Parliamentary Speeches
6 speeches by Marie-Gabrielle Ménard — Page 1 of 1
Oral Questions
Mr. Speaker, that is music to my ears. The Conservatives are willing to co-operate with the government. This is a good day. We have all just spent a few weeks in our ridings and what we heard is that people need support. We are transforming the Canadian economy, which is being hit hard by U.S. tariffs. What the government is currently proposing is to provide different solutions to support all Cana…
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, we were stunned and saddened to hear the news of the passing of a grande dame of the theatre, television and cinema. A truly unique woman, Béatrice Picard had us all fooled. Indeed, over the past few years and until very recently, although we knew she was 96 years old, she managed to convince us that she was immortal. That is how we can appreciate the extent of her talent a…
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Madam Speaker, it is very nice to address a woman Speaker. I salute you. I want to thank my colleague, who is truly a leader in advancing and promoting gender equality. Together with my colleague, the Minister of Finance, my colleague, the Minister of Women and Gender Equality, as well as my colleague from indigenous services, earlier this week we were thrilled to announce a $660-million investmen…
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Mr. Speaker, as this is Women's History Month in Canada, I would like to pay tribute to Marie-Reine Larivière. Hers may not be a household name, but she has led a noteworthy life. Who among us can celebrate 58 years of service? I met Ms. Larivière at the Barilla plant in Hochelaga. In among the impressive machinery, I spotted a tiny woman with bright eyes and a mischievous smile. I walked up to he…
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Mr. Speaker, it may not often be presented this way, but the reason we are so focused on the economy right now is that it is actually a feminist vision of the future. When the economy is doing well, women are better off. They are safer and can actively participate in building our society. Our government has invested more than any other government in protecting women and LGBTQ+ communities. We will…
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the country lost more than a voice. René Homier‑Roy, a broadcaster, cultural critic and, as he liked to say, professional spectator, has died at age 85. He had just hung up his microphone and retired. René, today, I am listening to my gut, as you taught me to do. I will not talk about you, René. Instead, I will talk directly to you. René, my dear mentor, I spent 10 years by…
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