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House Hansard - 21

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 1, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Ms. Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, NDP)
  • Feb/1/22 2:52:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that sounded to me like a reminder that the Liberals are here for big business, not for Canadians. I can give another example. The Liberals keep saying that they understand that this pandemic will not be over in Canada until it is over everywhere, but they are dragging their feet on the TRIPS waiver and have refused to add COVID-19 medicines to Canada's access to medicines regime. Their promises to COVAX are useless. Will the Prime Minister finally take the action necessary to ensure vaccine equity around the world?
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Context: House Hansard - 21 - Feb/1/22
Ms. Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, NDP)
  • Feb/1/22 3:15:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions, and I think that you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: That the House (a) recognize the one-year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar that took place as a new session of Parliament was set to open; (b) take note of the impact of the deteriorating political and humanitarian situation on the most vulnerable; (c) condemn the oppression of the population through forced disappearances, torture, arrests, killings and intimidation; (d) urge the government and the international community to increase pressure on the military to engage in inclusive political dialogue to end the crisis; (e) support the use of sanctions against members of Myanmar's military who disregard the human rights of the people of Myanmar; (f) deplore the ongoing suffering of the Rohingya and other ethnic minorities; and (g) stand in solidarity with those in Myanmar who aspire for peace, democratic governance and the protection of human rights.
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