Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his question, since I did not talk about infrastructure investments, although this is a major concern for the Bloc Québécois and all of Quebec. Equalization payments and the energy east pipeline have been front-page news in the newspapers a

Resumption of Debate on Address in Reply  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking the voters in the riding of Rivière-du-Nord for placing their trust in me during the last election. During my time in office, I will represent them with humility, wisdom and dedication. I would also like to thank the hundreds of tho

Business of the House  Mr. Speaker, the government is creating a committee to examine one of the most emotional issues in Quebec in recent years, and that is dying with dignity. The Quebec National Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on this issue. In the mandate letter to his Leader of the Gove

Health  Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister. In the Speech from the Throne last week we heard that the Liberal government intends to start working with the provinces and territories on developing a new health accord. During the election, the Prime Minister sent a letter t

Election of Speaker  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all members of the Bloc Québécois caucus, I want to congratulate you on being elected to the prestigious office of Speaker of the House of Commons. I also want to pay respect to Ms. Ratansi, Mr. Paradis and Mr. Stanton for putting their names forward. Th