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Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish all my colleagues here a good start to the new session. For my part, I spent time in Longueuil—Saint-Hubert meeting with businesses, community organizations, and constituents. They were clear with us, asking us to continue governing responsibly and consistently, even if that takes courage. We proved ourselves to them, and they are proud of us. May the Prime Minist…
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Madam Speaker, regarding Bill C-4, how can Bloc Québécois and Conservative members expect to be taken seriously when they say one thing in the House and do another when it comes time to assume their responsibilities? Do Quebeckers not deserve to finally find out whether these parties are choosing to stand on principle or whether they are choosing to score easy political points?
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Mr. Speaker, I am a little confused. The Conservatives spend 50% of their time voting against the government's youth employability programs, safety programs and more, and the other 50% of their time advocating for young people and youth employability. My question is this: Can my colleague across the way look into the camera and claim that the Conservatives are being sincere?
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Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 27th edition of Homelessness Awareness Night in Longueuil, and the theme was “solidarity for greater dignity”. This annual event is organized by the Table Itinérance Rive-Sud, bringing together residents, community organizations and institutions to raise awareness about homelessness, challenge prejudices and promote solidarity. I would like to commend the exception…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be frank. Given that asylum is granted by independent judges, is my colleague opposite not questioning the competence of our judges, just as his leader did with respect to our great RCMP officers?
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Mr. Speaker, the courts have clearly stated that the first-generation limit on citizenship by descent is unconstitutional. It is our duty to respond to that finding and propose a framework for the citizenship system that is fair and consistent with the Constitution. Can the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship tell us how Bill C‑3 provides recourse to those who have been denied citize…
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Mr. Speaker, the budget has not even been tabled yet and the Bloc Québécois is already trashing it. Would the Bloc oppose any budget at all simply to play its opposition role, regardless of what that budget contains? It is a yes or no question.
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Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to draw the House's attention to the outstanding work of Théâtre Tout Terrain, a cultural force in my riding. The Théâtre Tout Terrain travelling theatre sets itself apart from the rest with its free public performances and its efforts to weave art into the fabric of our daily surroundings and public spaces. In collaboration with Arrière Scène, it breaks down the w…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is a nation of builders. That is why, earlier this month, the Prime Minister announced the first series of projects being referred to the historic Major Projects Office. It includes projects as diverse and ambitious as the expansion of liquefied natural gas production in British Columbia, the development of small modular reactors in Ontario, major mining projects in western Can…
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Mr. Speaker, my question is for my colleague across the floor, whom I respect deeply. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his speech challenging the government. These things happen when people spend their time criticizing. After criticizing the ArriveCAN app in a series of flashy media statements, can he now tell us specifically what credible solutions his party would have…
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Mr. Chair, I rise on a point of order. Would my colleagues please behave like adults?
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Mr. Speaker, since my arrival here at the start of the 45th Parliament, I have observed that all the Conservatives do is criticize. I have a question for the Conservatives. They are criticizing how the government is managing inflation, but instead of criticizing, could they finally propose some concrete measures for reducing the cost of living? Instead of criticizing, they should propose solutions…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the hon. Minister of Immigration on an excellent appointment. Many immigrants and asylum seekers are very worried that they might be sent back to countries where things are unstable or dangerous. How will Bill C‑2 protect the basic rights and the security of vulnerable people in such cases?
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