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House Hansard - 161

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Ms. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, BQ)
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Mr. Speaker, for over 60 days now, Peru has been in the throes of a major and rather worrisome political crisis. Demonstrations by unions, students and indigenous communities are taking place across the country. Nearly 60 demonstrators have died in clashes with the police. Peruvians' trust in their government has plummeted. Many highways and airports have closed. We fear a humanitarian crisis if resources can no longer reach their destination. That would also jeopardize historical treasures and world heritage sites, which must be protected. Given Peru's strategic geographic location and its important commercial ties, it would be a mistake to assume that this is an isolated situation. It will have repercussions on an entire region if the conflict degenerates. We can no longer turn a blind eye. I call upon Quebec and Canada to send an official mission to Peru to work closely with public stakeholders, using finesse and diplomacy. Let us act now to ensure that order is restored and strengthen our support for the people of Peru.
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