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House Hansard - 156

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 8, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Feb/8/23 2:05:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today, when Quebec parents heard what had happened in Laval, their hearts stopped. Children are what we, as mothers and fathers, but also as a society, hold most dear. We now know that a bus drove into a day care, taking the lives of two children and injuring six others. We know that the driver has been arrested, but now is not the time to speculate. Whatever the explanation may be, now is the time to express our sympathy and tell the parents, the people of Laval, but also all the children who will be affected by this tragedy, to stay strong. On behalf of the Bloc Québécois, I offer my deepest condolences to the parents of the victims. We sincerely hope that there will be good news for the injured children and their families. Our hearts go out to all the parents, children and all the staff at the Garderie éducative Ste-Rose. We thank the first responders, the medical staff and all those who are mobilizing in support of the little ones. Today, the Quebec nation is in mourning, and our hearts go out to the people of Laval.
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Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Feb/8/23 2:29:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, far be it from me to stick my nose in other people's business, but media reports suggest all is not well in the Liberal caucus. The Prime Minister is adding to an already long list of major problems. Quebec and the provinces calculated they need $300 billion in new money for health care. The government ponied up $46 billion over 10 years, which nobody thinks is nearly enough. Let us start at the beginning. Will the Prime Minister admit that this is not $200 billion in new money, it is actually $46 billion?
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Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Feb/8/23 2:31:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this is progress. He is no longer pretending it is $20 billion a year; it is $4.6 billion a year. The provinces were asking for $28 billion. This is a far cry from what is needed to care for people. This requires a proper assessment of what it takes to care for people. Now we see that the government is indexing underfunding. It is publicly announcing that a problem that is real today is going to be just as real for the next 10 years. Can the Prime Minister admit that this money is not enough and commit to improving his offer?
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Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Feb/8/23 2:42:27 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are making progress; the Prime Minister now understands that we need doctors, nurses, care, surgical procedures and mental health supports. That requires skills, which they do not have. It takes money, which they are holding back. Could the Prime Minister forget yesterday's negotiation-free monologue and transfer funds to the provinces and Quebec?
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Context: House Hansard - 156 - Feb/8/23
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)
  • Feb/8/23 2:43:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I cannot do it here, so let us imagine that I am speaking to someone from outside. I would ask him what he knows about this as someone who has never operated a health care system. That kind of rhetoric pops up in every election campaign, but let us tell it like it is. Imagine if the NDP took an actual stand, which I believe is possible. Does the Prime Minister really think this kind of hogwash will get his budget passed?
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