Message from your MP
May 24-30
A new parliamentary week, heralding the start of the last sprint before the summer break. Twenty-four sitting days await us, with a packed legislative agenda that will undoubtedly give rise to heated debates. For these final weeks of this session of Parliament to be as effective as possible, the Speaker has invited the other Chair […]
May 17-23
This week, I’m back home in Brossard – Saint-Lambert. I’m rather excited to go to the Saint-Lambert Farmer’s market on Thursday to enjoy fresh, local products and to encourage the region’s producers who put so much heart in offering us quality and diversity for our plates. I invite you to visit them on Thursdays, from […]
My motion in support of Co-operatives Liberal Animal Welfare Working Group Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP) Spring 2019
Spring 2019
Dear fellow constituents, I’m writing this message as the federal political scene debates the principles of judicial independence, opposing interpretations of the concept of ministerial solidarity, alleged or perceived “pressures” … essentially, a host of questions that have also provoked in me long hours of reflection. I could write rivers about my views on these […]
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (PACP)
When the Parliament of Canada is in session, I spend part of my week in Ottawa exercising the legislative role that the citizens of Brossard – Saint-Lambert entrusted in me. I am Vice-Chair (usually, in the Westminster parliamentary tradition, this committee is always chaired by the Official Opposition) of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts […]
Liberal Animal Welfare Working Group
I am co-chair of the Liberal Animal Welfare Working Group. Our working group consists of Liberal Members of Parliament, representing all regions of Canada. The purpose of the group is to work on improving Canada’s animal welfare legislation with a holistic and balanced approach. The group aims to discuss and support evidence-based policies directly affecting […]
My motion in support of Co-operatives
On April 5th, 2017, it was with great emotion and pride that I received the unanimous support of my colleagues for my motion <em>M-100, The Contribution of Co-operatives</em> about co-operatives and mutuals in Canada, inspired by the outstanding work of my former colleague, the Hon. Mauril Bélanger. On April 5th, 2019, the Government of Canada […]