Community Support in Laval  Mr. Speaker, like many cities in Quebec, Laval has been hard hit by the flooding. At this difficult time, I have seen people come together to work on various community initiatives, such as building makeshift breakwaters and organizing aid for flood victims. I want to say how pro

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Our infrastructure program is very ambitious and modern. We have created programs for public transit, rural and northern communities, social infrastructure, and many other things. Our program also targets infrastructure relatin

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Our government presented a budget that builds on last year's budget. Our measures will improve the quality of life of middle-class Canadians and put more money in their pockets by creating jobs and a a fairer tax system through

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish my wife, Rana, a happy wedding anniversary. I am pleased and proud today to speak to budget 2017, which is the logical follow-up to last year's budget. It includes targeted measures to help the middle class deal with everyday challenges, to ligh

Transportation  Mr. Speaker, one sector that is particularly important to my constituents in Alfred-Pellan is the burgeoning electric vehicle industry. My constituents want to contribute to reducing emissions and protecting future generations. Can the Minister of Transport tell Canadians how he

The Budget  Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my colleague a question. Access to the Internet and digital technology remains a problem in Canada. Does the budget provide for initiatives to improve the situation?

International Women's Day  Mr. Speaker, on this International Women's Day we are standing up for “equality without limits”. I want to commend my female colleagues in the House of Commons on their dedication to public service. I also want to acknowledge my assistants and all women who work on the Hill, not

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech on this important bill. The government is taking the necessary steps to respond to the fentanyl overdose crisis across the country. I think my colleague would agree that our government bases its decisions on facts, science, and

Laval Centre for Social Integration and Cohesion  Mr. Speaker, the Centre lavallois pour l'intégration et la cohésion sociale will be holding a conference on February 25 to mark the first anniversary of the arrival of Syrian refugees. I am very pleased to be attending this event, which will allow stakeholders and citizens to ass

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I am trying to understand the NDP's position, which is fairly unclear. Why are they against an agreement that will allow free trade with the European Union? Does the NDP not want Canadian businesses to be able to boost their sales and create jobs?

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I am trying to understand the NDP's position, which is not terribly clear. In the past, the NDP has opposed most free trade agreements, with a few exceptions, including the agreement with Jordan, for instance. Why would anyone oppose an agreement that will allow tr

Housing  Mr. Speaker, the minister was in Laval on January 16 for a major joint announcement with the Province of Quebec about a $400-million investment in social housing. Would the minister tell the House how this investment in social housing will help vulnerable people across Quebec, i

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. Bill C-29 implements certain measures of budget 2016, a budget that marks a turning point after 10 years, during which the only objective was to avoid a deficit—but at what cost? Seniors, children, women, veterans, low-income C

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his very insightful and very important question for the seniors in my riding and across Canada. As we know, ageing has its downsides. Unfortunately, loss of autonomy and illness are in store for many seniors. These conditions sometimes mean,

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to Bill C-29, which implements certain provisions of the budget tabled in March. I am pleased to speak today because I am very proud to see that our government is keeping its promises and commitments to Canadians, the middle class