Joël Godin

Actually, Mr. Chair, I would like to reserve my right to speak and instead do so after we have finished discussing this motion, so I can go back to another topic. If you want, you can give the floor to Mr. Deschênes-Thériault, but I'd also like to speak to the motion by Mr. Beaulieu. Would you rather I speak right away or afterward?

Okay. I agree with my colleague's comments. I think this study is important. We're dealing with a very specific fact. Minister of Public Safety I would add that I'd like to expand this study. My riding is home to the Donnacona penitentiary, and I learned that chaplains from Quebec and New Brunswick have to take bilingualism tests. I wrote to the, but, unfortunately, the only response I got was [more]

I wouldn't want the minister to be taken by surprise; I want him to give me an answer.

Yes, but I don't have the wording. You understand that—

Mr. Chair, you have noted the same thing as I have: All members of the official languages committee are sensitive to this matter. I think this is an issue that needs to be addressed. However, as I mentioned a little earlier, I would like us to add, in the second hour—since the motion was proposed today, I don't have a list of suggested witnesses—experts who can give us instructions so that the [more]

I can say the amendment that I'm proposing, and Madam Clerk could take note of it. I propose that we add a second hour to this meeting to hear expert testimony to help us define measures that we, as legislators, should put in place to enable the government to act in this type of situation, wherever possible, obviously.

Are two meetings enough? I don't have the answer to that question. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. There was a tragic accident in the United States in the New York region. This accident involved an Air Canada plane. Unfortunately, two pilots died. First of all, I would like to offer my condolences to the families. Under the circumstances, I think that's the least we can do. The president of Air Canada spoke yesterday on social media, specifically on the social media [more]

I propose adding, in the second hour, experts who can guide us so that we can find tools for the federal government to have the means and power to intervene in this type of situation.

Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague say that we are in the best position in the G7. Since January 1, our economy has shed 100,000 jobs. Today alone, that figure has risen by another 1,000. We have the highest food inflation rates and the only declining economy in the G7. We have a very high unemployment rate and the highest level of household debt. That is because of the Liberals. Canadians are [more]

Mr. Speaker, French remains fragile, whether in culture, sports or our daily lives. Friday, March 20, was the International Day of La Francophonie, an important time to celebrate the richness, vitality and diversity of the French language around the world. Although I am a little late in rising to acknowledge it today, the message remains the same: La Francophonie is about more than just a [more]

I would like to ask you more questions, Ms. Chouinard, but the chair is telling me that my time is up. Thank you.

I'm very happy to hear that.

Don't worry. Don't feel singled out, because you're not alone. Thank you for that. I will now turn to the representatives of Droits collectifs Québec. I understand from your remarks that you're disappointed. It's all well and good to say that you're not happy. We recognize that it has taken too long, and we share your opinion. Urgent action is needed because French is in decline. However, it [more]