Business of Supply Madam Speaker, as I listened to our hon. colleague, I could see how devoted he is to his people, and I really appreciate that. People have been talking about collaboration for a while now. We proved it last week by accomplishing something major for the people of Quebec and the o
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, Bloc Québécois MPs are progressive and in favour of social democracy. I like the idea of helping the least fortunate. I am sure everyone here likes that idea. However, it would have been so simple to include the right for Quebec to opt out with full compensation.
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, first of all, the motion does not provide enough detail to indicate how we would get that money. Second, this is about areas of jurisdiction. The expression “areas of jurisdiction” includes the word “jurisdiction”. I think that is fabulous. This is Quebec's jurisd
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, we are in favour of having the wealthy make a greater contribution. It only makes sense. The Bloc Québécois is a social democratic party and we are progressive. In answer to the second part of the question, I would say once again that this is a provincial jurisdic
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, what a coincidence, I also know the people of Lac-Saint-Jean. That is my riding. The people of Lac-Saint-Jean like things to be clear. I am looking at the motion in front of me. I will not hold it up, because I am not allowed to. Nowhere in the motion does it say t
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I read the motion moved by my hon. colleague fromNew Westminster—Burnaby. I must confess to this honourable House that I was blown away by this motion. For a moment, I felt like I was in Quebec’s National Assembly or a Canadian provincial legislature. It was so su
February 25th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply No, Madam Speaker, it is not my colleague. We were not rich, but we were doing well. According to the NDP, I would not have been entitled to dental insurance. That is exactly why Quebec and the provinces are in the best position to develop social policy. The provinces manage tho
February 25th, 2020House debate
Relations with Indigenous Peoples Madam Speaker, I completely agree with my hon. colleague's point that we should not send in the RCMP. I find it very funny that my Conservative colleague said that it was ironic to tell the RCMP what it should or should not do. However, this afternoon, my colleague from Chicout
February 18th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, that is fantastic. I thank my colleague for his superb speech. It was interesting because he talked about all kinds of things, except the Bloc Québécois motion we are debating today. We have been debating this motion all morning. I heard my hon. colleagues in the go
February 18th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his speech. I think I understand the arguments of the Liberals opposite. The cancer and MS associations have said that it takes an average of 26 weeks to recover, so the Liberals decided to increase the benefit period to 26 weeks. The L
February 18th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on her excellent speech. It is no secret that the NDP fought for this bill. Former NDP member Claude Patry said that a vote for the bill was, and I quote, “a vote for workers and their families, for the most vulnerable in our soc
February 18th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I want to mention that there has also been cancer in my family. My mother had it and campaigned by my father's side while wearing a wig. I want to thank my hon. colleague. She understands the situation because her own family experienced it. I can tell she is very to
February 18th, 2020House debate
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his thoughtful words. Now that we are friends, perhaps he will agree that it might not have been the right time for jokes about that. I am sure he will not make the same mistake again. I am so pleased to have shared that learning experienc
February 6th, 2020House debate
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act Madam Speaker, I very much appreciate my colleague's question, and I want him to know he can count on my friendship. The difference is that the Bloc is proactive. We want our ideas to have a real impact. In spite of everything, I believe the Conservatives want to collaborate an
February 6th, 2020House debate
Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act Madam Speaker, it is not complicated. Steel obtained protections in this agreement that aluminum did not. In fact, 70% of steel must be smelted and poured in North America. Aluminum did not get that clause. Aluminum can therefore come from China via Mexico. Mexico will turn alum
February 6th, 2020House debate