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Crucial Fact

  • His favourite word was colleague.

Last in Parliament January 2025, as Independent MP for Honoré-Mercier (Québec)

Won his last election, in 2021, with 60% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Former Members of Parliament June 5th, 2017

Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to honour the memory of parliamentarians who have left us in the past year. I want to thank them for dedicating their lives to serving Canadians.

As everyone knows in the House, parliamentarians often sacrifice careers and precious family time to contribute to Canada's thriving and stable democracy.

They make those sacrifices because they believe in our country, in our democracy, and in the importance of helping to advance our society. They are part of the men and women who, over the decades, have given their all to building a strong, united, and prosperous Canada that is open to the world.

These colleagues will forever remain in our collective memory. We thank them for their courage, their determination, and their desire to build a better future for all Canadians.

I thank them for their precious contribution to our country. They will never, ever be forgotten.

Montreal May 17th, 2017

Mr. Speaker, on May 17, 1642, a handful of men and women decided to found a city that never ceases to amaze us, a city that is constantly reinventing itself, a city that shines throughout the world. On May 17, 1642, these men and women founded Montreal.

Over time, Montreal has become a commercial hub, and a gateway to Canada's immense territory.

Today, Montreal remains a haven to people from all over. It is a city that is open to the world, where everyone can thrive, excel, and flourish. Montreal is a city to be proud of with its festivals, music, and cinema, the Old Port, the mountain, and the Plateau.

Montreal is a city steeped in history, but also a city of tomorrow. It is a city where differences are respected and people lend a hand. Montreal is a city full of people who are curious, who want to learn more and push boundaries. I am proud of my city.

I love my city.

Happy anniversary, Montreal.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act May 15th, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I believe you would find unanimous consent to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, with Liberal members voting in favour of the motion.

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 May 9th, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you would find unanimous consent to apply the result of the previous vote to this one, with Liberal members voting yes.

Committees of the House April 11th, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I would ask that the recorded division be deferred until tomorrow, which, pursuant to the order adopted on Monday, April 3, 2017, would have the effect of deferring the vote anew until Monday, May 1, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment.

Committees of the House April 3rd, 2017

Madam Speaker, I ask that the vote be deferred to tomorrow at the expiry of the time provided for oral questions.

Interim Supply March 21st, 2017

Mr. Speaker, if you seek it, I believe you would find agreement to apply the results of the previous vote to the current vote.

Interim Supply March 21st, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I believe if you seek it, you would find agreement to apply the results of the vote on the motion for second reading to this motion.

Interim Supply March 21st, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I believe that if you seek it, you will find agreement to apply the result from the previous vote to this vote.

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2016-17 March 21st, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I believe you would find unanimous consent to apply the previous vote to the current vote.