Sébastien Lemire

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles for his foresight and for urging everyone to open our eyes so that everyone understands what is going on here. This is no ordinary approach, and he has rightfully denounced a form of collusion or, at the very least, proximity, which is the key factor in securing a “prestigious” position. As a taxpayer, I am concerned. There [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear from my colleague, who is known in this House for his strong sense of ethics and who often speaks out precisely on issues concerning the close ties that might exist, for example, between a prime minister and a friend he appoints. Curiously, we realize that this is exactly what is happening with this proposed agency. I would like to hear my colleague's thoughts on [more]

Mr. Speaker, judging by this bill's generosity, one would think Christmas had come at Halloween. It seems to have goodies for absolutely everyone. The reality, however, is that there is only so much money to go around, unless the government increases the deficit even more. It is true that, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, there are opportunities to be seized in the defence sector, whether in rescue [more]

Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague speak about the lack of transparency. This issue has come up frequently, and it is important because it goes to the heart of the debate we must have as members of Parliament. We must remember that an agency would not be subject to the same standards of accountability. I believe the government should provide us with a briefing on this matter. It would be useful to [more]

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her speech, which was, I must say, forceful and very firm. We know that transforming the Defence Investment Agency into a Crown corporation means that certain watchdogs, such as the procurement ombud, will not be able to scrutinize its activities. Is that a concern of my colleague's?

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Winnipeg Centre for her ongoing commitment to first nations' rights and to ensuring that their voices are heard, respected and recognized. Minister of Indigenous Services Prime Minister Of course, this is one of the problems we have with Bill C-37. I would like to hear her talk about mobilization and how first nations and their leaders are [more]

Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan Mr. Speaker, I also want to point out that I am speaking on behalf of my colleague fromand the indigenous communities in her riding. In this context, my colleague is right. That is what the Auditor General's many reports have shown, year after year, indeed decade after decade. One of the first things that fascinated me when I arrived in the House of Commons [more]

C-61 Mr. Speaker, for me, this is one of the blind spots. It is one of the aspects that I do not have much confidence in. It is also one of the most fundamental aspects that we worked on in committee back when we were examining Bill. We looked at how to develop this workforce because it was not part of the spirit of the bill, and that is why I wanted to push to use the version of Bill C-61 that [more]

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his remarks and for his consistent sensitivity to these issue, particularly as reflected in his close relationship with the Atikamekw nation. He raises an important point, namely the work that went into the legislation. I also want to bring the concern of the Assembly of First Nations into the discussion. The gradual implementation of the human right to safe [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am counting on my colleague from Edmonton Northwest to be the watchdog on this issue when witnesses come before the indigenous and northern affairs committee to speak on these issues. Access to a source of drinking water will also be a major issue. C‑61 C‑37 My colleague has a responsibility, as do all the members in the House, to think about first nations as well, because they [more]

Mr. Speaker, that is the great challenge. If the past is any indication, the trust that first nations themselves place in the government on this fundamental issue is low. The government has a responsibility to demonstrate consistency, predictability, leadership and the most fundamental form of respect, which is enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. I [more]

meegwetch Mr. Speaker,to the member for Edmonton Northwest. It was refreshing to have him here and at the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs, where I had the chance to sit with him for a little while. C-37 C-61 Let us talk about Bill. Obviously, a great deal of work had been done on Bill, yet what we are seeing now is a step backward on the part of the government. All things [more]

Mr. Speaker, you are doing a good job; I just want to acknowledge that. Minister of Indigenous Services I would like to thank my colleague from Edmonton Northwest for his comments and for his work in strengthening first nations' capacity for self-determination. This is a principle that the Government of Quebec has recognized and put into practice for many years. Take, for example, the Cree [more]

Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Saanich—Gulf Islands for her comments. I would like to know what she thinks of the phrase “best efforts”. It keeps cropping up in the bill. How much confidence does she have in this oil-friendly government, which says it will do its best without any concrete commitment from the minister?

waachiyaah Madam Speaker,. I want to thank my colleague and riding neighbour, more commonly known as the Minister of Indigenous Services, for her intervention. C-61 First nations have waited a very long time for this bill. I would even go so far as to say that we literally lost a year waiting during this Parliament. At the time, there was broad consensus around Bill, co-developed with first [more]

Thunder Bay—Superior North Madam Speaker, I just want to remind the House of the leadership shown by the former minister of indigenous services, the member for, on this issue. She held consultations to build a strong consensus among the parties. C-61 C-37 From what I understand from the answer that the minister just gave us, the only difference between Billand Billis that more money is going to [more]

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for sincerely standing up for his constituents, particularly those in indigenous communities. The Liberal Party, which forms the government, has waited decades before taking action, despite successive reports from the Auditor General. It has allowed disputes with first nations, who have been calling for this right, to drag on for decades. I would remind [more]