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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22

Nov/21/22 2:16:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Jean Lapointe has left us. He left an indelible impression on us as a comedian who made Quebeckers laugh for decades, and as a prominent actor in Quebec films such as Les ordres, L'eau chaude, l'eau frette and Le dernier tunnel. We will never forget his star turn as Duplessis, arguably one of the most remarkable performances in the history of Quebec television. We will also never forget his successful career as a singer-songwriter, with hits like C'est dans les chansons, Cyrano, Si on chantait ensemble and Chante-la, ta chanson. Above all, we will never forget his altruism, which motivated him to help out people who were struggling. Since 1982, Maison Jean Lapointe has been a beacon of hope for people seeking help for alcoholism and drug abuse. Thousands of Quebeckers, as well as their families and friends, are indebted to him. Thousands, even millions, of Quebeckers are grateful to him, and his passing is a huge loss to us all. On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I offer my most sincere condolences to all those who loved him.

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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Nov/21/22 5:20:36 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Madam Speaker, I congratulate my Conservative colleague for his comments and his speech. The Bloc Québécois expected three things from this economic statement. First, we wanted health transfers with no strings attached, as Quebec and the provinces have been unanimously calling for for quite some time. There is still a consensus on that. Second, we asked for an increase in seniors' pensions that is not based on age, because the increase is presently only for those 75 years of age and older. Those aged 65 to 74 are wondering why they are being left behind. The third item is the much-anticipated reform of employment insurance. These are the Bloc Québécois's very simple demands. However, there is nothing in the Liberal Party's proposal on that. If my Conservative colleague would like to share his thoughts on that, I would be very pleased to listen.

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Context: House Hansard - 131 - Nov/21/22

Mr. Martin Champoux (Drummond, BQ)

Nov/21/22 5:49:08 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-32

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. In passing, I would like to point out that we have had the pleasure of serving together on the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage since the beginning of this Parliament. I heard her talk about coal, oil and those types of resources, but I would like her to talk about another issue in connection with what my colleague from Shefford said about how we need to look for money where it can be found. Apparently, the digital giants are not paying their fair share of Canadian taxes and are taking advantage of the public largesse. As my colleague is well aware, the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is examining various bills. I would like to know whether she, too, thinks it is time that the digital giants paid their fair share and contributed to the finances of the country, Quebec and the provinces so that we can make improvements in important sectors. I am thinking particularly of health, where we have been waiting for transfers for a long time, of help for seniors and of many other issues. I am sure the member can give me some examples.

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