The Economy  Mr. Speaker, over the past few weeks, our government has been working very hard to give young entrepreneurs in Laval the tools they need. Can the minister tell us more about her department's investment in excess of $3.1 million to strengthen the economy by creating more entrepreneurial opportunities and jobs for young people across Quebec?

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, National Chief Bellegarde and countless other indigenous partners explained to the committee how indigenous youth are the segment of the population that is growing the fastest. What measures is the government taking to ensure that indigenous youth have the supports they need to succeed in their education and career during the current pandemic and beyond?

GA International  Mr. Speaker, last week, I had the great pleasure of visiting a business located in my riding of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin. GA International is a world leader in cryogenic labels. GA International's clients have very specific, unusual needs. For example, a laboratory may need labels to identify cryogenic storage flasks subject to extreme temperatures as low as -196°C and as high as 121°C.

Canada Summer Jobs Program  Mr. Speaker, investing in our youth is vital in order to ensure Canada's prosperity. Through the Canada summer jobs program, our government is committed to helping our young people acquire the skills, work experience and abilities required to transition successfully into the labour market.

Marc-Aurèle-Fortin  Mr. Speaker, as the House has resumed sitting, I will take this opportunity to thank the people of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin for once again putting their trust in me and allowing me to serve as an MP for a second term. I intend to continue the work I began in my first term and therefore I pledge to continue working hard to defend the interests of the residents of Laval.

National Defence  Mr. Speaker, in recent years I have had the privilege of being a member of the Standing Committee on National Defence as our government was putting together its new defence policy, “Strong, Secure, Engaged”. This policy puts our men and women in uniform first, including Canadian civilians who choose to join the reserves.

Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I do not have time today to explain our position, but I can say that we have created one million jobs in Canada since 2015. We know that some people do not have access to the training they need to benefit from these new good-paying jobs. Our government is therefore launching the Canada training benefit to help workers find the time and money they need to upgrade their skills.

Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, our government is ensuring that Canadians are ready to play a key role in tomorrow's clean economy, notably by helping them purchase zero-emission vehicles. Budget 2019 provides a financial incentive worth up to $5,000 for the purchase of a zero-emission vehicle. We are reducing greenhouse gas emissions while optimizing our talent and our technology to accelerate the commercialization and adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to address the Chair and our fellow citizens on the subject of the latest budget. Over the past four years, our government has repeatedly proven that investing in the middle class pays dividends for society as a whole. Once again this year, Canadians can be sure that the government's priorities mirror their own.

Petitions  Madam Speaker, I would like to present a petition from Development and Peace—Caritas Canada's Laval branch. The petition is signed by 343 residents of Laval. The petitioners wish to draw the attention of the House of Commons to the root causes of forced migration, such as climate change, persecution and armed conflict.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, the Canadian Armed Forces offer people unique opportunities to challenge themselves and develop skills that will serve them well their whole lives. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence inform the House how the government is partnering with communities to support our reservists and allow them to serve at home and abroad without the stress of repercussions in their full-time civilian roles?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, military families are the strength behind the uniform and are crucial to the success of our military. As members of Parliament, we often hear about the challenges of living in a military family. We hear stories and know that deployments and postings within the country are difficult.

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence tell us about national defence spending or operations?

Business of Supply  Mr. Chair, I would like to contribute to today's debate by spending 10 minutes talking about what our men and women in the Canadian Armed Forces do on behalf of Canadians here at home. The government's primary obligation is to ensure the safety of Canadians. Whether that means helping communities during natural disasters, conducting search and rescue operations, or asserting Canada's sovereignty in the Arctic, the Canadian Armed Forces are ready to help.

Flooding in Marc-Aurèle-Fortin  Mr. Speaker, we recently had the opportunity to welcome the Minister of National Defence in Laval. He came not only to examine the damage caused by the flooding, but also to thank the reservists of the 4th Battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces. We can never emphasize enough that these reservists, who come from all walks of like, are true citizen soldiers.