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House Hansard - 297

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 10, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
Mr. Tim Louis (Kitchener—Conestoga, Lib.)
  • Apr/10/24 2:05:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canada has over 90,000 volunteer firefighters, who put their lives on the line for us every day. We depend on them as the first line of defence in many types of emergencies; they provide essential fire and emergency services to our communities. Their dedication deserves our continued support. This is why I advocated for an increase in the tax credits for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers in the 2024 federal budget. I am proud of today's announcement of the increased tax credit and added supports to recognize volunteer firefighters' commitment to public service. With my colleagues, the parliamentary secretaries from Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne and Cambridge, we hosted a round table discussion with rural fire chiefs from Waterloo region to learn how we can best support those who keep us safe. Such supports include helping with recruitment and retention, helping with equipment costs, providing health and wellness supports and increasing tax credits for volunteers. I will continue to advocate on their behalf as they continue to protect us all. To our firefighters, I say thanks.
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Context: House Hansard - 297 - Apr/10/24
Mrs. Julie Vignola (Beauport—Limoilou, BQ)
  • Apr/10/24 2:06:48 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, for 40 years, the Organisation québécoise des personnes atteintes du cancer, or OQPAC, has been helping people in the Quebec City area and their loved ones cope with this terrible disease. OQPAC is a welcoming place dedicated to supporting, listening to and providing emotional relief to people who are too often left to fend for themselves as they deal with cancer and the distress it causes. Very few organizations focus their activities and services on the specific needs of cancer patients and their loved ones. OQPAC does it magnificently. In 2022 and 2023, OQPAC helped more than 3,000 people. Imagine how many people have received its help over the past 40 years through a range of activities and programs, as well as group and one-on-one therapy. I would like to congratulate the dedicated members of the board of directors, the volunteers and executive director Francis Lemieux. Long live OQPAC.
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