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Criminal Code Mr. Speaker, I would like to inform you that I will be sharing my time with the member for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex. I am pleased to rise in the House today in support of Bill C‑62. The bill proposes to extend the temporary exclusion of mental illness as a an eligibility criteria
February 15th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Mr. Speaker, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is increasing the productivity and competitiveness of Quebec businesses. Although the Conservatives voted against funding for programs that support Quebec businesses, our government is helping to grow Biodextris, a Vimy
February 15th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Birthday Congratulations Mr. Speaker, today, as I rise in this chamber, I am filled with profound gratitude and joy as I pay tribute to my beloved spouse, Gerry, on his 70th birthday, seventy years of life, love and resilience. Behind every committed elected official stands a pillar of unwavering suppo
February 12th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 251 Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 251, proudly celebrated on January 27. I congratulate them. They make us proud, and we are honoured to count on the strength and service the legion offers to our constituents. For 6
February 5th, 2024House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Families, Children and Social Development Mr. Speaker, our government has cut poverty in Canada nearly in half thanks to measures such as increasing child care spaces and introducing the Canada child benefit and dental care. These initiatives have lifted thousands of families out of poverty. It is also important to note
December 5th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
Quebec's Electric and Smart Transportation Industry Mr. Speaker, Propulsion Québec has been fast-tracking the development of Quebec's electric and smart transportation industry since 2017 to reinvent mobility with an eye to the future. I am proud that Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions is supporting projects that prom
November 22nd, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
October 30th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
October 26th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
October 26th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
October 6th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
October 3rd, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
September 19th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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.
June 21st, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
June 16th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal
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
May 29th, 2023House debate
Annie KoutrakisLiberal