Pauline Rochefort

Mr. Speaker, on this September 25, the green and white flag flies proudly over Nipissing—Timiskaming, from Earlton to Temiskaming Shores, from North Bay to Astorville. Franco-Ontarian Day invites us to celebrate the contributions of francophones to our province. Today I would like to acknowledge my parents, who have kept the French language alive in our family. I am thinking of my 96-year old [more]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to wish my colleague a happy Franco-Ontarian Day. In answer to his question, I would also like to make two points. C-38 C-39 This week, our government introduced two very important bills that go hand in hand. We introduced Bill, which comprehensively addresses affordability issues, and I could name others, considering the numerous initiatives [more]

Mr. Speaker, that is a fair question. Certainly, I can appreciate that some would say it is not enough and some would say it is too much. Basically, as I have pointed out, it cost our government $5.3 billion. I think there may be an answer in that as well.

Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate my colleague's question. I know how hard he works in his riding. It is indeed very important to listen to our constituents. That is why I am very pleased to see that our government is meeting his constituents' needs. This evening, several of my colleagues have talked about our measures. A suite of measures has been implemented to help address the cost-of-living [more]

C-38 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Bill, the Canadian fuel affordability act. This legislation is a focused and practical response to very a real pressure facing Canadian families and businesses: the sharp increase in fuel costs caused by global conflict and disruptions in international energy markets. C-38 Canadians did not create these circumstances, but they are paying the price. [more]

Mr. Speaker, I really enjoyed my colleague's comments related to honey. In my own family, we do, as a hobby, produce honey and maple syrup so his comments were very relevant to me. I do appreciate the need for labelling to say that things come from Canada, so well said. Tonight we heard many comments from our colleagues across the aisle about the fact that it would be great if the relief were [more]

Mr. Speaker, I want to come back to a point that I think is important. Prime Minister My colleague commented on ourbeing an adviser to a former government. I simply want to point out that he was named the governor of the Bank of Canada by a Conservative prime minister. The same Conservative prime minister, at the recent investor summit, praised our current Prime Minister in the House of Commons. [more]

Mr. Speaker, certainly, the savings is about five dollars on a typical 50-litre fill-up. However, savings add up quickly when we recognize that this impacts truckers and so many different types of vehicles that travel on the road. It helps to support our economy. In other words, the impact extends beyond the pump. It is broader. For our government, and for all of us in the House of Commons, it [more]

Could you expand on what this would involve?

Would you ever provide advice on the requirements for veterans in terms of housing?

Once information has been passed on, how do you follow up with other government departments on these issues?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I have a quick question for Ms. Lowther. To come back to the Amherst proposal, you spoke about what could be developed in Amherst. From your point of view, what would it take to deliver and to move forward with the Amherst proposal at this point?

You do collect input from communities and from veterans. You do ensure that this information is passed on to the appropriate bodies within government. Is that correct?

Do they ever ask for your expertise on these matters?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to start by saying that I found this particular report on the use and underuse of surplus lands to be excellent. The analysts have done a very good job with this report. Thank you for that. Thank you for the opportunity this morning to talk about this important issue. I'm interested in understanding where the opportunities are. The report that was prepared [more]

As a final question, in terms of Amherst, what would be your role in following up with the various government departments with whom you've passed on the information? How would you ensure...? As well, when we seek feedback from the public and from veterans, do we return to them? In other words, who closes the loop or—in whichever way we view communication—the triangle?

Thanks.

Is there interaction between the two departments on some of these issues as they come forward? Would you recommend and propose anything on behalf of veterans?

Have you looked at the Amherst property, which has been proposed for a project for veterans housing and veterans services by my colleague MP Hirtle? Has this come across your desk?