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National Seniors Day Mr. Speaker, October 1 marked National Seniors Day, and I had the pleasure of celebrating with a group of people whose heads are far greyer than mine. Supporting our seniors has always been at the forefront of our priorities. That is why we increased old age security for seniors
October 5th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Disaster Assistance Mr. Speaker, last weekend, hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada hard. It also slammed into the Magdalen Islands, causing considerable damage. I happen to know that the Minister of National Revenue is working very hard to ensure that people in the Magdalen Islands receive the help t
September 26th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Return of the House Mr. Speaker, I had a busy summer reconnecting with the constituents, businesses and organizations in my riding, listening to their needs and drawing on their infectious enthusiasm to recharge my batteries. Our Liberal team tuned in to people across the country, and we used what
September 20th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Alfred-Pellan Mr. Speaker, this parliamentary session is coming to a close, and I want to take this opportunity to highlight all the progress made for my constituents in Alfred-Pellan. In addition to business here in the House, including 165 interventions, 136 votes and eight bills passed, I
June 10th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Agriculture and Agri-food Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030. Farmers are on the front lines of climate change and their efforts are essential to achieve Canada's climate goals. Could the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food i
June 7th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Regional Economic Development Madam Speaker, maintaining good jobs in the Quebec region is a key part of sound economic development. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue give us an update on the new tax centre in Shawinigan and the good it will do for the region?
June 3rd, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Tourism Industry Mr. Speaker, with summer just around the corner, people around the world are starting to plan their summer vacation. As we know, measures at the borders are being eased and Canada is getting ready to welcome the world. Can the Prime Minister tell us what the government is doin
June 1st, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
55th Quebec Games Madam Speaker, over 3,300 young athletes from across the province will be participating in the 55th Quebec Games in Laval from July 22 to July 30. The Quebec Games are more than just a competition. They are an excellent opportunity to celebrate sports and sportsmanship. This eve
May 20th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Brain Tumour Awareness Month Mr. Speaker, let us turn May grey. May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Every day, 27 Canadians hear the words “you have a brain tumour”. These tumours are unpredictable and complex, and can affect anyone at any time. Malignant or benign, they leave a physical, psychological an
May 9th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Guy Lafleur Mr. Speaker, number 10 streaks down the ice, fast as lightning, blond hair flying. Unleashing all his speed, skill and strength, he closes in on the net. Goal! Celebrations break out all over the street, the neighbourhood, the city, the province. Those are the kinds of vivid mem
April 26th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Ramadan Mr. Speaker, Muslims all over the world celebrated the start of the holy month of Ramadan this weekend. Ramadan is a time of spiritual contemplation with an emphasis on devotion, during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset as a way to get closer to God. To the 20,000 Muslim
April 4th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleague on the importance of protecting Canadians' free speech. However, I would like to know whether he understands that the bill does not affect the content that social media users create. The bill targets the platforms and the web giants. Does
March 29th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Online Streaming Act Madam Speaker, this bill will ensure that broadcasters and streaming platforms contribute to the direct support of creators from francophone, racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ2 and disability communities. Could my colleague elaborate a bit more on this aspect?
March 29th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Health Mr. Speaker, the pandemic created some unprecedented challenges for the Canadian health care system, and our system is in dire need of support. Although Canada's vaccination rates are high, COVID‑19 continues to threaten our health and our social and economic well-being. One of t
March 28th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal
Purple Day Madam Speaker, on March 26, we will be celebrating Purple Day to raise awareness for epilepsy. I invite all Canadians to wear purple to raise awareness of this disorder, which affects more than 250,000 people in Canada. It is an opportunity to better understand how we can make a
March 25th, 2022House debate
Angelo IaconoLiberal