Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the Commissioner of Lobbying discovered that not one, but two friends of the Conservatives had engaged in illegal lobbying. What happened next? Nothing. There was no punishment, no charge, no fine, not even a little slap on the wrist. The code does not have any power

Canada Labour Code  moved that Bill C-307, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (pregnant or nursing employees), be read the second time and referred to committee. —Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud to rise today in this House to speak to a bill that is so important to many women throughout Cana

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for her very relevant question. The measures contained in this private member's bill respond to the desires of women's movements and unions representing female workers under federal jurisdiction. This is something that flight a

Canada Labour Code  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for the relevant question. Indeed, we are in contact with organizations with a strong interest in that issue. I want to reassure him straight away: centres focused on promoting women's involvement in the workforce support us on this. They have

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, Canadians have reason to fear the next Conservative budget because the cuts announced could be double what is expected. The President of the Treasury Board, a man known for his great transparency, is talking about cuts of 10% resulting in the loss of $8 billion in p

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I did not miss the Conservatives' vacuous answers. We can already see that their irresponsible cuts are having devastating consequences. We need only think of those held hostage in the labyrinths of Immigration Canada or those who have just lost their jobs and will

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to all gifts and benefits accepted, directly or indirectly, by the Prime Minister, all Cabinet Ministers, and their families since 2006, by first and last name of the Member, in chronological order: (a) for each gift or benefit received, (i) what was the date of recei

Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to the costs incurred by the government in settling lawsuits or claims, as identified in the 2011 Public Accounts totaling $654 million, divided by department, what are the: (a) identities of the claimants or organizations; (b) details of the grievance including the (

The Conservative Government  Mr. Speaker, Parliament just resumed yesterday and already the Conservatives' bad political choices have emerged: closure motions, massive cuts to public services, a complete lack of transparency and threats to seniors who now fear losing their entire life savings. For six years

Pooled Registered Pension Plans Act  Mr. Speaker, again we see that the Conservatives have learned nothing from the 2008-09 financial collapse and that they are going back to their bad neo-liberal habits. I would like to commend the hon. member for her excellent speech, which painted a very clear picture of the situ

Government Services  Mr. Speaker, they still have a lot of work to do. I am glad that the minister brought up the subject of benefits because I have a little story to tell. A Montreal woman waited four months for her employment insurance application to be processed. That is much longer than the 28 d

Government Services  Mr. Speaker, either this government is incompetent, or it is on a mission to destroy people's quality of life. I think it might be both. Unemployment is on the rise, the economy is foundering, the deficit is growing, banks and oil companies are paying less tax, and the governmen

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I feel that the member for Pierrefonds—Dollard has moved a fantastic motion. I do not understand why the Conservatives would cause such anxiety for Canadian seniors when, on January 1, they gave a $3 billion gift to big business, banks and oil companies. They are

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the hon. member on her speech, which was not only on point, but also moving. It showed a great deal of solidarity and compassion. I would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight with regard to what the Minister of Veterans Aff

Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act  Madam Speaker, as Montrealers and Quebeckers, we were and still are affected by the tragedy at École Polytechnique, which could have been prevented if the registry had existed at the time. Police associations are telling us that it is effective, that they need it, that it is usef