Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her very pertinent question. In the previous Parliament, the NDP introduced Bill C-262, which was passed by this House, to ensure that all federal laws are aligned with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Th

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, thank you for this opportunity to respond to the Liberal government's Speech from the Throne. I would like to begin by quoting Edmond Rostand, who would have this to say about it: That's too brief, young man! The throne speech is silent on quite a few subjects, es

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, while scientists at COP25 and young people across the country insist that this is a climate crisis, the Liberals are all over the map. The commissioner of the environment and sustainable development announced today that not only are we going to miss the Conservative

Canadian Heritage  Mr. Speaker, workers in Alberta need new jobs in a new economy. It is time to take action. Speaking of inaction, the Liberals dragged their heels for years, refusing to go after web giants that do not pay their fair share and that believe they are above the law. This is hurting

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate the member for Beloeil—Chambly on being elected, on his first questions here today and on his speech. Throughout the entire campaign, the Bloc Québécois presented itself as the greatest defender of Quebec's interests. That practically became t

Petitions  Madam Speaker, I am presenting a petition that was launched in Quebec and signed by over 2,300 people. The petitioners are calling on us to immediately end all forms of discrimination in the Indian Act, to comply with the United Nations Human Rights Committee decision stipulating

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have suddenly realized that green-lighting the expansion of Trans Mountain will not wash, especially after declaring a climate emergency the day before. Now they are trying to create a diversion by saying that any profits from the pipeline will go into a

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, we already know that saying one thing and doing the opposite is the hallmark of the Liberal Party. However, declaring a climate emergency one day and approving the expansion of a pipeline that will emit as much pollution as three million cars the next day goes beyond

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I listened closely to my colleague's speech. I feel that the Liberals are taking action at the last minute. Last night, they made us vote on a motion recognizing the climate emergency, but they have done practically nothing over the past four years when they were in

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question and for giving me an opportunity to speak to that issue. Unfortunately, the Liberals often use that argument to attack the NDP's plan. It is not quite accurate. I want to clarify and set the record straight. Obviously, we are t

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent for his highly relevant question. That was not the first time he asked it and I feel as though I will be hearing it a lot over the coming months. The hon. member for Louis-Saint-Laurent demonstrated what the NDP has been

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Hochelaga. It was in my notes, but I did not have time to get to it. Indeed, we are the only party that respects workers in the energy transition, which is unavoidable. We have an plan for EI that involves providing labour force training so

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with my fantastic colleague from Courtenay—Alberni. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate him on all the work he does to promote cycling in this country and help reduce plastic pollution. My colleague from British Columbia is doing

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I listened with interest to the parliamentary secretary's speech and his endless litany of ineffective half-measures. I am not impressed. After four years in power, the Liberal record on the environment is absolutely abysmal, especially when it comes to reducing gr

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. One thing is certain: once the Conservatives sink their teeth into something, they hold on tight and do not let go. Unfortunately, they do not have an alternative plan. The Liberal government is being hypocritical. It says one t