Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I look forward to talking to my colleague in French. To answer her question, the point has just been proven. Removing the Ambassador Bridge blockade was possible because law enforcement took the bull by the horns and agreed on a strategy that could have been used
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Montcalm for his very relevant question. Indeed, we are waiting for the government to demonstrate that. When a motion is moved to invoke the Emergencies Act, there must be an emergency, a danger to the public or a public health problem.
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by saying that I will be splitting my time with my esteemed colleague from Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou. On this day of debate on the Emergencies Act, I would first like to offer my thanks to all the staff in the House, namely the clerks,
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for some of the things he said, especially his appreciation of the work done by the police. I fully agree with him: they did fantastic work. I would like to ask a question about the authorities and the police. I heard him say that public safet
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, a few moments ago, I heard that there is still a lot happening at the Ambassador Bridge. Knowing that the blockade atthe Ambassador Bridge was dismantled before the act was invoked, does my colleague believe that the act, which is in force at this time, will be es
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I would first like to thank my colleague for her remarks, which are very relevant to me. Members will understand what I mean when I deliver my speech later. My question is this. Considering that the Ambassador Bridge was cleared before this order was in effect, an
February 21st, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Madam Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking my colleague for mentioning that we are experiencing a crisis of trust. I witnessed the WE Charity saga. The first thing I thought was, how could our government be trusted? We are seeing unreasonable and disproportionate measures
February 20th, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Mr. Speaker, first I would like to thank my colleague from Edmonton Strathcona. The things I have heard, observed and understood are deeply appalling. That said, one remark made me think of something. We can support the use of this act and vote in favour of it on Monday knowing
February 20th, 2022House debate
Emergencies Act Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Windsor West. I have heard the concerns he is talking about from Joyce and Mohammed, among others. I feel for my colleague who has not been able to see his daughter. The order has been in effect since Monday, but we see that the situation
February 20th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, perhaps it is because it is very late in the day today, February 14, but I am somewhat shocked. I am especially shocked by my colleague, who is so knowledgeable. She said that they want to save lives and prevent senseless deaths, so why did people on my street have
February 14th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I would say, essentially, that jurisdictions must be respected. In other words, trust the expertise of each province when it comes to what services are needed. When we talk about health transfers, obviously they must be uncon
February 14th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague. I heard the words “predictability”, “expertise” and “jurisdiction". We must trust the people who have been saying for several months that they would have done things differently. Instead of crushing and pressuring the health care system, which b
February 14th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, there are several conditions for success. Of course, to make something happen, it has to be repeated. That is what I have learned from federal politics. I tell my kids that they have to do a thing a thousand and one times. That is what we are doing.
February 14th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, on this Valentine's Day evening, I will be sharing my time with my colleague from La Pointe-de-l'Île. I would also like to take this opportunity to give a shout-out to my partner, Yanick Thibault. We have been together for 26 years, and I thank him for sharing me wit
February 14th, 2022House debate
Act Respecting Certain Measures Related to COVID-19 Mr. Speaker, I would like to wish all members a happy Valentine's Day, and I hope they will have a bit of time to celebrate later tonight. I would like to ask the minister a question. First of all, in his speech, he talked about working closely with Quebec and the provinces and
February 14th, 2022House debate