Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, once the bill is passed, we will put our faith in eminent experts who are much more knowledgeable than we are, thanks to a university system that is supported by our tax dollars. They will testify in committee, and we will listen to them. We will improve the bill, to make sure that the act is fair and easy to implement.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, in response, I will say what I hope not to see. I do not want to see any wandering discourse meant to sweep this under the rug. I also want everyone here to acknowledge that we are but humble humans, not experts. We will hear from the experts in committee, experts who will guide us on what useful, appropriate tools should be included in the bill.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, since I am probably coming to the end of my time, I would like to commend my esteemed colleague, Véronique Hivon, who worked very hard to ensure that Quebec led the way in medical assistance in dying. It now sets the standard. I take this opportunity to acknowledge her.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying is an important, sensitive and justifiable bill on a very difficult subject. I am quite happy to be speaking at the end of the day, at the end of the debate. Before getting into my speech, I would like to lighten the mood for a moment and wish my young, beautiful daughter a happy 19th birthday.

Criminal Code  Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague on his speech, but I am very concerned about the position he is taking. As I was listening to him speak, I was imagining all the people who are waiting for relief and thinking about how upset they must be to see that this bill is still not making any progress.

The Economy  Mr. Speaker, events all over the world are being cancelled due to the coronavirus. Festivals in Quebec are subject to the same uncertainty and the same concerns. From Le Festif! in Baie-Saint-Paul, a major cultural, tourist and economic attraction for our region, to the Quebec City Summer Festival, as well as festivals of all sizes in Montreal and across Quebec, everyone is in suspense.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for her very interesting speech. Once again, I am grateful for the gains made by unemployed workers, whether they are seasonal or full-time workers. I have a great deal of sympathy for this woman and the ordeal she went through, but I am puzzled that she is telling me that an organization said 26 weeks was enough.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, many matters can be referred to committees, but they are not as urgent. Seasonal workers were mentioned earlier. I have known seasonal work very well for the past 30 years. I can assure my colleague that there are eligibility criteria for employment insurance. When a seasonal or full-time worker meets the criteria for their region and unemployment rate, they are entitled to a full 50 weeks of benefits.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his comments. I agree with my colleague that concrete efforts have been made. These remarkable efforts have indeed helped change the situation for certain workers. I said “certain workers” because those changes do not help all workers. It is on a case-by-case basis.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, to begin with, I would like to reassure the people of my riding. They are not just concerned about employment insurance sickness benefits. They are also concerned about the infamous spring gap that many of them will have to deal with in March. I want to reassure my constituents that I will listen to them and will continue to work hard so that the special EI needs of people in the regions are heard.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I am pleased to see you here again. I thank my colleague for her speech and for her concern about the need to reform the Employment Insurance Act. I agree with her. There are some aspects of employment insurance that need to be examined in more detail and that may require more attention.

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. We are not close-minded in the Bloc Québécois. We gladly welcome the additional provisions, for seasonal work, for example. I am from Charlevoix, and from Isle-aux-Coudres specifically. It is only accessible by ferry. I am quite familiar with the notions of worker retention and employment insurance.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, of course we are concerned about the hardships facing aluminum workers in neighbouring ridings. The economic threats facing the aluminum and agricultural sectors because of CUSMA affect all of Quebec, and especially Charlevoix. I am extremely concerned about some of the provisions in CUSMA.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. It is clear that Quebec has become a bargaining chip for Canada during negotiations. The single tax return is a good example of that. The opinion of a spokesperson for Quebec alone should not be used to pressure the Bloc when it comes to all of Quebec's demands with regard to its people, its nation.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act  Madam Speaker, it goes without saying that this agreement affects more than just Quebec. As far as dairy farmers are concerned, 50% of dairy production occurs in Quebec. Obviously, we feel a bit more concerned than all the dairy farmers in Canada. When I talk about dairy farmers, it is not just those in Quebec.