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House Hansard - 43

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 43 - Mar/22/22
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Mar/22/22 2:54:43 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am of course working with my colleague, the Minister of National Defence, on this issue. We are coordinating our efforts. It goes without saying that Ukraine must have the means to defend itself against the Russian attackers. My colleagues know that we are supplying equipment and weapons to Ukraine. That is important in that it will help people defend themselves on the ground, but it is also important from a diplomatic perspective because it will also put them in a position of strength in negotiations.
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Context: House Hansard - 43 - Mar/22/22
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Mar/22/22 2:55:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, first, I want to reassure my colleague that Canada is supporting Ukrainians. I know that my colleague and his party asked for that, and that the entire House is united on this issue. That was my first point. My second point is that, of course, Canadians expect the lethal and non-lethal aid to reach Ukraine. However, Canadians and our allies also know that it is important not to disclose details on this matter for security reasons. I would be happy to work with my colleague on this issue, but he can rest assured that whenever we make statements as a government, they are truthful.
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Context: House Hansard - 43 - Mar/22/22
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Mar/22/22 2:57:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, obviously we support our men and women in uniform. That is exactly why I had the chance to go to Ukraine to meet with them through Operation Unifier, as well as in Latvia. At the same time, I find it a bit rich coming from the Conservatives, as they reduced their military spending below 1%— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 43 - Mar/22/22
Hon. Mélanie Joly
  • Mar/22/22 2:57:57 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as I mentioned, I find it a bit rich on the part of the Conservatives, as they reduced their military spending below 1% when they were in government, which was the lowest in 60 years. Of course, it will be a pleasure to work with my colleague, because the question of Ukraine is not a partisan question. It is a question that should unite us while people are—
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