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

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

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

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,

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

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, 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

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

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

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.

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Hochelaga for her excellent question. I share her concerns in that regard. In my riding, I believe that 42% of the population spends more than the recommended 30% of income on housing. That being said, we need to look at the gove

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. I think that we need to look at the government's approach as a whole, in a holistic way. Yes, there is the tax cut set out in Bill C-2, but we have also committed to introducing the Canada child benefit, which wil

Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise today in the House to talk about something that is particularly dear to my heart, and that is reducing inequalities. When it comes right down to it, that is what Bill C-2, an act to amend the Income Tax Act, is all about. Obviously, I do no

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness reached an agreement with the Americans to make our border more open and more secure. After a decade of damage to the relationship with our most important ally and largest trad