Oxi Day  Mr. Speaker, in these difficult times and as Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to mark October 28, 1940, and commemorate the incredible sacrifices made by Greece, a long-time ally of Canada, during the Second World War. Starting on October 28, 194

Public Sector Integrity Act  Madam Speaker, it is an honour to have the opportunity to rise to speak to Bill C-290, an act to amend the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. Whistle-blowers are the unsung heroes of our institutions. They are the courageous individuals who put their careers, their repu

Success of an Agri-Food Company  Mr. Speaker, the agriculture and agri-food sector is a major economic driver in Canada, employing 2.3 million people. This growing sector alone represents 7% of our GDP. Aliments Ouimet‑Cordon Bleu, a Montreal company known for its Clark and Paris Pâté brands, is a major player i

Breast Cancer Awareness Month  Mr. Speaker, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I would like to take this opportunity to highlight an important organization. Pink in the City has been supporting breast cancer awareness for over 17 years. On October 27, Pink in the City will be hosting its annual ma

Republic of Cyprus  Mr. Speaker, congratulations on your new position. On October 1, Cyprus celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence. It was indeed an occasion worth celebrating, because despite all the tragedies and all the challenges that Cyprus has faced, it has transformed into a mod

Monique Bégin  Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to rise and pay tribute to Monique Bégin, a member of Parliament who was a pioneer in the House for many years. She played an important role in improving the lives of all Canadians. She was the executive secretary of the Royal Commission on the Status o

End of the School Year  Mr. Speaker, this week, young people in my riding are celebrating their last days of school before the summer break. Some will even be celebrating their high school graduation. The end of students' high school studies can be an exhilarating experience, as well as a daunting one.

Father's Day  Madam Speaker, this Sunday we will be celebrating our fathers and the sacrifices they made for all of us. I dedicate this statement to my 91-year-old father, Elias, who survived the war and who, in 1957, left his very poor village in Greece to move to the modern city of Montreal

Rail Transportation  Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada is not privatizing Via Rail. The Government of Canada will retain ownership of Via Rail, its subsidiary, and all high-frequency train infrastructure and assets. A significant amount of analysis and due diligence was completed to determine

Rail Transportation  Madam Speaker, the provision of intercity passenger rail in Canada's most densely populated areas is a priority for our government. High-frequency rail between Quebec City and Toronto is central to the transformation of rail service for Canadians. High-frequency trains will sign

Correctional Service of Canada  Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. member for the opportunity for us to recognize the outstanding efforts performed by CSC employees on a daily basis, as well as the inherent risks performed by many correctional officers. It also permits us to recognize the meetings that occur betwe

Correctional Service of Canada  Madam Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to stand in the House today to speak about the penitentiary agricultural program with the member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston. I would like to begin my remarks today by reiterating what the Government of Canada shared with this House back

Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day  Mr. Speaker, on May 18, the Tamil community celebrates the day of remembrance, Mullivaikkal, which commemorates the lives lost during the 25-year civil war in Sri Lanka. As we honour the victims of this tragedy, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the Tamil communit

Rail Transportation  Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for the good work that he does on the transport committee with me. Canadians deserve reliable railway service and public funds are—

Rail Transportation  Excuse me?