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House Hansard - 20

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2022 11:00AM
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Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, BQ)
  • Jan/31/22 11:30:26 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for his intervention. As we know, the Speech from the Throne is meant to express a general intention and is one of the most significant moments in a new mandate and at the beginning of a new Parliament. Here we have my colleague talking about child care centres and the importance of encouraging women to work. I am glad to see that Quebec has been a source of inspiration. They are welcome to do that, ideas are free for the taking. If Quebec can inspire other people, including our Canadian neighbours, we are thrilled. However, Ottawa's decisions must also be made with the utmost respect for Quebeckers. Why, then, will the government not increase health transfers, with no strings attached?
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Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, BQ)
  • Jan/31/22 2:40:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, people are worn out by COVID‑19. We are all fed up with omicron, but we cannot give up yet. What we need now is one big push to end the pandemic once and for all. What omicron showed us is that the pandemic will not be over and done with until the whole world is vaccinated. Global vaccination is the only way out of this crisis. What is the government doing to speed up vaccination in other countries so that we never have to spend another winter in lockdown?
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Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, BQ)
  • Jan/31/22 2:41:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, people are going out and getting their third doses. They are doing their part. What people want to hear is not that there are enough vaccines for a possible fourth dose. What they want to hear is that the pandemic is over. For that to happen, everyone around the world needs to be vaccinated. Two weeks ago, I heard the government celebrate the fact that there were one billion doses in the COVAX program, but there are more than three billion people in the world who still have not had their first dose. Does the government understand that half measures no longer cut it?
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Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, BQ)
  • Jan/31/22 2:42:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is pretty clear that time is running out. If 70% of the world's population is not vaccinated within the next six months, there could be a new wave. We could end up in another crisis. Time is of the essence. Last month, the vice president of human development at the World Bank said: “At this stage, it is not obvious that this objective will be achieved”. Global vaccination is headed for failure. What is Canada doing right now to right the ship and ensure that we end this pandemic for good? I would like the answer to that, please.
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Context: House Hansard - 20 - Jan/31/22
Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot, BQ)
  • Jan/31/22 7:24:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the opposition leader for his speech. To those of us in the Bloc, it is pretty clear that beneath the veil of humanitarianism lies the real reason for Canada's involvement: fossil fuels. That said, here is my question for him: Would his hawkish, provocative stance not just strengthen Russia's ties with China?
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