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House Hansard - 38

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 1, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 38 - Mar/1/22
Mr. Yves-François Blanchet
  • Mar/1/22 10:17:40 a.m.
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Madam Speaker, despite the temptation to do otherwise, I will try to maintain what little positive atmosphere we have here. I understand that the member's question was written before he rose and before he even heard the opening of my brief speech. Of course members will say that now is not the right time. It is never the right time. It will never be the right time for the Quebec nation to have more influence. However, it is always the right time. In fact, there is no better time, given my colleague's shameful reference to Ukraine. I say “shameful” because we are talking about the right to self-determination, a legitimate right. Self-determination is acquired, but it also must be defended, and Quebec is in an excellent position, as a nation, to tell Ukraine that we stand with them in friendship and solidarity.
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Context: House Hansard - 38 - Mar/1/22
Mr. René Villemure
  • Mar/1/22 5:02:32 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, Quebec's premier has already stated that he would like to do so, but I will respond directly to my colleague's question. There is a lot of talk about Ukrainian refugees. Out of solidarity, we really have to do something. We agree. However, we have to admit that Ukraine is not a third world country. People are stuck, and they want to stay there. It is only right that we open the door, but we must also realize that sending aid to Ukraine is also very important.
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