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Oral Questions

Small Business

2026-06-17

“Mr. Speaker, businesses don't want to invest because of all the big government spending. Companies in Beauce are great but the last 10 years of big debt and bad leadership have made it harder for all businesses in Canada. It's the Liberals fault for spending too much.”

“You aren't helping business in Beauce. Liberal policies are bad for the economy. SMEs need less government in the way.”

Oral Questions

Health

2026-06-16

“I want the Minister of Health to do something about these toxic garage doors from China.”

Government Orders

Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30

2026-06-15

“I want to cheer for my team and say that we should protect our steel industry.”

“The Liberals are lying about the economy. They know the economy is bad and we're the only G7 country in a recession. They're just pretending everything is fine.”

“I'm filling time by talking about a hockey pool. I can't think of anything good the Liberals have done. They didn't help the steel industry.”

“You think a 17% increase in exports is a big deal? It's 17% of nothing. Our real problem is the US. 85% of our business is with them. I want my businesses in Beauce doing more with the US. Fix that.”

“I'm here to talk about respect for hard-earned money. The government is spending a lot of money, but we aren't seeing results. The deficit is huge and it's only getting bigger. The housing plan is expensive and won't help many people. The government is wasting money on a spaceport. The gun buyback program targets law-abiding citizens instead of criminals. The government should support businesses, but instead they make it harder for them to succeed. We need to defend our workers and businesses against U.S. tariffs. Canadians deserve better.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I will be sharing my time with my esteemed colleague from Richmond Hill South. I rise today not to engage in petty politics, but to talk about something very simple that everyone in our regions understands well, except the Liberals, of course: respect for hard‑earned money. Back home in Beauce, money does not grow on trees. People earn their money early in the morning, with both hands in the dirt, behind a counter, at a construction site, or at a factory. When people earn it that way, they learn to respect it. It is with that respect in mind that I will talk about Bill C-30 and the Liberal government's economic snapshot. The Liberals projected a $38‑billion deficit in budget 2025. For the current fiscal year, the Liberal Prime Minister is now projecting a $67‑billion deficit. Yes, $67 billion. That is a lot of money. That is not just pocket change. The worst part is that he is projecting even bigger deficits in the years to come. Deficits can happen in a crisis. However, when they become a habit, Canadians have the right to ask a very simple question: Where are the Liberals' results? There are none. The real issue is not just how much money is being spent, but what we are getting in return. Take housing, for example. While people are struggling to find somewhere to live due to skyrocketing inflation in rents, the Liberals say they are going to create yet another layer of bureaucracy with Build Canada Homes and a budget of $13 billion. The results are modest. I am not the one saying that; it is the former parliamentary budget officer himself. According to his estimate, Build Canada Homes will help build 26,000 homes over five years. His conclusion is that this is a “modest” contribution. The Liberals are spending $13 billion on a modest contribution; meanwhile, young families are unable to get on the property ladder and young people are desperately searching for affordable housing. Canadians do not want announcements; they want more homes. They want construction. They do not want words; they want action. Now I will turn to another obscene expenditure that I still cannot wrap my head around: the spaceport in Canso, Nova Scotia. To recap the situation one more time, a company is leasing this plot of land from the province for $13,500 a year. The Liberal government went to this company and offered to sublet the land from it for $20 million a year. It also decided it would be smart to sign a 10-year lease, for a total of $200 million. That is money down the drain. That is insane. Why? What is on this land that is costing us $200 million? There is a 25-foot-by-35-foot concrete pad, two sea cans and a gravel road. I could build a dozen just like it with pleasure. I could do that, no problem. The time will come when the Liberals will have to explain themselves to taxpayers. This is insane. We have not received any answers. We have been here for over a year, and we are asking questions, but we are still not getting answers. Nevertheless, there were 13 meetings with the minister's team, during which someone thought it would be a great idea to spend $200 million on a concrete pad. Now let us talk about an issue that is close to my heart: the gun buyback program. What a waste of money. According to the former parliamentary budget officer's estimates, the compensation could cost nearly $800 million. That does not even include the program's administrative costs. That is nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars to target law-abiding citizens first and foremost. Meanwhile, too many illegal weapons are crossing our borders and fuelling real crime. That is the real target. It takes courage, but the Liberals do not have it. The problem is not the hunters in Saint-Georges or the sport shooters in Sainte-Marie, these proud people who obey the law. I have travelled all over Quebec and met with hundreds of hunters and thousands of sport shooters. These families feel they are being unfairly targeted. These are people who play by the rules, who complete the training, who obtain their licences, and who follow every law. Today, this government is treating them as if they are the problem. That is unfair. I can assure members of one thing: I have not finished my tour, and I will never give up on this issue. As everyone knows, I come from a region built by entrepreneurs, farmers and manufacturers who export all over North America. Beauce is a beautiful region. I own businesses myself. In real life, when a person orders $100,000 worth of goods and only sells $60,000 worth, they lose their credit. That is exactly what the Liberals are doing with our children's credit card. When a government cannot balance the books, it should make adjustments, admit its mistakes, start over and move forward for the people. The government should be there for Canadians, not for its cronies. A country's wealth comes not from the government, but from businesses. It is businesses that create wealth. They want to grow, hire people and conquer new markets, but they are coming up against endless red tape. The government is approving megaprojects that take years to come to fruition, but these are nothing more than announcements. Businesses have to deal with endless paperwork, which discourages even the best of them. This is a matter of economic survival. If we do not address this now, our children will pay the price and their standard of living will suffer. The Prime Minister talks about developing new markets. I agree with that. Everyone agrees. It will not pay off for 15 years, but we agree. In the meantime, we must never forget one fundamental reality. I just did an economic tour of Quebec with some of my colleagues. Our number one partner will always be the United States. That is just geography. Our steel and aluminum companies are facing 50% tariffs. Since April 2, as I mentioned here in the House, the metal tariffs were originally set at 25%, but for a garage door, for example, the tariffs are now at 50% on the entire product. Our businesses cannot compete. They are not getting any support from this government. It is that simple. Let us talk about other problems affecting my riding of Beauce and many regions across Quebec. Our unemployment rate is under 2.8%. We have no workers, no people to work. The government must give us the tools we need to attract workers, produce goods and be competitive. The one-size-fits-all approach that the Liberals in Ottawa are applying across the country is not working. We need flexibility, smart thinking, tact, and a clear understanding of how to support businesses. When the Liberals spend money without getting results, it is not just numbers on a page. It means lost opportunities for our regions. Agriculture is not just an important economic sector. It is the cornerstone of food security in our regions. My colleague here in the back could speak to that importance. Our families in rural areas, thousands of producers, get up every morning to feed Canadians. However, there is not much for them in the budget. Our farmers feel abandoned. Production costs are skyrocketing. Just think about fuel, transportation, machinery, fertilizer, energy, and interest on loans. Who can borrow at current interest rates? Meanwhile, consumers are paying the price at the grocery store. To conclude, I want to say this: When I come here, I think of the families who work so hard every morning. They are struggling to put food on the table. They are struggling to find somewhere to live. I think of our local manufacturers who are watching their profit margins shrink. I think of the entrepreneurs who take risks, create jobs and keep our economy going. These people are not asking for the moon. They are asking for a government that understands them, that respects them, that manages their money as if it were its own. They are asking for a government that can boost productivity, get projects moving and actually deliver on them, not just announce them. We must defend our workers and our businesses against the U.S. tariffs. Canadians deserve to have their money managed diligently.

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Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-12

“The Prime Minister spends too much money on himself! He spent $1 million of your money on fancy food for only 14 flights. He ate very expensive butter and crème brûlée. One chocolate mousse cost $3,008! Just the salmon cost $17,000. The Prime Minister should treat your money with more respect.”

Statements by Members

The Economy

2026-06-12

“The Prime Minister wastes so much of your money on his own luxury meals. He doesn't respect you. He's the reason the economy is struggling.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we may well be the only G20 country in a recession. Why? It is because the Liberals are throwing taxpayers' money out the window. The Prime Minister spent nearly $1 million on meals for just 14 flights in a single year. The fact is that from May 16 to 19, 2025, from Ottawa to Rome, he spent $93,780 on food. That is a fact. From November 18 to 24, 2025, from Ottawa to Athens via Johannesburg, he spent on $159,781 on food. That is another fact. From January 5 to 7, 2026, from Ottawa to Paris, he spent $74,000 on food. That is another fact. From January 13 to 22, 2026, from Ottawa to Zurich, he spent $175,248 on fine dining. That is another fact. Clearly, the problem is not a lack of money. The problem is a lack of respect and accountability toward Canadians.

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Oral Questions

Steel and Aluminum Industry

2026-06-09

“You let in toxic garage doors. A company in my riding sent you emails. You did nothing. You put us in debt. You hurt our businesses. You failed for 10 years. Wake up and fix it.”

“I met some people. I'm sad. The government should do something different.”

Oral Questions

The Economy

2026-06-02

“G7 countries face challenges. Canada's economy is in recession. Government spends too much of taxpayers' money. One app cost way over budget. A program went over budget. The Prime Minister spent too much on food for his flights. I think the Prime Minister should spend taxpayers' money properly.”

“You are bad because people have less money now. The economy is smaller. But your friends are richer. You must fix this.”

Oral Questions

Aerospace Industry

2026-05-29

“The government signed a really expensive land lease. They're wasting your money. I think that's wrong, especially during a recession.”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-05-28

“The Prime Minister spent too much of your money on fancy food. He should eat cheaper. The people of Beauce can't afford his meals.”

“'You're spending too much on yourself while Canadians struggle to afford food. Stop wasting taxpayer money on luxury meals and step out of your bubble to see reality.'”

Oral Questions

Finance

2026-05-26

“I want the government to spend less money and tax less. Spending and debt are bad. The other party is just spending spending spending. I want them to stop spending so much of other peoples' money.”

Statements by Members

619 Beauceville Cadet Corps

2026-05-06

“I want to cheer for a program that spends money in my riding.”

Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am very proud to rise today to mark the 110th anniversary of the 619 Beauceville Cadet Corps. Since its official founding on September 28, 1915, this unit has left its mark on the history of our community. Behind those 110 years are generations of young people who have learned discipline, respect, bravery, mutual support and the drive to excel. There are also cherished memories, lasting friendships, proud families, officers, instructors and volunteers who have given their time to guide our young people and instill in them a passion for service. The 619 Cadet Corps is more than just a youth organization. It is a school of life. It is a pillar of Beauceville. It is a tradition that continues to inspire. I want to salute the cadets, alumni, officers, instructors, volunteers and everyone involved in the cadet corps who have been there for so many years. I wish the 619 Beauceville Cadet Corps a happy 110th anniversary.

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Government Orders

Business of Supply

2026-05-05

“I'm flattered by my colleague's kind words. But I want to be clear: I think the Prime Minister is wrong to say "Who cares?" about tariffs. Many people are telling me they think the government should focus more on our relationship with America, not China. I want to look like I'm on their side.”