Marie-France Lalonde

Mr. Speaker, last Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the new facilities of the Mouvement d'implication francophone à Orléans, or MIFO, which will open its doors in the fall of 2027. This visit gave me an opportunity to see the scope and potential of this major project, which will become the largest francophone cultural centre in eastern Ontario. MIFO will house a gymnasium, a performance [more]

Mr. Speaker, I also appreciate working collaboratively with my colleague on the francophonie, at the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie and on other such issues. I would also like to remind the House and my colleague that we can engage in fearmongering or we can talk about the facts, including the investments made in Quebec in recent years, in all sorts of excellent projects that will [more]

C-39 Mr. Speaker, I support Bill. I support our workers. I am a former business owner myself. I completely agree that the rights of workers are very important in this country. This bill is about giving certainty, allowing projects to go forward and seeking the future of our economy. This is very important, and it is why I stand in very strong support of this bill.

C‑39 Mr. Speaker, it is always an honour to rise in the House of Commons. I am proud to rise today to speak to Bill, the building Canada strong act. When we talk about building Canada, it is helpful to take a step back. Before we talk about laws, infrastructure, investments or major projects, let us remember one simple truth: Canada was built by people who dared to think big. Through hard work, [more]

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member very much for his important question. The government has promised to keep investing not only in major projects, but also in communities and people. I just want to make a comment. I know we have been talking about Quebec, but I want to talk about something else. Quite recently, Canada and Ontario agreed to continue supporting our families when it comes to child [more]

Mr. Speaker, that could be complicated, because this is a very important challenge. As an economy and a society, we are facing mental health issues, which my colleague has been advocating to help. Mental health is something we are addressing. We are helping provinces with their own responsibility for mental health in our local communities by improving housing, returning dollars and helping [more]

Mr. Speaker, today, September 25, is Franco-Ontarian Day. As a proud Franco-Ontarian, I want to pay tribute to those who keep our language and culture alive in Ontario and beyond. As the member for Orléans, I am also very proud to represent a dynamic, bilingual community where French is at the heart of our identity. With its 20 French-language schools, including the newest one, Marie-Soleil, and [more]

I do not like to interrupt. I thank all members who allowed me to speak, but I spoke to the motion. I don't think Ms. McPherson is speaking to the motion.

You forgot Madame Lalonde. I sent my name to Natalie.

I have a point of order.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, this is my first time here. I encourage all my colleagues to use their little earpieces, because I will be speaking French. I am very proud to represent the most beautiful riding in Canada, Orléans. I hope everyone is enjoying being back here in Ottawa. I hope all my colleagues here today are having a good summer, especially you, Mr. Chair. I, too, would like to echo [more]