Richard Martel

[Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, September 18th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to use my first statement to thank the people of my riding, Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, for placing their trust in me. My constituents have sent a clear message to this government: 53% of the people in my riding chose our party's leadership over Liberal leadership.

My constituents are worried about the impact of marijuana legalization. They are concerned about the state of public finances. They are hungry for economic development. Farmers, the pride of our region, are worried about the upcoming concessions on supply management.

I am very pleased to finally take my seat in the House in order to hold this government to account after its summer of failure. The people of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, much like the member for Aurora—Oak Ridges—Richmond Hill, no longer trust the Liberal government.

In 2019, Canadians from coast to coast to coast will prove how much they have lost faith in this government.

[Veterans Affairs, September 17th, 2018]

Mr. Speaker, during the 2015 campaign, the Prime Minister said that no veteran should have to fight the government to get the support they need. However, just a few months ago, the Prime Minister told a veteran that he was asking for more than what the government could give him.

Today we learned that $372 million allocated to our veterans is gathering moss in the government's coffers.

Is this another broken promise? Why is the Prime Minister incapable of respecting veterans?