Statements Regarding COVID-19  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by extending a respectful greeting to all my colleagues in the House and, above all, my most compassionate regards to seniors. I cannot imagine the day-to-day life of elderly people living in one of the many types of residences in Quebec and Ca

Business of the House  Madam Speaker, the motion I want to speak to has not been formally moved yet. I am not sure what that means from a procedural standpoint. I will proceed and the House can decide thereafter. To all Quebeckers back home concerned about the spread of a virus that may, in some case

Government Priorities  Mr. Speaker, if the Conservatives do not want to be the official opposition, the Bloc is ready to step up to the plate. The Bloc Québécois's efforts are focused on making gains for Quebec. The Conservatives are focused on making gains for themselves. The other difference is that

Health  Mr. Speaker, allow me to say that the Bloc Québécois did not want to give the Conservatives an opportunity to keep shouting that all Quebeckers are corrupt. This morning, the Prime Minister outlined a plan for containing what the WHO is now calling a pandemic. This announcement

Health  Mr. Speaker, it would be nice if the government would be proactive with its policy for once instead of playing catch-up and finishing three strokes behind. This is a serious and worrisome pandemic we are dealing with. Will the government ensure better border control, hold a pre

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, some troubling circumstances that extend well beyond the economy could have significant consequences for Quebec's and Canada's economy. The Minister of Finance said that, under the circumstances, he might renege on some of his election promises in order to save some

Seniors  Mr. Speaker, the time to reel off a list of achievements is during an election campaign. Today we want to talk about the future, or even the very near future, because budget day is just a few days or weeks away. To avoid saying something alarming, the Government of Canada is not

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, as an opposition party, we may be less royal, but we are more disciplined. This government has to focus on dismantling the blockades and getting the economy back on track and not make firearms the priority. The Premier of Quebec expressed concern about the presence

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, on one hand, the knee-jerk reaction of politicians should not be to pawn their responsibilities off on other institutions. On the other, it is possible to meet with indigenous leaders. I met with some this morning. I am also meeting with some this afternoon. It is p

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I suggest that we calmly broaden the range of possible solutions. In the last Parliament, the government committed to moving forward with the process of adopting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The government does want to see cert

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I am sure that even the Conservatives can understand the notion of reconciliation and the fact that it is necessary. It was one of the values touted by the Liberals during two election campaigns. Unfortunately, no one believes it now, and certainly not the first nati

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, yesterday you mentioned a wonderful expression from back home that means “cruising for a bruising”. The other side of the House seems well versed in that. Is it not time to admit that the management of the rail crisis has been a failure? I cannot call it the indigen

Indigenous Affairs  Mr. Speaker, in Kahnawake, Lennoxville, Restigouche, Kanesatake and, a few days ago, Saint-Lambert, among other places in Canada, will the government try something else that does not end in failure? Can the government call for a temporary suspension of police intervention? Will t

On behalf of Jenny Salgado  Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of rapper, composer and performer Jenny Salgado. A moment of your time? We deserve to be heard. A moment to reflect. We are listening. Our words may not reflect your views, You may not see yourself in our words like you see your reflectio

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is saying that he did not decide to ask for the RCMP's withdrawal from Wet'suwet'en territory. He did not decide to ask to suspend work on the territory. He did not ask the police in Ontario to directly intervene. We have even learned that he is no