Income Tax Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like some clarification, because I am somewhat confused. In my colleague's remarks, he spoke about the fact that many Canadians across the country are having a hard time making ends meet. It is something that all of us in the House recognize and understand. Y

Meritorious Service Decoration  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight the accomplishments of one of my constituents. This past December, Marc Balevi of Hudson, Quebec was awarded the Governor General's Meritorious Service Decoration. As we know, this decoration is awarded to recognize remarkable contri

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from across the aisle for his question and accolades. We have put in place many measures that will help lower-income families, many of which would have helped my mother when she was raising my brother and I on her own, particularly a significa

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, health care is an issue that is of personal concern to me. I have been diagnosed with cancer twice in my life and I understand all too well the wait times that some of face in the various provinces across the country. One of the things that I am very proud of is t

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, one of the things I am most proud of in working with the Prime Minister is to see the utmost importance he places on the quality of health care, the quality of opportunity for our youth across the country. He has basically given me a mandate to work with him in wha

Resumption of debate on Address in Reply  Madam Speaker, I am honoured to be here, in this historic chamber, to deliver my first speech as the member of Parliament for Vaudreuil—Soulanges. I want to thank the people of Vaudreuil—Soulanges for their support and for giving me the opportunity to represent them here in Parl