Michel Guimond

[Points of Order, June 20th, 2006]

I am rising on the same point of order, Mr. Speaker.

As I see it, the member for Winnipeg Centre was asked not to create a diversion and, as a responsible parliamentarian, to apologize for giving the finger.

[Points of Order, June 20th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, last week you intervened twice on matters of decorum in this House. Again today, a disgraceful gesture was made by an hon. member of this House. When the hon. member for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine asked a question, the hon. member for Winnipeg Centre made a disgraceful gesture toward her. More specifically, he gave her the finger. Accordingly, I would ask, in the name of decorum and in order to maintain discipline in this House, that you ask the hon. member for Winnipeg Centre to apologize for making this disgraceful gesture.

[The Movie Duo, June 20th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the cast and crew of the movie Duo, which was filmed almost entirely in the Charlevoix region. This romantic comedy starring actors who are well known in the artistic community received a standing ovation from the audience at the world premiere in Charlevoix.

It is always nice to see Quebec films that put our own actors in the spotlight and showcase magnificent images. The film reveals the beauty of Charlevoix, where the mountains meet the sea. Duo's production team fell in love with the region's imposing scenery during filming of what is sure to be one of the summer's biggest hits.

I invite Quebeckers and Canadians to come discover the beauty of Charlevoix's enchanting scenery, its tourist attractions, its unique landscapes, and the hospitality of the people who live there. Above all, remember to go see Duo, the Quebec film that will certainly be a success.

[Points of Order, June 13th, 2006]

The member for Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière behaved in a way that is a disgrace to the office of member of Parliament, and he is an unfit representative of the people of Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière.

[Points of Order, June 13th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, I rise on the same point of order. When the member for Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière rose, he gave the finger to the members of the Bloc Québécois. On behalf of this House and in the name of the decorum that must be maintained in the parliamentary precinct, I ask him, through you, to apologize.

[Committees of the House, June 13th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois will vote in favour of this motion.

[Criminal Code, June 12th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the remarks of my hon. colleague. I would like to have his opinion on the following. Minimum sentences tie the judges' hands. We in the Bloc Québécois believe that they do so unnecessarily because, in our opinion—and I am sure that my hon. colleague is thinking along the same lines—judges remain in the best position to determine what sentence is the most appropriate in light of all the facts of the case. They hear evidence and submissions. They, better than anyone else, should know what sentence would be the best. With this bill, the government would be taking this discretion away from judges.

The second point on which I would like to hear my hon. colleague is the opinion of all crime experts that the use of minimum sentences does not lower the crime rate or the recidivism rate. That is a major reason to oppose Bill C-10.

I would like to hear my hon. colleague on these two points.

[Regional Economic Development, June 12th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, the Quebec government just made an offer to Groupe Le Massif, in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, for its tourist recreation development project in Charlevoix. The promoter, Daniel Gauthier, has given himself until June 30, 2006, to meet all of the conditions necessary to complete his $230 million project, which should create more than 600 permanent jobs. One of those conditions is financial support from the federal government.

With less than 20 days until his deadline, will the government finally state its intentions with regard to this file?

[Business of the House, June 1st, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, consultations have taken place among the parties, and there is consent for the following motion. I move:

That, at the conclusion of today's debate on the opposition motion in the name of the member for Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, all questions necessary to dispose of the motion be deemed put, a recorded division deemed requested and deferred to the expiry of the time provided for government orders on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

[Employment Insurance, May 29th, 2006]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to remind the government that June 4 is in six days. We would like to have the results. Members of the Coalition des sans-chemise, from my riding, are here to remind the minister that the government cannot remain indifferent to their fate.

Do these people not have enough to suffer with seasonal job losses, without going through the anxiety caused by the inability of the minister to settle this question once and for all? These are human beings. These are families that are suffering.