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House Hansard - 178

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 17, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:21:12 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as the Prime Minister has said several times, he has not been involved in any way with this non-partisan foundation for approximately a decade.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:22:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition knows well that the Prime Minister has not been involved with that foundation for approximately a decade. The member for Carleton's fixation on the Prime Minister's family is well known for its partisan interests, and he wishes to pursue those partisan interests. However, the Prime Minister and the government are not engaged with that foundation.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:52:25 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I have already made it clear in this House that the Prime Minister, over the last 10 years, has not had any involvement with that foundation. The member opposite is asserting, and let us go with the heart of what he is asserting, that this government would welcome the interference of a foreign country. That is absolutely absurd. The fact that it would be clapped for is disgusting. Every single member of this House is dedicated to ensuring Canadian democracy. The member opposite, myself and every member has firmed themselves to protect and defend Canadian democracy, and every member of this House will continue to do so.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:53:52 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what is clear is that the priority of the party opposite is to attack not-for-profits, independent organizations, the CBC, the media— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland
  • Apr/17/23 2:54:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on the floor of the House of Commons, members are protected by privilege. They have the opportunity to say anything they wish. However, when they are swinging their bats aimlessly for partisan advantage, they are attacking not-for-profit or non-partisan foundations, they are attacking organizations like the CBC and they are attacking free and independent media. They seem to have no care whatsoever over what or who they attack for their partisan ends. It is not becoming of this place.
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Context: House Hansard - 178 - Apr/17/23
Hon. Mark Holland (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Lib.)
  • Apr/17/23 2:55:45 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the only interest the other side has is a partisan interest. It is also clear that the goal is to keep playing politics, which certainly does nothing to help our economy or our democracy. Obviously, each and every one of us here, including myself and those on the other side, are loyal to Canada. Obviously, this is our primary responsibility as members of Parliament. That is why I am here and that is why the members opposite are here.
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