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Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to speak in the House and to participate in today's debate on Bill C-83. This piece of legislation will transform our corrections system. Ultimately, we want to promote safety and security, both in and out of our federal institutions. The bill also prioritizes rehabilitation as a key factor in achieving this objective.
February 26th, 2019House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Corrections and Conditional Release Act Mr. Speaker, I am impressed by my colleagues' speeches and by the fact that the amendments came from every party. I would like to ask my colleague which measures involve the correctional officers and health care professionals who work directly with the inmates.
February 26th, 2019House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Vents d'espoir Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the courage and contribution of a remarkable woman from Saint-Rémi named Sylvie Boyer. Sylvie is a mother, dairy farmer and dedicated volunteer who is slowly but surely being recognized for her commitment to mental and physical health. In 2014, after her two children suffered head traumas, Sylvie made it her mission to improve the well-being of people with brain injuries and people with disabilities by establishing the first multi-purpose complex dedicated to that cause in Montérégie.
February 20th, 2019House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Regional Economic Development Mr. Speaker, we understand the importance of investing in our regions. The Conservatives want to cut our infrastructure investments in Quebec, but we support all regions in the province and across the country. Can the Prime Minister tell us about the most recent announcement made in Shawinigan to encourage economic development in Quebec?
February 6th, 2019House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Child Benefit Mr. Speaker, our government was elected in 2015 on the basis of several promises we made, including the Canada child benefit, which is tax-free and more generous for the people who need it than the benefits provided by the previous government. The Canada child benefit is making a real difference in Châteauguay—Lacolle because it is helping families meet their needs while also driving our local economy.
October 29th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Marguerite D'Youville Mr. Speaker, Marguerite D'Youville was certainly a forward-thinking woman. Born in the early 18th century, she founded the religious order of Grey Nuns, who ran the Montreal General Hospital, among other things. Under her leadership and expertise, the Grey Nuns purchased the Saint-Bernard Island seigneury in Châteauguay in order to farm the land and run a mill, while at the same time respecting the environment and maintaining harmonious relationships with the first nations and the settlers.
October 17th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Health Mr. Speaker, October is Autism Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about autism and how we can help people living with autism and their families and friends. Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that remains misunderstood by many people. Can the Minister of Health tell the House about the measures the government is taking to raise awareness and help families?
October 15th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Mr. Speaker, our government knows that sound public investments in science, research and innovation will help our agricultural industry remain prosperous and sustainable. Could the Prime Minister give the House an update on the government's investments in agricultural science?
September 26th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Impact Assessment Act Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to my hon. colleague's speech. The environment and respect for the environment are very important to my constituents. In my riding, people care about protecting our river and our land and have worked very hard to strike a balance between that and developing the land and the fact that we have agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation.
June 12th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Circuit du paysan Mr. Speaker, since this week is Tourism Week in Canada, I want to take this opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Circuit du paysan. Boasting nearly 100 agrifood, cultural, and outdoor attractions, this marked route winds for almost 200 kilometres through the regional county municipalities of Jardins-de-Napierville, Roussillon, and Beauharnois-Salaberry.
May 31st, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle Mr. Speaker, I applaud my colleague from Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, soon to be known as Saint-Hyacinthe—Acton, on her speech. This is a beautiful riding name. We are all proud of our riding names, because they mean something and they are important to people. If the names were not important, ridings could be referred to as A, B, C, D, E, F, J, or one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, all the way up to 338.
May 11th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. As I said in my answers during the first and second debates, this is a concern for my constituents. Members of the House have a variety of ways to raise the concerns and issues their constituents care about. In this case, I made this promise to my constituents and to those who supported me during and after the election campaign.
May 11th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. While doing research for this bill, I too wondered where the names Napierville, Saint-Cyprien-de-Napierville, and Jardins-de-Napierville came from. Interestingly, the name Jardins-de-Napierville refers to the beautiful mosaic of people in the region, who are kind of like flowers in a garden.
May 11th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle moved that Bill C-377, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, be read the third time and passed. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to speak today to debate the importance of my bill, a private member's bill, Bill C-377, for my constituents in the riding called, for now, Châteauguay—Lacolle.
May 11th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle moved that Bill C-377, An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Châteauguay—Lacolle, be concurred in at report stage.
May 4th, 2018House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal