Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was political.

Last in Parliament November 2005, as Liberal MP for Brossard—La Prairie (Québec)

Lost his last election, in 2006, with 35% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act November 29th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, discussions have taken place between all parties and there is an agreement, pursuant to Standing Order 45(7), to further defer the recorded division requested on Bill C-35 until the end of government orders on Tuesday, December 4, 2001.

Business of the House November 29th, 2001

Madam Speaker, I do not think the member heard the number of the motion in English, because I did say it in French. It is indeed Motion P-3.

Business of the House November 29th, 2001

Madam Speaker, discussion, have taken place between all parties, as well as the member for Lakeland, concerning the taking of the division on Motion P-3 scheduled at the conclusion of private members' business later this day.

I believe you would find consent for the following motion. I move:

That, at the conclusion of today's debate on P-3, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put, a recorded division deemed requested and deferred to Tuesday, December 4, 2001, at the expiry of the time provided for government orders.

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act November 22nd, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I propose that we see the clock as 2 p.m.

Questions on the Order Paper November 2nd, 2001

Madam Speaker, it is a list of membership on the liaison committee and associate members. This is done at the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.

Questions on the Order Paper November 2nd, 2001

Madam Speaker, I would like to move concurrence in the report I just tabled a few minutes ago.

Committees of the House November 2nd, 2001

Madam Speaker, I have the pleasure to table, in both official languages, the report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs. This report is tabled pursuant to Standing Orders 104 and 107.

Blood Samples Act October 4th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I suggest we suspend proceedings until statements by members.

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act October 4th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, I think if you were to seek it you would find unanimous consent for the House to proceed directly to Private Members' Business.

Terrorism September 17th, 2001

Mr. Speaker, after the horrors of last Tuesday, I wish to tell the victims' families on behalf of all of the people of Brossard--La Prairie that we share their sorrow.

If the terrorists have lost sight of the fact that the word “islam” comes from the word “salam”, which means peace, we must not forget it. There is too frequently confusion between Islam, a religion of peace, and Islamic fundamentalism, a political dogma to which the Muslims themselves are the first to fall victim, moreover.

We have only to think of the assassination of former Egyptian President and Nobel peace prize winner Anwar Sadat.

Let us remember that Islamic fundamentalists are murdering tens of thousands of other Muslims in Algeria.

The effects of this malaise on the community are being felt not only by Muslims but by all Canadians, regardless of religion.

The arson attack on the Hamilton Hindu Temple and the threats against schoolchildren are examples of this.

I wish to speak out strongly against these acts of intolerance. Each of these acts, each rift between us, constitutes a victory for terrorism. Let us not be our own enemies.

All of my constituents prefer to call upon the best Canadians have to offer: tolerance and mutual respect.