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Hon. Candice Bergen (Portage—Lisgar, CPC)

May/11/22 2:22:40 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, May is Asian Heritage Month. Over six million people of Asian heritage live in Canada and have enriched our country with their unique cultures, languages and traditions. I am proud to note that Douglas Jung, the first Chinese-Canadian MP, Bev Oda, the first Japanese-Canadian MP, and Nelly Shin, the first Korean-Canadian MP, were proud Conservatives. As we celebrate this year’s theme of “Continuing a Legacy of Greatness”, I encourage all members of the House to take time to learn about the inspiring stories of Asian-Canadians who stood up to injustice and worked to overcome barriers. In spite of the challenges they have faced, Asian-Canadians have made countless contributions to Canada. In medicine, music, literature and business, Asian-Canadians have blessed Canada and added to the incredible richness of our country. Let us all celebrate these contributions and learn more about the ways in which our country was shaped by Asian-Canadians. Happy Asian Heritage Month.

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Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22

Hon. Candice Bergen (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)

May/11/22 2:25:41 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, when the Prime Minister invoked the Emergencies Act on Canadians, he said that it was because police said they needed it. Yesterday, we found out that was not quite true. The RCMP Commissioner clearly stated in committee yesterday that the RCMP did not request that the act be invoked, and that police used existing legislation to resolve border blockades. We cannot trust the Liberals to tell the truth on why they used the Emergencies Act. Will they stop the cover-up, come clean and release all the documents related to cabinet decisions around the Emergencies Act, yes or no?

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Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22

Hon. Candice Bergen (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)

May/11/22 2:27:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the problem is that the Prime Minister has been spreading misinformation and disinformation about the protest. He called people names. He wedged, divided and spread misinformation about them. Those who have nothing to hide, hide nothing, but it is clear the Prime Minister is worried about Canadians hearing the facts. The fact is the Prime Minister did not have a legitimate reason to use the emergency measures act. It was an overreach, and now he is trying to cover that up and use cabinet confidence as an excuse. Is that not the truth?

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Context: House Hansard - 69 - May/11/22

Hon. Candice Bergen (Leader of the Opposition, CPC)

May/11/22 2:28:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, Canadians are struggling every day because of the government's policy, whether it is the cost of living, long lineups at airports or continued mandates. Canadians are worse off today than they were six years ago. Canadians know the Prime Minister does not have to go to a grocery store. He does not have to pump or pay for his own gas. Canadians know the Prime Minister does not have to wait in line at airports. He does not have to wait for a passport at a Service Canada office. The Prime Minister simply has no understanding or empathy for Canadians, and because of that, he is doing nothing to fix all of the problems he has created over the past six years. Is that not the sad but real truth?

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