Standing Orders of the House  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Etobicoke North for her speech. I agree that the pandemic has highlighted how little Canadian governments have prioritized science and research over the years. I would like to know if the need for independence in research is a priority f

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act  Madam Speaker, I commend my colleague for her excellent speech. That is a great idea. I would like to once again point out that seniors are the ones affected by these kinds of events. I would like my colleague to explain what happens with drug coverage and life insurance in such

The Budget  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Richmond Hill for his presentation. Let me get back to child care. We know that Quebec is a pioneer in child care services, which were first put in place by Pauline Marois. Like the Finance Minister today, she too shattered

The Budget  Madam Speaker, like my female colleagues, I would like to point out that this is the first budget tabled by a woman. I am happy about that, because it shattered the glass ceiling. I was very happy with the member's presentation, because it felt like we had one more Bloc Québécoi

The Budget  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Scarborough—Guildwood for his speech. These are huge and unprecedented expenditures. Let us remember that this spending comes on top of Ottawa's deficits. Moreover, the government is investing very little in health transfers and support for

The Budget  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Carleton for that lesson in economics 101. I would have liked to hear his thoughts on health transfers, a topic the Liberals mostly ignored in this budget. What are my colleague's thoughts on that?

Privilege  Mr. Speaker, I just want to point out there has been no French interpretation since the previous intervention.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, there is no interpretation.

Business of Supply  No, there has been no interpretation for a few minutes now.

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I recognize that the NDP motion is all about the well-being of our seniors and long-term care workers. This concern does the NDP credit, since it demonstrates the party's humanity. However, does the NDP recognize that health transfers are insufficient and do not give

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his speech. Does he feel that, if the Canadian government agrees to our colleagues' demands, that could result in a paternalistic approach? It would not necessarily help retain staff. The only way to limit staff retention is for the g

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague from Vancouver Kingsway for his speech. As I understand it, the NDP motion targets primarily private centres to ensure that they do not have an unfair advantage. However, health being a provincial matter, does my colleague n

Danielle Charbonneau  Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 has been devastating our communities for a year now. For me, it has been all too real because I lost my sister, Danielle Charbonneau. I will always remember how she shared her worries with me over the phone. Neighbouring residents were going away, never to

Employment Insurance Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon. What does he think of the proposal put forward by my colleague from Salaberry—Suroît to extend EI sickness benefits to 50 weeks on an ongoing basis beyond September 2021?

Employment Insurance Act  Madam Speaker, I thank the member from Timmins—James Bay for his speech. He spoke emotionally about his grandmother and her accomplishments, and about the drinking water problems in first nations communities. I would like to know what he thinks of Bill C-24, which would extend s