This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 12 wordsI have a number of things to say about the opposition’s motion.Procedure Promise · 28 wordsFirst and foremost, I will not be voting in favour of the motion because I believe it is at conflict with what the government is attempting to do.Partly on point Procedure · 9 wordsIt is important to recognize that at the outset.Procedure Reasoning · 32 wordsI also want to recognize at the beginning that, in terms of global streaming services, it is not a question of if but how we ensure contributions go to our cultural sector.Partly on point Procedure · 24 wordsIt is not a question of if. It is how it is going to be done. I go back to the last federal election.Procedure Claims · 38 wordsI can assure the member opposite that we had candidates all over the nation, with a focus on candidates in the province of Quebec, talking about culture, affordability and many other issues, the primary one being Canadian sovereignty. Reasoning · 55 wordsWhen we think of Canadian sovereignty, we have to think about our culture as it is part of our identity. When we talk about negotiations, there is the French factor, if I may put it that way, in the culture and heritage we have today, which is a major aspect in all things we do. Positioning · 48 wordsAs a collaborative federal government, we continue to work at ways to build a stronger economy and society.Vague promise It is one of Canada’s greatest strengths, which I talk a lot about, both inside and outside the chamber. It is something all of us should be very proud of.Positioning Anecdote · 55 wordsI love the fact that many people I represent, including young people and children, can speak not one, not two, but three languages. I think of a child graduating from Stanley Knowles School who is able to speak Tagalog, English and French. Many members of our Punjabi heritage community can speak Punjabi, English and French.Anecdote Claims · 17 wordsThe amount of French being spoken in Manitoba has never been as high as it is today. Positioning · 22 wordsI am very proud of the culture in Manitoba’s heritage and what we have to offer especially on the French language aspect.Positioning Claims · 32 wordsIf we drive through St. Boniface in Winnipeg, we will find a very strong and healthy francophone community or if we drive in rural Manitoba, areas like St-Pierre-Jolys. Manitoba is not alone. Anecdote · 28 wordsI have a niece in Alberta who is not only fluent in French and English but is one of the strongest advocates for the French language in Alberta.Anecdote Positioning · 12 wordsThis is something in which we all have a sense of pride.Positioning Claims · 118 wordsThe Province of Quebec is leading the way in protecting and ensuring Canada continues to grow in its diversity, incorporating French and recognizing the importance of our arts and culture. When we talk about global streaming services, they are not just impacting Canada. They are impacting countries around the world. We attempted to deal with it, but as we have seen, it has not been doing what the government expected of it.Partly on point Our current Prime Minister is determined to ensure that our cultural communities are receiving the funds necessary to protect that industry. That industry is present throughout our nation. In many ways, it is led by the province of Quebec, but it is present throughout the nation. Anecdote · 45 wordsIf I reflect on the province of Manitoba, I have often had the opportunity to talk about Folklorama. Whether it is through the Métis pavilions, pavilions from Europe or pavilions from Asia, from all over the world, Winnipeg and Manitoba get to showcase their diversity.Anecdote Claims · 10 wordsThat diversity is cherished by a vast majority of Canadians, Promise · 7 wordsand we want to see it grow. Claims · 32 wordsWe want to see Canadian faces on TV, on YouTube and on Facebook. We have the artists. We have the actors and actresses, the technicians and the people who pull it together. Reasoning · 24 wordsI think we underestimate not only how that identifies who we are as a nation, but the magnitude of the jobs within that industry.Partly on point Positioning · 27 wordsI can tell members who are following this debate that, whether it is the Prime Minister or this government, we recognize it in a very tangible way.Positioning Claims · 12 wordsGoing out of the election, a number of policy changes took place, Positioning · 9 wordsand I believe we are on the right track.Positioning Claims · 61 wordsIf I were to give a really good example, I would talk about when the Prime Minister and the government made the decision to get rid of the carbon tax.Partly on point It was a big issue. I have not had one person in my riding tell me that it was wrong for the Prime Minister to change that policy, not one person. An hon. member: It was just a little late, by 11 years. Hon. Kevin Lamoureux: Claims · 10 wordsThe Prime Minister was elected less than 18 months ago.Off point Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 29 wordsif we take a look at the issue we have before us today, even if we factor in the CRTC, we need to recognize what the government is saying.Procedure Claims · 49 wordsThe government is not saying we are going to let global streaming services have whatever they want and go rogue in Canada, far from it. The Prime Minister has been very clear on the issue. When it comes to global streaming services, they will contribute to our cultural sector. Procedure · 5 wordsThat is not at issue.Procedure Reasoning · 57 wordsThe issue is how we best do that. That means it might take some time, as we work with what other international partners are doing on the issue and see how we can evolve a plan that is going to be effective and is going to ensure that we get that money directly to our culture community. Claims · 17 wordsAt the same time, we are investing $600 million to provide support.2 It is an interim measure, Reasoning · 9 wordsbecause the long-term goal is to get that plan, Promise · 7 wordsand I believe we will get it.Vague promise Claims · 9 wordsWe have a budget coming up on November 5, Unearned certaintyPromise · 59 wordsand whether that measure is incorporated into the budget or not, I have absolute faith, based not just on wishful thinking but on the reality of things that have taken place since the last federal election, that it will provide the cultural industry a sense of comfort that the Government of Canada is not going to ignore that industry. Claims · 41 wordsI said in a question that the $600 million would be over and above the other half a billion dollars that was budgeted for in the last federal budget, the first budget of the new government and our new Prime Minister.3 Procedure · 25 wordsWe can a look at where some of that money is going. I have a few select places that I would like to list off.Procedure Claims · 88 wordsThere is $192 million in 2025-26 for CBC/Radio-Canada.4 Whether it is Radio-Canada and the important role it plays in Quebec or it is CBC in general, it is absolutely critical for Canadian sovereignty that we have funding going to that institution. There is no dispute coming from the government on that. The Prime Minister has been very clear on it, even though we get pressure from the Conservative Party, which is threatening and making very clear that if they were in government, they would get rid of it. The ask · 19 wordsI would hope that a more progressive-thinking official opposition, understanding the impact that would have, would reverse that position, Claims · 63 wordsbecause Radio-Canada and CBC as a whole play a very important role in our society.Partly on point For Telefilm Canada, there is $150 million over three years.5 We can talk about how Telefilm Canada is helping our arts community. These are just federal dollars that are being provided. We have the Canada Media Fund. Over a three-year period, there is over $125 million for it.6 Positioning · 26 wordsAs a government, we are recognizing the value of this institution and why it is so important for us to continue with the funding of it.Positioning Claims · 16 wordsFor the Canada music fund, there is close to $50 million over the next three years.7 Procedure · 10 wordsWe can talk about the National Film Board of Canada, ProcedureClaims · 103 wordswhich is getting $26 million over that same period of time.8 It is truly amazing the data bank of films that the National Film Board of Canada has and the many contributions it has made through that data bank and Canadian films to many of the people it has been able to serve in virtually every different sectors of our arts community and cultural community, whether directly or indirectly. The Canada Council for the Arts, over that same period of time, will be given $6 million, recognizing the work that it does to protect one of the things that are so critically important.9 Positioning · 11 wordsOur sovereignty is an issue that this government takes very seriously.Positioning Claims · 40 wordsI know it is on the minds of many, because we hear the comments coming from both the Bloc and the Conservatives. They try to mock us.Partly on point In a previous speech, someone said “Mr. Canada”, referring to our Prime Minister.Off point Positioning · 55 wordsI can tell my friends in the Bloc that there is a team Canada approach to building a stronger province of Quebec and a stronger province of Alberta. In every region of the country, we have seen federal co-operation and collaboration, recognizing that it is the people of Canada who benefit when governments work together.Positioning The ask · 26 wordsI would challenge members opposite to point to a time when we have seen this much collaboration within the first 18 months of being in government.Partly on point An hon. member: Well, that would be Harper. Hon. Kevin Lamoureux: Claims · 5 wordsHarper was not even close.Partly on point Mr. Speaker, Claims · 10 wordsthere are many examples I could give on Stephen Harper.Partly on point Procedure · 9 wordsThe one that comes to my mind right away, ProcedureClaims · 9 wordsbecause I always advocated for it, is the CPP. Reasoning · 17 wordsIn order to enhance people’s pensions, we needed to work with the provinces and get an agreement. Claims · 6 wordsIt was never achieved back then.Partly on point Procedure · 5 wordsThere are many different examples.Procedure Claims · 48 wordsI have been a parliamentarian for over 30 years at the provincial and federal levels.1 I cannot recall ever seeing a prime minister and stakeholders, along with our premiers, provinces, territories and indigenous leaders, work as a team Canada in trying to deal with the issue of sovereignty.Partly on point Procedure · 4 wordsThat takes many forms.Procedure Claims · 52 wordsAs we saw not that long ago, the Prime Minister was talking with the president. It looked like there was the possibility of an agreement, but we were not prepared to bend in regard to some of the things that were coming out, including the issue of French on labels, I believe, Partly on pointAside · 7 wordsbut do no quote me on that.AsideOff point Claims · 21 wordsThere was an important issue there, along with a few others, that ultimately stopped the negotiations from being able to continue. Promise · 15 wordsNo matter how long it takes, we are here to work at achieving an agreement, Reasoning · 16 wordsbut that agreement has to be achieved in the best interests of Canadians as a whole. Promise · 15 wordsThat means if it is going to take a while, we will wait a while.Partly on point Claims · 19 wordsWhile we are waiting, there are actions we can take, and protecting our culture is one of those actions. Reasoning · 34 wordsThat is one of the reasons we have seen the types of investments we have had in culture. It is because we recognize that this is part of who we are as a nation. Positioning · 15 wordsThere are so many things we can be very proud of in the different regions.Positioning Claims · 45 wordsMy family ancestry goes back to the province of Quebec. I am a nationalist first and foremost. I believe in Canada as a nation first. That means that I love my city and I love my province, but I love the province of Quebec too. Reasoning · 9 wordsQuebec and Alberta are both worth standing up for. Promise · 27 wordsWhen we think of our culture, I want the distinct, unique culture that comes from the province of Quebec not only to be there, but to grow.Partly on point Claims · 18 wordsI believe the Prime Minister and every member of the Liberal caucus wants to see that happen too. Positioning · 6 wordsWe understand the issue of culture.Positioning Claims · 10 wordsWe understand the impact that global streaming services are having. Promise · 21 wordsWe have and we will come up with a detailed plan because we also believe that global streaming services must contribute.Vague promise Reasoning · 20 wordsIt is not an option to our cultural sector. It is not a question of “if”. It is about “how”, Promise · 6 wordsand we will make it happen.Vague promise
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