Gaétan Boivin Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to a forward-thinking man from my riding, Gaétan Boivin, president and CEO of the Port of Trois-Rivières. He won the male personality of the year award at the Radisson gala presented by the Mauricie chamber of commerce last Friday. Mr. Boivin
February 25th, 2020House debate
The Economy Mr. Speaker, the rail blockade crisis has already had a serious impact on Mauricie. Our farmers and their animals are facing a propane shortage. Two Resolute Forest Products sawmills are hours away from laying off all their employees. At the port of Trois-Rivières, more than 200
February 21st, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, the repercussions are being felt even in Mauricie. Our economy is significantly affected by this dispute. We are still waiting for a passenger train, the HFR. Our trains primarily carry goods, which is why it is so important to break this impasse. What is the Conser
February 20th, 2020House debate
Judges Act Madam Speaker, can my colleague, the parliamentary secretary, tell me in specific terms what kind of continuing education judges will be required to receive in this case?
February 19th, 2020House debate
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act Mr. Speaker, I need to mention an important fact. The Bloc Québécois is not blaming the Canada Border Services Agency officers. We do not want to put the agency on trial. Rather, we believe that the government is the one responsible for the agency's lack of oversight and the lac
February 6th, 2020House debate
Teacher Appreciation Week Mr. Speaker, the Bloc Québécois wishes to mark this Teacher Appreciation Week by acknowledging the work of all teachers in Quebec who are dedicated to educating our children, year after year. This year, the theme of Teacher Appreciation Week is “1,216,791 Reasons to Thank a Teach
February 6th, 2020House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, the Speech from the Throne proposes making it easier to pay down student debt. That is very good news. It also contains proposals to deal with climate change. However, what will the Liberals do for the scientific researchers who are working on alternatives that wil
December 9th, 2019House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I have had the privilege of rising to speak in the House. Congratulations on your appointment as Deputy Speaker of the House. As my colleagues have done for their ridings, I want to take this opportunity to thank the constituents of Trois-Rivi
December 9th, 2019House debate