Emmanuel Dubourg

[Committees of the House, December 16th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to table two reports.

First, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 17th report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, entitled “Supplementary Estimates (B) 2024-25: Votes 1b and 5b under Department of Veterans Affairs”.

On the second report, Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 18th report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, entitled “The Persian Gulf War Was a War”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.

[Committees of the House, December 9th, 2024]

Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order.

I would like to seek the unanimous consent of the House to table the report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, please.

[Sheila Fraser, December 9th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House of Commons of Canada that, at a ceremony held in New York in November, the International Federation of Accountants honoured Sheila Fraser, FCPA, as the 2024 recipient of its Global Leadership Award.

Originally from Quebec, Ms. Fraser was Canada's first auditor general, a position she held from 2001 to 2011. She has received multiple honours, including the CA Émérite award and the designation “fellow” from both the Ordre des comptables agréés du Québec and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, in addition to several honorary degrees. Ms. Fraser has been a tireless advocate for transparency and good governance in the private and public sectors. Her career has been a shining example of integrity and accountability.

Congratulations to Sheila Fraser, a fellow CPA.

[King Charles III Coronation Medal, October 28th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, gave me 20 King Charles III coronation medals to present. I want to congratulate the 20 recipients for their remarkable contribution to Canada. They are Valérie‑Micaela Bain, Madwa‑Nika Phanord‑Cadet, Déborah Cherenfant, Connie Cusano, Louis‑Edgar Jean‑François, Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, Manuel Mathieu, Stéphan Morin, Emilie Nicolas, Jean Ernest Pierre, Frédéric Pierre, Lucy Santos Rodrigues, Chantal Rossi, Beverly Salomon, Nathalie Sanon, Rony Sanon, Komlan T. Sedzro, Édouard Staco, Rodney Saint‑Éloi and Martine St‑Victor.

Congratulations to all the recipients.

[Committees of the House, October 10th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, entitled “Reforming Transition from Military to Civilian Life”.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.

[Committees of the House, June 12th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages the 15th report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, entitled “Invisible No More. The Experiences of Canadian Women Veterans”.

Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a comprehensive response to this report.

On behalf of the committee members and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the women veterans who appeared before the committee and told us their stories. By tabling this unanimous report with its 42 recommendations, we hope that women veterans will no longer be invisible and that they will no longer feel invisible.

I thank the committee members for working on this study in a collaborative, non-partisan manner. The committee would like to sincerely congratulate analyst Jean-Rodrigue Paré, who did an outstanding job.

[Tribute to 21 People of Haitian Origin, May 22nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, on the 221st anniversary of the creation of the flag of the Republic of Haiti, I had the great privilege of decorating 21 persons of Haitian origin here in the House of Commons of Canada.

Mr. Speaker, thank you for the privilege of allowing me to participate in this ceremony with other dignitaries. These people contributed to Canada in exceptional ways over the last 60 years.

The following countrywomen were honoured: Renée Amilcar, Dominique Anglade, Nicole Baptiste, Carla Beauvais, Yvette Bonny, Fabienne Colas, Simone Méttelus, Claudie Mompoint, Ruth Pierre-Paul, Dorothy Rhau and Marjorie Villefranche. The following countrymen were honoured: Fernando Belton, Angelo Cadet, Jean-Claude Icart, Fayolle Jean, Sacha-Wilky Mérazil, Jérôme Méttelus, Harry-Max Prochette, Frantz Saintellemy, Dickens Saint-Vil and Wilson Sanon.

Avèw Map Maché

[Lakay Nou Television Show, April 17th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, Lakay Nou means our house or our home in Creole. It is also the name of a television series with a mostly African-Canadian cast. This is the first time a series about the Haitian community has been broadcast by Radio-Canada.

I am proud to welcome the stars of Lakay Nou to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. They are Frédéric Pierre, Catherine Souffront, Fayolle Jean and Mireille Métellus, along with co-author Angelo Cadet.

I cannot say enough about the impact of this series, because the television representation of ethnocultural groups is a reflection of our diversity.

I commend Radio-Canada’s executives on this gesture. I congratulate everyone who helped produce Lakay Nou and wish them every success with their future shows.

[Eight Exceptional Women in the Riding of Bourassa, March 18th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day once again gives me the opportunity to honour eight dedicated women in my riding who contribute to improving the lives of people in Bourassa. I thank the elected officials who joined me in congratulating and applauding these eight women for their commendable work.

The battle for women's rights is our battle. For my seventh year of recognizing exceptional women, I am honoured to congratulate eight women from the riding of Bourassa: Elena Adipietro, Julie Bessette, Julie Mayer, Renée Dagenais, Huguette Péloquin, Kicha Estimé, Eve Torres and Sly Toussaint.

I congratulate this year's honourees.

[Maison des jeunes L'Ouverture, November 30th, 2023]

Mr. Speaker, the Maison des jeunes L'Ouverture is marking its 40th year in Montreal North, in the riding of Bourassa.

Under the leadership of its director, Sheilla Fortuné, this youth centre plays a vital role in young people's academic and social success. It is a place where young people thrive, because it is theirs. The organization has created various programs to empower young people, including the annual street basketball tournament that has helped some of these youths go on to play for the prestigious NBA.

It brings me joy to underscore this anniversary, since I myself took advantage of this organization's services when I was younger, taking part in soccer and dance when the late Félix Saint-Élien was director.

I congratulate the board of directors, the employees and the volunteers who are guiding our youth toward success.