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House Hansard - 33

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 17, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 33 - Feb/17/22
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau
  • Feb/17/22 10:28:18 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, police forces across the country now have more tools to deal with these illegal blockades and occupations, if and when they occur. We will continue to ensure that the measures are proportionate, reasonable and time-limited. However, it was and is important to give more tools to the police who need them. We understand that the police were able to keep the situation under control in many parts of the country, but the Emergencies Act applies from one end of the country to the other. However, it will be used only when necessary.
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Context: House Hansard - 33 - Feb/17/22
Hon. Marco Mendicino (Minister of Public Safety, Lib.)
  • Feb/17/22 2:42:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the circumstances require it. We have been very clear that we will not use these measures where they are not necessary. I would not want to deprive Quebeckers of these important tools to ensure their security and the integrity of their territory. There is talk of possible demonstrations and blockades at the Lacolle border crossing this weekend. All the measures in the declaration are temporary, targeted, and exercised in accordance with the charter.
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Context: House Hansard - 33 - Feb/17/22
Ms. Anju Dhillon
  • Feb/17/22 5:52:18 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his question. Yes, this law really is necessary. No one has been able to get the individuals on Wellington Street to move. The people who were able to bring about change in Coutts— An hon. member: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 33 - Feb/17/22
Ms. Anju Dhillon
  • Feb/17/22 5:52:58 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, this legislation does not force the provinces to use the measures in the act. The government is giving them the option if they need it. No one is being forced to use them, and jurisdiction is still respected. In order to solve certain problems, this legislation is indeed necessary.
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Context: House Hansard - 33 - Feb/17/22
Mr. Stéphane Lauzon
  • Feb/17/22 11:56:29 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague opposite for the opportunity to answer his question. It is mind-boggling to me to see the Bloc so desperate for something to say that it is making up needs. Not once have we spoken about needing to go into Quebec if it was not useful. The Bloc is on dangerous ground here. Even the Bloc leader has compared this to wartime legislation. We have never made mention of wartime legislation. We have never talked about there being any need to send the army into Quebec. We will never invoke this act if it is not necessary.
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