Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. I certainly agree with a lot of what he said about the problem we are speaking out about today. A healthy society can help the economy flourish. This can always help employees and employers. The government holds the purse st
February 18th, 2020House debate
Business of Supply Madam Speaker, I am honoured and pleased to speak to the motion moved by the leader of the Bloc Québécois, which is now before the House under business of supply. This motion is as clear as can be and deserves the unanimous support of all parties in the House. The government sho
February 18th, 2020House debate
Institut maritime du Québec Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to the Institut maritime du Québec in Rimouski, which celebrated its 75th anniversary by hosting a dinner that I had the privilege of attending. The Institut maritime du Québec is the largest francophone marine training institute in Canad
January 29th, 2020House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Mégantic—L'Érable for his question. He can count on my full co-operation on developing our regions and ensuring that the government understands the realities these regions face and that it invests the money they need to fully develop. The r
December 13th, 2019House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. The labour shortage is something that concerns me greatly. The regions of Quebec are in dire need of workers, especially in my riding, in the Lower St. Lawrence. The Bloc Québécois proposed concrete measures during the electio
December 13th, 2019House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank my colleague opposite for his question. With regard to health, of course, no one would oppose a greater contribution from the government to promote Canadians' access to health care. In our comments in the House this week, particularly in
December 13th, 2019House debate
Resumption of debate on Address in Reply Mr. Speaker, as I rise to speak for the first time in the House, I would like to begin by thanking my constituents in Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques who placed their trust in me and gave me the privilege of representing them in the recent election. I would also like to
December 13th, 2019House debate