Joël Godin

[Carbon Pricing, November 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I hope you will show me the same generosity.

The current Liberal government is the most costly in the history of Canada. Every dollar spent by the Prime Minister comes directly out of Canadians' pockets. Everything costs more: groceries, housing and heating.

The much-talked-about industrial carbon tax increases farmers' production costs. Do members know what farmers do? They produce the food that we put on our tables. There is nothing in the budget to give Canadians a bit of breathing room.

Why is the Prime Minister increasing the industrial carbon tax, which is driving up the price of groceries?

[Carbon Pricing, November 5th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Liberals tabled a budget with a deficit of close to $80 billion. Yes, everyone heard me correctly: a deficit of $80 billion. That is a huge amount and everything is going to cost more.

There is nothing new in this budget. The Liberals had the chance to lower the cost of food by eliminating the industrial carbon tax in their budget, but what did they do instead? They increased that tax and they are not doing anything to counter food inflation.

Will the Prime Minister stop breaking his promises and finally control his inflationary spending?

[Finance, October 21st, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, this Liberal government has been taking Canadians for a ride for 10 years now.

The Liberals hold the record for the largest annual deficit. They shattered that record by doubling the accumulated deficit of all governments over the past 50 years.

What is the direct impact on Canadians' wallets? Things cost more. The Liberals should stop saying that they are putting more money in people's pockets.

Will the Prime Minister keep his promise and ensure that the deficit does not exceed $42 billion, which will give Canadians some breathing room? The answer is a simple yes or no.

[Firearms, September 23rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, what a mess this Liberal government has once again made of the firearms file. Crime is up 130% under the Liberals, and the minister is going after the wrong people. He is going after law-abiding citizens, hunters and sport shooters.

The new Minister of Public Safety privately says that the infamous gun buyback program is a waste of money and that the budget is going to skyrocket. However, under pressure from the Prime Minister, he must be a hypocrite and go ahead with the program. The minister no longer has any credibility.

When will the Prime Minister fire him?

[Airmedic Tragedy, September 22nd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, on June 20, during a rescue mission in the North Shore, a tragic helicopter crash claimed the lives of three Airmedic crew members and their patient.

Among them was Olivier Blouin, a constituent of Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier who lived in Pont‑Rouge. This respected and admired man is mourned by his partner, Rosalie Larivière, as well as his family members and colleagues. Olivier was known for his commitment, professionalism and generosity. He was dedicated and driven by one mission: to serve and rescue. Like his colleagues who also perished in the crash, he exemplified bravery and selflessness to the end.

The men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and supporting the community are real heroes. Today, as we express our immense sorrow, we would also like to recognize their commitment and acknowledge the legacy they leave behind. I would like to offer my condolences to the family of the patient, Claire P. Tripp, and to the families of the crew members, Sébastien De Lutio, Sébastien Groulx and Olivier Blouin.

I want to thank them for their service. We will remember them.

[Foreign Affairs, September 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, it is important to promote both official languages which, for everyone except the Liberals, are French and English.

I think the request from my Bloc colleague is justified, and I invite our colleague to simply withdraw her comments. That way, we can move on, and it will demonstrate that the Liberals respect both French and English.

[The Economy, September 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister.

For 10 years, under this Liberal government, Canadians have been struggling with the ever-rising cost of living. Right now, housing, grocery and energy costs are taking their toll on the wallets of families, seniors and young people. Like everywhere else in Canada, people in Portneuf—Jacques‑Cartier are feeling discouraged and extremely worried about the future.

What does the Prime Minister have to say to families, seniors and young people to ease this burden and give them a little hope?

[Taxation, June 19th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I dare say the Liberals have not been truthful. This Liberal government said one thing during the election and is now doing the opposite.

After only two months, the Liberals have broken their promise to cut spending, taxes, consulting and defence fees, and they have ruined relations with the United States.

Those are the facts. Even the Parliamentary Budget Officer says he was in a—

[Taxation, June 19th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I have something to say to my colleague.

The Conservatives, like Canadians, were taken for a ride. The Liberals lied to us. I invite this Liberal government—

[Taxation, June 19th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, we just came out of an election where the Liberals promised the moon to get elected. Their hypocrisy is catching up with them. They were strutting around with promises of giving Canadians $800. Today we get the truth straight out of the Parliamentary Budget Officer's mouth.

Honest people were taken for a ride. Instead of getting $800, they are getting $90. This Prime Minister misled Canadians.

Why did he do that?