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Gabriel Ste-Marie

Bloc Québécois Joliette—Manawan 84 statements translated

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Ste-Marie fights Bill C-39’s rollback of environmental assessments and strike rights, presses Ottawa to buy back half the duties paid by forestry firms like the Saint-Michel sawmill, seeks higher old age security for seniors 65 to 74, and funding for the Atikamekw community of Manawan. He argues through stacked figures and witness quotes, but often leaves out who must act: “Urgent action is therefore needed.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
A
90 / 100 over 79 statements
Signal 84 / 100
Relevance 89 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 97 / 100
Loses points more than most for Wording that hides who did something, or who will.2.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.6 A remark off to the side of the point.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.0 Thanks and tributes.1.9 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.9 Loses points less than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 79 of 84 statements graded so far.

Statements 84

Government Orders ·

Weights and Measures Act

“A business in my colleague's area had problems with Measurement Canada, and the appeal system did not work well. Does my colleague support creating an easier appeal process, like an ombudsman, so businesses can challenge decisions? Also, is it a good idea for this bill to give the minister more power?”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for a very interesting speech. I have two questions for him. First, in my colleague’s constituency of La Pointe-de-l’Île, there is a company that has had problems with Measurement Canada. The appeal processes proved to be truly ineffective, inefficient and flawed, and justice was not done. I wonder if my hon. colleague would be in favour of creating an appeal process for Measurement Canada decisions that is more accessible so that businesses can defend their right to have their say and to have decisions reconsidered. Would an ombudsman be an option? Second, Bill S-3 appears to grant greater powers to the minister. Is giving the minister more powers in this area a good thing for us, as parliamentarians?

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Government Orders ·

Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders

In response to a question from Martin Champoux

“There are not enough members in the room, and the Liberals are too loud. I want a quorum call.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. There is not even quorum in the House, and yet we cannot hear ourselves speak because the Liberals are laughing amongst themselves about this new supermajority. I would ask for a quorum call.

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“Parliament usually agrees together on how to set up committees. The Liberals said they would work with other parties. Instead, as soon as they won a majority, they forced rule changes without talking to the opposition. I want to know what my colleague thinks about that.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary secretary just referred to parliamentary tradition. It is a parliamentary tradition that we proceed by consensus when it comes to establishing the composition of committees. Up until now, the Liberals have said in their speeches that they would ask for input and collaborate. However, on the first day that the Liberals won a majority, they chose to act unilaterally to change the rules by introducing a closure motion without consulting the opposition members, including anyone in my political party. What does my hon. colleague think about that?

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Oral Questions ·

The Economy

“New tariffs are hurting businesses across Quebec, and people are losing their jobs. I want the government to announce a wage subsidy to stop more layoffs.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, jobs must be saved. It is time for Ottawa to recognize how serious the situation is with the new tariff calculation. South Shore Furniture announced this morning that it is closing. This means 126 jobs will be lost in Sainte‑Croix and Coaticook. Cyrell AMP in Beloeil has had to raise its prices by 50% because of the tariffs. In Joliette, the small business Liard Industries has to pay five times more in excessive tariffs than before. Everyone in every region is struggling, including ADF in Terrebonne and Max Atlas in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Will Ottawa announce a wage subsidy tomorrow to prevent layoffs?

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