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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent speech. I completely agree with her. Industries like the cultural industry are being affected. My colleague brought up some very important points, and I look forward to talking about them at the Standing Committee on Finance. I completely agree with her about the importance of not starting the process over again. Our businesses ne…
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Madam Chair, the pandemic has had tragic impacts on public health. Almost 30,000 Canadians have died due to COVID-19, over 1.8 million have been infected and everyone's mental health has been impacted. To finish the fight against COVID-19, protect people at work, ensure businesses can get back up to speed and, most importantly, make sure our kids can safely return to school, we need to do everythi…
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Madam Chair, I would like to thank the minister for all he has been doing over the last two years. I know it has been a very trying two years. He elaborated a bit on some of the investments in the supplementary estimates (B), and I want to give him an opportunity to elaborate a little more on some of the requirements and needs of indigenous communities in terms of mental health supports, given wha…
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Madam Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and if you seek it, I hope you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and in the spirit of “Nothing without us”, the House reaffirm its commitment to continue to work to identify, remove, and prevent barriers that still exist and increase the opportuni…
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Mr. Speaker, a person's sexual orientation or gender identity cannot and should not be changed based on a narrow ideal of what is considered normal. Can the Minister of Justice explain to the House why banning the cruel and degrading practices known as conversion therapy is a priority for the government and must be implemented quickly?
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Madam Speaker, I first want to congratulate you on your election. I want to thank my family and the people of Longueuil—Charles‑LeMoyne for the trust they have placed in me. I also want to congratulate my colleague from Brossard—Saint‑Lambert on his election. The point of this is actually for prevention. Right now, the Standing Orders do not allow a member of Parliament to participate in their ele…
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Madam Speaker, it is so good to see my colleague here. We worked together on a private member's bill a couple of years ago. It is great to see him. Nowhere in this motion does it say that I cannot be here. I can assure the member that I have missed this place too. I have missed everyone. I am planning on being back as long as my health allows me to, and I am not exposed. My concern is that, God fo…
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Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague across the way. She has an adorable child. I am coming back to the idea of prevention. Quebec has 902 cases today, which is much more than it has had. Just yesterday, the Quebec government renewed the emergency mandate because it sees where we are going. This is an opportunity to have in place a plan to continue to let us participate, should we need…
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Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, entitled “Affordability and Accessibility of Telecommunications Services in Canada: Encouraging Competition to (Finally) Bridge the Digital Divide”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive r…
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Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, entitled “Wage Fixing in Canada: And Fairness in the Grocery Sector”. I would like to take a moment to thank all members of the INDU committee for their collaboration and give a special shout-out to the clerk, the analysts and the IT team. I also …
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I was deeply shaken and saddened to learn of the tragic death of Lisette Corbeil, the director of strategic projects at the south shore chamber of commerce and industry. Just a month ago, Ms. Corbeil worked with my team to organize a special activity for the chamber. She was warm, competent and incredibly kind. Ms. Corbeil was found dead in her home in Contrecoeur on Wednes…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his speech. One thing my colleague did not touch on in his speech that I know he is incredibly passionate about, as am I, is veterans. I know he has worked closely with VETS Canada in addressing homelessness with our veteran population. Perhaps he could elaborate a bit on what our government has done to assist veterans who are finding themselve…
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Mr. Speaker, a point of order. My apologies, but the minister's camera was not on. We could not see him.
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Mr. Speaker, this week is Mental Health Week, and the pandemic has underscored the need for more accessible mental health services. Our government opened a clinic in my riding for people dealing with operational stress injuries to make it easier for our veterans to access these resources. This is positive news, but we know that there are still many Canadians looking for help during these difficult…
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Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on all Canadians, especially students and youth. Our country's economic recovery depends on our young people's ability to pursue their studies and get the experience they need to start their careers. I am delighted that close to 450 jobs will be created this summer for young people in Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne thanks to an investment of more than $2…
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Madam Speaker, my aunt and her partner have built a beautiful family and a life together. There is nothing wrong with them, and I would not change them for the world. Could the minister share how this bill will help young people in the LGBTQ2 community find the same happiness that my aunts have found?
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Madam Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology concerning the Investment Canada Act.
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Mr. Speaker, at its convention last week, the Conservative Party voted against recognizing that climate change is real. Pretending a problem does not exist is not a solution. It may even make it worse, whether it is a pandemic or climate change. Could the Prime Minister explain why it is important to recognize that climate change is real and take action to fight it?
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Mr. Speaker, last week, the international community watched with admiration as the Perseverance rover landed on Mars. Dr. Farah Alibay, an aerospace engineer from Quebec, played a key role in this mission and received high praise for her innovative work at this historic moment. Can the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry give the House an update on the measures the government has taken to…
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Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, I met with representatives of the Table de concertation des groupes de femmes de la Montérégie to discuss the enormous challenges faced by women and the organizations that have been providing services to them since the beginning of the pandemic. Last week, the Minister for Women and Gender Equality announced a new way to support these vital organizations. Can the Pr…
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Madam Speaker, from the start of the pandemic, many front-line workers across the country have seen a dramatic increase in domestic violence because, beyond other stress factors brought on by the pandemic, women are isolating at home with their abusers. On behalf of organizations that serve the women in my riding of Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne who are victims of domestic violence, could the minister…
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Mr. Speaker, it is a real pleasure for me to speak today on the Standing Orders. I would like to clarify that the views I will be expressing are my own. Everyone who knows me knows I like rules a lot. In fact, I volunteered to be on PROC because I really like rules. I am probably one of the very few MPs who have read the Standing Orders multiple times, as well as Bosc and Gagnon, but I digress. I …
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. The government is allowed to ask three softball questions, if you will. I think it would be a good idea for backbenchers to be able to ask ministers their own questions. I agree with my colleague.
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Mr. Speaker, we are in agreement in terms of the use of points of order coming out of question period, when they are actually not points of order but unanimous consent motions, which can be addressed through other methods in the House, as the member indicated. I am in agreement that if something should be brought forward, whether it be through a private member's bill or a private member's motion, …
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Mr. Speaker, that is an excellent question, and I agree. When working in a 35-second window, question period turns into these almost gotcha moments. I first heard something about this after being elected in 2015. In my first question period, members were screaming, and I was wondering what was going on. Then I was told it is theatre. There is nothing more disturbing than to hear that question peri…
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