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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, 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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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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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, 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, 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, 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 am pleased to take part in today's debate and to reiterate our government's immediate priorities for making life more affordable for all Canadians, including Quebeckers. Ultimately, this motion and debate boil down to affordability. I will therefore take a moment to focus on the logic behind the consumer carbon tax rebate, although I would also like to pause in order to go over some…
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Mr. Speaker, as I continue with my speech, the connection with the Bloc's motion will become clear shortly. The new GST rebate for first-time homebuyers will save buyers up to $50,000 on the purchase of their first home. That is not all. The rebate will also reduce the GST on homes valued between $1 million and $1.5 million for first-time homebuyers. This is great news for Quebeckers who want to b…
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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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Mr. Speaker, my colleague likely does not know this, but I served in the House from 2015 to 2019. I am a revenant. The member likely has not seen me around. Yes, I have had the pleasure of representing the riding of Rivière-des-Mille-Îles once before. In response to his question, I would like to say that we were recently elected to take real action to make life more affordable for all Canadians.
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Winnipeg North and I have served together. It is true that I have always promoted French within the team and I am a proud defender of French. I would say that I am a proud defender of linguistic minorities. Whether we are talking about French outside Quebec, French in Quebec or linguistic minorities in Quebec, it is important to me to defend them and to continue to d…
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Mr. Speaker, the Canada summer jobs program provides young Canadians across the country with an opportunity to gain quality work experience over the summer, which also helps them develop their job skills. Since 2020, the program has helped create over 454,000 jobs for young Canadians. Can the secretary of state update Canadians on the status of this important program for the summer of 2025?
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Madam Speaker, it is nice to see my two neighbours here in the House. That is the first question I will ask. I am pleased that you decided to run again, because you had decided that you would not. I get the impression that you are elevating the debate in the House. It was a pleasure to hear you speak.
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Madam Speaker, I am very happy to see him; that is my first question. There will be a very important vote shortly. The major aerospace companies are located mainly in my colleague's riding. I am thinking of Safran, L3 MAS, Airbus, Bell and its helicopters. Right now, we are in a tariff war. I would really like my colleague to tell us whether he will support us in our various options for reaching a…
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Mr. Speaker, I very humbly accept this second term that my constituents have given me in the last election. I truly appreciate it and thank them from the bottom of my heart. After that break from the House from 2019 to 2025, I would like all my colleagues to believe me: Any seat in the House is a great seat. I have said it before and will say it again to new members. I could not have done it witho…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by congratulating you on your appointment. I also want to thank the fine people of Boisbriand, Deux-Montagnes, Saint-Eustache and Rosemère for their support in the recent election. I am thankful to have once again been granted this privilege. I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to my constituents for their support in the last election. I am proud to…
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Mr. Speaker, there is still a lot of work to be done in the House of Commons, where, unfortunately, only 30% of elected members are women. I would also like to draw the attention of the House to another point raised in the throne speech: We must not overlook the tax cut scheduled for July 1. It will have a significant impact on Rivière-des-Mille-Îles. By reducing the tax rate by 1%, this measure w…
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Mr. Speaker, as I am sure the hon. member knows, the Prime Minister is meeting with all the provincial and territorial premiers today. I hope that together, they will find a way to continue building a stronger, fairer Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, as I said in my speech, more than 10,000 people in my riding have benefited from the dental care plan. That is a lot of people. It is making a difference. It is making a difference for many seniors who could not afford new dentures. Dentures are quite expensive. I am pleased to see that people have been able to benefit from it. As for the 44 members who represent Quebec, I would like …
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Sherbrooke. I appreciate her kind words. Yes, I enjoyed supporting my party colleagues for five years, but I have to say that supporting my constituents in Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is what truly warms my heart. Some issues resonate with us more than others. I would say that, for me, those issues are official languages and women's rights. They are very important…
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Mr. Speaker, I have to admit that I thought my time was up, so I am not sure what issue the member was talking about, but I can talk about Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and about how proud I will be to represent all of my constituents. I will continue to be a member of this House. I hope that members across the way will work with the government to advance all of these very important issues, including tar…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate my hon. colleague, who represents the other side of the Rivière des Mille Îles. We are neighbours, in a way. He is on the Laval side, while I am in the Lower Laurentians. What concerns did my colleague hear while door-knocking that he was pleased to see included in the Speech from the Throne and that he believes will help us connect with our constituents?
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Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your election. I would like to ask our hon. colleague a question. With everything that is happening down south in the United States, with the tariffs and the trade war, I would like to know how he plans to work with all of our colleagues in the House and how we should work together to safeguard our country's interests together, while always keeping the national inte…
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