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Mr. Speaker, when we talk about national defence, we are talking about our armed forces. However, we also need to talk about our businesses, our regions and our ability to innovate. SMEs, research centres and entrepreneurs in the Laurentians want to contribute to Canada's defence industrial strategy and the major investments that were announced. These investments are creating practical opportuniti…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to my hon. colleague. Can the member describe in concrete terms the pressure that the Conservatives believe asylum seekers are putting on Canada's health care system, which all Canadians are very proud of?
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the House's attention to a great source of pride for Canada and for my riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. Deux‑Montagnes native Mikaël Kingsbury has been named a flag bearer for Team Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 winter Olympics, which begin at the end of this week. Mikaël Kingsbury is an exceptional athlete and freestyle skiing icon who epitomizes excellence, …
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Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for London West. First, I would like to offer my best wishes for a happy new year to all my colleagues in the House and especially to all my constituents in Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, whom I proudly represent, whether they are from Deux-Montagnes, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand or Rosemère. I would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy 2026, and…
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Mr. Speaker, this is a subject we have discussed many times. Intimate partner violence is one of our priorities. As I explained earlier, there are many coercive behaviours that tend to be seen before a femicide occurs. There are many measures that can be put in place regarding the intimate partner who is using psychological violence in the context of coercive control. Violence also includes preven…
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Mr. Speaker, since January 1, there have been four femicides in Quebec, and nine in total in Canada. It is unacceptable that we live in a country where women and girls experience this violence. It has been proven and studied: There are several stages leading up to femicide. Ultimately, there is a kind of inner anger for which no solution has been found. Since my colleague asked me the question, I …
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question, and I am very pleased to be back here in the House with my colleagues. Elevating femicide to first-degree murder also allows us to set an international example, particularly for democratic countries with justice systems similar to ours. I will say it again: it is unacceptable for this to be considered an ordinary murder. The victims' families mus…
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Mr. Speaker, strengthening economic security also means protecting seniors' dignity and financial peace of mind. That includes protecting them from fraud, which is a major political issue. Who said that? It was the member for Shefford. We agree. That is why it is disappointing to see the Bloc Québécois delaying the passage of Bill C-15. Could the Minister of Finance remind those who are intentiona…
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Mr. Speaker, I enjoyed listening to our colleague's speech. I would like to know his position on the fact that, thanks to the plans we have put in place, 60,000 jobs were created in October and November. Does my colleague intend to support the budget implementation bill?
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Mr. Speaker, believe me, I will fight for Quebec too, and I will fight for the French language. I agree with the investments in CBC/Radio-Canada that my colleague talked about. I would like to know what my Bloc Québécois colleague thinks about our budget and the investments that we are going to make in the Port of Montreal at Contrecoeur, in Hydro-Québec, in culture and for the French language. Wh…
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Mr. Speaker, at this time of year, when helping one another becomes especially meaningful, I want to draw the House's attention to the importance of the many food drives that are being held in our communities. Thanks to the generosity of our fellow Canadians, hundreds of families are getting essential support and finding a bit of hope as the holidays approach. I want to express my sincere gratitud…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague's speech and I would like to know where she stands. Budget 2025 allocates $660 million to provide housing and shelters for women and to help combat gender-based violence. I would like to know where my colleague stands on this issue, which we must address at all levels.
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague is talking to me about Mirabel, a city north of my riding. We are going to be making serious investments in defence. We have no choice; we have to take care of our defence. Mirabel is home to L3Harris Mas, which maintains the F‑35s. It is also home to Airbus, Safran and Textron, which manufactures helicopters. My riding is home to Novabus, and Paccar is next door. All of …
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Mr. Speaker, my hon. colleague spoke about agriculture. I used to be a grocer; my father and I owned supermarkets. We bought our products locally, in my corner of the country, from places like Mirabel, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac and Saint-Eustache. Yes, we need to support agriculture. We are going to build infrastructure and encourage farmers. The process of transferring agricultural businesses is also v…
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Mr. Speaker, I have a question for my hon. colleague across the aisle. I would like to know whether he supports the measures in the 2025 budget to combat the economic abuse of seniors and others.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to Bill C-15 at second reading. I want to talk about it in language that is easy to understand, because this bill has a direct impact on the lives of families, workers, seniors and businesses back home in Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. I want everyone to be able to understand what this bill means for our community, without needing a financial or policy exp…
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Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of serving as a member of the Standing Committee on International Trade. Our country has free trade agreements with Europe, Asia, the United States and Mexico. We are working hard to ensure that we create as much opportunity as possible for our businesses as we try to diversify our markets as much as possible and make Canada as successful as possible. We all know …
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Mr. Speaker, one of Canada's greatest strengths is our ability to take decisive action and seize opportunities around the world. That is important for businesses in my riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and for businesses across Canada that want to grow and expand. Our government is working hard to gain entry to new markets and secure major contracts and investments. Could the Minister of Finance te…
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Mr. Speaker, public transit is critically important to reducing congestion, supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life of Canadians in urban centres across the country. Last week's announcement regarding the REM project in my riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is important for the greater Montreal area. Can the minister tell the House how this project will improve public transit an…
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Mr. Speaker, the fisheries are very important. I am fortunate to sit on the Standing Committee on International Trade, and we are actively seeking new markets to export lobster and all our fish products. This issue is certainly being considered, and I thank my colleague for raising it. We are doing everything we can to open up our markets so that we are less vulnerable to the economy south of the …
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Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleague to tell me what the government is doing in its 2025 budget for language minorities, such as francophones outside Quebec.
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Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today to speak to budget 2025, which was tabled by the Minister of Finance and National Revenue this week. My goal is to make my constituents aware of the benefits of this budget for the people of the Lower Laurentians and Rivière‑des‑Mille‑Îles. This budget is a vision for a strong, responsible and ambitious Canada, a Canada that continues to invest in peopl…
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to answer the member for Gaspésie—Les Îles‑de‑la‑Madeleine—Listuguj's question. In the spring, the Liberal Party won 44 out of 78 seats in Quebec, its best showing in that province since 1980. The member should know that the budget provides for a very important renovation. Money will be invested in the Magdalen Islands airport. I would hope that the member for Gaspésie—Le…
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Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives never miss an opportunity to talk down the Canadian economy and Canadian workers. Budget 2025 reflects Canada's strengths and ambitions. I would like to know whether the members opposite will support our budget.
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Mr. Speaker, our budget addresses a number of realities, including the French language, youth and seniors. It also addresses the importance of ensuring that women can access the measures designed for them and of ensuring gender equality. Our budget includes funding to support frontline organizations working to combat gender-based violence. Money will be available. The budget includes $660 million …
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Mr. Speaker, I would like my colleague to include female politicians as well, not just male politicians.
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Madam Speaker, Women's History Month serves as a reminder that equality in Canada is not a given, but rather the result of a struggle embedded in the very core of our institutions. Over a century ago, the Famous Five—Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Louise McKinney—established a fundamental principle of our democracy, recognizing women as persons with rights, …
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Madam Speaker, as budget day approaches on November 4, our government remains committed to building an economy where everyone can succeed. Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ folks have been clear: They want concrete action to ensure they have the tools, resources and opportunities they need to be safe, to feel protected and to thrive. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Women and Gender Equ…
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Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to be working with my colleague. He raises a very important point. Our population is pretty small, but we have such a big country and so much to offer that we need to find new markets and diversify. Opening up the trans-Pacific partnership to Great Britain means opening up new markets. We also have a free trade agreement with Europe, and with the Mercosur nations. We n…
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Mr. Speaker, during the last election campaign, the Bloc Québécois promised to promote the diversification of our economy. I have no doubt that my Bloc colleagues understand that we are in a tough spot right now with what is happening south of the border. It is essential that we expand our markets and provide other opportunities. Without getting too specific, we have committed to doubling our expo…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Cumberland—Colchester. It is with great pleasure that I rise today to highlight the strategic importance of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, CPTPP, to illustrate why its expansion, with the United Kingdom's accession, offers a historic opportunity for Canada, for Quebec, and most importantly, …
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Mr. Speaker, I salute my hon. colleague, a fellow member of the Standing Committee on International Trade. The member's part of the country is indeed beautiful. I must say that the Lower Laurentians are also a very beautiful part of the country. During the debate on the original version of this agreement, the Conservatives voted unanimously in favour of it. Now we are bringing in the United Kingdo…
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Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased that we can bring the U.K. into this agreement. We are going to have Europe, the Americas and the Indo-Pacific. We will have trade corridors that we will leverage for our local businesses, which are based in Quebec, but also across Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the Bloc Québécois supports Bill C‑12 and wants to send it to committee. Like my colleague opposite, I realize that asylum seekers represent a significant challenge in Quebec and in my riding. However, Bill C‑12 should help in this area. What measures in Bill C‑12 does the Bloc Québécois support when it comes to securing our borders?
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Mr. Speaker, it is my turn to offer my best wishes to one of our colleagues. I am talking about the member for Labrador. I wish him a happy birthday. This is a great place to celebrate a birthday. There are at least two people sharing the same birthday. I also want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I listened carefully to my colleague's speech. It pains me to see that…
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Mr. Speaker, does my hon. colleague believe that changing trade relations with the United States and broader changes in the rules-based international trading system pose an economic threat to Canadian businesses and workers?
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Mr. Speaker, to mark Women's History Month, I would like to pay tribute to a great Quebecker, Janette Bertrand. As an author, journalist, playwright and communicator, for decades, she has brought women's words to the forefront on our screens and in our collective conversations. Her work has bravely discussed topics that had remained taboo for too long, such as equality in the workplace, domestic v…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the speech by my colleague from Rivière-du-Nord, and I want to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Gabie Renaud and all the people of Saint‑Jérôme. Things like this should never happen. I am the chair of the Liberal women's caucus, the largest women's caucus ever. Violence against women and femicide are unacceptable and are a cause of great concern fo…
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Madam Speaker, our strategic industries are at a crossroads. With our neighbours to the south imposing tariffs, Canada is ready to lay the foundation for a new industrial era. Can the Minister of Industry tell the House how the strategic response fund will help our strategic industries adapt, pivot and diversify in order to continue building the strongest economy in the G7?
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the minister for tabling this bill, which we are now studying at second reading. I sit on the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. I would like the minister to tell us a bit more about the importance and impact of protecting privacy and personal data in Bill C‑8.
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Mr. Speaker, on this first day of Gender Equality Week we need to face reality: In Canada, one woman or girl is killed every 48 hours, most often by an intimate partner or a former spouse. These femicides are not headlines. They are the most brutal symptom of a power imbalance and a misogyny which, far from disappearing, is making a big comeback, sometimes even unabashedly. We thought we had made …
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Mr. Speaker, my constituents have been telling me and my team how frustrated they are with the delays they experience when they try to contact the Canada Revenue Agency. We know that the dedicated employees of CRA provide invaluable services to Canadians, but the facts are clear: Demand has increased significantly in recent years and the system needs to be improved. Can the Minister of Finance and…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to invite the people watching at home and all my colleagues to come out to my beautiful riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles this summer. Next week, on the eve of Quebec's national holiday, there will be lively celebrations in the cities of Boisbriand and Saint-Eustache, with activities for kids and families and a variety of concerts. On July 1, we will celebrate Canada Day i…
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Mr. Speaker, it has been less than two months since the election. What parts of this bill will please the people my colleague met while going door to door?
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Mr. Speaker, less than two months ago, we received a clear mandate in the last election. One of the challenges is putting some major projects on the table. The Prime Minister has met with the premiers of the provinces and territories. The goal is to put major projects on the table. In Quebec, there is a lot of talk about Hydro-Québec, connectivity and connecting Quebec with Newfoundland and Labrad…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his lively and vibrant speech. Since my colleague is from New Brunswick, I would like to know what he thinks about this. One of the bill's goals is to remove federal barriers to internal trade and labour mobility. What does his riding in New Brunswick expect to gain from the major change that this bill is expected to bring?
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague's speech on this bill reminded me of a citizenship ceremony that took place a few years ago in Deux‑Montagnes, in my riding. When people get their citizenship, it is a very emotional moment. People are happy to become Canadians. What does my colleague think of this bill? Does he not think that it should be referred directly to committee?
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Mr. Speaker, I recently had the pleasure of attending the ceremony for the 785 Kiwanis Saint-Eustache Squadron and the end-of-the-year show at the Excel Gym Zodiak Club. What I admire about cadets is that they are taught leadership, civic duty, respect and discipline. I congratulate the cadets. I really enjoyed their ceremony. This year, the Excel Gym Zodiak Club is celebrating its 40th anniversar…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for such a genuine, in-depth question. The Bloc Québécois is demanding that Quebeckers receive payment for a program that Quebec opted out of and did not contribute to. The final payment fulfills a commitment to families who paid fuel charges. Our government is a responsible government that does not play favourites.
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