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Climate Change Mr. Speaker, the other day I was thinking about why it is so important for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. It is important for the economy. Obviously, economic prosperity and ecological prosperity go hand in hand. I was looking at the national inventory report, and
May 3rd, 2024House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
News Media Industry Mr. Speaker, newsrooms and journalists are one of the pillars of Canadian democracy. In our rural communities, local media play an even more fundamental role. In December, the Minister of Canadian Heritage reached a historic agreement with Google, which committed to giving newsro
February 29th, 2024House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Indigenous Affairs Mr. Speaker, communities across Canada are marching to remember missing and murdered women, girls and two-spirited people. Indigenous women are still afraid to leave their communities at night. As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the national inquiry's final report on th
February 14th, 2024House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Child Care Mr. Speaker, affordable day care is so important. It is essential to provide women with the freedom to choose whether they stay home to raise their kids or pursue their careers, in most cases, balancing both. Women in my riding tell me they have trouble finding spots in day car
February 13th, 2024House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Women and Gender Equality Madam Speaker, supporting women so they can claim their full and proper place in the economy is not just the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. Are members aware that, by promoting women's participation in the economy, we could increase our GDP by $150 billion? Unfo
December 12th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Small Business Mr. Speaker, here in Canada, we have attracted an incredible amount of foreign investment by making the most of Canada's assets. In Quebec, 99% of businesses are SMEs. To say that we are going back to an economic stone age where we are lining the pockets of foreign multinational
December 5th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recently recognized Canada as a world leader for its national action plan to end gender-based violence. One important component of that plan is a better justice system. It was not so long ago that a judge pr
November 27th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Families, Children and Social Development Mr. Speaker, we know that, during the pandemic, Canadians received support from community and non-profit organizations. Now, those organizations are having trouble generating revenue and dealing with rising costs and growing demand for services. They are even having trouble retai
November 24th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
The Environment Mr. Speaker, more than 400,000 homes in Quebec still heat with oil. Quebeckers are ready for a green transition, but the reality is that not everyone can afford to replace their heating system. That is why greener homes programs and heat pump subsidies are so important. Can the
November 7th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I would say to my hon. colleague that we need immigration. Earlier, I mentioned the example of Dr. Amahzoune in Maniwaki. Without him, there would be no operating room in Maniwaki. Hospitals in the regions are struggling. We need skilled immigration. I do not unde
October 31st, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleague. We need skilled immigrants like doctors and nurses. It is in our best interest to do our best to help all decision-makers speed up credential recognition. I know that in Quebec, for example, individuals need to be recognized by the Collè
October 31st, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, when it comes to housing, I would invite my colleague to take a look at the substantial investments we are making to speed up construction and increase housing supply. I think this is the first solution. For example, we are removing the GST from the construction of
October 31st, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today. Tomorrow, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship is going to present the immigration targets for the coming years. When it comes to welcoming newcomers to Canada, we need to make sure we have growth, and newcomers su
October 31st, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I, too, am a Quebecker and very proud of my language. In my hon. colleague's opinion, what is preventing Quebec from choosing francophone immigrants? As for integration capacity, I can reassure him right away. I personally participated in the family reunification
October 31st, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal
International Development Mr. Speaker, before becoming an MP, I had the opportunity to go to several countries with flawed tax systems. In other words, seniors, young people and the unemployed were left behind. I saw them in the streets. I know that the Conservatives would like to take an axe to our tax
October 30th, 2023House debate
Sophie ChatelLiberal