Public Health Agency of Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for this important question. To begin, I would answer that, just yesterday, I received three distress calls from textile workers in Huntingdon. They were all in tears and some of them were even suicidal. They reminded me of our role and responsi

Public Health Agency of Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to participate in today's debate on Bill C-5, An Act respecting the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada and amending certain Acts. I have some serious concerns about Bill C-5. I was a social worker in Quebec's health and social service

Public Health Agency of Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, does the member know that every administrative region in Quebec has its own public health authority? These administrative regions are united through a national public health authority. They have their own national health promotion and prevention objectives. Does she

International Bridges and Tunnels Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to know my colleague's position on a specific issue. What does the member think about the fact that Bill C-3 has removed the measures relating to the powers of the Canadian Transportation Agency to receive complaints concerning noise resulting from rail

Volunteer Week  Mr. Speaker, the theme of Volunteer Week 2006, held in Quebec until April 29, is “Volunteering for all tastes”. Let us acknowledge the importance of the work carried out by the thousands of men and women who spend time and energy helping and supporting others in society. In Que

Agriculture  Mr. Chair, I thank the hon. member for giving me an opportunity to speak before the debate ends. I will begin by quoting Laurent Pellerin, the president of the UPA, There will be two choices, because we have reached a dead end. Either we are told to stop production or we are g

Agriculture  Mr. Chair, farmers of today carry a heavy debt load. Some even have to mortgage their land simply to produce or survive. It is time for the government to assume its responsibilities. In fact, several farms have filed for protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.

Agriculture  Mr. Chair, before I begin my first speech as a new member, I want to thank the electors from my wonderful riding of Beauharnois—Salaberry who put their trust in me. I also want to send out a special thanks to my parents, René and Andréa, engaged citizens and staunch sovereignists