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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was nations.

Last in Parliament October 2015, as NDP MP for Manicouagan (Québec)

Lost his last election, in 2015, with 18% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, does he think that number is sufficient and can he tell me at what capacity these shelters are operating?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, can the minister tell me how many shelters there are on reserves?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, what does the minister believe is the leading cause of this systemic violence against aboriginal women? That is a very simple question.

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, does the minister realize that the fact that there are more than 1,181 missing and murdered aboriginal women is a national and social tragedy?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, what portion of the $69.1 million allocated to emergency management will be spent on new activities?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, what percentage of emergency funding is intended for police services? That is a very simple question.

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, can the minister specify the amounts allocated respectively to emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, I respectfully submit to you that the type of language used by the minister is quite disrespectful.

How many people will receive training under the reserve land and environment management program?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, how many members of first nations communities will receive training under the reserve land and environment management program in the current fiscal year?

Business of Supply May 13th, 2015

Mr. Chair, how does that result compare to the current need for new schools and renovations on reserves?