Debates of Sept. 24th, 2020

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply

[Fayçal El-Khoury, Liberal, Laval—Les Îles, QC]

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech.

Seniors in my riding, especially those in long-term care facilities in Sainte-Dorothée and others across Quebec, experienced tragedy and devastation due to a lack of medical care and unsound management even though elder care is wholly under provincial jurisdiction.

Would my colleague tell the House what the government has done to improve the situation in long-term care facilities in Quebec and across the country?

Will the government be doing more to protect our seniors, keep them healthy, and preserve their dignity?

[Yves Robillard, Liberal, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, QC]

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague, the member for Laval—Les Îles, for his hard work and his tireless efforts.

COVID-19 has seriously contributed to seniors' isolation by cutting them off from their loved ones. That is why our government has announced plans to develop our capacity to provide virtual care.

In addition, I can assure you, Madam Speaker, that our government will continue to work tirelessly to improve the health, dignity and safety of our seniors.

[The Assistant Deputy Speaker, Carol Hughes]

Before we all leave, I would like to remind hon. members that we hope everyone will take part in the vote simulation this evening at 7 p.m.

That is just a reminder and what I wanted to announce for this evening.

It being 6:50 p.m., the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1).

(The House adjourned at 6:50 p.m.)