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House Hansard - 35

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 20, 2022 07:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 35 - Feb/20/22
Mr. Patrick Weiler
  • Feb/20/22 9:04:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I do not want to comment on the ongoing investigations right now, but what I will say is that the freedom convoy's stated purpose was to do just that, to overthrow the democratically elected government that we are all honoured to sit in today. Those ideas and that intent were made very clear from the beginning, but I will not comment on the ongoing investigations that may be taking place right now.
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Context: House Hansard - 35 - Feb/20/22
Mr. Patrick Weiler
  • Feb/20/22 9:07:06 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. I do not want us to have to use these measures for long. In fact, we cannot use them for more than 30 days. However, we have already seen the impact they had on downtown Ottawa and elsewhere in the country. Investigations are already under way. I look forward to seeing the response from the Minister of Public Safety. We must not put these measures in place if they are not necessary.
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Context: House Hansard - 35 - Feb/20/22
Mrs. Élisabeth Brière
  • Feb/20/22 10:06:27 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, these are obviously extraordinary measures that are allowed under the legislation and give financial institutions the power to conduct investigations, in collaboration with the RCMP. At this time, 76 personal or business accounts have been blocked. Clearly, the act is being applied within a very limited scope. The most worrisome accounts are being targeted. It is disturbing to know that most of the money paid into the fund to support the protesters came from outside Canada, which is why it is important to investigate.
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