Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I do not think I need to remind anyone in this place that we are battling an aggressive second wave of the coronavirus across Canada and around the world. In order for us to create the conditions for a robust and lasting economic recovery, we must take the right step

Ways and Means  moved that Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy and Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy), be read the first time and printed. (Motion deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)

Ways and Means  moved that a ways and means motion to amend the Income Tax Act be concurred in.

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, what is really important is for Canadians to understand that our work to support Canadian jobs is working. Canada has recovered particularly on employment, which is such an important measure for us all. Canada has recovered much more strongly than the economy with wh

COVID-19 Emergency Response  Mr. Speaker, the member opposite is right that there have been particular concerns about how our elders have fared in for-profit long-term care facilities. We cannot turn a blind eye to this, and I very much agree that all options need to be on the table when we think about how w

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, let me start where the member opposite started, which is something that is so important for this government: jobs for Canadians. Let me point out to everyone in the House that the job recovery in Canada has been stronger than in the United States. TD pointed this o

Terrorism  Mr. Speaker, we never refuse to show leadership when it comes to protecting the lives of Canadians, and that is why protecting Canadians, here in Canada and around the world, is a priority for our government. I want to emphasize one more thing, because it is very important: now

Intergovernmental Relations  Mr. Speaker, my father did not say, “Just watch me”, but I think this is an important question. It is important to remember that the period surrounding October 1970 was difficult for all Quebeckers. We must think about the family of Pierre Laporte, for whom this anniversary brin

Intergovernmental Relations  Mr. Speaker, the period surrounding October 1970 was very difficult for all Quebeckers, but this is an opportunity for us to reflect on how far we have come since then. We can be proud that we live in a country where we choose to express our ideas in a peaceful, non-violent way,

COVID-19 Emergency Response  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. As our country is in the midst of the second wave of this pandemic, now is really the time to be thinking about our seniors once again. Yes, our women and men of the Canadian Armed Forces stepped up in the spring to protect our s

Health  Mr. Speaker, let me be really clear about one thing. Canada, today, is facing a grave second wave of the coronavirus. Now is the time for all of us to come together and fight this second wave, which is ravaging Europe and our neighbour to the south. Now is the time for us to fo

Health  Mr. Speaker, as I said, what I am focused on, what the government is focused on and what I believe all members of the House need to be focused on today is the crisis before us. We need to work together to fight the second wave, which is here right now. I do agree with the member

Health  Mr. Speaker, when the global pandemic hit Canada, we introduced tougher restrictions on the Canada-U.S. border than had existed in Canadian history. What I am especially proud of is that we have managed to have those restrictions in place without harming the vital trade between o

Terrorism  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his very important question. I think all Canadians are truly horrified by this heinous attack in Nice, and I think I speak for all members of the House when I say that our hearts go out to the people of France and the people of Nice. France

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, let me tell members what our economic policy is right now. Our economic policy is to do what is necessary to fight COVID and support Canadian workers while doing so. Our policy is working. Some 76% of jobs have now been recovered in Canada since the depths of the COV