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House Hansard - 132

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 22, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 132 - Nov/22/22
Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Nov/22/22 10:35:55 a.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-20 
Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. Among other things, Bill C-20 seeks to ensure that all Canadians are treated fairly and equitably. The bill provides for the collection of data to address systemic racism. I would like to know whether my colleague agrees that these measures will indeed help to combat systemic racism.
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Context: House Hansard - 132 - Nov/22/22
Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Sherbrooke, Lib.)
  • Nov/22/22 2:11:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we lost a great man last Friday. Jean Lapointe was beloved by Quebeckers, particularly for his contribution to the Quebec cultural scene as a singer, actor and author. He was also known for his philanthropy. By publicly admitting that he was an alcoholic, Jean Lapointe helped break taboos and dispel our society's prejudices. He even founded Maison Jean Lapointe and Fondation Jean Lapointe, which help people with addictions. He was then appointed to the Senate, where he served for nearly a decade. In recognition for his service to Quebeckers and all Canadians, he was appointed an officer of the Ordre national du Québec and an officer of the Order of Canada. We thank Mr. Lapointe for his many accomplishments, but his greatest legacy is his humanity because his humanity is what truly touched the hearts of Quebeckers and helped our society move forward. Everyone in the House should look to him as an example.
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