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Oral Questions

Access to Information

2026-06-15

“You screwed up. Your party is mad. Do you still have the boss's trust?”

Oral Questions

Seniors

2026-06-15

“The government's new rules make it harder for volunteers to help seniors. We should not force them to spend months applying through CRA bureaucracy just to navigate an online system. Let them help seniors, not fight red tape. I think the government should stop these bureaucratic changes. I know my riding's needs better than they do.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-10

“You're a disaster. You caused a recession. The numbers are bad because of you. Stop hurting Canadians with your policies. We'll keep blaming you until you change them.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-04

“You are spending and borrowing too much. Now we are in a recession. I want you to admit it.”

Private Members' Business

Old Age Security Act

2026-06-03

“I rise to cheer my party's care for seniors. Our seniors critic knows seniors issues because she travels around. Parliament has the power to fix a problem for seniors. In 2021 the government increased some seniors' pensions but left out others. This created an unfair situation. We cannot let it continue. Other parties tried to fix it once before but failed. We want to try again. We are stubborn and won't let it go. The government should fix this mistake and give the same increase to the seniors who were left out. Seniors aren't asking for a handout. They just want to be treated fairly. Some seniors need to keep working to make ends meet. Other seniors work to stay happy and healthy. The bill raises how much seniors can earn without losing guaranteed income. Fix the mistake and stop taking their money.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise, as we were not sure I would have enough time. I would like to thank my two colleagues from the Bloc Québécois, who spoke so eloquently, as well as my colleague from King—Vaughan, who gave a really poignant speech about seniors. She is able to do so because she travels around many ridings. As the Conservative Party of Canada's critic for seniors, she is well aware of everything to do with seniors and what affects them, especially when it comes to the cost of living. I think that, in the House, we all have an opportunity in front of us. As members of Parliament, we have an opportunity to use our power to correct a situation that is hurting seniors aged 65 and over. I hope we all have enough dignity and foresight to show compassion and take action. The problem is very simple. In 2021, the Liberal government decided to take an important step, make a meaningful gesture, by increasing the pensions of seniors aged 75 and older by 10%. However, it stopped halfway. The government omitted a significant portion of seniors from its approach, namely people aged 65 to 74. They were completely excluded from this increase. That created inequity and an unusual situation. As parliamentarians, as people who meet with seniors all the time, we cannot allow this situation to continue. We absolutely must use this opportunity to fix this. Our Bloc Québécois colleagues tried to do so once. Everyone here agreed, except the Liberals. The bill died on the Order Paper because it required a royal recommendation, since it involved spending. My colleague worked tirelessly to reintroduce a bill. Since we are so stubborn, we decided to support it once again. We are giving our colleagues on the government side an opportunity to take action and get it right. Seniors are not asking for a handout. These are people who have worked hard all their lives, who have contributed to society and who, at age 65, need an income, especially during these very difficult times when the cost of living has skyrocketed to levels not seen in 40 years. While their fixed incomes remain the same, the cost of living continues to add to their headaches. Between paying for food, medication and housing, seniors can no longer make ends meet. What the bill says is that we will be fair and fix the situation. Someone somewhere made a mistake, and we are going to fix it. We will allow seniors aged 65 to 74 to receive the same increase, an increase of 10%, as was granted to seniors aged 75 and over in 2021. Another interesting approach in the bill is that it gives seniors who want to continue working the opportunity to do so without being penalized because their income is too high. That plays a role in determining the amount they can receive under the GIS. The bill tabled by Mrs. DeBellefeuille proposes an increase from $5,000 to $6,5000 to accurately reflect the situation of many seniors who decide to work. Some work because they have to in order to make ends meet. Others do so to keep up their spirits and stay in good health. Still, it is not right for the government to creep up from behind and take their money. I congratulate my colleague.

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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-05-27

“Families are hurting from high rents and food costs. Liberals must stop their runaway spending and fix this crisis now.”

“People are hungry. I blame the other party's costly policies. When will you start helping Canadians pay their bills and feed their families?”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-05-06

“Liberals tax too much and waste money on their friends. Stop spending so much!”

“You spent over $500,000 of taxpayer money on food for your plane trip. That's more than many families earn in years. How can you talk about inflation while wasting our money like that and raising our bills with your fuel tax?”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-04-29

“The Prime Minister is borrowing too much, just like before. Economists are warning us. Without measures to boost productivity, our debt will become a huge problem. We already have the worst food inflation in the G7. Why are the Liberals making Canadians pay more for everything?”

“The Liberals spend too much. They have doubled the deficit from Trudeau. The newspaper says this is a bad way to run things. Canadians have less because the Liberals spend more. The Prime Minister should stop spending so much so Canadians can afford to live.”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-04-27

“A newspaper says many people are worried about running out of money. A senior says she does not have enough money. The Prime Minister spends a lot. I blame him for high prices hurting seniors. When will the Prime Minister stop spending?”

Statements by Members

Michel Garant

2026-04-27

“I want you to celebrate the life of a good man. He did good work restoring buildings. He had a terrible accident in 2004. He did not give up. He raised money for charity. A medal was given to him. His family will miss him.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, today I want to pay tribute to Michel Garant, a Lévis resident originally from Saint‑Lazare‑de‑Bellechasse who died much too soon on March 20 at the age of 68. As a building contractor, he made his mark by delivering superior workmanship, particularly while contributing to the restoration of heritage buildings across Quebec. Following an accident in 2004 that left him a paraplegic, Mr. Garant showed remarkable resilience. He became actively involved in his community as a paracyclist, completing a cross-Canada tour to help the organization Fondation MIRA and launching the Pédal-Don fundraising initiative. Through his involvement with the Association des personnes handicapées de Bellechasse, he became an inspiration to many. He was also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He leaves an incredible legacy. I offer my sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.

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