Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I do not know if he is the worst in that regard, but I think the facts speak for themselves. I think that for some time now, the government, certain members and the Prime Minister have been working together on the difficult matters that divide Canadians and Quebeckers.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I wish to inform you that I will be sharing my time with the fabulous member for Manicouagan. We are here today to reiterate a fact to everyone and to all federal parliamentarians, specifically, “That the House remind the government that it is solely up to Quebec and the provinces to decide on the use of the notwithstanding clause”.

Suicide Prevention Week  Mr. Speaker, today marks the halfway point of Quebec's Suicide Prevention Week. I should warn my colleagues that this year's theme is blunt: “Prevention is Better than Death.” It can never be said often enough: Preventing suicide means talking about it. We all have a duty to create an open, welcoming space where nothing is taboo and everyone feels free to express themselves.

Questions on the Order Paper  With regard to temporary reductions in service hours at certain Canadian border crossings due to the COVID-19 pandemic: (a) which Quebec border crossings (i) temporarily reduced their service hours, (ii) have returned to their pre-pandemic service hours; and (b) what is the justification for the current service hours posted for each of the border crossings in (a)?

Health  Mr. Speaker, meanwhile, the crisis is worsening in our hospitals. The situation is so untenable that exhausted nurses at Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital refused to go back to work two weeks ago. They even threatened to quit. At this point, working meetings are not enough; they need results.

Health  Mr. Speaker, after years of pressure from Quebec, the provinces and the Bloc Québécois, the first ministers will finally meet on February 7 to talk health transfers. However, the federal government is trying to manage expectations by calling it a working meeting to discuss demands.

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Committees of the House  Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour of the motion.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Madam Speaker, I want to speak because I am a bit amazed by everything I am hearing from both sides of the House. I do not understand the idea of imposing closure on Bill C-32. In every speech we made, we said that the Bloc Québécois supported Bill C-32. I also heard the NDP say that it supported the bill.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, COP15 on biodiversity starts this Wednesday. A new report revealed that 2,253 species are at risk in Canada. Meanwhile, the federal government has authorized exploratory oil and gas drilling off the coast of Newfoundland, no environmental assessment required, smack dab in the middle of natural habitat for endangered right whales as well as seven other whale species, turtles, corals, birds and more.

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, with COP15 two days away, the federal government continues to demonstrate that Canada has a double standard when it comes to oil companies. In 2020, Canada announced the creation of marine refuges off the coast of Newfoundland, where fishing is restricted to protect biodiversity.

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Madam Speaker, in his excellent speech, my colleague talked about federal services to the public, such as passports and immigration. He also talked about the delays and unreasonable wait times EI claimants are being subjected to. Our staff hear from so many of these people. Can the member give some specific examples of problems he is experiencing because of the government's failure to deliver these three services to people efficiently?

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Madam Speaker, I know my colleague is very concerned about the needs of seniors who are feeling pressure because of inflation. Can she tell me what is missing from this economic statement? Can she tell me if she agrees that people between the ages of 65 and 74 should not be entitled to an increase in their old age security?

Fall Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2022  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for that interesting question. It gives me a chance to explain to him that health and education are also priorities of the Quebec government. As far as health is concerned, the Government of Quebec is very clear about being able to identify its own problems and priorities.