Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I want to say from the outset that the Bloc Québécois is truly very much in favour of the bill. The House will recall that the Bloc Québécois has introduced 11 such bills, with the first attempt dating back to 1990. It was the dean of the House who introduced that fi

Canada Labour Code  Mr. Speaker, I would first like to thank the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, because he emphasized the merits of the union movement. As a former union president, this means a lot to me. I would also like to thank the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel. Allow me to explain

Affordable Housing and Groceries Act  Mr. Speaker, this is not easy. I tried to keep up, but it was very difficult, because the member's speech was all over the map. I will try to narrow the focus, because—I just have to say it—I am very professional. We are talking about Bill C-56, so I will talk about Bill C-56. I

Affordable Housing and Groceries Act  Mr. Speaker, I think it is going to be a long night. I thank my colleague for his speech because it went in all directions, especially at first. If we truly come back to Bill C‑56, the Minister of Finance said that there were studies that prove that Bill C‑56 would lower the cos

Oil and Gas Industry  Mr. Speaker, this morning, the International Energy Agency issued its report on emissions in the oil and gas sector. If we want to meet the Paris targets then emissions in the fossil fuel sector need to be reduced by 60% by 2030. That is tomorrow. They need to be reduced by 60%

Radiocommunication Act  Mr. Speaker, this bill is multi-faceted. Unfortunately, it is rigid and highly technical and urgently needs a number of amendments. It encompasses commercial interests, logistical issues, economic considerations and, for good measure, regional development and the vitality of rura

National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his speech, because he highlighted the positives of Bill C-34. The United States, the Americans, thought of us as a sieve, and they were right. Now, Bill C‑34 fills in the holes, particularly in the review process, which is basi

National Strategy for Eye Care Act  Mr. Speaker, it is not easy to speak after everyone else. I will be repeating things that others have already said. At least it shows that we are sometimes capable of sharing the same vision and seeing eye to eye—no pun intended. Every time a bill introduced in the House of Comm

Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act  Mr. Speaker, I am starting to wonder if I am in the right debate. I thought we were supposed to be talking about Bill C‑50. I will bring my colleague back to Bill C‑50. Since he is a member from Quebec, he knows full well that there exists in that province the Commission des par

Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act  Mr. Speaker, touting oil is not okay. Since the first COP I attended, the 2015 event in Paris, I have heard people everywhere talking about just transition. That is the term that is being used internationally. Does my colleague understand why the legislation does not use that t

Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act  Mr. Speaker, I am going to ask my colleague basically the same kinds of questions I asked her colleague earlier. In the opinion of the officials who presented Bill C‑50 to us, Quebec's specific situation was not considered at any point in the process of drafting this bill. We ca

Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for giving me another opportunity to speak to Bill C‑50, which I gave a speech about a few days ago. I would like to ask my Liberal colleague a question. How is it that this bill was drafted without taking into account the existing job training

Oil and Gas Industry  Mr. Speaker, Canada will be a global driver of oil production in 2024, on the strength of Trans Mountain. Thanks to Trans Mountain, Canada will shatter oil production records and, therefore, pollution records. However, taxpayers are footing the bill for Trans Mountain. It is cos

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, we are back to debating the carbon tax. I would just like to remind everyone that it does not apply in Quebec. In fact, the member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis was a minister in Jean Charest's Quebec government when the carbon exchange was created. She knows

Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. I must say that my hon. colleague is always present and always has questions. I am always amazed. Sometimes I wonder if he ever sleeps because he must be studying every bill. Why are the Conservatives against this? Every time