Events in Brussels  Mr. Speaker, as president of the Canadian branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, I was going to rise this afternoon to talk about the International Day of La Francophonie, which was on Sunday. However, today La Francophonie is in mourning for one of its own.

Science  Mr. Speaker, supporting science and research has to be one of the pillars of the government's strategy to grow the economy in a sustainable way and to ensure Canada's success in a knowledge-based economy. Can the Minister of Science tell the House about the initiatives she is ta

Interparliamentary Delegations  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present to the House, in both official languages, three reports of the Canadian parliamentary delegation of the Canadian branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie. The first concerns the 31st Reg

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, rarely in this parliamentary life are we called upon to debate such an important subject, an issue that requires such seriousness, rigour, sensitivity, and compassion. With that in mind, I want to begin by commending the professionalism of all my colleagues in the H

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by answering my colleague's question about money for home care and palliative care. I heard the minister say several times that palliative care is a priority for the government, a crucial priority that the government plans to invest in. The gov

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. In fact, we must avoid this legislative vacuum for Canadians. That is why I believe voting for this prudent bill is the right thing to do. It is a step in the right direction, and it could go further. This issue

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his excellent question. As I mentioned in my speech, I agree with the Barreau du Québec on that. I think the notion of reasonably foreseeable adds a criterion that did not exist in the Carter decision. Unfortunately, it places people who are

World Press Freedom Day  Mr. Speaker, on this World Press Freedom Day we must honour the vital role that the independent press plays in fostering democracy around the world. Journalistic freedom ensures accountability and encourages the transparency of governments. It is at the heart of every healthy,

Quebec City Society of Saint Vincent de Paul  Mr. Speaker, on April 28, I had the pleasure of participating in the fourth annual fundraiser for the Société Saint-Vincent de Paul de Québec. This highly successful event raised $106,000 for this organization, which has been helping those in need in my region for more than 165 y

La Symbiose Youth Centre in Cap-Rouge  Mr. Speaker, La Symbiose youth centre held its third Cocktail Osez le Rouge event yesterday, under the honorary chairmanship of Pierre-Olivier Dufresne. Every year, this event showcases the impressive talent of many young artists from the region, especially the graduates of the

Interparliamentary Delegations  Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 34(1), I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the report of the Canadian Branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie respecting its participation at the bureau meeting and the 41st ordinary session of the APF

Quebec City Summer Festival  Mr. Speaker, as the House prepares to rise for the summer, I invite all my hon. colleagues to seriously consider a little detour to Quebec City from July 7 to 17 for the Festival d'été. There are 300 shows, 10 stages, and 11 days of music awaiting my colleagues. If they are stil

Canada Elections Act  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and I believe you would find the unanimous consent of the House for the following motion: “That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill S-1001, An Act to authorize La Capitale Financia

Gilles Lamontagne  Mr. Speaker, the honourable Gilles Lamontagne passed away last Tuesday evening. Mr. Lamontagne had a full life. He was the mayor of Quebec City from 1965 to 1977, Liberal MP from 1977 to 1984, national defence minister in the Pierre Elliott Trudeau government, lieutenant-governo

La Capitale Financial Security Insurance Company  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and I believe you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That Bill S-1001, An Act to authorize La Capitale Financial Security Insurance Company to apply to be continued as a body corporate under