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Petitions December 7th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition on behalf of citizens of Longueuil—Saint-Hubert who have come together to fight for community television. They point out that the Broadcasting Act stipulates that the Canadian broadcasting system comprises private, public, and community elements, each of which has a role to play. The petitioners enjoy the services provided by TVRS, and they have come together to sign the document I am tabling in the House today.
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2 December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech.
I would like to remind him that credit card companies never give average Quebeckers a break.
On that topic, one of my constituents, who owns a supermarket, came to see me to tell me how ridiculously expensive credit cards are for both consumers and retailers.
Obviously, the Liberals were so busy playing holier than thou throughout the election campaign that now we have to constantly remind them that they promised that everything would be fine. In reality, what we are seeing is the return of omnibus bills. What is more, the Liberals do not even have the guts to deal with the real problem, the exorbitant interest rates on credit cards. It gets even better. They are giving our infrastructure and great returns to their friends the banks while continuing to run up the deficit. Who will get that interest? The banks.
Why are the Liberals favouring banks to the detriment of consumers in Quebec and Canada?
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2 December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his speech and for focusing on what this really means for Quebeckers.
I think the government is exhibiting gross misunderstanding, or perhaps even unadulterated bad faith, in choosing to ignore the provisions already in place in Quebec.
Does my colleague agree that this is also a wasted opportunity to convince the banks to treat their clients like civilized people and not to charge ridiculous credit card interest rates as they are doing now? This would have been a perfect opportunity to do that. Not only is the government encroaching on Quebec's jurisdiction, it is also not even doing its job.
Electrification of Transportation December 5th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, global warming is a fact, and it is time to require elected representatives from all levels of government to take real action on speeding up the electrification of transportation.
Longueuil is already part of the solution. The smart and sustainable transportation technology hub “IVÉO” is our entrepreneurs’ answer to this industrial revolution. This is something we can be proud of. The greater Longueuil community is a leader in Quebec with TM4 motors, Blue Solutions batteries and the spectacular SORA electric motorcycle.
As citizens, we must demand from all our elected officials an unwavering commitment within a coalition to make our region a champion. At a time when 37% of its young people are living under the poverty line, Longueuil badly needs the long-term jobs that will come with such a system of innovation.
It is with the people’s enthusiasm and support that I pledge to do everything in my power as an MP to build this coalition of elected officials so we can all work together tirelessly to bring these major forward-looking projects to our region.
Report Stage November 28th, 2016
Madam Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague who always delivers such eloquent speeches.
I would like his opinion on something that is going through my mind. The Liberals are boasting about a bill that is nothing more than a long-range 50-year plan.
It would be like me telling my two-month-old daughter that I was going to put $1 a month away for her education and in 20 years it would amount to a lot of money. That is sound management, but it is nothing to write home about. The truth is, there are serious problems that need to be addressed right away.
What does my colleague think about that?
Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech.
While I understand the Conservative position that we should ask less of the government, I cannot help but ask my colleague the following question.
All of us in the House today, perhaps the Conservatives less than the rest of the members of Parliament, can see how there will be benefits in 50 years. However, everyone agrees that there is nothing for an urgent situation, now. The fact remains that the Conservative approach did not seem to work in 10 years, since so many seniors are heading to a system where there will be great insecurity.
What does my hon. colleague have to say about that?
Canada Pension Plan November 28th, 2016
Madam Speaker, first, I would like to congratulate my colleague on his eloquent speech. He clearly articulated the Conservatives' views, and I thank him for that. His speech was very informative, as usual.
My colleague mentioned that the government provides a minimum social safety net for those who forget to do their due diligence.
In his opinion, has the government done its due diligence regarding current seniors and future seniors like us? We have not been 16 for a long time.
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act November 22nd, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I was wondering whether my colleague from Cariboo—Prince George, which is at the westernmost end of the country, is concerned about the fate of fish processing plants out in Newfoundland. There have been signs of concern here.
Once again, we have a government that is clamouring to sign when we do not have a package. He mentioned something about making sure our producers and business people are ready.
I would therefore like to ask him if they are ready. If not, does that worry him?
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act November 22nd, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I would like to know my colleague's position on the compromises and the addendums to the report, which were secured by the Walloon parliament.
What does my colleague think of the amendments, especially those concerning the courts where investor state disputes will be heard?
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act November 22nd, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I know that my colleague across the way was not here at the time, but I can assure him that many MPs and many of those who watch the debates remember where the Liberals stood on this. They were quite concerned about the secretive nature of the negotiations and the content of the agreement.
How can they let the free trade agreement go through today, especially considering the speech by Mr. Magnette in Wallonia? I encourage my colleague to watch that speech. Those people took a stand to make sure that the interests of their fellow citizens were well served.
I would like to know what the hon. member thinks about the position the Liberals took when they were in the opposition.