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44th Parl. 1st Sess.
January 31, 2024 02:00PM
  • Jan/31/24 2:17:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to pay tribute to six Quebeckers who were tragically killed during the terrorist attacks in Ouagadougou on January 15, 2016. The attacks claimed the lives of four members of a Lac-Beauport family—Yves Carrier; his wife, Gladys Chamberland; their children, Charles-Élie and Maude Carrier—and two of their friends from the Quebec City area, Suzanne Bernier and Louis Chabot, all of whom were loved and cherished. They were planning on building a school. After all these years, although the pain has not dissipated, it is important to remember that they were ambassadors of peace, committed to promoting both understanding and unity. Let us take inspiration from the love and tolerance they embodied. Let us defend the values that were so dear to their hearts. Let us fight against the darkness, as they did, using the light of solidarity, compassion and humanity. Let us find the strength to build a world where peace will prevail over hatred. Gladys, Yves, Charles-Élie, Maude, Louis and Suzanne—
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  • Jan/31/24 2:18:42 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, this government has done untold damage during its eight years in power. An economic recession is looming, and we are in the middle of the worst housing crisis in Canadian history. The crime rate has risen by 40%, and government spending has skyrocketed. Canadians deserve better. They have a choice. The Liberals have a minority government. They are in a coalition with the NDP. To make matters worse, Quebeckers have been duped by the Bloc Québécois, which supports wasteful Liberal spending and the second carbon tax, which it also thinks should be radically increased. The people of our country will have two choices in the next election. They can choose to be stuck with this Liberal government, which is being propped up by the Bloc Québécois and the NDP, or they can choose the Conservative Party of Canada, which has a plan to axe the carbon tax, build the homes, fix the budget and stop the crime. The choice is clear, and Canadians deserve a government that will work for them and restore our national pride. That is the true meaning of common sense.
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  • Jan/31/24 2:42:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have recognized from the very beginning that Quebeckers are shouldering a heavy burden when it comes to supporting irregular arrivals. First, it was through Roxham Road, and now that we have worked with the Americans to resolve that issue, these immigrants are arriving via airports. We are here to help. We are working hand in hand with the Government of Quebec. We are in discussions with that government to determine how we can support it properly. We have seen the Government of Quebec's request for funding and we are working with Quebec because we recognize that, yes, Quebeckers are shouldering that burden, and we will be there to help.
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  • Jan/31/24 2:42:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, take a good look at his hand. The only hand he is holding belongs to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Does the Prime Minister really want to make that commitment in an election year? Does he want Canadians and Quebeckers to think that when he gives his word, it cannot be believed? Does he want to make them question whether his word is worth anything, whether he is reliable or trustworthy?
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