesting question. Unfortunately, today, when we ask city children where milk comes from, they say it comes from the corner store. Although this example might be a little simplistic, it reflects the reality. We really need to educate all Canadians. Unfortunately, just 1% of all Canadians are feeding the entire population of Canada. The next generat…
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Mr. Speaker, no one should go without food. This week the media reported the story of seniors who have to skip meals in order to make ends meet. Unfortunately, that is what a growing number of Canadian households are experiencing, hit hard by food inflation levels twice that of general inflation after 10 years of Liberal rule. Food banks are no longer meeting demand, and by skipping a meal a day, …
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Mr. Speaker, our seniors are suffering in silence from financial insecurity. They are going hungry, too. They are suffering due to exorbitant rents and the unexpected costs of illness. The Prime Minister cannot even imagine the situation from his ivory tower. Inflation is eating all their savings. When will the Liberal Prime Minister take action? A Prime Minister has the duty to keep both feet on …
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Madam Speaker, we are faced with a Liberal government that is currently trying to create a crisis, and that is really very disappointing. I would like to ask my Bloc Québécois colleague a somewhat technical question. Does the time-limited nature of the notwithstanding clause help protect the Constitution as a whole?
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Madam Speaker, does the member believe that removing the time-limited aspect of the notwithstanding clause will lead to a constitutional amendment without any national negotiations?
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Mr. Speaker, it seems to me that the Liberal government has managed to create a crisis to deflect from the real crises we are facing when it comes to inflation, debt and crime. None of these are being talked about. Has my colleague from the Bloc fallen into the Liberals' trap by playing their game instead of talking about the reality Canadians are facing? We are going to spend all week talking abo…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleague to speak about the fact that the Quebec government is probably preparing to withdraw from the carbon exchange. Could my colleague comment on that?
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Mr. Speaker, September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. This disease affects more than 27,000 men each year in Canada. Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Like many men, I did not expect it. It came as a shock, but thanks to early detection, an extraordinary medical team and the unwavering support of my family, I was able to undergo effective treatment. Now, I am in remissi…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague's speech, especially the part where he talked about the services we need to provide to our constituents in relation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, that is, gathering information about people who come to our offices looking for information about their immigration status, temporary foreign worker status or other status. Doe…
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister said Canadians would judge him by the prices they see at the grocery store. The results are in, and he is getting a failing grade. The latest figures on food inflation from Food Banks Canada do not lie. Grocery shopping is getting harder and harder for Canadians. Food prices have risen by 3.5%, which is 70% above the inflation target. Beef prices are up 33%, canned …
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Madam Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague's speech, and I am very pleased that he has come to exactly the same conclusion as the Conservative Party. We need an election as soon as possible. We have been calling for an election for almost a year now. Can my colleague assure us, hand on heart, that as of today, he will always support the Conservative Party in every confidence vote that wil…
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Mr. Speaker, the Liberals' elastic deficit is causing tension between the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance. Should the inflationary deficit be increased to $46 billion or $40 billion? That is the question. The Conservative Party believes the answer is simple: Stop the planned tax hikes by axing the carbon tax, stop fuelling inflation by cutting unnecessary inflationary spending, and stop…
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Mr. Speaker, this Prime Minister has lost control of the public purse and of his ministers. The squabble has to do with the massive deficit. The Prime Minister is forcing his Minister of Finance to add another $6 billion to the government's credit card to try to win votes. The Minister of Finance was forced to break her promise not to exceed her already irresponsible deficit of $40 billion. Will t…
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Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. After nine years of this Liberal government and nine consecutive deficits, Canada's debt has more than doubled. Even the Minister of Finance is at odds with the Prime Minister because it is so irresponsible. To clean up the mess, the Prime Minister is quietly grooming a successor, the radical Mark Carney. He has been pulling the strings for too long with the carbon…
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Mr. Speaker, fall economic statements were introduced by Liberal finance minister Paul Martin in order to combat the deficit. Mr. Martin's legacy seems to have been tarnished by the new practices of this incompetent Liberal government. The $40‑billion deficit target seems to have been exceeded, and then some. The Parliamentary Budget Officer now forecasts a 2024-25 federal deficit of $46.4 billion…
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Mr. Speaker, the NDP leader said that he tore up the agreement with the Liberals last fall. The NDP leader said the Liberals are too weak, too selfish and too beholden to corporate interests. The NDP leader also said that the Liberal government will always give in to corporate greed at the expense of workers. With that in mind, will the Prime Minister allow the NDP leader to vote for his own words…
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Madam Speaker, it does not get more secretive than this. The Liberals have not even tabled this fall's economic statement. The Parliamentary Budget Officer was scathing. The audits for the 2023-24 fiscal year have not yet been tabled. This lack of transparency is unprecedented in the history of our country. Canadians have the right to know what the deficit is for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2…
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Madam Speaker, twice this fall, the Bloc Québécois voted to keep this bad government in power. This government cannot even cap its inflationary deficit at $40 billion, which will result in an $800 increase in the price of the average family's grocery bill in 2025. It has gotten to the point where children are putting basic necessities on their Christmas wish lists. Canadians want to know how high …
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Mr. Speaker, the holidays are fast approaching, and inflation is forcing Quebeckers to tighten their belts. One in four people in Quebec say they are spending less this holiday season, which is a sign that the food inflation of the past nine years is still not under control. The Bloc Québécois is complicit in this government's inflationary spending. On top of that, the Bloc has betrayed Quebeckers…
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Mr. Speaker, the best the Liberal Santa Claus and the Bloc Québécois elves can do for Canadians this Christmas is give them inflationary policies. Canadians are struggling and will be spending less at the most wonderful time of the year because of this Liberal government's incompetence. The “Liberal Bloc” coalition is no gift. When will Canadians no longer need a wish list? When will they get the …
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to continue this debate. The reason I went into politics was, of course, the desire to make the world a better place but, above all, I wanted to bring to an end to the previous Liberal government, which deceived Canadians with the sponsorship scandal. Everyone back home was outraged. After that, Canada picked itself up, tightened its belt and balanced the budget. However,…
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Mr. Speaker, the House asked the government to hand over unredacted documents. If the police had the unredacted documents, maybe they would have turned them over. The police have the documents redacted by the government. The House's order is to hand over the unredacted documents to the police to get to the bottom of the problem.
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Mr. Speaker, I will be pleased to talk about Canada's economic action plan, which was created by the previous Conservative government following the 2008 economic crisis. We decided to invest in the work of Canadians and in projects that made a big difference for communities. Rather than giving money directly to Canadians, to avoid high unemployment, we gave money to initiatives intended to get Can…
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Mr. Speaker, it really sets a precedent in the House for the government to refuse to provide documents, or rather for it to hide documents, since we can hardly even call it a refusal at this point, because it is afraid of what is going to come out as a result of the investigation into these documents. We are in the final days, perhaps the final months, of this Liberal government. Canadians are eag…
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Mr. Speaker, I was part of a panel on Radio-Canada this morning along with members of the other parties. I clearly said that these measures are very misguided. Let me explain. The parents of my little Octave, who is eight months old, will enjoy paying less GST on diapers. However, little Octave is going to be facing a shitload of debt for the rest of his life, because that $6 billion is not going …
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservative government adjusted the amount allocated for family allowances. That is not the same as sending $250 to 16 million Canadians right before an election. If sending 16 million Canadians $250 is not electioneering, there is only one thing left for the Liberals to do, and that is to give every family a fridge.
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