MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Alexis Deschênes

Bloc Québécois Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj 69 statements translated

Deschênes focuses on advocating for Quebec's interests, especially around culture, language, and Quebec getting its 'fair share'. He pushes for the government to spend more on remote regions like his riding, as they have higher costs. Deschênes often repeats questions to try to back the government into a corner, and peppers his statements with subtle digs at the Liberals' competence.

Government Orders

Business of Supply

2026-05-07

“The government can't do much while the courts are still interpreting the Constitution. The courts need to finish their work first.”

Private Members' Business

National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act

2026-04-30

“I'm proud Quebec passed a bill against planned obsolescence first. Our bill had good measures for parts, warranties, and repair choice. I won't directly say if the federal bill is better. I want to hear what you think first.”

Official Hansard

Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his contribution. The Bloc Québécois wants to fight planned obsolescence. It is a matter of respect for consumers and for what the planet has to offer us. Right now, we are consuming at a frantic pace, and the planet is having a hard time keeping up with our demand. This bill offers a viable alternative. I did not hear my colleague mention Bill 29, which was passed unanimously in the Quebec National Assembly on October 3, 2023. Perhaps he did, but I want to hear his thoughts on it. I am proud to say that Quebec was the first jurisdiction in North America to legislate against planned obsolescence. It passed a bill in 2023 containing a number of key measures, including the availability of parts, the warranty of good working order, the ability to choose repair services, and charger interoperability. What does my colleague have to say about this Quebec initiative, and does his bill have something better to offer Quebeckers?

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Government Orders

Business of Supply

2026-04-30

“I'm asking my colleague if she knows how much this sovereign wealth fund will really cost. How much will taxpayers have to pay in interest and tax credits? And should we really be using public money for things like oil projects?”

“I want you to say exactly what you want to change about how health transfers work. I want details. What's your actual plan? What are you really asking for?”

Oral Questions

Labour

2026-04-28

“I'm worried the new delay will cost my local businesses money. I want it shortened back to what it was before.”

“I want the government to stop dragging its feet. Businesses need temporary foreign workers faster. Drop the delays and change the rule back to four weeks.”

Government Orders

Government Business No. 9—Changes to Standing Orders

2026-04-23

“The government is flexing its power. It looks bad. I want them to slow down.”

“I want people watching at home to think this Parliament is functioning well. Tell them about the good things we've done together lately.”

“Cooperate with us first before you try to pass your motion without us. Don't shut down debate. I want to be included.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, when words are not followed by concrete action, they are worthless. The government said it wants to work constructively and collaboratively with the opposition. What did the government do next? It decided to move a motion without even bothering to reach out to the Bloc Québécois to negotiate beforehand, even though it knows full well that we are responsible and rigorous partners willing to work collaboratively. The first date did not go very well, then. Will the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons now confirm that he will not use closure to pass this motion? This will be another test of whether he is keeping his word. It would be a way to prove that he truly wants to work collaboratively.

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