Fall Economic Statement  Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge my colleague whose riding is next to mine. I would like to say that it must be difficult for my colleague to find negative things in our budget. I know that he is aware of the difficult economic reality that families in our region face e

Intercommunity Harmony Project  Mr. Speaker, this month marks the 15th anniversary of the Harmonie inter-communauté project. Every year, this local initiative builds lasting ties between the Mi'kmaq community in Restigouche and neighbouring communities. Since 2002, this project has brought together hundreds o

Budget Implementation Act, 2016, No. 2  Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his speech. He paused to think about what his government has done in the past 10 years and to find alternatives to the wonderful platform that we have been able to implement over the past year. I would like to remind my colle

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I think that my NDP colleague will be able to see how much of an effort our government is making to keep its commitment to work with first nations to close the health gap. If my colleague wants numbers, I can give him some. In the 2016 budget, $634 million was alloc

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. We work together on the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs and, once again, she does excellent work. As I was saying earlier, we made a financial commitment of $634 million in budget 2016. That is real money

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to have this opportunity to add my voice to the debate, and I am pleased to reiterate our government's commitment to ensuring that all first nations children have access to the services they need. This issue is very important to me and concerns me dee

Micheline Pelletier  Mr. Speaker, it was with great sadness and emotion that we learned on September 29 of the passing of Micheline Pelletier, mayor of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. The region has lost a remarkable woman. Fully devoted to improving life for her constituents, she was a strong advocate for t

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question. I also thank her for being so dedicated to defending her region's interests, which is so important, and especially for defending the interests of the forestry industry and the men and women who work in this economic sector. This

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question. It is much appreciated. As I said in my speech, one of the priorities shared by the Prime Minister, the Minister of International Trade, and her parliamentary secretary is holding good negotiations and consulting with the indu

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with the hon. member for New Brunswick Southwest. The negotiation of a new softwood lumber agreement with the United States that satisfies all of Canada's interests is one of the priorities of the Prime Minister and our government. The fore

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I thank our colleague for his whole speech. However, I am surprised at all his criticism of our government, of my colleague, the parliamentary secretary, and of the minister. Over the past few weeks and months our colleagues have been committed to working non-stop

Financial Administration Act  moved for leave to introduce Bill C-310, An Act to amend the Financial Administration Act (debt recovery). Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise in the House today to introduce a bill to amend the Financial Administration Act with respect to debt recovery. This legislative amend

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today on behalf of over 4,000 of my constituents to present a petition calling for better access to Internet and cell phone services. I wish I could have submitted this document electronically, but our limited ability to access the Internet made

Labour  Mr. Speaker, the Minimum Age Convention, which dates back to 1973, is one of the International Labour Organization's fundamental conventions and is key to promoting decent work. International labour standards have an impact on labour laws and practices and also help improve worki

Dairy Industry  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to see so many farmers gathered here today to stress the importance of supporting Canada's dairy industry and protecting supply management from those who wish to abolish it. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of farmers from back home in the Ga