Parks Canada Agency Act  Madam Speaker, on this October 31, 2017, I want to wish a Happy Hallowe'en to all members of Parliament and their families. Unfortunately, since we are here we will not be trick or treating with our children, but they are in our thoughts. I am honoured to rise in the House today

Public Services and Procurement  Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the workers at Donnacona Institution were protesting simply to ask us to pay them. This government set itself the goal of fixing the problems with Phoenix by October 31, 2016. One year later, nothing has been fixed. One employee has suddenly been forced to

Taxation  Mr. Speaker, we will be talking about access again. After trying to pull a fast one on small businesses with their tax reform, the Liberals are trying to save themselves a few bucks at the expense of families of people with autism and people with type 1 diabetes. If they really

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize my colleague from Alfred-Pellan, who provided us with information. However, I will try to debunk what he has said, as it is not consistent with the facts. I am pleased to rise in the House to discuss the second bill to implement certain

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2  I am not certain that all Canadians are applauding. It is limited, here, to one side of the House. What are the results of those two years? Only broken promises. Through the Chair, I would like to inform those watching on television that I do not want to be alarmist. I only wan

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, my colleague has a very colourful way of speaking. However, speaking in a colourful way does not necessarily guarantee coherence. In 2007, the debt-to-GDP ratio was the lowest ever, and members cannot say whatever they want in the House. I would like to add that we

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague, who acknowledges that the Conservatives practised sound management during an astronomically serious financial crisis, and that Canada was the first country to recover. Thank you for acknowledging that. I suggest that we stop spen

Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2  Mr. Speaker, we are now debating Bill C-63. The member for Shefford just used up two or three minutes of his time to thank the candidates in yesterday's elections. We could all do the same for the 78 ridings in Quebec and thank our colleagues who ran for office. He should move on

Infrastructure  Mr. Speaker, the municipalities have yet to enjoy the benefits of this supposed flexibility. After receiving some generous donations from Asian proponents, the Liberal Party is going to invest $480 million in the Asian infrastructure bank. It is sad to see this government unwill

Cannabis Act  Madam Speaker, first of all, I want to congratulate the member for Winnipeg North on being nominated for hardest-working MP. Well done, dear colleague. I have tremendous respect for my colleague, but I would add the caveat that just because a person is hard-working does not mea

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, first, I am aware of my colleague’s past, and I am surprised and disappointed with his position. He is saying that, because the penalties imposed on young people in the past had no effect, we should give up. That means that we are unable to curb the distribution a

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, if my colleague had really listened to what I said, she would see that I agree that there is a problem and we need to find solutions. Decriminalization is not a magic wand to solve all our drug-related problems, but it is a step in the right direction. Now, let us ta

Petitions  Madam Speaker, a pastor in my riding asked me to table a paper petition signed by many Canadians who are calling on the government to protect all religious leaders and the freedom to worship without interference. I think that is the government's intention, but just to be sure, I

Cannabis Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent, who gave an excellent speech. I agree with him completely. Now I would like to hear what he thinks of this rush to implement Bill C-45, which is supposed to protect our young people and eliminate organiz

Cannabis Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his presentation. How can he say that the use of marijuana is a problem that affects our young people because they can access it in 15 minutes, and then turn around and say that the distribution points will increase, so young