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The Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, as chief whip of the Bloc Québécois, I have the privilege of announcing that we agree to apply the result of the previous vote and we will vote in favour of the motion.
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Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois is pleased to agree to apply the vote and very pleased that this will be the last vote. The Bloc Québécois will be voting in favour.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to welcome the new member of the House of Commons. I wish him a warm welcome to Parliament. He is very kind. Unfortunately, I can see that he is a true Liberal, because he is able to tell me in two or three short, generic sentences that all of this was included in the Liberal platform. He said that the platform indicates that they are going to build a pipeline, that the…
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Madam Speaker, I thank my distinguished colleague from Lac-Saint-Jean for his question. He is absolutely right to raise this point. That is basically what I was trying to highlight in my response to the first question. The Liberals are very good at making generic speeches. They say they are going to help seniors but, in their minds, that might mean a small increase to the GIS for the poorest senio…
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Madam Speaker, being the member that I am, I think it must be very hard to make speeches all day criticizing the government and then in the evening, before going to bed, supporting the government and voting with it. I do not know how the members of the official opposition do it. I know another party that did that for several months, if not years. Its members criticized the terrible government that…
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Mr. Speaker, there are moments in history that are important. We have just experienced one. Tonight, the bill to protect supply management, which we passed unanimously here just a few weeks ago, passed third reading in the Senate. It will soon receive royal assent at Rideau Hall. Let me say a few words. First of all, I want to thank everyone who believed in it. Despite the fact that no one believe…
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Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to my colleague. I found it interesting when he spoke about reflections in the mirror because, in fact, we are still trying to make sense of what we are seeing from the new Prime Minister. My colleague also criticized the subsidies being handed out. He talked about the green slush fund. I would rather talk about the oil slush fund. Does he agree with the idea of s…
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that you are giving me the floor right now because we have a lot to say about this speech. The parliamentary secretary said many things. He said that the government was in a minority and that it could not adopt its motions alone. That was raised earlier and it is very sad. We have come to the same conclusion as him, unfortunately. The other thing we share with him is his …
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Madam Speaker, it will be very short, so I will choose the best part of my response for the parliamentary secretary. He is right to say that the Prime Minister is progressive. The parliamentary secretary said "aggressive". I, too, find it a bit aggressive to force a vote on a bill in one week without giving the opposition parties the power to properly study and amend the bill to improve it for cit…
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Mr. Speaker, over the past several days of debate, the Bloc Québécois members have expressed what we feel are extremely serious concerns, particularly with regard to passing the bill so quickly. Did the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons listen to what the Bloc members had to say? Does he think what we said made sense? Does he not think that we are right in wanting to further study a…
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Mr. Speaker, this is really unbelievable. The leader of the government is telling us, in a condescending tone, that we did not read the Liberals' election platform, in which they said they were going to do these things. What I see this morning is that the government is in a great hurry to have an exceptionally controversial bill passed because it knows that Canadians and Quebeckers would react to …
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Mr. Speaker, this is a sad moment for democracy. I can even see it in the faces of the Liberal members across the aisle. Many of them are uncomfortable with what is happening. Not only do we need to study every single bill but, depending on the scope of the changes proposed, we must also be conscientious and inform the public. Despite the condescending attitude of the Leader of the Government in t…
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Mr. Speaker, I almost feel like giving him the floor to answer. That is such a great question. Indeed, it is surprising. My colleague from Mirabel also raised another example of lack of respect that I could have added to my long list. I had a lot of things on my sheet. However, 20 minutes sometimes goes by very quickly. I am thinking about the injustice and the lack of respect that we have to endu…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague raises some very interesting points. She should be given the floor more often. She was talking about fossil fuel subsidies. It seems that the finance department is putting up obstacles that are preventing us from getting better numbers. I am going to throw something out there: The member for Saint-Maurice—Champlain could tell the people in his circle to provide numbers an…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my esteemed colleague. I am glad he asked me a question. Earlier, my speech was almost an invitation. I, too, believe in the future. Have no fear, we will vote for the Parti Québécois at the first opportunity. What we want is to achieve independence. We are not against Canada, but for Quebec and for continuing to work with Canadians. That is the issue. The reason is because of…
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Mr. Speaker, I am almost happy to see my colleague from Winnipeg North again. When he says he disagrees, I am never surprised, but I never said that the election was stolen. What I said was that, today, people are being cheated out of that $800 million. He should acknowledge that. A cheque was issued for a tax that has not been collected. That money was taken from somewhere. The Liberals are real …
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I am glad to hear that. I can even hear several of you. Hear, hear. If the Liberals did not collect the money they handed out in advance, where did it come from? It came from the public purse. However, the money in the public purse is not separated by province. Quebec's money is in there, too. That means that 22% of that money should flow back to us. That is all. This is not a malicious separatist…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in by heaping more praise on the member's speech in French. I remember that he hardly spoke any French back when I met him in 2019, so I congratulate him for making the effort. We can correct each other if he is interested in continuing. My question is very simple. Could my colleague confirm for me, yes or no, whether the consumer carbon tax payment was paid out i…
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Mr. Speaker, I will do what I always do. When a bill is introduced, I look at what is good for my constituents. If it is good for my constituents, I will vote in favour of it. If it is not good, I will try to change it. That is what the Bloc Québécois is doing. I want to set the record straight on something. The member was probably mistaken when she said that Quebec has not paid. I just explained …
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Mr. Speaker, thank you for letting me know. I presume that you will remind me when I need to wrap up my speech. We find ourselves in a sadly recurring moment in this so-called confederation, which is, in reality, a federation, where people repeatedly say they love Quebec, that it is part of Canada, that it reaps various benefits, that it is quite spoiled and so on. However, every time we express a…
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise to give my first speech. Since I have a bit more time and this is my first chance to do so in your presence, I want to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your appointment. However, I cannot congratulate the government on its transparency. I want to mention that I will be sharing my time with my esteemed colleague from Laurentides—Labelle. Today's motion …
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Mr. Speaker, I actually feel like I have been misunderstood. I never said that taking the time to draft the budget and doing it conscientiously was not important. However, the new Minister of Finance and National Revenue has been in the position for three months. His mandate was very clear. It was to create a budget that would allow for measures to help businesses affected by U.S. tariffs and the …
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Mr. Speaker, this morning, the Conservatives moved a motion on the cost of food. Of course, we agree that the government should table a budget. We already voted on that last week. As for the cost of food, I would like the member to tell us what meaningful measures could be put into place. I would like to know what he thinks about the following: Does he believe that the gradual implementation of a …
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Mr. Speaker, a number of factors came into play. I spoke earlier about the fact that climate change has caused a lot of problems not only in Quebec and Canada, but also in the United States. We have to remember that we import a lot of goods. Geopolitical factors have also had an impact on grain prices, for example. Consider Ukraine, which is still, sadly, occupied by a foreign invasion force. That…
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Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary secretary is talking about three months, correct? He talked about a time when an election was held in February and the budget was tabled in May. Well, the Minister of Finance and National Revenue has been in that position for three months with a clear mandate to prepare a budget to deal with the U.S. trade war. I think the minister would be able to do so. Let us be s…
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Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, you will find unanimous consent for the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill C‑202, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management), be deemed read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reporte…
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Mr. Speaker, in this first week of sittings, I want to take the opportunity to sincerely thank the people of Berthier—Maskinongé, who not only elected me to a third term, but to a third term with a clear majority. I thank them from the bottom of my heart, and I will honour their trust. I would like my colleague to answer the following simple question. At home, does his family draw up a budget befo…
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Mr. Speaker, the people of Saint-Maurice—Champlain expect parliamentarians to draft a budget before spending the money. It is as though the Prime Minister followed Trudeau's example when it comes to spending and thought, “Just watch me”. What is next? Is he going to show up here wearing Adidas running shoes? The Prime Minister is proving that this is the fourth edition of the same Liberal governme…
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Mr. Speaker, even with a new leader, the Liberals are spending like there is no tomorrow. The Prime Minister promised to limit spending increases to 2% per year, yet the main estimates show that he is going to raise spending by another 8% this year. That comes before the tax cuts and before the $200 billion in spending that he hopes to pass during this session. It is ridiculous to present these me…
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Mr. Speaker, World Milk Day is coming up in a few days. Let us raise a glass to this simple yet essential food. Milk has endured through the ages and across cultures. It is more than just a drink; it is a powerhouse of benefits. It fuels our bodies, strengthens our bones and rounds out our bowl of cereal in the morning and our dessert at night. World Milk Day also provides an opportunity to celebr…
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Mr. Speaker, there was a time when economic statements contained measures. This one contains nothing but bad news. There is quite the contrast between the enthusiasm of 2015 and the cynical vote-buying deficits of 2024. There is a contrast between the solidarity of 2015 and the ministers who are jumping ship one after the other. There is quite the contrast between the superstar Prime Minister of 2…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Before the House wraps up for the year, the members of the Bloc Québécois want to wish a merry Christmas and a happy 2025 to all Quebeckers, our colleagues and their staffers, all the House of Commons staff, the entire team of clerks, the law clerks, the analysts, the pages, the Parliamentary Protective Service, the warm and welcoming team in the parliament…
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Mr. Speaker, I will quote the former deputy prime minister: “[Canadians] know when we are working for them, and they equally know when we are focused on ourselves.” She is right. Seventy-one per cent of Quebeckers think that the GST tax break and the Prime Minister's cheques are vote-buying measures. Democracy as a whole loses when so many citizens believe that a prime minister is trying to buy th…
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Mr. Speaker, this is my first time speaking in the House as the Bloc Québécois whip, and it is a great honour for me to take on this role. However, I am doing so under rather unusual circumstances, to put it politely. These are such unusual circumstances that I may not have another opportunity like this, so I want to wish all the members, and especially the people of Berthier—Maskinongé, whom I ha…
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Mr. Speaker, I want this on the record in Hansard. This is absolutely unacceptable. It shows a profound lack of respect for all Quebeckers and Canadians, for all the elected members of the House of Commons. It makes no sense. This is total chaos. It is proof that this government is now completely dysfunctional and that we need an election sooner rather than later. We needed a demonstration—
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Mr. Speaker, I rise on the same point of order. The Bloc Québécois is asking for clarifications on the next steps in the process. We received the order that there would be an economic statement today at four o'clock. Our members are here to respond to it. The contents of the economic statement were disclosed in lock-up, so we are ready to address them. We are asking that the opposition's right to …
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Mr. Speaker, the motion adopted on December 11 states that “the Speaker shall interrupt the proceedings”. It does not say that the Speaker may interrupt the proceedings. We believe that you have an obligation to interrupt the orders of the day. The Liberals have nothing to say, even though the in camera status has been lifted. There are journalists outside the House right now disclosing the conten…
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Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order. With all due respect, we disagree with the decision that you are making and with your interpretation of the motion. This is all a bit surreal. I do not have the right to say who is here and who is not, but I can say in a roundabout way that there are not a lot of government caucus members here right now. That is an unbelievable affront. You cannot just…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my colleague to look at the situation that the Canadian government is currently in from someone else's perspective, for example, someone from another country. What are his thoughts on that?
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to acknowledge the work of an extraordinary woman in politics. Like a compass in a storm, she has always pointed us in the right direction. Her poise, competence and attentiveness to our needs have always been a source of comfort. She has been the perfect whip, having mastered the art of knowing when to be firm and when to be gentle. She is stepping aside from her duties …
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Mr. Speaker, I believe that the motion compelled you to interrupt the proceedings, which you did. The government representative chose not to speak. However, her decision not to speak must not violate the right and parliamentary privilege of members of the opposition parties to make statements, followed by a question period. I do not believe that unanimous consent is needed to proceed in this way. …
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Mr. Speaker, the former deputy prime minister's resignation confirms that the Prime Minister went too far in pursuing Liberal interests at all costs. It confirms that he no longer has the confidence of his closest colleagues. It confirms that the Prime Minister no longer has the moral authority to present an economic update without a minister to take responsibility for it. It confirms that the Pri…
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Mr. Speaker, I do not often have a chance to put a question to this colleague, whom I truly appreciate. I have two questions for him. I asked the first question a few times this morning, but I did not get an answer from the Conservatives. Quebec felt it was necessary to deploy resources to protect the border, even though that is a federal responsibility, not a provincial one. Is that a sign of com…
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Madam Speaker, once again, my colleague delivered a very clear speech. As she just mentioned, our borders are porous. The government is not taking this seriously or responding appropriately. I would like my colleague to comment on the fact that the Quebec government has deployed resources at the border, even though the border is a federal responsibility. I would also like her to talk about what th…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to hear my colleague's opinion on the fact that the Government of Quebec, until quite recently, had to deploy resources to patrol the border even though border surveillance is a federal responsibility. What does he think of that?
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Mr. Speaker, the measure that the Conservatives put forward this morning is fairly interesting. However, does my colleague not think that it is incomplete and that there are other more worthwhile measures that could be put in place, for example, a regular, ongoing investment by the federal government in social and affordable housing, since it is urgent that we reduce the imbalance between supply a…
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Madam Speaker, I am pleased to speak to the Conservatives' motion on housing. Many, if not all, of the members of the House give genuine priority to housing. However, although everyone here sincerely prioritizes housing, their solutions can vary. One person who genuinely puts a lot of effort into the housing file and will be enlightening us on the subject is the legendary member from Jonquière, wh…
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Madam Speaker, I am pleased to hear that the parliamentary secretary agrees with my entire speech. I am very pleased to hear that. Of course I want members to have freedom of speech. It is more than a little worrisome to find out that some political parties forbid their members from speaking out. Even more serious is the fact that members are forbidden from promoting programs that could provide mo…
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