Saint‑Eugène School in Mont‑Laurier  Mr. Speaker, on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Saint‑Eugène school in Mont‑Laurier, I want to recognize the outstanding work of all the partners who made it possible to produce a publication on the history of this important institution, which was founded in 1950. I spent some very happy years as a student at the school and I have fond memories of my time there, particularly since my father, Gaston Gaudreau, was the school principal during my last year of elementary school.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Mr. Speaker, I have a question for my colleague. Earlier, we were talking about the request from our constituents, who are asking us when the provinces and Quebec will get their fair share so they can provide health care that is up to par with what it should be. In a few seconds, I would like to remind those listening that “[t]he provinces exercise very broad health powers under several provisions of the Constitution Act, 1867, including subsection 92(7), which gives the provinces exclusive jurisdiction over establishing, maintaining and managing hospitals”.

Economic Statement Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I would like to greet all of my colleagues in this new year. My question is very simple. I spent the holidays talking to my constituents in Laurentides—Labelle and one question kept coming up: When there is a desperate need for health care services, how is it that the government, who claims to be there for us, is not taking any concrete measures to distribute the money that the provinces, particularly Quebec, need?

Canadian Multiculturalism Act  Madam Speaker, I worked meticulously on my speech, so I hope that it will address many of the questions my colleagues have raised in their speeches. I want to recognize my hon. colleague from Montcalm and thank him for his important speech on the bill that he sponsored, Bill C-226, an act to amend the Canadian Multiculturalism Act regarding its non-application in Quebec.

Emancipation Day  Yes, of course, there was also Ulrick Chérubin in Amos, in my hon. colleague's riding. In closing, Black history is our history.

Emancipation Day  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my hon. colleague for his speech and the friendship that is clear to all of us today. I am going to talk about Motion No. 36 to designate emancipation day. My colleague talked about education, so I am going to take this opportunity to revisit history, because knowing where we come from is the best way to know where we are going.

Justice  Mr. Speaker, our work on medical assistance in dying is being held hostage by the Conservative religious right, and this should serve as a lesson. This illustrates why religion should be kept as far away as possible from the affairs of the state. Having a secular state is fundamental.

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, there is a problem with the interpretation.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. What does my colleague think I should say to my constituents when I return to my riding of Laurentides—Labelle? All the provinces have called for an increase in these health transfers. What will it take for the government to understand that not only is this is urgent, but also that it has to be done now?

Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. The Bloc Québécois is obviously in favour of a bill to protect the fundamental rights of Quebeckers and Canadians. That said, it is important that several proposals be presented in committee. While we are at it, we will ensure that nothing is missing.

Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020  Thank you, Madam Speaker. I provided a brief overview of this issue because safeguards have already been implemented in over 30 countries. Our friends in the European Union have been taking the bull by the horns since 2016, and I think we should follow their example. I applaud the introduction of this bill.

Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2020  Madam Speaker, I am honoured to be the first in my party to speak, since this is a topic the Bloc Québécois has been looking at in response to a number of identity theft issues. I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge my colleagues who have been with me from the beginning of the first session of the 43rd Parliament.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. I really appreciated my colleague's entire speech because, as parliamentarians, we cannot specialize in every field. That being said, I clearly understand that there is a time issue, that we have our heads in the sand and that we are lagging behind other countries.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on his speech. I have a question for him. We have heard a lot of talk about the issues facing the tourism and aviation industries. I wonder if he is aware that, in many ridings, including my own, Laurentides—Labelle, and a number of others in Quebec, there are two industries, tourism and aviation, that are being hit hard.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I have a very specific question for my colleague. We have talked about various sectors that are in danger. The snow has started to fall and one sector in particular must be helped because, for the next months, in fact for the next season, there will be no day camps for our families and for the vitality of our communities.