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House Hansard - 146

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 12, 2022 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 146 - Dec/12/22
Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • Dec/12/22 12:33:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we heard extensively that the minister seems to be very proud of what the government is doing in terms of sanctioning. I am wondering on what day his government will register the IRGC as a terrorist organization.
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Hon. Marco Mendicino
  • Dec/12/22 12:33:55 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to assure the member that by designating the entire Iranian regime under the IRPA, which is a provision that has only been reserved for the most egregious violations of human rights as well war crimes and genocide, we are putting within our crosshairs the IRGC. That is why this particular statutory mechanism is more fit for purpose. It allows us to look at the individuals most responsible for perpetrating egregious human rights violations to make sure they can never set foot in Canada, and ensures those who try to help the Iranian regime from here are not able to do so. This bill would make sure, with more precise language, that we are able to deliver on sanctions.
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Mr. James Bezan (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman, CPC)
  • Dec/12/22 12:34:47 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what is it going to take to list the IRGC as a terrorist organization? The IRGC shot down PS752, which was done intentionally as a terrorist act. It funds Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations throughout the world. It continues to commit all sorts of atrocities against its own civilians in Iran. Now it is participating in a defence co-operation agreement with Russia in the war in Ukraine by having kamikaze drones flown into civilian infrastructure to make winter long, cold and hard for Ukrainians. Why will the government not wake up and finally list the IRGC as a terrorist organization, as Parliament called for unanimously in 2018?
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Mr. Jeremy Patzer (Cypress Hills—Grasslands, CPC)
  • Dec/12/22 1:30:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I just want to get the member to comment on the fact that the House requested that the government list the IRGC as a terrorist organization. It has not done so. A bill like the one before us comes through, and it just seems to be a bit of a distraction from the fact that the government has not followed through with the will of Parliament. I am wondering if the member has any comments on that.
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Context: House Hansard - 146 - Dec/12/22
Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • Dec/12/22 1:52:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, back in 2018, the House called for the government to recognize the IRGC as a terrorist organization. I am wondering what the hon. member has to say about the fact that it has not done that and why the NDP continues to support the government in the face of its disregarding of the actions of this place.
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Ms. Heather McPherson
  • Dec/12/22 1:52:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as I said in my comments today, we got appalling news from Iran just this morning that more protesters are being killed by the horrific IRGC regime. Everything must be done. Every possible thing must be done to hold those committing these human rights atrocities accountable. Everything also must be done to ensure that no innocent person is harmed, that innocent people are not being put at risk. I would absolutely support using every tool we can for holding those at the top of the IRGC accountable for their terrorist, murderous actions and the horrific things they are doing against the people of Iran.
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Context: House Hansard - 146 - Dec/12/22
Mr. Arnold Viersen
  • Dec/12/22 1:55:14 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out to the hon. member that the NDP actually voted against listing the IRGC as a terrorist organization back in 2018. Has her party's position changed on that?
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Ms. Heather McPherson
  • Dec/12/22 1:55:32 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I will repeat myself, as I have said it many times already, but it is very important that the members of the IRGC who are responsible for the human rights abuses against their citizens be held accountable and that they be sanctioned. It is also important that we do everything we can to ensure they cannot come to Canada, that their assets are seized and that they be expelled from Canada. I am very concerned as well about the potential for innocent people to be harmed by sanctions. We have seen that happen in Iran before and I, for one, will do everything I can to ensure those who are guilty are held accountable and those who are innocent do not have to pay that price.
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