Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition signed by the residents and store owners of Alfred—Pellan. The petitioners are worried about the consequences of tobacco plain packaging legislation for their business. Indeed, many mom-and-pop businesses depend on premium cigar sa

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, the traditional drivers of growth are no longer sufficient in a digital economy. New technologies are changing the way we access information, shop, socialize and work. Artificial intelligence is helping doctors make more accurate diagnoses, helping farmers improve t

Petitions  Madam Speaker, I rise today to present a petition from my constituents in Alfred-Pellan. They are concerned and would like to see innovative solutions adopted to better regulate the consumption of alcohol products, particularly beverages with high sugar and alcohol content. Thus

Congenital Heart Defects  Madam Speaker, on November 10, I had the honour of attending the fourth annual Gala de Talia. Talia Nahabedian is an inspiring girl and so full of life. Diagnosed with a severe form of tetralogy of Fallot, doctors expected her to live just a few years. She has definitely exceede

International Volunteer Day  Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate International Volunteer Day and the important contribution volunteers make to our communities. Volunteers are kind and caring people who give their time to support causes they believe in. Volunteers help make our society stronger, more inclusive a

Paoletti Gracioppo Therrien  Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to highlight the work of Paoletti Gracioppo Therrien, a chartered professional accounting firm whose team is here with us on Parliament Hill. Giovanni Paoletti, Santo Gracioppo and Benoît Therrien started the firm in 1983. Today, it has become an

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I agree with my colleague that there is an affordable housing crisis. To answer his question, I want to tell him what is happening in my riding, specifically in Laval. People have been particularly happy with our government since last year because we are taking act

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. In 2015, Canadians spoke out loud and clear, choosing our government's plan to invest in Canadians and create good jobs, valuable opportunities and positive growth for everyone. We are serving Canadians and meeting their need

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for his question. I repeat once again that, in 2015, Canadians spoke out loud and clear, choosing our government's plan. I would also add that we have decided to invest in an economy that works for everyone, and I will give a few examp

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity to rise in the House to speak to Bill C-86, budget implementation act, 2018, no. 2, more specifically to modernizing federal labour standards as well as the wage earner protection program. The Government of Canada has a mandat

Umberto Bruni  Mr. Speaker, creativity, imagination and vision are the brush strokes with which artists add a touch of colour here and there, and all around us. I am proud to represent the riding of Alfred-Pellan, which is named after a renowned Quebec painter. Today I rise to pay tribute to u

Employment  Mr. Speaker, our space sector gives us good middle-class jobs and innovations that improve Canadians' day-to-day lives. Over 100 space-related businesses and organizations contribute $2.3 billion to the economy and employ nearly 10,000 Canadians. A clean environment and a stron

Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Mississauga East—Cooksville for moving Motion No. 190, which calls for a study on the labour shortage in the construction industry. Like my colleague, I am concerned about the growing labour shortage in Canada's construction industry. A

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for her question. Hatred knows no borders and can take many shapes. Members of terrorist groups must face severe consequences for the atrocities and inhumane actions they have committed. Our security agencies are doing their work, despi

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for his question. I do not agree in the least with his comments. I would like to point out that our government has introduced public safety legislation. I would also like to highlight the importance of being proactive on this issue. A p