Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, the issue of metrics and concrete targets is an important question. It will depend department by department and issue by issue. I would expect emissions targets will be established. I certainly hope departments will evaluate the emissions associated with all their

Federal Sustainable Development Act  Madam Speaker, I would like to split my time with my colleague, the member for Ottawa South. I am proud today to speak to Bill C-57, an act to amend the Federal Sustainable Development Act, which is a really important step toward realizing this government's vision that Canada be

International Missing Children's Day  Mr. Speaker, children around the world disappear every day. They may be runaways, victims of a family kidnapping, or they may simply be lost. Today, we mark International Missing Children's Day. As the father of two young children, I cannot imagine the pain and despair caused b

Petitions  Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to present a petition to the House of Commons on behalf of some of my constituents who care about protecting Gatineau Park. It is one of the most visited parks in Canada, and is home to about 90 endangered plant and 50 endangered animal species. The b

Earth Day  Mr. Speaker, yesterday, April 22, we joined the international community in celebrating Earth Day and honouring our planet. In the Pontiac, from Gatineau to Wakefield, folks of all ages attended workshops, went hiking, took part in panel discussions, and even attended a choral per

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I will answer in a very Pontiac manner. The riding of Pontiac, where the average median income in a number of major sections hovers around $30,000 a year, desperately needs investment. Our government committed to investing, and that is one of the biggest reasons why

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, my learned colleague has been a mentor to me over many years. The simple fact is that Pontiac families desperately need the Canada child benefit. Specifically, 23,190 children are being supported, and there are 12,600-odd payments. The average payment is $540, tax-f

Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1  Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to speak to Bill C-74 and budget 2018 today. This plan will help increase growth in urban communities in Pontiac and our rural communities, and will make them more prosperous. I feel engaged and inspired by the potential to make our country more equ

Maple Syrup-Themed Postage Stamp  Madam Speaker, the production and consumption of maple syrup and related activities are an important part of Pontiac's culture and economy. One might say the people of Pontiac have maple syrup in their veins. Quebec accounts for about 92% of the maple syrup produced in Canada and

Annual Conference of the Pulp and Paper Industry  Mr. Speaker, this week, the Quebec forestry minister, Luc Blanchette, and I had the opportunity to participate in the opening panel for PaperWeek 2018, the annual conference of the pulp and paper industry. As members know, forestry runs in the blood of the Pontiac and Gatineau v

Agriculture and Agri-Food  Mr. Speaker, the Canadian organic industry is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors in Canada. We have our farmers and organic food processors to thank for that. They are highly regarded throughout the world. With more than $5 billion in retail sales in 2017, there has

Organizations in the Pontiac  Mr. Speaker, we are right in the middle of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, an initiative that will come to a close on December 10. All around the world, people are participating in 16 days of activities to raise awareness, share experiences, and

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, that is an important question. Yes, it would be inappropriate for this government to advance a legislative proposal without significant funds, and that is exactly what we are seeing. Canadians expect this. They expect us to have a series of measures that will educat

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, the answer is clear. There is no truth to the statement that the government has done nothing. This government, by virtue of engaging in this very debate, by virtue of bringing forward legislation, and by virtue of campaigning on the need to shift our approach, has br

Cannabis Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his question. I find this very curious because we now find ourselves in a situation where the NDP opposition is interested in the issue of decriminalization of various drugs. The Liberal Party is prepared to discuss legalization, very strict