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Tragedy at Laval Day Care Mr. Speaker, a horrifying and unprecedented tragedy occurred in my riding. A Société de transport de Laval bus crashed into the Garderie éducative Ste-Rose on Terrasse Dufferin in Laval, killing two young children and seriously injuring six. This is so, so sad, and the children,
February 9th, 2023House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Labour Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada is committed to collective agreements that are reasonable for taxpayers and that provide employees with fair wage adjustments and provisions that reflect today's workplace. Can the President of the Treasury Board inform the House of the new
November 1st, 2022House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Sarkis Berejikian Mr. Speaker, today, I want to pay tribute to a man who works in a dying trade: shoe repair. Sarkis Berejikian owns the Cordonnerie Jean‑Pierre II in old Sainte‑Rose, Laval. He is a typical 1970s shoemaker. Mr. Berejikian was born in Syria in 1946. He later moved with his parents
October 17th, 2022House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the member for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia, who gave an excellent speech, as always. I would like to ask her how she plans to continue advocating for more assistance for Ukrainian immigrants who want to settle all over Quebec.
October 3rd, 2022House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day Mr. Speaker, for Mullivaikkal, Tamils across the world mourn their loved ones. May 18, 2009, marks the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka. With no peace on the island until this date, over 70,000 Tamils were killed, 300,000 were detained and countless disappeared. Today mar
May 18th, 2022House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Taxation Mr. Speaker, as we all know, tax season is now half over. Millions of Canadians have already completed and filed their tax returns, and many others are about to join them by filing their returns in the next few days. Can the Minister of Revenue tell us how this year's tax season
March 31st, 2022House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Point of Order Mr. Speaker, you reminded members that the dress code applies whether we are in the House in person or virtually. Is there a way to ensure that members all follow the same rules, regardless of physical location?
December 13th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Diversity and Inclusion Madam Speaker, one year ago, our government launched the 50-30 challenge to encourage Canadian organizations to increase diversity and inclusion on corporate boards and in senior management. The challenge has two goals: gender parity, meaning 50% women, on Canadian boards and se
December 10th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Official Languages Mr. Speaker, as Quebeckers prepare to celebrate their national holiday tomorrow, we can be proud of a federal government that protects and promotes the French language. I am proud that our government has introduced Bill C‑32, which will modernize the Official Languages Act and b
June 23rd, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
House debate Madam Speaker, on the subject of sexual misconduct, Canadians have heard in recent months that defence team members have been affected by sexual trauma and sexual misconduct. On behalf of those who serve their country, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed For
June 9th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
House debate Madam Speaker, the purpose of Ms. Arbour's review is to eliminate all forms of sexual misconduct and abuse of power and create a safe work environment—
June 9th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
House debate Madam Speaker, in response to this question, I would like to recall the past of GBA+, recruitment and retention. This year, 2020-21, 493 women signed up, representing 24% of recruits, compared to 1,530 recruits who were men, representing 75.6%. Although recruitment was lower tha
June 9th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
House debate moved: That: (a) the House recognize that gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) is an analytical process that provides a rigorous methodology for assessing systemic inequalities, as well as a means to determine how diverse groups of women, men, and gender diverse people may expe
June 9th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Agriculture and Agri-Food Mr. Speaker, it is estimated that more than half of Canada's food supply is wasted annually and that more than $50 billion of that wasted food is avoidable. Reducing waste not only increases food availability, it also saves consumers and businesses money. It strengthens our food
May 13th, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal
Seniors Mr. Speaker, the older seniors get, the more financially vulnerable they become, especially women. We know that seniors over 75 are often unable to work, that they have disabilities and greater health needs. The combination of higher expenses and lower income means that seniors
April 21st, 2021House debate
Yves RobillardLiberal