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Mr. Speaker, like my colleague, I began my career in radio. That was in 1974. I would imagine he was quite young then. At that time, more people were tuning into AM radio. I rise today with great interest to support Bill C-268. This bill, introduced by my colleague, aims to improve cellular coverage in rural areas across Canada. The member who introduced this bill is my riding neighbour. We often …
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Mr. Speaker, I would first like to tell my colleague how deeply moved I am by what he just said. I also want to go back to the comments that a Conservative member made yesterday about the noose, which I think were shameful. Here in Canada, no one should feel unsafe because of who they are, what religion they practise, or where they gather. Recent incidents of Islamophobia have left too many people…
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to highlight an act of generosity that deserves recognition. Recently, my father, who is 94 years old, had his mobility scooter break down. This vehicle is much more than a means of transportation for him. It also represents his independence and freedom. We called Remorquage Boissonneault for help. Once the vehicle had been towed, I asked the tow operator, Luc Dumont, how…
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Mr. Speaker, municipalities and community organizations are asking us for more tools to help them build affordable housing. Can my colleague explain how to create this new Crown corporation to meet those needs?
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Mr. Speaker, many women who experience intimate partner violence face obstacles in accessing justice. Can my colleague explain how Bill C-16 would improve access to justice for women who experience intimate partner violence?
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Mr. Speaker, does my colleague not find it surprising that the Conservatives describe Canada as a complete failure when millions of Canadians are working, investing, creating businesses and contributing every day to one of the strongest economies in the world?
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Mr. Speaker, we know that the Conservatives prefer punchy catchphrases, sometimes to the detriment of the facts. Here are the facts: The Canadian economy grew by an estimated 1.7% in 2025 and is expected to post the second-fastest growth in the G7 in 2026‑27. That is a fact. Canada has just reached an 18-year high in attracting direct foreign investment. That is a fact. We will never hear the Cons…
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Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of what we are doing as a government in the current geopolitical context. I come from a rural area. I come from Brome—Missisquoi, a riding that is also very rural. I would like my colleague to tell me something. How will the efforts to build Canada strong also help to build strong rural communities?
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for her speech. As a francophone, I would like to know how Bill C-11 will help protect and promote the work and artistic creations of francophone artists.
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Mr. Speaker, I would also like to add that I do not agree with my Bloc Québécois colleague. Our government is not caving in, quite the contrary. I would therefore like to ask my colleague how this CRTC decision will help protect and promote Canadian and francophone voices so that our culture remains strong and well represented.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable contribution made by Happy Yak, an innovative company from Cowansville, in my riding, to the Artemis II mission. Happy Yak's expertise in sustainable and functional food was a perfect fit for the rigorous demands of space exploration, as the company has developed solutions tailored to some of the most extreme environments imaginable. Its partic…
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to share a heartwarming story. It is a story from back home in Mansonville about Vladyslav and Yulia. They are two Ukrainians who came here in 2022 to rebuild their lives. Their journey has not been easy. There were complicated processes to navigate and moments of uncertainty along the way, but they never gave up. They hung in there, and most importantly, they found a com…
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Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to pay tribute to the Neville family from Venise-en-Québec in my riding of Brome—Missisquoi, who donated 75 hectares of ecologically valuable land to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. This gesture is part of a family story that dates back to 1846. Seven generations have lived on this land, and now they are choosing to make it part of our collective legacy. This kin…
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Mr. Speaker, the Minister of National Defence has been clear that he is committed to ensuring that the defence team provides a workplace where all members, both military and civilian, feel supported and respected and have the opportunity to reach their full potential in their work. This is a top priority. Bill C-11 is a critical step toward achieving lasting institutional reform that will foster a…
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Mr. Speaker, today, the debate on Motion No. 15 is coming to an end. Basically, this motion brings us back to a very simple yet fundamental question: What are we actually doing to protect our lands in Canada in 2026? That may seem like a broad question, but on the ground, it takes a very practical form. As our Prime Minister so rightly said, “The beauty of Canada's nature — from lakes and forests …
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government recently announced a new strategy to protect nature. Backed by a $3.8-billion investment, this new strategy will help protect and restore critical habitats, ensure that industrial strategies complement our conservation efforts and mobilize new capital for nature. Can the Secretary of State for Nature tell Canadians about our new plan to protect our natural envi…
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Mr. Speaker, I request a recorded division.
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Mr. Speaker, during the debates on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, in 2018, the Conservative member for Mégantic—L'Érable—Lotbinière said, “We will obviously work with the government to adopt the CPTPP as quickly as possible, because it is important to our industry and to farmers.” During debate on the original version of this agreement, the Conservatives…
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his speech, which I support. I would like to know this: In his opinion, what kind of growth potential does the CPTPP hold for our Canadian companies?
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Mr. Speaker, I find it shameful that the Conservatives are calling this is a censorship bill. Hatred is real in our communities. In Brome—Missisquoi, I have constituents who have been subjected to acts that I consider to be highly reprehensible. Do the Conservatives believe it is acceptable to threaten synagogues, threaten Arabs, target LGBTQ people simply because of who they are, wave a Nazi flag…
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Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago, I rose to acknowledge the 150th anniversary of Cowansville. Let us just say that the message reached Farnham, since I was gently reminded that this town on the other side of the Yamaska River is also celebrating its 150th anniversary. Today, I want to pay tribute to Farnham, which is guided by the vision and commitment of its mayor, Patrick Melchior, and its municipal…
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Mr. Speaker, several provisions of the high-speed rail network legislation are aligned with Quebec's expropriation legislation. Does the Bloc Québécois support that provincial legislation?
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Mr. Speaker, I want to start by saying that my brother is a farmer. Earlier, the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons talked about past mistakes, but he also stressed the importance of consultations. The Conservatives did not include the high-speed rail in their platform during the last election. They voted against the necessary funding to complete the project, and they are going to do…
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Mr. Speaker, my question is this: The wrongs have been acknowledged, that has been said, but what meaningful steps will be taken on the ground to ensure that citizens feel respected and listened to?
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. Out of curiosity, I would like him to tell me how long it takes to drive from Quebec City to Ottawa compared to the high-speed train. I would also appreciate it if he could remind the House how our constituents can be involved in this project.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to draw the House's attention to an important celebration taking place this year in my riding: the 150th anniversary of Cowansville, under the direction of its mayor, Sylvie Beauregard. Founded in 1876, Cowansville is a vibrant community known for its spirit of innovation, community and civic engagement. Throughout the year, residents will be gathering to celebrate their …
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moved: That: (a) the House recognize that, (i) the Government of Canada has committed to conserving 30% of territory by 2030 in order to address biodiversity loss and strengthen the resilience of our ecosystems, (ii) in the Eastern Townships, approximately 91% of the territory consists of private land, 63% is covered by forests, wetlands and waterways, and more than 130 endangered species have bee…
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Mr. Speaker, I chose to move a motion because, as a private member, I cannot introduce a bill requiring the expenditure of funds. I therefore chose to move a motion.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the politics lesson. What I need to know is whether he supports the substance of the motion. The idea here is to advance the environmental cause and not spend our time arguing about things that, in my opinion, are not important.
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Mr. Speaker, the target of protecting 30% of our territory by 2030, which was adopted in Montreal at COP15, requires us to mobilize every resource at our disposal. In Canada, one critical tool that is too often underestimated is the voluntary conservation of private lands. In many areas of the country, including my own, the Eastern Townships, over 90% of the land is private. This means that we wil…
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Mr. Speaker, personally, I am doing what I need to do, as the representative for my riding and as a Liberal member, to advance the environmental cause.
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Madam Speaker, we know that our government has invested $150 million in CBC/Radio-Canada. We know how important culture and information are to Canada. I would like my colleague to share his thoughts on the importance of this investment and its impact on our communities.
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Mr. Speaker, many community members in my riding of Brome—Missisquoi work in the natural resources industry and the manufacturing sector. They rely on strong, flexible infrastructure and supply chains to buy and sell the goods they need to support our local economy. The Saguenay port is a strategic link for Canadian industry, benefiting all of Canada by playing an important role as an economic cat…
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Mr. Speaker, judging by what the opposition parties are saying, one would think there is absolutely nothing good in this budget, everything is wrong and nothing works. Canada is facing a rapidly changing world that is more uncertain than ever, as we know. The rules-based international order and the trading system that powered Canada's prosperity for decades are being reshaped. Our AAA credit ratin…
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Mr. Speaker, as a former mayor, I am concerned about issues related to aging infrastructure and the housing shortage. This affects not only urban ridings, but also rural ridings like mine, Brome—Missisquoi. The government has committed to investing in housing and infrastructure as part of the “Canada Strong” budget. This is a once-in-a-generation investment. Can the Minister of Finance and Nationa…
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight the exceptional contribution of the 2025 edition of Bromont Ultra. Since its inception, this philanthropic sporting event has raised over $5 million for causes that bring us together. That is a remarkable achievement, a reflection of the solidarity and resolve that define our region. It was with great sadness that we learned of the tragic passing of Ric…
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to honour my 93-year-old father, André, who is visiting Ottawa. His honesty, wisdom and humanity have made him a constant source of inspiration to me. Through him, I want to recognize all the women and men who built the country that we have the good fortune to live in today. Our seniors are the living memory of our nation. They remind us that intergenerational solid…
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Mr. Speaker, the semiconductor industry is at the heart of our national security and our economic competitiveness. In Brome—Missisquoi, we are fortunate to have the Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation, the largest microelectronics and semiconductor research centre in the country. I would like to acknowledge the exceptional contribution of its CEO, Marie-Josée Turgeon. She recently got interna…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the first time in the House. First of all, I would like to thank the people of Brome—Missisquoi for placing their trust in me. I will be a hands-on MP, and I will listen to what they have to say. This victory would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my campaign team, the volunteers, and my wife, Sylvie, who has been a source of invaluable support…
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