Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, we are taking charge of Canada's official bilingualism. We respect the jurisdictions of each level of government in this country. The mayor and councillors of a city are the ones who decide on its bilingual status. We are going to work to encourage any city across th

Income Tax Act  Madam Speaker, I have the honour of speaking about the tax cut for the middle class, which will help millions of Canadians. We are determined to strengthen the middle class and help it grow because a strong middle class is key to a healthy economy and gives all Canadians a real a

Income Tax Act  Madam Speaker, what we are most proud of as a government when it comes to Bill C-2 is the fact that we are giving a break to the middle class across the country and we are going to allow nine million Canadians to have more money in their pockets at the end of the day. If I may b

Income Tax Act  Madam Speaker, I am glad the member likes cookies, as do I, although in moderation so I can continue to fit into my suits. What is important for the debate today is to know that nine million Canadians will benefit more from a Liberal government in office making sure we are help

Income Tax Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my esteemed colleague for his question. Canadians across the country will see us introduce a wide variety of legislation in the House to help the less fortunate. For example, we will increase the guaranteed income supplement for seniors.

Edmonton Oilers  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Edmonton Oilers on becoming the first NHL team to take to the ice using pride tape. The pride tape campaign asks participants to use rainbow-coloured hockey tape to promote inclusiveness for LGBTQ athletes. The Edmonton Oilers and I

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his question. We had a very productive meeting this morning on a number of issues that were raised in the House today. As a Franco-Albertan, I am very proud of our Canadian heritage and Canadian francophonie. The official languages are

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, I accept his invitation to work together because collaborating with our colleagues of all stripes is central to our government's mandate. With respect to the Translation Bureau, it is important to work with all departments to ensure quality translation and also to

Heritage Day  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight Heritage Day. Heritage Day, the third Monday in February, encourages Canadian citizens to preserve and promote Canada's historic, architectural, natural, and spectacular heritage. Outside the House we can see the magnificent and exte

CBC/Radio-Canada  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. We are waiting for CBC/Radio-Canada to consult with its partners to evaluate all the options. We realize that Maison de Radio-Canada is very important to Montreal and that it is a meeting place for Canadians. We will reinvest

CBC/Radio-Canada  Mr. Speaker, all options were considered for the CBC/Radio-Canada tower. It is important that the Maison de Radio-Canada facilities be modern and adapted to the new media reality, with the shift to digital. We value CBC/Radio-Canada. We will reinvest in the corporation. I would r

Public Service Staffing Tribunal  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and pursuant to the repealed section 110 of the Public Service Employment Act, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the 2014-15 Public Service Staffing Tribunal annual report.

Public Service Labour Relations Board  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and pursuant to the repealed section 251 of the Public Service Labour Relations Act, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, the 2014-15 Public Service Labour Relations Board Annual Report.

Jim Hillyer  Mr. Speaker, today we all mourn the loss of a dear colleague and friend, the hon. member for Medicine Hat—Cardston—Warner. Fellow Albertans in this House know that Jim was a dedicated and dynamic representative for our province who would always stand up for his constituents, for

Situation in Indigenous Communities  Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the invitation to participate in this important debate this evening. As a Canadian and as an adopted Cree, I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and the profound feelings of despair that have brought us here tonight. Although this evening's meeting