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House Hansard - 37

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 28, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île, BQ)
  • Feb/28/22 11:30:18 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the media, in Quebec in particular, has reported a very high rate of rejection—up to 80%—for temporary permit applications from francophone African countries. Ostensibly, the government is concerned that these people may want to stay in Canada, so it does not want to give them temporary residency. Anglophone colleges, however, are advertising that they can facilitate access to permanent residency. I think the Department of Immigration really needs to work hard to make sure that it stops discriminating against francophones when it grants temporary study permits.
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Context: House Hansard - 37 - Feb/28/22
Mr. Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l'Île, BQ)
  • Feb/28/22 2:03:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to pay one last tribute to Gisèle Pomerleau, an exceptional woman who passed away at the age of 81. Ms. Pomerleau founded the Centre des femmes de Montréal-Est—Pointe-aux-Trembles in 1995 and stood up for women's rights her entire life. Her mission was to help women recognize their potential, and she believed in it so much that she single-handedly ran her organization, using her personal savings at the beginning and then fundraising to the last penny. Newspapers, plays, conferences, round tables, she used any means she could to promote women's rights. Gisèle Pomerleau was also known as a seniors' advocate. This pioneer's name will definitely not be forgotten. Gisèle Pomerleau made her mark on the development of La Pointe-de-l’Ile, and now a social housing project will soon bear her name. We thank Gisèle Pomerleau, and we will be there to ensure that her mission is carried out.
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