COVID-19 Emergency Measures  Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes. I discussed this issue with Quebec's finance minister, Éric Girard, yesterday evening. He and I are going to be talking again this evening. I have a question for the Bloc. Once we have completed the technical work, I hope the Bloc will vote with u

Health  Mr. Speaker, I absolutely agree that the second wave in Quebec and Ontario is very serious. We are taking it seriously. That is why we signed the safe restart agreement, which includes close to $3 billion for Quebec to support a safe restart.

Health  Mr. Speaker, we are well aware of how serious the health care situation is in Quebec. That is why we gave Quebec nearly $3 billion for the economic recovery and health measures. We also helped seniors in Quebec through our Canadian Armed Forces. We were there when Quebec needed u

Health  Mr. Speaker, the plan is to continue working closely with the provinces, territories and municipalities. We purchased 7.9 million rapid tests last week, and we will have more news this week. As for our approach, the safe restart agreement we reached this summer will provide the

Health  Mr. Speaker, I must agree with the leader of the NDP about one thing: We truly are at a crossroads when it comes to COVID-19. The second wave is here right now, particularly acute in Quebec and Ontario, and each one of us has a responsibility to do everything we can to flatten th

Health  Mr. Speaker, let me begin by congratulating the member opposite on his election as leader of the official opposition and by saying how pleased I was by his and his wife's recovery from COVID-19. I share the member opposite's view that rapid testing is absolutely essential to our

Health  Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me say the health minister is a cherished colleague who is doing a fantastic job. When it comes to provinces and the fight against the coronavirus, this is an effort that we must undertake together. That is why over the summer we agreed, in the saf

Health  Mr. Speaker, I agree with the opposition leader concerning the measures that the Province of Quebec has taken. I support these strong measures. That is very important, and we must work with Quebec. Concerning rapid tests, we bought 7.9 million of them last week. The tests will b

Health  Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. The Prime Minister and, indeed, I believe all members of the House take the health of Canadians extremely seriously. When it comes to rapid testing, I was very pleased that last week we were able to announce the procurement of 7.9 million rapid

Health  Mr. Speaker, allow me to make one small correction: Quebeckers are Canadians. With respect to borders, I have to say that I am very proud of our government's policy, especially regarding the U.S. border. We were able to restrict non-essential travel while allowing trade, which i

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises  Mr. Speaker, I would never be condescending to any member in the House, particularly to members talking about our small businesses. I absolutely agree with the member opposite that now, at the time of the coronavirus crisis, they need our support. We committed in the throne spee

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, we absolutely believe that everyone in Canada needs to pay their fair share, all the more so as we are fighting together against a global pandemic. That is why in the throne speech we committed to working to identify additional ways to tax extreme wealth inequality,

Employment  Mr. Speaker, it is simply absurd to suggest that a credit ratings agency is somehow financially benefiting from our government's policies. I mean come on. If the member for Carleton does not like hearing quotes from external experts, let me quote someone the member may prefer li

Employment  Mr. Speaker, contrary to the Conservatives' partisan spin, our economic policy is working. In fact, just last week, DBRS Morningstar reaffirmed Canada's AAA credit rating, saying: [We view] the overall fiscal response positively, as the stimulus has been timely in delivery, tem

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the important question. Right now, as our country is facing a global pandemic, it is important for us to unite rather than divide. It is more important than ever. Having said that, it is also really important for everyone in Canada to pay thei