Pierre Paul-Hus

[The Economy, December 17th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, how can we believe the new Minister of Finance when just yesterday, during an interview, he could not even put a number to the country's current debt? We have a long way to go.

The former minister of finance saw things clearly. What she said in her letter yesterday was very important:

That means keeping our fiscal powder dry today, so we have the reserves we may need for a coming tariff war. That means eschewing costly political gimmicks, which we can ill afford and which make Canadians doubt that we recognize the gravity of the moment.

That was the former finance minister's message to the Prime Minister. He never listens. He listens to no one. Let the government call an election now.

[The Economy, December 17th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has lost the confidence of his minister, his MPs and Canadians, but he keeps hanging on to power.

Together with his key economic adviser, Mark Carney, he forced the former finance minister to exceed her already out-of-control fiscal anchor of $40 billion by posting a massive $62-billion deficit. This Prime Minister has added more national debt than all other prime ministers combined. This excessive spending is contributing to inflation.

When will he call an election?

[Finance, December 16th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, I cannot believe that the minister takes himself seriously when he speaks. We know that this makes no sense, and the Minister of Finance resigned this morning for that very reason. She knows that it makes no sense.

Furthermore, in her resignation letter, the Minister of Finance said that “how we deal with the threat our country currently faces will define us for a generation, and perhaps longer. Canada will win if we are strong, smart, and united.”

As we have seen, that side of the House is not smart. Will the Prime Minister call an election now?

[Finance, December 16th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, as everyone knows, the Prime Minister has lost control. He has lost control of immigration, he has lost control of the cost of housing, he has lost control of his caucus, and now he has lost control of public finances and has lost the confidence of his Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

This Prime Minister has done major damage to Canada. We know it, and most Canadians know it. Now his closest ally of the past nine years is saying enough is enough.

Can the Prime Minister take responsibility for once and call an election now?

[Finance, December 10th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, according to The Globe and Mail, tensions are growing between the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance over spending measures such as the election gimmick of cutting the GST for Christmas. Even their own officials say that this $6.28‑billion expense is fiscally unwise.

We all know that the Prime Minister has lost control and that the Minister of Finance is going to break her promise of keeping the deficit below $40 billion.

Does the minister understand that she has a responsibility and that she has to say stop when the Prime Minister makes ridiculous demands?

[Organizations in Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, December 10th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the holiday season is the perfect time to take a moment to express our gratitude to those who make our community a better place to live. Today, I would like to sincerely thank all the organizations in Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles for their commitment, generosity and unwavering dedication.

Their actions make a real difference in the lives of many families and individuals. Whether they are supporting the less fortunate, organizing celebrations or creating spaces for sharing and helping others, these organizations are the heart of our community. Thanks to them, smiles abound, connections are made and the spirit of the season is on full display. Their work involves so much more than the visible, tangible things they do. Their work warms our hearts and creates a profound sense of solidarity. They are artisans of hope, and their impact is immeasurable.

On behalf of all the residents of Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, I want to say a huge thank you. Together, let us continue to make our community a place where no one is forgotten.

I wish everyone a very merry Christmas filled with joy, peace and precious time with their loved ones.

[Public Safety, December 5th, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, we are ending the days of action to end violence against women on a very bad note.

In May 2020, this government unilaterally banned the use of firearms legally obtained by law-abiding citizens. In November 2022, with the support of the Bloc Québécois, the government banned hunting rifles. While the government is attacking honest citizens, armed violence has increased by 116% in nine years. Illegal guns are crossing the border unimpeded, criminals are using them with impunity and women are paying the price.

Will the government leave hunters and sports shooters alone and go after the criminals?

[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, December 3rd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, the first thing we did, in 2017, was immediately criticize the Prime Minister's infamous tweets. Not only were they completely reckless, they made no sense whatsoever. We have been limited to criticizing for nine years, given that we are on this side of the House. When we are on the other side, we will deal with the problem.

In the meantime, what we are seeing is a loss of control at the border. Weapons, drugs and human beings are being trafficked. Criminals are taking advantage of our weakness to bring illegal weapons into Canada. Smugglers get paid thousands of dollars to bring migrants across the border, which creates an even bigger mess.

Does the Prime Minister have a real plan or do we call an election so that the Conservatives can deal with the problem?

[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, December 3rd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, there has been chaos at the border since 2017. Hundreds of thousands of people have crossed our border following the Prime Minister's reckless invitation. Canada now has 500,000 people who entered illegally. That is on top of the three million people on temporary permits who may decide to stay here.

The Prime Minister has lost control of immigration and of the border. How does he plan to fix the problem?

[Public Safety, December 2nd, 2024]

Mr. Speaker, President-elect Trump just asked the Prime Minister to do something. We have been asking for the same thing over here for nine years. We are calling for additional measures to stop gun smuggling, drug trafficking and auto theft. He never listened. Gun smuggling and auto theft are a scourge in Quebec. We have suggested enhanced surveillance at the Port of Montreal and at the border, but nothing has changed.

We have a plan. Will the Prime Minister agree to implement it?