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Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I can say that I had a great time meeting with Canadians, knocking on doors, and talking to them about what we would do if we had the opportunity to form government. One of the very solid promises we made to Canadians was that we were going to come to the aid of Cana
February 2nd, 2017House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, indeed, I enjoy having the opportunity to work closely with my friend here. I thank him for quoting that letter from Debi Daviau, who is doing a wonderful job as head of PIPSC, the union for public sector professionals in our government. I might add that she is a co
February 2nd, 2017House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I wish you and your family a happy 2017. This is the first time that I have had a chance to address you in the House. I am very pleased to participate in today's debate on taxation. I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, who will
February 2nd, 2017House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Automotive Industry Mr. Speaker, my NDP colleague knows full well that Canada is attracting new investments in the automobile sector and even right in his very own riding. In fact, he surely knows that two corporations established in Windsor, namely Landau Gage and Electromac Group, received financi
December 13th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Automotive Industry Mr. Speaker, I am happy to respond to the comments made by the hon. member for Windsor West regarding Canada’s automotive industry. Our government values the hard work and important contributions of Canadians in our automotive sector. Our automotive industry is the largest cont
December 13th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Aerospace Industry Mr. Speaker, through you, I would like to once again reassure my hon. colleague that job losses have nothing to do with our discussions with Bombardier. We stand squarely behind the company. That is why we are continuing to collaborate with Bombardier and the aerospace industry t
December 8th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Aerospace Industry Mr. Speaker, I am happy to respond to the concerns of the hon. member for Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot regarding Bombardier’s recent announcement. I want to begin by thanking my colleague for accommodating my schedule today. She did me a favour and that was very generous of her. As the
December 8th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Viola Desmond Mr. Speaker, words and symbols matter. I was 4-years-old when I heard the N-word for the first time. I did not know what it meant, but the word stung. Imagine how Viola Desmond felt when she was forced to leave her seat at the movie theatre. Imagine the hurtfulness of that mome
December 8th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Fisheries Act Mr. Speaker, regarding the second vote, to quote an American politician: I was for it before I was against it. I just wanted to let you know that I did vote against the second vote.
December 6th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2 Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his comments, which I find a bit far-fetched. He decided to quote Léon Dion, who has said many remarkable things throughout his academic career in Quebec. However, in which context did Dr. Dion say this? How can my hon. colleague bring
December 6th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Telecommunications Mr. Speaker, Canadians' ability to communicate with one another and with the rest of the world is central to the digital economy and Canada's modern economy. In budget 2016, we announced a program to support broadband connectivity for Canadians across the country. We are going to
December 2nd, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Ethics Mr. Speaker, our government has a balanced approach of openness to ideas, people, and investments, while making sure that decisions about foreign investments are taken in Canada's interests. The Investment Canada Act provides for a review of significant foreign investments in th
December 2nd, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Holiday Season in Hull—Aylmer Mr. Speaker, tomorrow evening it will be my great pleasure to take part in the annual Santa Claus parade in Old Aylmer. This time I will be joined by 50 young people who are part of the Hull-Aylmer youth council. This annual event has served both as a celebration of the holiday
December 2nd, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Interprovincial Trade Mr. Speaker, although I cannot comment on the specifics of the appeal to the Supreme Court, I can confirm to all hon. members that this government does support freer trade within Canada. To that end, the ministers had a great role this year in crafting a Canadian free trade agr
November 30th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal
Points of Order Mr. Speaker, I would like to correct something I said. I did not mean to mislead my colleagues of the House of Commons, but when I feel passionate about something, I sometimes muddle my words. In my response, I meant to say that it was not a question of whether we would help Bo
November 4th, 2016House debate
Greg FergusLiberal