Karl Tremblay  Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday evening at the Bell Centre, we paid a moving tribute to Karl Tremblay, the soul of the Cowboys Fringants, who left us too young, too soon. In that iconic place, we celebrated his music's indelible impact on our lives. The meaningful melodies and poignant lyrics resonated in our hearts, a reminder of Karl's exceptional musical legacy.

Affordability  Mr. Speaker, I would like to speak to a very timely issue: affordability. Investments in the middle class and in housing are core features of our policies. Affordability is essential in all aspects of life. Financial accessibility, whether in terms of housing, education or health care, creates equitable opportunities.

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, I will answer his first question. I am in Quebec, in Canada, in my riding, and I am proud to be here. As for homelessness, my colleague has been shouting at us since the beginning of this session about respecting our jurisdictions and not meddling in Quebec's jurisdictions.

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, earlier on, we were accused of wanting to manage affordability and housing. We are not to blame for the pandemic or climate change. We know that the Conservatives do not believe in climate change, which has caused tornadoes and flooding across the country, perhaps even in the member's own riding.

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, in politics, it is never too late to take positive action. We have adopted several good measures, including the family benefit for children and families. We have also helped Canadians with housing through other programs. What we are putting in place today is aimed precisely at responding to the housing crisis.

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, first and foremost, I would like to inform you that I will be sharing my time with the member for Ottawa—Vanier. Today I had the honour of participating in the discussion on Motion No. 30 and listening to remarks from our Conservative friends, which sort of made my hair stand on end.

Government Business No. 30—Proceedings on Bill C-56  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague for his speech. He has identified himself as an MP who is not on the far right like his leader. He talked a lot about inflation. In Canada, the drop in inflation over the record high of 8.1% in June 2022 must be good news for him.

Sustainable Heating  Mr. Speaker, the people of my riding, Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation, are deeply committed to their children's future and to environmental responsibility. The fact remains that 450,000 households in Quebec are still heating with oil, an expensive method that is harmful to the environment.

Canadian Heritage  Madam Speaker, once again, our thoughts are with the workers and their families, particularly as the holiday season approaches. This situation could have been avoided and all of those workers would still have jobs if the Conservatives had not spent the past few years opposing Bill C-11.

Canadian Heritage  Madam Speaker, my heart goes out to the journalists and workers at Quebecor and TVA, all the 500 employees who lost their jobs yesterday. This is not good news for Quebec. This decision was made by a private company. We always support journalism and information sharing. That is why Bill C‑11 is so important.

Yan Proulx and Danny Monette  Mr. Speaker, it is vital to recognize and celebrate the cultural wealth that flourishes in our rural regions. It is an essential driver of social cohesion and economic development. That is why today I want to commend the exceptional work of Yan Proulx and Danny Monette, from Productions Les 2 vallées, which is starting its third season.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, as the member opposite well knows, Quebec sets its own immigration targets. It can select the francophone newcomers who will build the homes and infrastructure they need, and who will fill essential jobs in the health care sector. We always respect Quebec's jurisdiction in immigration, but it is also important to recognize that newcomers are undeniably part of the solution.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois is asking us to be there for immigrants in Quebec. We are very pleased to be part of the solution. Quebec has the exclusive power to select the majority of immigrants who arrive in the province. As set out in the Canada-Quebec accord, Quebec also receives financial compensation from the federal government for its assistance.

Club Quad Petite-Nation  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and celebrate Sylvie Pharand‑Gosselin, the first woman president of the Club Quad Petite‑Nation and an Outaouais area trailblazer. Her years as a volunteer, a trail patroller and keeper of a portion of the Duhamel area are indisputable proof of her dedication.

Election of Speaker  Mr. Chair, I want to thank you for your excellent work. Upon reflection, I wish to withdraw my candidacy.