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Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I was very interested in my hon. colleague's speech. She raised a number of points that will have to be discussed in greater detail at committee. I do have a question about the 18-month delay that everyone has been talking about. I, too, asked why the 18-month wait

November 27th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Paul‑André Thibert  Mr. Speaker, today, I want to pay tribute to Paul‑André Thibert, to whom the Châteauguay community bid farewell last Saturday. As an artist and a businessman, Mr. Thibert always devoted himself strongly and passionately to what he believed in. He first made a name for himself on

November 20th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Sustainable Heating  Mr. Speaker, families in Châteauguay—Lacolle are very aware of the climate crisis and they want to act responsibly to protect the environment. We know that one good option is to use heat pumps rather than oil for home heating because they are greener and more cost-effective. How

November 7th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Families, Children and Social Development  Madam Speaker, when Canadians needed support during the pandemic, community groups stepped up to provide crucial aid. Today, many of them are having a tough time generating revenue and coping with rising costs. They are also having a hard time attracting and retaining staff and v

November 3rd, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Farmer Resilience  Madam Speaker, we had a very hard summer. We experienced extreme heat, torrential rain and forest fires of unprecedented proportions. Once again, I was struck by the courage and solidarity of Châteauguay—Lacolle farmers in the face of climate adversity. I am pleased that my coll

November 3rd, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague's speech with great interest. I would like to ask him a question about the other provinces. I was very pleased to see that we reached our target for francophone immigration to the other provinces, notably New Brunswick, Manitoba and Ontari

October 31st, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech and today's motion. I am very proud of the integration efforts we have been seeing in my riding, Châteauguay—Lacolle, for some time now. We have a labour shortage, and everyone is very grateful. Quebec has imposed a limit for f

October 31st, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Celebrations in Châteauguay—Lacolle  Mr. Speaker, Châteauguay—Lacolle is celebrating its rich past, its pride in its present and its confidence about its future. The municipalities of Napierville and Saint‑Cyprien are jointly celebrating their 200th anniversary, while Sherrington is celebrating its 175th anniversary

October 30th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Regional Economic Development  Mr. Speaker, SMEs account for more than 99% of the businesses in Quebec, and they are still facing challenges. During the pandemic, our government was there with support for employees' wages, subsidies for rent, and emergency loans. Can the Minister responsible for the Economic

October 23rd, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Persons Day  Mr. Speaker, as we mark Persons Day by paying tribute to the Famous Five, I would like to highlight the contribution made by Thérèse Casgrain, another great Canadian whose struggle not only gave Quebec women the right to vote in 1940, but who fought throughout her life to improve

October 18th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to have the opportunity today to speak today to private member's Bill C‑325, and especially to hear from colleagues who agree with me in opposing this bill. I had the pleasure of attending some of the meetings of the Standing Committee on Justice on Bi

October 16th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

350th Anniversary of the City of Châteauguay  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 350th anniversary of Châteauguay, which has grown from the seigneury offered to Charles Le Moyne into the city we know today. Our entire shared history is what we are celebrating on this important anniversary. We are celebrating 350 years of

October 3rd, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Indigenous Affairs  Madam Speaker, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation reminds us, as citizens of this country, to look deep into our hearts and minds as we consider the impact that colonialism has had on indigenous people. It is a day for us, as Canadians, to once again reflect on the tra

September 29th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the last time I heard my hon. colleague speak, it was during the debate on child care. We were trying to put in place a child care framework, to ensure that affordable child care would be available across the country. My hon. colleague mentioned how unaffordable c

September 28th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal

Climate Change  Mr. Speaker, over the past few months, Canadians have experienced a series of extreme events, including forest fires, drought, heat waves, floods and violent storms that have caused incredible destruction. This has affected the lives of many people in our country. This week, Can

September 18th, 2023House debate

Brenda ShanahanLiberal