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House Hansard - 183

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 24, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, CPC)
  • Apr/24/23 2:06:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Patro de Charlesbourg will turn an important page in its history this spring. Carolle Pelletier will step down as executive director and take her well-deserved retirement after 35 years of good and faithful service. Ms. Pelletier started going to the community centre at the age of 12. In 1989, the board of directors named her assistant director of this venerable institution in the riding of Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles. She then became acting director and then, in December of that same year, executive director, heralding the start of major changes within the institution. Ms. Pelletier is the living memory of the Patro de Charlesbourg, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. She embodies that very precious connection among the board of directors, staff, volunteers and the community. For 35 years, she has upheld the Patro de Charlesbourg's mission, which is to contribute to the well-being of people of all ages through recreation, sport and community support. Over the past few years, I had the pleasure of spending time with Ms. Pelletier and working with her on various projects. I was always impressed by the vision, passion and dedication of this great woman. On behalf of the people of Charlesbourg and myself, I thank Carolle and wish her a wonderful retirement.
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Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, CPC)
  • Apr/24/23 2:31:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has increased the cost of the public service by 50% in eight years. He has been unable to manage its growth. Now Canada Revenue Agency employees are on strike in the middle of tax season. This is a difficult time for millions of Canadians. Many are waiting patiently for their tax refunds so they can pay their bills. Does the Prime Minister realize that Canadians are fed up with his incompetence, and will he act now to ensure that refunds are not delayed?
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Context: House Hansard - 183 - Apr/24/23
Mr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, CPC)
  • Apr/24/23 2:33:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when I talk about this government's incompetence, the Minister of National Revenue is the perfect example: She is talking nonsense. Under the Harper government, as she likes to say, there were no strikes. Employees worked and everything was fine. That said, we see this government's mismanagement and the increase in the public service. Nothing is working and they are striking. All federal services everywhere are broken, such as passports and immigration, and now it is tax time. Can the government or the Minister of National Revenue give us an intelligent answer and confirm that hard-working Canadians will not have to wait for their tax refunds?
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