Justice Mr. Speaker, human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of our young women continues to be a concern in Quebec. On Monday, the mother of a runaway personally handed a letter to the Prime Minister. She asked him to enforce the law against traffickers, a law that was passed here
February 17th, 2016House debate
Human Trafficking Mr. Speaker, we obviously want to abide by the Constitution. However, we are in the middle of a legal debate. The Canadian bar has concerns, but the Barreau du Québec says that the law is enforceable, whereas the government's lawyers seem to say the complete opposite. While the
February 16th, 2016House debate
Human Trafficking Mr. Speaker, for several weeks now, there has been a crisis in Quebec that affects our girls. On an almost daily basis, we hear about another girl who has disappeared from a youth centre. Our girls are being targeted not only in youth centres, but also near schools, bus stops and
February 16th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, the NDP is in favour of repealing Bill C-377 and Bill C-535. I just have a comment for my colleague. We know that Quebec has provincial anti-scab legislation. However, this is about federal workers governed by the Canada Labour Code.
February 5th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, the unions themselves have to be accountable to their members. Members pay union dues and union locals already have well-established rules. It is an obligation. Every union has to be accountable to its members, and if those members are not satisfied, then they hav
February 5th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her excellent question. It is true that we have to keep detailed financial records, provide supporting documentation, and produce financial statements. This is similar to what happens in an organization or a company. I always compared my l
February 5th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his remarks. That is a very good question. People always have a tendency to exaggerate when it comes to unions. We are therefore wondering whether the Conservatives were exaggerating when they spoke about union fat cats who cheat and who d
February 5th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for Essex. I am pleased to rise in the House to debate Bill C-4, an act to amend the Canada Labour Code, the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act, the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Income Tax
February 5th, 2016House debate
Human Trafficking Mr. Speaker, human trafficking is a very real phenomenon in my riding. In 2015, 33 minor female runaways were sexually exploited in Laval alone. We need prevention, but a lot of resources on the ground as well. However, something we could do right now and right here is impleme
February 5th, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Mr. Speaker, I am outraged by my colleague's remarks. As the former president of a local union, I had to manage my members' money for eight years, eight wonderful years during which I was accountable to them. We had to present financial statements at every meeting. What my colle
February 3rd, 2016House debate
Canada Labour Code Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her speech. I am pleased to participate in today's discussion on Bill C-377 and Bill C-525. Over 60% of workers in the riding of Jonquière are unionized. My question is for my colleague. Why is there nothing in the bill about
February 3rd, 2016House debate
Status of Women Mr. Speaker, the Auditor General's report is damning. Half of the departments audited had not conducted a gender-based comparative analysis, which is compulsory. This is 2016. This is unacceptable. We must do better. Will the Liberal government commit to issuing a clear directiv
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague. This is, indeed, a problem, and it is something we need to talk about. We completely agree that we need task forces and that we need to consult a number of stakeholders who experience this every day. This is an issue. Unfortunately, in a number
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. Since we are under federal jurisdiction, we want to focus on the public and private sides. We hope to work with task forces and with the committee that will be struck, to delve into this issue, and to fix this situation for all
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for his question. This will increase women's buying power. I was walking down the street earlier, and I saw a group of women on their way to work, lunch boxes in hand. They were off to clean hotels. This will help
February 2nd, 2016House debate