Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent the people of the riding of Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, one of the most francophone ridings in Canada. As elsewhere in Quebec, my fellow citizens expect their member of Parliament to defend and protect our French language.

Employment Insurance  Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government has improved the employment insurance system for all workers and their families. We introduced Bill C-56, which would offer compassionate care and sickness benefits to self-employed workers in Quebec at an affordable and reasonable rate. T

Economic Action Plan  Mr. Speaker, today the Minister of Finance presented our government's fourth report on the implementation of Canada's economic action plan. Faced with this unprecedented crisis, Quebeckers and Canadians wanted a government that takes action. That is what we have done. We have h

Economic Action Plan  Mr. Speaker, our economy relies on the success of our businesses. Canada's economic action plan helps these businesses by providing the necessary tools to consolidate, innovate and increase their prosperity. That is why our government has invested in the Tandem Expansion Fund.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to speak today in reply to the Speech from the Throne delivered by the Governor General. I want to thank the Prime Minister for giving me this opportunity. Before talking about my constituency and the actions of my government, I would be remi

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, the hon. member feels we have produced next to nothing. I, on the other hand, believe we have accomplished a great deal. Really, we just delivered an excellent Speech from the Throne, and everything she just pointed out is what we are going to be doing. So there is n

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, as far as I know, the members of the Bloc voted against the Government of Canada's action plan.

Address in Reply  I do not know how they can tell us today that we are not working extra hard to lead Canada out of the recession. There is no doubt that we are doing the work.

Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, it is written in black and white in the throne speech that we will further strengthen Canada’s retirement income system. I do not know why the NDP member asked that question. We are doing the work. I sincerely believe that our government's work is achieving the desir

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games  Mr. Speaker, personally and on behalf of the government I would like to congratulate all Canadian athletes on their performances at the Vancouver Olympic Games. Our athletes captivated thousands of Canadians and Quebeckers throughout the games, as we shared in their highs and the

Elimination of Tariffs  Mr. Speaker, today, our government announced that it would be taking action to eliminate all remaining tariffs on manufacturing inputs and machinery and equipment. This will keep us ahead of the pack and show the rest of the world that we are open for business. These measures w

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, how does the Bloc explain its opposition to a budget that is focused on jobs and economic growth, and that is paving the way to a balanced budget? The Bloc falsely claims that this budget contains nothing good for Quebec. Our government presented a budget with a nu

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to share my time with the hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou. I would like to respond to the question from the hon. member for Joliette about the measures taken by the government to help the less fortunate. Although the economic recovery has begun, we r

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. In fact, he is alluding to a radio interview in which I mentioned various things the unemployed in my region, who are called seasonal unemployed, could do. I sincerely think that there can be as many potential solutions as the

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I say again that our government has put in place a series of measures as part of Canada's economic action plan in order to support all segments of Canadian and Quebec society. Quebec is certainly getting its fair share this regard. I am certainly not ashamed of the l