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National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act Madam Speaker, I will try to ask a question that has to do with the bill before us. There are two things that must be assessed when it comes to foreign investments. First, we must determine whether there is a net benefit for the Canadian economy. Second, we must take into accoun
November 6th, 2023House debate
Questions on the Order Paper With regard to the National Joint Council’s revised Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive (IPGHD) and the Shelter Cost Differential methodology (SCD) that came into effect on August 1, 2023, broken down by province or territory: (a) what is the total number of employees
November 6th, 2023House debate
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take part in this evening's debate. My question for the member for Thérèse-De Blainville is this: What should the federal government do? Eighty-two billion dollars is being invested in the construction of supposedly affordable housing. What would she
October 30th, 2023House debate
Grocery Industry Mr. Speaker, people should be able to feed themselves and their children. That is a basic need. Right now, thousands of people are no longer able to do that. Every month, 872,000 Quebeckers access food banks. That is one in 10 people. The Minister of Industry's spineless approac
October 26th, 2023House debate
Labour Mr. Speaker, 360 workers at the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation are on strike. With the rising cost of living, they are demanding fairer and more equitable wages. As we have seen in the past, the Liberals and the Conservatives alike will trample on workers' rights by i
October 24th, 2023House debate
Canada—Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act Madam Speaker, I know that my colleague is very concerned about the climate crisis, but protecting biodiversity and the goal of protecting 30% of marine areas by 2030 are also part of the discussion. Now we are finding out that, for the Liberal government, the area is only protec
October 16th, 2023House debate
Pharmacare Mr. Speaker, not only will it save lives, but a universal public pharmacare program would save the sick, workers, hospitals and employers billions of dollars. The Liberals need to make that happen. It is not just NDP supporters who are saying this. All the studies and reports sh
October 16th, 2023House debate
Housing Mr. Speaker, we are experiencing an unprecedented housing crisis caused by the Liberals and the Conservatives. It is unconscionable. Outside, tents are popping up faster than truly affordable housing. People are poorly housed, living with mould, but are unable to move because the
October 5th, 2023House debate
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her great speech. I agree that eliminating the GST on rental housing construction is a small measure, too small to fix the current crisis. However, it is an NDP proposal, so I do want to defend it. The thing that has us concerned is that t
October 5th, 2023House debate
Affordable Housing and Groceries Act Madam Speaker, I would like to share a story. There are are four grocery stores just a block away from where I live. One of them is a major chain store, like the oligopolies my colleague is talking about. Another one is a small independent grocery store owned by a Portuguese fami
October 5th, 2023House debate
Old Age Security Act Madam Speaker, I listened with interest to the previous member's speech. I never knew I was part of the government. I want to set the record straight, but I will also go a step further: We are not propping up the Liberals; we are using our leverage and bargaining power to force t
October 4th, 2023House debate
Housing Mr. Speaker, that is yet another answer that is completely disconnected from reality. Families who have to renew their mortgage soon are headed for a cliff. Negligence by the Liberals and the Conservatives has resulted in the loss of one million affordable housing units in the
October 3rd, 2023House debate
Public Services and Procurement Mr. Speaker, when it comes to climate, the Liberals are asleep at the switch. The move to a new insurance company for the public service is causing a lot of headaches for employees who are already struggling with the cost of living. There are never-ending delays for drug and tr
September 28th, 2023House debate
Natural Resources Mr. Speaker, this summer, forest fires laid waste to parts of the country. We are experiencing the climate crisis first-hand. The environment minister's inaction is getting embarrassing. The International Energy Agency's recent report says that Canada must stop approving new fos
September 28th, 2023House debate
Climate Change Mr. Speaker, the planet is literally burning. We saw it this summer in Quebec, in British Columbia, and pretty much all around the world. In this country, the oil and gas sector is responsible for 30% of all our carbon emissions, which are increasing every year. That is why we a
September 28th, 2023House debate