Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I appreciated my colleague's remarks. He referred to the Buy American Act. Let me remind him that in 2013-14, Novelis, a mill in my region that rolled aluminum, was relocated to Oswego in New York State. Hundreds of jobs were lost in my riding. My colleague also

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I want to commend my colleague for his speech. That is the first time that I have heard a well-reasoned speech in the House from anyone other than a Bloc Québécois member. I would simply like to clarify a small point. As you very rightly pointed out, when NAFTA wa

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I got carried away in my enthusiasm. I would like to point out to my colleague that he was talking about workers in Kitimat, but the agreement will not really change anything for them because their primary market is Asia. The North American aluminum market is Que

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I enjoyed my colleague's speech, even though it was not entirely accurate. First, aluminum workers' unions never asked us to support the agreement. Quite the opposite. Second, it is important to note that a delegation from Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean came here but, un

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his fine performance. He pointed out that the government ratified the agreement without first analyzing its economic repercussions. We carried out an analysis for aluminum, and I can tell my colleague that the fact that aluminum did not get

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on his thoughtful and reasoned speech. As my colleague pointed out, we see that the three key sectors of Quebec's economy—wood, aluminum, and supply management—were each sacrificed in trade agreements, one after another. As we know, the

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, in the past, the Conservative government had a reputation for being tough on crime. I am thinking in particular of the criminalization of young offenders. I would like to know how he can reconcile this with the rehabilitation of offenders in the Conservative Party

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. I also care about indigenous communities. Canada is made up of three nations, namely the Canadian nation, the Quebec nation and the indigenous nation. Unfortunately, the indigenous and Quebec nations are often left out of multi

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I find it astounding to hear the member opposite refer to the Premier of Quebec, because it is probably the first time he has ever listened to him. My colleague has selective hearing. He only hears what the Premier of Quebec says when it suits him. I could also poin

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I find the hon. member's point of view very interesting. I have taken a closer look at the sections he mentioned and I even think that some could be added. We do not have to just look at the first nations in the negotiations. We could also look at the Quebec nation,

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, it is important to understand that repeating a lie does not make it true. The aluminum sector has not been protected. Let me point out again that it seems to me that the 70% of auto parts was mentioned because the idea is to protect the automotive industry, not the

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I have addressed the House on a few occasions, but always during oral question period. Therefore, I have not yet had an opportunity to thank the people of Jonquière for electing me. I am pleased to stand up for them here, although today's circumstances are quite unfo

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my colleague from Chicoutimi—Le Fjord on his speech. I have to admit that I was a bit concerned yesterday. I was wondering whether he still supported the aluminum industry because, as everyone knows, a large group of protestors came here to the Hou

International Trade  Mr. Speaker, in CUSMA, the government decided to protect steel but not aluminum. Let me repeat once more that 70% of steel auto parts must be North American, and the steel must be melted and poured in North America. The aluminum in these parts, however, can come from anywhere, be

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I really enjoyed my esteemed colleague's speech. He talked about how the negotiation process was not transparent enough, and I agree with him. I think there should be a mechanism that gives the provinces a say in multilateral agreements like NAFTA. Would he agree