44th Parl. 1st Sess.
November 3, 2023 10:00AM
- Nov/3/23 10:15:20 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I want to commend my colleague and thank him for his speech.
Obviously, we applaud this new agreement with Ukraine. I fully recognize that the previous agreement was negotiated by Stephen Harper. It was about to come into force when an election was called. This agreement goes further. Given that Ukraine is part of of the World Trade Organization, there will be little to be gained from tariffs. The main purpose of this bill is to send another very strong message of diplomacy and show that Ukraine is our friend.
Obviously, we need to look at the financial markets. One thing about this agreement is that it entrenches in a treaty that Ukraine's territory includes Donbass and Crimea. We think that is an excellent message to send.
I would like to hear my colleague's thoughts on that.
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- Nov/3/23 10:47:04 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on his speech. I would like to ask him a question about this and the other agreements.
In Canada, agreements are negotiated by the executive, the government. We know that the provinces have the authority to implement treaty provisions in areas under their jurisdiction, but they are not really involved in the negotiations. In Europe, for instance, we see the opposite. Member states play a key role even though the treaty is signed with the European Union.
Could Canada follow Europe's example in this regard?
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- Nov/3/23 11:15:27 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the Parti Québécois just published the theoretical finances of an independent Quebec, “Un Québec libre de ses choix: finances d'un Québec indépendant”, a study that is thorough and fair.
Its publication pushed the National Assembly to unanimously adopt a motion that recognizes “the financial viability of an independent Quebec”. In other words, every elected member from every political party represented in Quebec City, including the West Island Liberals, agrees that Quebec as a country is financially viable.
The study shows that Quebec compares favourably to the G7 and OECD countries on every financial aspect. The study notes that, beyond financial viability, the economic advantage of being a country is the power to choose where to invest one's money and, as the leader of the Parti Québécois said, “putting an end to federal favouritism to the detriment of Quebec when it comes to direct investments in the economy”.
Quebeckers have more than enough money for their country. The only question is: When?
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- Nov/3/23 12:14:37 p.m.
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I would like to inform my colleagues that the issues that have been raised will be taken into account in the Speaker's ruling that will be handed down shortly.
The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
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- Nov/3/23 12:39:58 p.m.
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We will call for quorum.
And the count having been taken:
The Acting Speaker (Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie): The House has quorum, by a generous margin.
The hon. member for Bruce—Grey—Owen Sound.
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- Nov/3/23 1:04:25 p.m.
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Unfortunately, I have to interrupt the hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons.
The hon. member for Etobicoke Centre.
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- Nov/3/23 1:46:00 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my hon. colleague and commend him for his initiative. We know that Polish culture is extremely important in our society. The same holds true in Quebec. Quebec is endowed with a strong Polish cultural component. In fact, my favourite performer, Lydia Képinski, is of Polish origin. If members ever want to dance, I encourage them to go see one of her shows. They will not be disappointed.
On May 3, Poland celebrates Constitution Day to commemorate the promulgation of its Constitution in 1791. On the same day, the Constitution marathon takes place in Warsaw. I know that my colleague, the chair of the Standing Committee on Finance, is a superb long-distance runner.
If this important motion passes, would he be interested in organizing a marathon to celebrate Polish culture?
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