Criminal Code  Madam Speaker, the Conservatives who serve on the special committee did not agree with each other. Four of them disagreed with the committee and expressed a dissenting opinion. They eloquently expressed their concerns, which included the need to give Canadians better palliative c

The Senate  Mr. Speaker, the Senate expense scandal has been upsetting people for years. Canadians are angry that government cronies, who were inappropriately appointed, are treating taxpayers' money like an all-you-can-eat buffet. It is completely outrageous for a senator to be using his st

Labour  Mr. Speaker, to hear the Minister of National Revenue's response, it is clear that the Liberals do not understand the difference between a manager and an official. I hope that this government will properly understand the anti-scab legislation I introduced last week. I am proud o

Employment Insurance  Mr. Speaker, yesterday, a coalition of associations representing Quebec workers launched a campaign for real reform of the employment insurance program. The program has been gutted for years by the Liberals and the Conservatives, and now, too many workers continue to be disqual

Air Canada Public Participation Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. When the Conservatives were in power, nothing was done to keep the Aveos jobs in Canada. In their view, the Air Canada Public Participation Act, or ACPPA, is not clear and does not stipulate that heavy maintenance must stay in

Taxpayer Bill of Rights  Madam Speaker, any time the Conservatives introduce a bill or move a motion, it always leaves me a little perplexed. From the title of today's motion, one might actually believe that they finally understand that we need to provide services to Canadians and be there for them. As t

Forestry Industry  Mr. Speaker, the forestry industry is at a crossroads. In Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean, many workers depend on the forestry industry. Protecting the future of our forestry jobs must be a priority. The softwood lumber agreement has expired. The government will have to defend our fore

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague. What he said is true. In 2006, the government carried out a study of the Canada Labour Code, but there was no follow up. It is important to study the bill at second reading so that we can make amendments. I agree that we should not be int

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his comment. There is no increase in the number of strikes or lockouts, depending on the study and those conducting it, of course. When locked out or striking workers are in the streets not earning a paycheque and they see replacement worke

Canada Labour Code  moved that Bill C-234, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), be read the second time and referred to a committee. Mr. Speaker, it is an honour for me to begin the debate on the bill to amend the Canada Labour Code. This enactment amends the Canada Labou

Employment Insurance  Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are planning to implement an unfair two-tiered employment insurance system. The benefit period will be extended by five weeks in 12 regions of the country, but none of the regions of Quebec will benefit. There is nothing for the Gaspé or for Saguenay—Lac

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent question. When I was president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, I had to conduct negotiations. When people think of a union or association, they often think that the negotiations are only about wages and

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her very good question. I believe that the bill should cover harassment. It is important because it forms part of a whole. The committee will have the opportunity to study the bill, make amendments and include this issue. The

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. As far as daily work is concerned, I will give the example of my father, who investigated fraud or drug-related offences. When police officers had to investigate or conduct surveillance, their safety was an issue every day. Tha

Public Service Labour Relations Act  Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to rise in the House today to debate Bill C-7. I would like to start by commending the RCMP on the excellent work it does. We sometimes forget about everything that happens behind the scenes to keep us safe as we go about our day all across the country