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House Hansard - 153

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 3, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 153 - Feb/3/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, BQ)
  • Feb/3/23 11:53:40 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, yesterday Australia announced that it was removing the British monarchy from its banknotes. Charles III will be replaced by indigenous art. That is a modern and democratic example that Canada should follow. Banknotes are a subtle way for countries to present themselves to the world. Australia has chosen to honour its own culture and its own people. Canada continues to honour a foreign monarch and the authoritarian legacy he represents. It is now 2023. Is it not time for change?
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Context: House Hansard - 153 - Feb/3/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, BQ)
  • Feb/3/23 11:54:41 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I was talking about banknotes. I really think it is time for a change. Canada is going to have to replace its currency in any case. When the time comes to get new bills, does anyone really want to see King Charles on the banknotes? It is not up to the Bloc Québécois to choose Canada's symbols, but we find it hard to believe that Canada cannot come up with something better after 150 years. Canada is a democratic country. Why would Canada continue to choose a foreign monarch with a legacy of racism and violence against indigenous people, francophones and many other groups?
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Context: House Hansard - 153 - Feb/3/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, BQ)
  • Feb/3/23 1:29:53 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-34 
Madam Speaker, we in the Bloc Québécois are still reeling from the sale of Rona to the American company Lowe's and all the negative consequences that followed. In my hon. colleague's opinion, if Bill C-34 passes as is, will the interests of our economy be better protected with respect to potential transactions?
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