Yesterday

Voted Yes on Vote #692 That this House do now adjourn.

Voted No on Vote #691 That, notwithstanding any Standing or Special Order or usual practice of the House, commencing upon the adoption of ...

Voted Yes on Vote #690 That the motion be amended by deleting all the words after the word “Fridays” and substituting the following: ...

Voted No on Vote #689 on Bill C-463 Amend the Income Tax Act (travel expenses)

Voted Yes on Vote #688 That, in the opinion of the House, anaphylaxis is a serious concern for an increasing number of Canadians ...

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the House on Statistics Canada Mr. Speaker, one more Conservative decision has turned out badly for Canadians: the decision to abolish the long form census. The data are of such low ...

Spoke in the House on Statistics Canada Mr. Speaker, Statistics Canada released its national household survey today. The results should normally enable the different levels of government to use their resources effectively. The ...

Three weeks ago

Spoke at the Industry committee on Thursday, May 2nd Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I would like to thank our guests for staying a little longer and taking the time to answer our questions. ...

Spoke in the House on Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by saying that I will share my time with the member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. I find it somewhat exasperating ...

Spoke in the House on Spring Cleanup in LaSalle—Émard Mr. Speaker, I held my first spring cleanup last Saturday. More than 40 people joined forces to help the environment. There were students from Sainte-Geneviève school ...

Spoke at the Industry committee on Adoption of Digital Technology by Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises I have to tell you that I would not like you to stop the work that you are doing. Statistics Canada serves all Canadians and you ...

Spoke in the House on Strengthening Military Justice in the Defence of Canada Act Mr. Speaker, I would first like to say that I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Chicoutimi—Le Fjord. I am honoured to ...

A month ago

Spoke at the Industry committee on Adoption of Digital Technology by Canadian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises I am still a bit worried about the fact that Statistics Canada is not being used. That agency has methodologies and experience in this area. If ...

Spoke in the House on Combating Terrorism Act Mr. Speaker, I am confused and concerned as I rise in this House today to speak on Bill S-7, the combatting terrorism act, as the Conservatives ...

Spoke in the House on Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou. It is with determination that I rise in the House to defend ...

Two months ago

Spoke in the House on The Budget Mr. Speaker, I was born 55 years ago today. I was born in a Canadian society that had made choices such as the choice to have ...

Spoke at the Industry committee on Broadband and Internet Access Across Canada Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you very much to our witnesses for being here. I think we can benefit from your expertise. I often ...

Three months ago

Spoke at the Industry committee on Broadband and Internet Access Across Canada You have probably noticed that access to high-speed Internet often goes hand in hand with prosperity. Business is good, people are connected and more education opportunities ...

Mentioned by NorthumberlandView.ca Sullivan tables bill to fight cell phone theft In response to the growing problem of cell phone theft, NDP MP Mike Sullivan (York South – Weston) has tabled a bill making it illegal to tamper with the unique serial number attached to each cell phone. “Cell phone theft is primarily a crime of opportunity, because any stolen ... “This bill will go a long way toward decreasing robberies and the threats of violence and intimidation that go with them,” said NDP Industry Critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle – Émard). “This is a practical solution to a growing problem.” Print [P] ...

More than three months ago

Spoke at the Industry committee on Current State of Engineering in Canada Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you to our witnesses. I am quite curious about something. I think co-op programs are a win-win situation. On ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca Controversial Canadian satellite mission to proceed NDP industry critic Hélène LeBlanc remains concerned about the cost overrun of the project. "In 2010, the project was estimated to cost $495 million (and) this new figure is 30 per cent more," she wrote in an email. But LeBlanc added that she is happy the ...

Mentioned by Hill Times (subscription) Canada's challenge for 2013: New national economic plan NDP MPs Djaouida Sellah, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Alexandrine Latendresse, Christine Moore and Hélène LeBlanc. Party Central Photographs by Jake ... Herb Davis, Senator Don Meredith, and Tory MP Colin Mayes. Party Central Photographs by Jake ...

Mentioned by Hill Times (subscription) Long-gun firearms sales 'open to abuse,' says Ontario's Chief Firearms Officer NDP MPs Djaouida Sellah, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Alexandrine Latendresse, Christine Moore and Hélène LeBlanc. Party Central Photographs by Jake ... Herb Davis, Senator Don Meredith, and Tory MP Colin Mayes. Party Central Photographs by Jake ...

Mentioned by Hill Times (subscription) What's up with National Assembly? NDP MPs Djaouida Sellah, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Alexandrine Latendresse, Christine Moore and Hélène LeBlanc. Party Central Photographs by Jake ... Herb Davis, Senator Don Meredith, and Tory MP Colin Mayes. Party Central Photographs by Jake ...

Mentioned by Hill Times (subscription) Not voting Tory next time: reader NDP MPs Djaouida Sellah, Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Alexandrine Latendresse, Christine Moore and Hélène LeBlanc. Party Central Photographs by Jake ... Herb Davis, Senator Don Meredith, and Tory MP Colin Mayes. Party Central Photographs by Jake ...

Spoke at the Industry committee on Supplementary Estimates (B) 2012-2013: Votes 5b and 10b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES ... Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I wish to thank the ministers and public servants with them for being here. I thank them for explaining to ...

Spoke at the Industry committee on Supplementary Estimates (B) 2012-2013: Votes 5b and 10b under ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES ... Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I want to thank the minister, as well as Ms. Perreault and Ms. Pham, for being here. Minister, this is ...

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