House of Commons photoWon his last election, in 2015, with 44% of the vote.
Democratic Reform December 7th, 2016
Yes, Mr. Speaker, coding with Shopify.
Speaking of respect for Parliament, respect for democracy, the Prime Minister's Speech from the Throne stated clearly that “2015 will be the last federal election conducted under the first past the post voting system”.
My question is simple. Was he lying?
Government Accountability December 7th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, that is no reason to do away with Quebec's consumer protection legislation.
This Prime Minister seems perfectly comfortable in not keeping his word, whether it is on forming the most ethical government on the planet, or his solemn promise to change the electoral system—and he has been in power for only one year.
My question for the Prime Minister is very simple. Does he think it is important to attend question period?
Consumer Protection December 7th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, it sounds like he is running for House leader.
With Bill C-29, the Prime Minister is trying to take away the protections that the Quebec law offers families who are already among the most indebted in the G20. The Prime Minister is attacking the Quebec Consumer Protection Act.
Why? Is he trying to help the banks?
Ethics December 7th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, it is great to see the Prime Minister, really. I feel kind of lucky because I did not have to pay $1,500 to get in here.
On behalf of all of those Canadians who do not have $1,500 to get access to the Prime Minister, I have a very simple question.
Will he now admit that he has used his official position to pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into the coffers of the Liberal Party of Canada?
Indigenous Affairs December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, Justice Sinclair said that the government's attitude on first nations court cases like the sixties scoop is “unconscionable”. Following the Kinder Morgan approval, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said the Prime Minister “completely failed to do [his] job”. And to add recklessness to betrayal, the natural resources minister mused about calling in the military to quell protests.
Will the Liberals back away from this dangerous rhetoric, and will they show first nations communities the respect they deserve?
Indigenous Affairs December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary budget officer was crystal clear: the government is shirking its responsibilities, and indigenous children are paying the price.
The Liberals promised to do better than the Conservatives, but the list of broken promises is getting longer. Legal battles against indigenous rights continue and the Liberals keep using Harper's system for approving pipelines.
Does the government understand that the first nations communities are fed up with the lies and broken promises?
Ethics December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, from sunny ways to shady deals.
If, as the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons says, Canada has some of the strictest fundraising rules, then why did the Prime Minister go to the trouble of introducing new rules prohibiting cash for access to his own political party?
Was this just another one of their shams?
Ethics December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, the fisheries minister told the House that government business is not discussed at cash for access events, but the host of one of these events not only contradicted him but confirmed that he lobbied the Prime Minister without being registered. Now we learn that this same individual was personally invited by the Prime Minister to meet the Chinese premier. As a result, he accepted to hold a Liberal fundraiser.
Is there really nobody on the government side who can see the problem here?
Violence Against Women December 6th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, on December 6, 1989, l'École polytechnique in Montreal was the scene of a terrible act: 14 female engineering students were murdered because they were women and dared to aspire to have a so-called man's job. It is a tragedy that we must never forget.
Despite all the struggles of the past decades, we have not eliminated the violence and inequality experienced by women. Every day, women face discrimination and cyberbullying, and have to fight for pay equity.
Many groups are advocating for women's rights and self-fulfillment. I would like to point out the work of Pixelles, an organization that helps women find their place in video gaming, a new area of technology dominated by men.
The best way to commemorate the Polytechnique tragedy is to firmly oppose any form of discrimination and violence against women.
Justice December 5th, 2016
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister led many Canadians to believe that under a Liberal government, the recreational use of marijuana would no longer be a crime.
He used to say very clearly that the current war on marijuana is not working. Well, a year after forming government, he has not only refused to decriminalize possession but he is now urging police to enforce all marijuana laws. He is urging police to crack down on recreational users.
How did the guy who once thought the war on pot was not working become its most enthusiastic general?