The Budget  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I doubt anyone realizes just how proud I am to be a Canadian MP from Quebec. I can tell my colleague that the government is giving the Province of Quebec all the tools and funding it needs to advance. We just announced a hi

The Budget  Madam Speaker, no previous government has given students the help this government has. We are supporting students. We are supporting post-secondary students. We are supporting students who are children. We created a child benefits program to support students who have to stay home

The Budget  Madam Speaker, I would like to share my time with the member for Oakville North—Burlington. It is a privilege for me to rise in support of budget 2021, “A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth and Resilience”. I would like to use my time to highlight how the budget will invest in Canad

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, this government knows that it is extremely important to strengthen our relations with Canada's allies and is committed to expanding Canada's global trade ties. The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade recently led a virtual trade missi

Points of Order  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. When I asked my question to the minister, accidentally a microphone was open and the answer of the minister was not heard properly. Is it possible to allow me, please, to re-ask the question to the hon. minister in order that everyone can

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, the government knows that it is extremely important to strengthen our relations with Canada’s allies and are committed to expanding Canada's global trade ties. The Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade recently led a virtual trade missi

Laval—Les Îles  Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the efforts that our government makes every day to improve the lives of Canadians and ensure their well-being. Despite this unprecedented difficult time, our government continues to tirelessly serve Canadians and protect their lives. I w

Armenian Genocide  Mr. Speaker, 33 years ago, innocent Armenian men, women and children lost their lives in the tragic events at Sumgait, Azerbaijan. Many residents of my riding, Laval—Les Îles, remember these events and the horrific impact they had on Armenians in the region and around the world.

Georges El Khoury  Mr. Speaker, in 1976, I was welcomed to Canada by a pioneering member of the Lebanese community, Georges El Khoury. We lost Mr. El Khoury three weeks ago. He was a noble and generous person who gave so much to Canadians of Lebanese origin and contributed to the growth of jobs an

Health  Mr. Speaker, we have taken action to protect and support Canadians from the very beginning of this crisis. We have secured the most COVID-19 vaccines per capita and the most diverse portfolio of any country in the world. Vaccines have arrived in Canada, and additional deliveries

The French Language  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly acknowledge the vital importance of the French language to us, to all Quebeckers and to all Canadians. French is a unique and distinguished language. It symbolizes our history and our roots and speaks to our culture, our community and our ori

Canada Post  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank all of Canada Post's employees from the bottom of my heart. From the beginning of the pandemic, they have demonstrated an exemplary determination to serve all Canadians across the country. They risked their lives and those of their families, and

Joe Cheaib  Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, we lost a man who had given a lot to Laval in particular and to Canada in general. He was gone too soon. He was only 52. Joe Cheaib was actively involved with many charities in Canada and Lebanon, including the Canadian-Lebanese Chamber of Commer

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. Seniors in my riding, especially those in long-term care facilities in Sainte-Dorothée and others across Quebec, experienced tragedy and devastation due to a lack of medical care and unsound management even though elder care is

Explosion in Beirut  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move, seconded by the member for Edmonton Manning: That the House: (a) mourn the loss of life following the tragic explosion in Beirut on Augus