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Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I had the opportunity to have some good discussions with my colleague, who used to teach at a CEGEP. I would like him to comment on this because I believe he is still in touch with the student community. How are students reacting? Are the measures we discussed today
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I really enjoyed that lovely speech by my colleague opposite. It goes to show that collaboration in the House has enabled us to introduce measures that will help students. I would like my colleague to comment on two things. First is the reason why we had to look at
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. The co-operation among all the political parties in the House has paid off. The bill will help students. It has been a long time since I was a student. There was a recession in 1981 when I graduated from the Université du Québec
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate this opportunity to discuss this with my colleagues today. I thank the hon. member opposite for his speech. We can supply a bit more information that would explain why we chose one amount over another. It is really hard to strike a balance when we
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I thank the member opposite for his very thoughtful speech about the legislation that we are considering. I appreciate his reminiscing about his recent academic career, because that is the kind of thing I have been hearing from the students in my riding. This is the
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my hon. colleague a question. He mentioned that all MPs have been fielding a lot of questions from their constituents since the start of this crisis. My office has heard about the needs of workers who have lost their jobs and the multiple needs
April 29th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Opposition Motion—Pharmacare Madam Speaker, I listened with interest and with emotion to what my colleague said he has been hearing from his constituents. We, the members from the province of Quebec, already have a pharmacare plan, but my constituents have mentioned that there are gaps in coverage. I would
March 12th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
The Budget Mr. Speaker, since 2015, our government has been making responsible investments for Canadians, for example, by lowering taxes, supporting families and ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. Because of these investments, Canada and Canadians are in a strong position
March 11th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Human Rights Mr. Speaker, Canada is deeply concerned about the suffering of the Venezuelan people and remains firmly committed to promoting and protecting democracy and human rights. In response to the attacks by the Nicolas Maduro regime against the rights of Venezuelans, Canada imposed sev
February 19th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Relations with Indigenous Peoples Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his very passionate speech. My riding is next to his, and my constituents could not take the train from Candiac to Montreal either. I am grateful for their patience as this situation unfolds. I remember having protesters outside my of
February 18th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for her speech. She addressed the financial aspects of the employment insurance fund, which is very well managed. Members will recall that the situation was worrisome for several years. This fund is meant to provide support for people who
February 18th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Châteauguay Community Association Madam Speaker, in honour of Black History Month, I wish to acknowledge the incredible work of the Association communautaire Horizon de Châteauguay. Founded in 1994 by the late businessman and philanthropist Clinton Ritchie, and now run by the illustrious Uton McLean, Horizon prov
February 7th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act Madam Speaker, as the member of Parliament for Châteauguay—Lacolle, where both the Lacolle border crossing and Roxham Road are located, I am proud of the way that our officials, in both the CBSA and the RCMP, have handled in a legal, humanitarian way the irregular entry of people
February 7th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. My riding, Châteauguay—Lacolle, is home to an important border crossing. I am talking about the crossing in Lacolle, on Highway 15. Thousands of people, individuals and families, cross that border for tourist and business reas
February 6th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his speech on this important bill. My region, Chateauguay—Lacolle, is home to the largest border crossing in the country. In Lacolle, where Highway 15 ends, many of my constituents cross the border regularly, whether for personal trips
February 6th, 2020House debate
Brenda ShanahanLiberal