Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, today is World Milk Day and I would like to thank all our farmers. In Quebec, 11,000 producers on 5,000 farms produce the milk, butter, cream, yogourt, and cheese that we are proud of and even the ice cream that I love. In 1972, the Trudeau Liberal government put in place the supply management system that protects our Canadian producers.

Rail Transportation  Madam Speaker, the people of Lac-Mégantic and all Quebeckers will forever remember the rail disaster in Lac-Mégantic. Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport tell the House what progress has been made on the rail bypass and what our government is doing to support the people of Lac-Mégantic?

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for his question. Things that are very difficult to do cannot be done all at once. Madame Deschamps identified the problem. That is what we want Madame Arbour to investigate, to see what was done within the military chain of command. Recent events have shown that there needs to be a process and that we need to determine how to make this process external.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, what is important is that there is an independent, external, safe process for any person who has been subjected to sexual misconduct, so the person is able to make a report in an independent and safe process outside of the political process. That is what is important here.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague. We have had a number of conversations on topics that touch on the very subject we are discussing today. What matters is acting on the problem before us. It is not about pointing fingers and blaming anyone. It is about the urgency of the matter before us.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to share my time with the member for Hochelaga. Every member of the defence team is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. It is also the responsibility of every member of the defence team, regardless of rank, position or title, even the top brass, to treat those around them with dignity and respect.

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, every year, our crops are planted, nurtured and harvested by thousands of temporary foreign workers. They are essential to our food supply. The government is providing dedicated testing support for temporary foreign workers arriving by air, including those arriving in my region.

National Volunteer Week  Mr. Speaker, this week is National Volunteer Week, so I would like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of Canadians who give generously of their time and energy to help their communities. I especially want to recognize the support of volunteers in Châteauguay—Lacolle as well as organizations like our volunteer centres in Châteauguay, Napierville and Saint-Rémi and others like Sourire sans fin, La Rencontre Châteauguoise and Entraide Mercier.

Small Business  Mr. Speaker, we know that COVID-19 has had a major impact on small businesses, especially indigenous businesses. Indigenous economic development is an essential aspect of reconciliation. Last week, the government made a major investment in the indigenous growth fund. Would the minister tell the House how this concrete commitment to economic reconciliation will benefit indigenous entrepreneurs across the country?

Telecommunications  Mr. Speaker, now more than ever, Canadians need access to the Internet to participate in today's digital world. Having transitioned to working at home and taking online courses, people living in Quebec's rural areas need reliable Internet. Can the Prime Minister inform Quebeckers of the progress made on this file?

Women and Gender Equality  Mr. Speaker, when we asked Canadians to stay at home to limit the spread of COVID-19, we recognized that home was not a safe place for everyone. Today, as we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to recognize that the fight continues. Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality tell us what our government has done to support victims and survivors of gender-based violence during COVID-19, particularly in Quebec?

Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, Parc Safari is one of the main tourist attractions in the Montérégie region, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Like many tourism operators, Parc Safari has been hit hard by COVID-19, and has had to adapt to survive. A few weeks ago, I was pleased to announce that we are allocating close to $1 million to Parc Safari to help it cover its new costs, continue to welcome families and protect the jobs of the many people who work there.

Black History Month  Mr. Speaker, Black History Month is commemorated in many ways across Canada. This year, in light of the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight against systemic racism, we are seeing a call to action as well. In my riding, Black community leaders joined me in meeting with the Minister of Justice to discuss the issue of police profiling and discrimination, while members of our youth council produced an educational video entitled “Youth Translate Racism”.

Shelter for Homeless Youth  Mr. Speaker, we have all seen the devastating impact of the pandemic on the most vulnerable in our society. The plight of the homeless has especially resonated with us, and the lack of resources for those without a fixed address has come to light. We have also witnessed the important work being done for the homeless by workers on the ground who are tireless, creative and compassionate.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-7, which amends the Canadian framework for medical assistance in dying, is the result of a detailed consultation process involving over 300,000 Canadians, including health care professionals, people with disabilities and caregivers. The deadline set by the courts to pass Bill C-7 is quickly approaching.