Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, the next question is for the Minister of Tourism. As we know, tourism is very important for our culture and our communities. Can the minister explain the importance of tourism?

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2021-22  Madam Chair, I would first like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people. I rise in the House to talk about what Canadian Heritage has been doing to support the culture, heritage and sport sectors since the beginning of t

Gender-Based Violence  Mr. Speaker, 32 years ago today, Canadians were shocked and horrified to learn that 14 young women with a promising future ahead of them had been murdered in a senseless act of misogyny, hatred and gender-based violence. Those women were robbed of the chance to achieve their drea

Violence Against Women  Mr. Speaker, this past year has been difficult for all Canadians, but the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women. In Quebec, we are seeing a devastating spike of incidents of violence, in which 11 women tragically lost their lives. Could the Minister for Women and Ge

Health  Mr. Speaker, over the past year, Canadians have stayed at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, but for some people, home is not a safe place. Many victims of family violence have become even more vulnerable during the pandemic. All Canadians deserve to feel safe at home. Could

Employment  Mr. Speaker, our government presented budget 2021 last week. This is one of the most significant budgets in generations. Our plan invests in those who are most vulnerable and in families from coast to coast to coast. Can the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disa

Gender-Based Violence  Madam Chair, I would like to thank my colleague. I am pleased to serve and work with her on the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. She has a great deal of compassion, and I really like how she presents things. To answer her question, which relates to compassion,

Gender-Based Violence  Madam Chair, it is such a joy and a pleasure to listen to this colleague as well at the status of women committee. She is very, very passionate, and I enjoy listening to her and thank her so much for her kind comments. As to the hate groups, there is no place for hate in Canada.

Gender-Based Violence  Madam Chair, I would like to thank my hon. colleague, with whom I had the great pleasure of working. She always made me laugh as well. She has a great sense of humour, and I look forward to continuing to work with her. I thank her so much for her beautiful comments about the be

Gender-Based Violence  Madam Chair, I would like to begin by offering my sincere condolences to the friends and families of the seven women who were killed in Quebec over the past seven weeks. These women were loved by their families and will be missed by their communities and their loved ones. I woul

The Environment  Mr. Speaker, during their first virtual bilateral meeting yesterday, our Prime Minister and President Biden talked about the work to be done in the coming years. Our two countries agreed on a roadmap for a renewed U.S.-Canada partnership that prioritizes the fight against COVID-1

Citizenship Act  Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak to Bill C-223, which would amend the Citizenship Act to require that citizenship applicants who ordinarily reside in Quebec must demonstrate an adequate knowledge of French and must pass a test on the rights, responsibilities and privileges of Canadia

Black History Month  Madam Speaker, February is Black History Month, a time to highlight the resilience, many achievements and rich history of Black Canadians. This month of celebration and learning has not always existed in Canada. The fact that Black people were forced into slavery on the land th

Mental Health  Mr. Speaker, a new year usually brings with it hope and new resolutions. Under normal circumstances, it can also bring on the winter blues, and we have to cling to the promise of bright spring days to get us through. Like last year, 2021 so far is no regular year. The mental hea

Canadian Multiculturalism Act  Madam Speaker, I rise today to debate private member's Bill C-226, introduced by the member for Montcalm, which is asking the House to support an amendment to the Canadian Multiculturalism Act so that it would not be applicable in Quebec. The act in question is part of a set of 1