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Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, a minute is all I need to comment on the throne speech, because saying that the speech had no substance whatsoever would be an understatement. I want to acknowledge the people of Trois-Rivières who placed their trust in me. They put their trust and their future in t
November 23rd, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Trois‑Rivières Christmas Telethon Mr. Speaker, on Friday, an organization called Noël du Pauvre hosted its 63rd annual telethon at the beautiful J.-Antonio-Thompson hall. This year, it raised over $735,000 to help 4,800 of the neediest families in Trois‑Rivières and Mauricie. Noël du Pauvre, which has been broad
November 29th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
An Act to Provide Further Support in Response to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, I represent Trois-Rivières, a riding that essentially built its renaissance on the culture and events sector. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the government has helped events operators and performance halls, but abandoned the artists. I want to know when the gov
November 29th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code Madam Speaker, Bill C‑3 is obviously very interesting. I would like to add a few comments to the debate. Health care workers have risked their lives and overcome danger to protect us. It is unacceptable for the majority to be controlled by a certain minority that wants to rule t
December 6th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, when you look at the situation in Afghanistan as a whole, it is evident that Canada does not have a clear foreign policy. Canada has welcomed 4,000 refugees even though it promised to bring in 40,000. Quite frankly, we still have a long way to go, and the governmen
December 7th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, in recent years, Canada has shown that it is not a power with influence on the world stage. Right now, we are following the example of other countries who are miles ahead of us. Canada has had multiple foreign affairs ministers since 2015. It takes stability to scor
December 7th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, by renewing the lease for these border facilities, the government is making it clear that it has no plan to shut Roxham down for at least five years. This obviously comes with a price tag, and I am sure it will reassure no one to hear that a Liberal is benefiting fr
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, things are not going well at Roxham Road. First, by announcing that it will do nothing for five years, the government is ensuring that crossings at Roxham Road will continue and become normalized, even though these crossings are illegal. Second, it is paying a Liber
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, I was listening to the member from Kingston and the Islands, who said earlier that the debate was philosophical in nature. I would say that that is absolutely the case and that I am ready to participate in it since my background is in philosophy. Bill C-5 amends th
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, I am new here, so maybe I can be perfectly honest. There are ideological differences between certain parties, and I am prepared to accept this and participate in debate. However, I do not want partisan differences to taint the debate. Partisan differences, or at lea
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, my colleague spoke about punishment, but I do not think that is relevant here. I want to take a broader perspective on the question and point out that, notwithstanding the ideological difference I mentioned earlier, the Bloc Québécois does not support abolishing man
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question. I would just like to clarify one thing. I stated that the federal government should exercise its prerogatives in its jurisdictions. Gun control is a federal jurisdiction. I do not believe that this responsibility can be del
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Mr. Speaker, I have to agree.
December 13th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Madam Speaker, mandatory minium penalties have clearly not proven to be effective over the years. As an ethicist, I worked with police officers and prisons. In both cases, I was able to observe two types of inmates: repeat offenders for whom not a lot can be done, and who are ser
December 14th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc
Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Madam Speaker, I will focus on some of the myths that my colleague stated as facts. The member for Charlesbourg—Haute‑Saint‑Charles may not identify with some of the positions taken by the Bloc Québécois, but I can assure the House that as Quebeckers, we do not identify whatsoev
December 14th, 2021House debate
René VillemureBloc