Marc-Aurèle-Fortin  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the people of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin for placing their trust in me on October 19. I would like to thank my family and friends, my volunteers, and the voters. Marc-Aurèle-Fortin is rich in many ways, including its history, its attributes, and its pe

Corporation Rose-Art Gallery  Mr. Speaker, every year, in my riding, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, the Corporation Rose-Art gallery, which was founded in 1991, brings together on Sainte-Rose Boulevard more than 90 artists, painters, and sculptors from Quebec and elsewhere. During this symposium, more than 20,000 visito

21st Dictée Lavalloise  Mr. Speaker, this week, I had the pleasure of awarding several young people in my riding certificates of recognition for their performances in the 21st Dictée lavalloise. As a former teacher, I am delighted with the success of the Dictée lavalloise, a family activity that has go

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1.  Mr. Speaker, although the budget was tabled in March, I rise today in the House to add my voice to those who have already praised it. I would like to start by taking a moment to once again thank the people of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, who put their trust in me. As I rise today, I am w

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1.  Mr. Speaker, I need not answer that question because the budget is clear: we are here for our seniors. I can assure hon. members that in my riding every senior will benefit from this very logical and well-received measure.

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1.  Mr. Speaker, I was saying that naturally, contrary to what members across the way think, the seniors in Marc-Aurèle-Fortin are very happy with the measures that our government is putting in place. They will benefit all seniors throughout Canada and not just those in Marc-Aurèle-F

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1.  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. My speech this morning was really about seniors all across Canada. This does not mean that I do not support measures for farmers and measures in other areas. Today I simply wanted to emphasize the support that we are providing

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 1.  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. It is important to understand that not only has the Minister of Finance often talked about it, but it is also included in the budget. I would ask the members to reread the budget. Maybe then they will change their minds and suppo

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, budget 2016 provides funding for electric vehicles as well as alternative fuels infrastructure. These initiatives will allow for more low-carbon-emitting vehicles and will benefit both our economy and our environment. Can the Minister of Natural Resources tell the H

Fabrose Soccer Club  Mr. Speaker, since 1974, young families and athletes in Laval have been counting on the Fabrose soccer club to provide a range of services to players, coaches, referees, and other volunteers. As the honorary president of the 2016 Fabrose finals, I would like to underscore how muc

Health  Mr. Speaker, millions of Canadians suffer from arthritis, a disease that affects seniors in particular. With that in mind, what measures are this government and the Minister of Health taking to help arthritis sufferers and prevent new cases?

Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of two of our paralympic athletes. Hearty congratulations to Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito, who distinguished themselves in synchronized diving. This duo from my riding, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, and that of my colleague,

Kathleen Gagnon  Mr. Speaker, October is Women's History Month, so I would like to recognize the outstanding contribution of someone from my beautiful riding of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin. Over the past few months, I have had the immense privilege of meeting people who care about improving the day-to-d

Poverty Reduction Act  Madam Speaker, it is my privilege to take the floor today regarding a very special bill, a bill that clearly shows that our government has scored a bull’s-eye with its efforts to reduce poverty all across the country. I am of course speaking of Bill C-245. First of all, I would

Remembrance Day  Mr. Speaker, on this first day of November, I rise as the member for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and as a former air cadet officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Remembrance Day is coming up. I invite my constituents and all Canadians to observe Remembrance Day on November 11. Armis