Parliamentary Speeches
172 speeches by Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault — Page 4 of 4
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her important question. In the recent election campaign, Canadians asked us to bring in measures to strengthen security in Canada and fight crime. That is what we are doing. To demonstrate how seriously we are taking this matter, in the first weeks of this Parliament, we introduced Bill C-2, which includes several strong measures to strengthen our border and…
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Madam Speaker, as I said, Bill C‑2 is an ambitious bill containing several crime-fighting measures. We want to give our law enforcement agencies more flexible tools so they can take effective action to combat crime in our communities and make Canada safer and more secure. That means we will introduce more concrete measures. For example, the Liberal platform includes more resources for the RCMP. It…
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Mr. Speaker, on May 31, the community of Val‑d'Amour in Restigouche celebrated an exceptional volunteer, Donald LeBlanc, whose commitment to community spans more than 50 years. Through his contribution to local governance, his active participation on numerous boards of directors and community organizations, and his involvement in the forestry workers' co-operative and in sports, recreation and man…
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Madam Speaker, I am proud to support this bill. It will implement strict measures to strengthen security at our borders while making our communities safer. To be clear, these amendments have been carefully crafted to strike a balance between privacy concerns and the tools that law enforcement needs to carry out its mandate. The bill strengthens law enforcement's ability to detect and investigate s…
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Madam Speaker, I would like to inform you that I will be sharing my time with the Secretary of State for Combatting Crime. During the election campaign, Canadians across the country asked us to take concrete measures to build a safer Canada. We have heard them, and we take the issues of protecting our borders and cracking down on crime very seriously. That is why, at the beginning of this new Parl…
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Madam Speaker, Bill C‑2 includes a number of measures to combat auto theft. I know that is an important issue for the Bloc Québécois. In fact, I believe that, during the last Parliament, it was the Bloc Québécois's public safety critic who got a motion adopted to have that issue taken up by the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. Can my colleague talk about the positive impa…
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Madam Speaker, last month, more than 8.5 million Canadians voted for our ambitious plan to strengthen and unify our economy. That is the most votes a party has ever received in a Canadian federal election. The Speech from the Throne accurately reflects the commitments we made during the election campaign. The throne speech reflects the will of the more than 8.5 million Canadians who gave us such a…
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Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with and learn from my colleague from Hull—Aylmer. He is always eloquent and thoughtful. I am therefore very pleased to be part of the same team as he is and to work alongside him. I would like him to share his perspective on our ambitious plan to make life more affordable. What impact is that having on his riding?
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Mr. Speaker, francophone immigration plays an essential role in strengthening and enhancing the vitality of francophone minority communities across the country and in growing our economy. That is why I am very proud to say that we have set ambitious targets for the next few years: 8.5% in 2025, 9.5% in 2026 and 10% in 2027. Can the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship update the House…
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague talked about the cost of living. I have great news. Last month, eligibility for the Canadian dental care plan was expanded to all age groups. That means more than eight million Canadians now have access to the affordable dental care they need. Here is my question: Is my colleague from Niagara West as excited as I am about this great news about expanding access to the Cana…
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Mr. Speaker, the Ordre du mérite Bleu et Or is a distinguished honour awarded by the Université de Moncton to graduates with outstanding academic performance, community engagement and participation in student life. I would like to congratulate two young people from my riding, Jennifer Lepage‑Robidoux of Balmoral, who earned a Bachelor of Education degree, and Simon Thériault of Drummond, who earne…
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Mr. Speaker, I completely agree with my colleague that Canada is the greatest country in the world. These turbulent times have shown that Canadians have what it takes to unite around a plan to strengthen and unify our economy. However, if my colleague believes, as I do, that Canada is the greatest country in the world, I have a hard time understanding how he can stand behind a leader who has been …
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians sent a clear message last month. They want us to build an economy that works for everyone. We have an ambitious plan to reduce the cost of living and build a strong economy, the most competitive in the G7. The message sent by voters, particularly in the riding of Carleton, was a call for real change, and we are committed to delivering on that call. Will my Conservative colle…
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by congratulating my colleague on his election. His riding neighbours mine, actually. Let me reassure my colleague. The Speech from the Throne underscores our commitment to protecting the people who provide us with fresh, healthy food, like our farmers. We have an ambitious plan to protect Canadian agri-food workers. We are also committed to protecting our supply…
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Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate my colleague on his election. He talked about his family. We on this side of the House are taking concrete action to make life more affordable for our families. This includes our tax cut. We also want to maintain programs such as pharmacare, the Canadian dental care plan and affordable child care spaces. The Conservatives voted against these programs. Will my co…
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Mr. Speaker, my predecessor helped several municipalities in my riding apply for funding to build housing. In contrast, the Conservative leader, Mr. Poilievre, did not let his MPs help their own communities access these funds. Will the Conservative leader continue to obstruct the efforts of municipalities represented by his MPs to build housing?
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Mr. Speaker, in her speech, my colleague attacked the media and questioned its credibility. This is not surprising, coming from a party that wants to slash funding to the CBC without any consideration for the impact that could have on the quality of information available in the regions and available in francophone communities outside Quebec. We are living in an era when so much disinformation is b…
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Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the member for Victoria. It is a true privilege to address the House for the first time as the member for Madawaska—Restigouche. In carrying out my duties, I will strive to always honour the trust that the people of my riding have placed in me. I will make sure that they are effectively represented in this place. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to …
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his excellent question. The Liberal Party was the party of choice for me as a francophone and as an Acadian. The Liberal Party was in power when the first Official Languages Act was passed in 1969, and it was the party that made French one of our country's two official languages. It is also the party behind the Canadian Charter of Rights and Free…
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her excellent question. The Liberals have always been clear: We are committed to CBC/Radio-Canada. We understand how important Radio-Canada is for francophone culture and francophone communities outside Quebec. Along with French-language community media, Radio-Canada is a major source of quality local news. At a time when we are seeing a lot of disinformation,…
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Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, Canada is a country that celebrates both its official languages and its indigenous languages. I am proud to have the opportunity to represent two indigenous communities in my riding of Madawaska—Restigouche. They are the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and the Eel River Bar First Nation, two communities I have a great relationship with. They gave me their support, and …
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Mr. Speaker, I completely agree with my colleague about the importance of tackling the housing shortage head-on. I, too, represent a rural riding with significant housing needs. However, I would like to point out that, during the last Parliament, Pierre Poilievre unilaterally demanded that his members stop supporting the cities in their region that wanted their share of the housing accelerator fun…
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