Marie-Gabrielle Ménard

In response to a question from Brad Vis

“We have taken many steps to help small businesses, including urging people to buy Canadian. One single fix cannot help the whole sector. That is why the Conservatives' one-size-fits-all approach does not work.”

“Madam Speaker, over the past year, we have implemented various measures to support small businesses. As a result of the buy Canadian policy, many businesses are developing or multiplying their business opportunities. We are serious about supporting small businesses. Indeed, one solution alone cannot help an entire sector grow. That is often the response we get from our colleagues in the Conservative Party. The so-called one-size-fits-all solution does not work.”

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In response to a question from Tatiana Auguste

“Our government has invested almost $1 billion to advance gender equality. Now that Parliament is back, I want all MPs to work together on this issue and support social programs that help it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my very determined colleague, who is proud to serve in a government that includes 71 female members. These women are determined—I use this word for want of a slightly stronger one—to continue to advance gender equality. Now that Parliament is back, I am of course going to call on all members of Parliament to work on this issue. To date, we have invested nearly $1 billion to advance this issue. What would help most is to support social programs that primarily benefit—”

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In response to a question from Brad Vis

“Our economy cannot grow without women. Our plan for women business owners has already helped 600,000 women in Canada, and we will keep building on it.”

“Mr. Speaker, I first want to welcome all of my colleagues back to the House. The Minister of Small Business and I spent the summer holding consultations with a strong focus on women entrepreneurship. What we can say is that the strategy to grow our economy cannot succeed without the full participation of women. To date, the women entrepreneurship strategy has helped 600,000 women in Canada. That strategy is working, and we will continue to build on it.”

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“I invite everyone to visit my riding this summer. Montreal's Olympic Stadium is celebrating its 50th anniversary with tours, exhibits, and special events.”

“Mr. Speaker, believe me, there are many reasons to go to Hochelaga—Rosemont‑Est this summer. There are balcony concerts. There is the one-of-a-kind mobility scooter race—and, no, I am not making that up. There is also “Hochlag”, an outdoor wrestling event, where wrestling is a tradition that endures. Today, I especially want to invite everyone to join in the celebrations of an iconic structure, not only for eastern Montreal, but also for Canada. I am referring to our magnificent Olympic Stadium, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. In 1976, Montrealers, Canadians and the world discovered this engineering feat, designed by Roger Taillibert, during the Montreal Olympic Games. Over the summer, visitors will enjoy tours, exhibits and a large commemorative show. The cherry on top is that, yes, the queen of the Montreal Games herself has confirmed she will be attending. I look forward to seeing our beloved Nadia soon. I will be holding a perfect score card of 10 when I get to greet her.”

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“Vulnerable women and seniors in my riding told me that the government benefit for groceries and essentials is really helping them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I do not know where you were last Friday, but I was at the Cercle de fermières Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve. I wish everyone could share that experience. In fact, what I heard the most about was the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. The Cercle de fermières Hochelaga‑Maisonneuve is made up of dozens and dozens of women, including many seniors, most of whom are in a somewhat more vulnerable situation. They told me that it was a real help. That is what Canadians expect right now. These are concrete measures.”

“A community kitchen in my riding is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It feeds people, teaches job skills, and grows food. I am wishing them a happy anniversary and thanking their leader.”

“Mr. Speaker, Hochelaga has grown around a core value: solidarity. In this regard, the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve community kitchen, or CCHM, which works to promote food security and social and occupational integration, is a shining example of the group’s strength. The CCHM is celebrating its 40th anniversary. I know the people at this organization. They have probably baked the cake themselves. For four decades, this organization has been bringing together, feeding, empowering and training thousands of people by focusing on dignity, confidence and kindness. For the past 10 years, the food hub on Hochelaga Street has been under the direction of Benoist de Peyrelongue, an innovative, ambitious and persuasive man with boundless energy and a big heart, who is here with us today. This project brings together urban agriculture, seedling greenhouses and a professional kitchen for food processing. I wish this wonderful organization a happy anniversary. I will close with a word of warning: the CCHM’s pickled carrots can be highly addictive.”

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“We take the housing crisis seriously. We created a new federal agency focused on affordable housing because people spend too much of their income on rent and homes, especially in my riding.”

“Mr. Speaker, we take this very seriously, particularly the housing crisis. We have established a federal agency called Build Canada Homes. It is rare for federal agencies to be created. Under this agency, the government’s priority is affordable housing. We understand that. A large portion of people’s income goes toward housing. This is especially true in the riding I represent, Hochelaga—Rosemont-Est. This is the government’s top priority.”

In response to a question from Luc Berthold

“Our grocery benefit will help almost a third of the people in my riding afford everyday costs. The Conservatives voted against our school food program, which kids in my riding need.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have the honour of representing some 110,000 people in Hochelaga—Rosemont-Est. On June 5, 39,500 people will benefit from the Canada groceries and essentials benefit. When it comes to the cost of living, nearly a third of the constituency I represent will be supported by this measure. The Conservatives voted against the national school food program. In Hochelaga, that program is essential for young people’s success.”

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In response to a question from Joël Godin

“My committee is studying the needs of older women. We have helped seniors with programs like dental care, and we will keep working to support them.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have the great privilege of serving with some very dedicated colleagues on the Standing Committee on the Status of Women. We are currently studying the vulnerability of senior women. What we are being told is that we need to continue to focus on the living conditions of seniors. We have put various measures in place. My colleague mentioned the Canadian dental care plan. Senior women can receive direct support through this plan. There are other measures, but what we are saying right now is that we remain committed to providing the best possible support to Canadian seniors.”

“Our plan helps small businesses by cutting red tape. I talk to business owners every week, and our changes are helping them.”

“Mr. Speaker, we have been clear. That is part of the strategy to support small business. Part of our approach involves reducing red tape for businesses. Obviously, I do not entirely agree with my colleague’s statement. I consult with small business owners every week to understand what they are going through. My sense is that the transformation that we are currently undertaking is helpful and gives our small businesses hope for a bright future.”

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