44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 3, 2021 10:00AM
- Dec/3/21 11:26:02 a.m.
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The hon. member for Saint-Jean.
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- Dec/3/21 11:26:04 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, of course people have questions.
Scientists who appear to be connected to the Chinese regime and had access to top-secret information had to be fired. Instead of being transparent and explaining why, the Prime Minister accused the opposition of being racist. Then he took the Speaker of the House to court to prevent the release of documents the House demanded. Imagine the Montreal Canadiens suing a referee to prevent him from enforcing the rules.
Does the government realize that secrecy only fuels speculation?
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- Dec/3/21 11:26:42 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is absolutely clear that members have access to all of the information. However, it is essential to have a system in which members can securely verify that information so that national security interests are protected.
It is indeed possible to see all of the information, but we need a system that protects our national security.
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- Dec/3/21 11:27:23 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, another day, another dark chapter of gun violence in Montreal. Another person was killed in Anjou last night. This is the 32nd homicide. Close to 60 weapons destined for the streets of Montreal were seized at the border.
There are still too many guns on the streets. People have had enough, and so have border officers. We need more resources to protect the children in our neighbourhoods. Enough is enough.
Will the minister commit today to taking real action to stop the flow of illegal weapons across our borders?
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- Dec/3/21 11:28:00 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question.
One life lost to gun violence is one too many. We have taken important steps to address gun violence. We have made significant investments to improve investigative capabilities, and we have set up a working group with the United States. I will be speaking with my Quebec counterpart later today.
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- Dec/3/21 11:28:29 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, health experts have told us that if countries like Canada do not work urgently to get vaccines to the world's most vulnerable populations, dangerous variants like omicron will continue to develop. The global impacts will be dire. More people will die and the COVID-19 nightmare will continue. Canadians want to get back to normal, but that will not happen unless everyone everywhere has access to the vaccine.
The Liberal government is moving way too slowly. Will the government scale up production, waive patent restrictions and make sure vaccines—
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- Dec/3/21 11:29:08 a.m.
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- Dec/3/21 11:29:10 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for her advocacy on this very important issue. It is precisely why, from the very beginning, Canada stepped up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is precisely why we helped found, support and co-chair the COVAX AMC group. It is exactly why we have donated millions of vaccines to the developing world. We understand that until we end this pandemic everywhere, we do not end it anywhere.
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- Dec/3/21 11:29:46 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, small businesses have struggled through an enormously challenging year. On December 31, they will be ready to toast a more prosperous and brighter new year. However, who will be knocking on their doors when the clock strikes midnight? It will be the Liberal tax collector. The New Year's hangover this year will be the CPP increase.
After such a difficult 2021, why are the Liberals increasing CPP taxes on businesses?
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- Dec/3/21 11:30:23 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is a real pleasure to be rising in the House again today.
I think the member is misleading in her question. In fact, this is not an increase. This is not a tax. We will make sure we will be there. What Canadians understand is that we have been true to them and have been with them every step of the way during this pandemic, and we will continue to be there for small and medium-sized businesses.
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- Dec/3/21 11:30:56 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, the government says the January 1 payroll tax hikes are necessary, but a payroll tax needs a payroll to tax. Statistics Canada's most recent survey of business conditions says that one in four businesses expects their profitability to be down by the end of the year. There have been many times this year when more businesses have closed than opened.
Is the government not concerned that a higher tax in this country's current economic conditions could cause further small businesses to fold?
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- Dec/3/21 11:31:31 a.m.
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- Re: Bill C-2
Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for the question because it gives me a chance to explain something to the House and to Canadians who are watching at home this morning. One thing that Canadians and small businesses across this nation will remember is that we have been with them every step of the way through this pandemic, both at the start and during the pandemic, and we will continue.
I have one piece of free advice for the Conservatives. If they are genuine in wanting to help small businesses in Canada, why do they not support Bill C-2 instead of voting against it like they did yesterday?
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- Dec/3/21 11:32:09 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, elder abuse manifests itself in many forms. Financial, emotional, mental and physical abuse is rampant against Canadian seniors and it is only increasing. In the last Parliament, the House unanimously agreed to Motion No. 203. Among other things, this Conservative-led initiative called for legislation to combat seniors fraud. This was over two years ago.
When will the government take meaningful action and introduce legislation to protect Canadian seniors?
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- Dec/3/21 11:32:52 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, elder abuse, in all its forms, is totally unacceptable. This issue is extremely important to our government and it is an issue we all take very seriously.
We are working on initiatives to combat seniors abuse, including strengthening the law, creating a national definition and having better data collection. This builds on the work we are already doing with the National Seniors Council, with projects such as the New Horizons for Seniors program, to help raise awareness around seniors abuse.
I hope the hon. member and indeed all members of the House apply for the call for proposals for the New Horizons for Seniors program. The deadline is December 21.
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- Dec/3/21 11:33:32 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, last week I rose in this place to ask the government when it was going to rectify its GIS clawback that is currently crippling vulnerable seniors. The Deputy Prime Minister, in the process of deflecting the question, touted a one-time payment of $500 as some sort of compensation. Our seniors are losing up to nine times that amount because of this clawback.
I will ask this again. When will the government show compassion and step up? Our seniors need it and they deserve it.
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- Dec/3/21 11:34:11 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, we all know how challenging this pandemic has been on seniors. Every single step of the way, this government has been there to support seniors, especially the most vulnerable, by strengthening their GIS. We moved very quickly to provide immediate and direct financial support to seniors.
When it comes to the CERB and GIS, we are aware of the issue. I can assure the hon. member that we are working on this issue to find the right solution to support those affected. As always, we will be there for our seniors.
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- Dec/3/21 11:34:49 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, yesterday, U.S. countervailing duties on softwood lumber doubled.
Yesterday evening, I spoke with representatives from the Quebec Forest Industry Council, and they are extremely concerned for these companies, which create 140,000 jobs in Quebec.
These companies' money is being gobbled up by duties instead of being invested in our economy. Many of them are local family businesses, such as D&G Forest Products in Sainte‑Aurélie, Bois Daaquam in Saint‑Just‑de‑Bretenières and Scierie Lemay in Sainte‑Marie.
What does the Prime Minister intend to do to convince the U.S. President to reverse his decision?
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- Dec/3/21 11:35:29 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her question.
I am from the Mauricie region, and I am very familiar with the forestry industry and companies like Rémabec and Resolute. My riding is even home to the École forestière in La Tuque.
If there is one thing that the Canadians watching at home this morning need to know, it is that the Minister of International Trade is in Washington today to defend the interests of forestry workers.
If there is one thing Canadians know, it is that we will always be there to defend the interests of the forestry industry and its workers and to work with—
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- Dec/3/21 11:36:11 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, Canadians are being hit hard by inflation. Owning a home is out of reach for many Canadians. The U.S. countervailing duties on softwood lumber will only make matters worse.
If interest rates rise, which is entirely possible, we will have a perfect storm. It will be brutal.
The Prime Minister needs to get his act together, take leadership on this issue and get that decision reversed. When and how will he do that?
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- Dec/3/21 11:36:41 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, one thing that Canadians know for sure is that we on this side of the House know how to stand up for the interests of Canadian businesses and industries.
We demonstrated this when duties were imposed on the steel and aluminum industry, for example.
In addition, as I just mentioned while running out of breath, the Minister of International Trade is in Washington at this very moment, standing up for the interests of forestry workers and defending the interests of the industry. That is what we are doing today, and that is what we will continue to do.
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