Seniors  Mr. Speaker, the pandemic has highlighted long-standing systemic challenges in Canada's long-term care system. Can the Prime Minister tell us how our government is ensuring that seniors have access to safe, reliable, high-quality long-term care facilities across Canada?

Climate Change  Mr. Speaker, since launching our detailed 2030 emissions reduction plan, attending COP27 in Egypt and organizing COP15 in Montreal, our government has been working diligently on climate action. Can the Prime Minister inform the House of Canada's progress in the fight against climate change?

Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her interesting question. I think countries are asking themselves very important questions about the climate crisis. The official opposition keeps harping on about the carbon tax. Our goal here, in the midst of the global inflationary crisis, is to focus on helping those hardest hit.

Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. All good ideas and good debates that aim to help our society are welcome in the House. I must give credit to all the members who support this bill, whether it is that or dental care, as he explained. The problem we have on a global scale right now is an inflationary crisis, and the basic rules of macroeconomics dictate that we target as much as possible the people we want to help, so as not to exacerbate the crisis.

Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his question. The difference is that there have always been age limits in Canada in every segment of society. For example, one must be 16 to get a driver's licence. This measure is for people 75 and up. The increase was set out clearly in our election platform.

Cost of Living Relief Act, No. 1  Madam Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the hon. member for Pickering—Uxbridge. I rise today in support of Bill C-30, the cost of living relief act, no. 1, which would double the goods and services tax, or GST, credit for six months. It is one of the new measures we are proposing to provide targeted support to Canadians who need it the most so we can help them adapt to the rising cost of living without, however, exacerbating inflation.

Hurricane Fiona  Mr. Speaker, people in Atlantic Canada and some parts of Quebec are struggling to get back on their feet after hurricane Fiona destroyed the area. The devastation is everywhere. The storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of Canadians. Roads have been closed, residents have been displaced, there is lots of debris and, unfortunately, there have been a few deaths.

New School Year  Mr. Speaker, today is our first day back in Parliament this fall, and I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of the students in Madawaska—Restigouche who have recently gone back to school. We wish all students going back to school, college or university much success this school year.

Rural Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown how crucial access to high-speed Internet is as we live in an increasingly digital world. Canadians across the country need reliable high-speed Internet to access services, supports and opportunities. Can the Minister of Rural Economic Development update the House on the work being done to connect more rural households like mine in my riding of Madawaska—Restigouche?

Madawaska—Restigouche Graduates  Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all high school, college and university graduates in Canada, especially those in Madawaska—Restigouche. I congratulate them on their success. Their efforts over the past years are now rewarded. They have, through thick and thin, carried out their work with brilliance and perseverance.

Official Languages Act  Madam Speaker, I am a member of the Standing Committee on Official Languages, along with some of my colleagues currently in the House, whether virtually or in person. I can confirm that this committee has the best team, across party lines, to carry Bill C-13 forward and do exactly what we hope to achieve with it.

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Development and Peace-Caritas Canada, today, I am pleased to present a petition that has been signed by residents of my beautiful riding of Madawaska—Restigouche. The petitioners are calling on Parliament to pass a law on Canadian companies operating abroad.

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, SMEs in New Brunswick know that our government is there to help them. Last week, I was proud to announce that four businesses in my riding are sharing more than $1.6 million for projects that will allow them to innovate, grow and create new jobs. Could the Minister responsible for ACOA tell the House more about how our government is supporting the economic recovery in Atlantic Canada and across the country?

National Nursing Week  Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish nurses across Canada a happy National Nursing Week. National Nursing Week begins on May 9 and ends on May 15. This year, the theme is #WeAnswerTheCall, which highlights the important role nurses play in our communities. Since 1993, this week has been dedicated to promoting and celebrating the achievements of this profession.

Jeremy Bouchard  Madam Speaker, we have all dreamt of becoming a superhero, but Jeremy Bouchard was called upon to don a superhero cape and muster all of his courage on the night of March 15, 2022. That night, this 16-year-old from Edmundston woke up to find his house engulfed in flames. He managed to escape through his bedroom window.