Canada Elections Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I am calling for a quorum count.

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, the French interpretation is not working.

Salaries Act  Madam Speaker, I am going to try to help my colleague. Like him, I believe the bill is a waste of time and we could have been more productive. I would like to ask him a question. In his riding, Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, what will be the impact of eliminating the position of minister responsible for the economic development of the region?

Softwood Lumber  Mr. Speaker, when it comes to softwood lumber, we do not want just any agreement, as they say, we want an agreement that will benefit our industry. How is it that as soon as the U.S. announced its surtax the Government of Quebec was able to announce an assistance program for the entire industry the very same day, but it took Ottawa six weeks to come up with a financial assistance program?

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, the government lacks credibility. Before becoming the minister's right hand, the Minister of Natural Resources's chief of staff used every possible platform to speak out against the oil industry. How is that acceptable? It is naive to believe that she could be a good advisor.

Natural Resources  Mr. Speaker, we have just learned that the chief of staff to the Minister of Natural Resources is adamantly opposed to the oil and gas industry. Are the Liberals trying to improve their image with environmental groups? It is too late. They already know that the Liberals will not work with them.

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my esteemed colleague for his question. I must say that we were very close in the Royal Canadian Navy, and it is a privilege for me as well to work with him and get to know him a little better. In terms of his remarks regarding decriminalization, I am somewhat in agreement with him.

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my esteemed colleague for his question. Indeed, it is always a pleasure to have discussions with him on the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. It is always very pleasant, and I can sense his respect, despite the language difference.

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise this afternoon to speak to Bill C-45 on cannabis legalization. As my colleague said, a lot of people are talking about this. Most of the people in my riding are against the bill. I have a hard time understanding why the Liberal government wants to legalize marijuana.

Softwood Lumber  Mr. Speaker, the government's response is inadequate. Instead of taking the bull by the horns and reaching an agreement on softwood lumber with the United States, it chose to kneel. The government lacks leadership and does not know how to negotiate. It must protect the softwood lumber industry and create jobs.

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government has yet to give anything to the Quebec City region. There is nothing new for the National Optics Institute, nothing settled for the Institut nordique du Québec, nothing for the Port of Québec, and nothing finalized for pre-clearance at the airport.

Flooding  Mr. Speaker, some people in eastern Canada are currently going through tough times because of Mother Nature's wrath, which has caused abnormal flooding in residential areas. Those affected are facing situations beyond their control that are putting their properties and belongings at risk.

National Defence  Madam Speaker, I would like to ask the member for Saint-Jean to listen to the question. As a father, I teach my children to respect others and to never take credit for others' achievements. Engaging in such immoral and unacceptable behaviour would mean losing all trust and credibility.

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, 18 months ago, this Prime Minister asked Canadian voters to place their trust in him, but he continues to stretch the truth and say just about anything. I hope that on this Holy Thursday he does not believe that he can obtain absolution without going to confession. With regard to his false statement about the use of the Aga Khan's private helicopter, will the Prime Minister give us the facts and tell the truth?

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, let me try this again. After countless broken election promises, this government continues to stretch the truth or talk out of both sides of its mouth on a daily basis. Here is further proof that the Prime Minister is not telling the truth: in his defence, regarding his personal vacation, he said that the private helicopter was the only way to get to the Aga Khan's island.