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House Hansard - 190

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 3, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 190 - May/3/23
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • May/3/23 2:42:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that assertion is utterly false and below the dignity of this chamber. Let me be very clear. Our government has repeatedly stated that we follow the Vienna Convention. If there is any evidence that is brought to our attention that a diplomat is acting outside of the Vienna Convention, we will act upon it because we take the rule of law seriously, and we take the rule of law to the core. We will continue to fight to ensure that not just members of Parliament are protected, but every Canadian is protected from foreign interference.
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Context: House Hansard - 190 - May/3/23
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • May/3/23 2:44:11 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let us dial down the rhetoric on this a little bit. Let us dial down the temperature a little bit. I will state very clearly that their government might have operated in their best interest, but this government will always operate in the best interest of all Canadians, every member of Parliament and all people of every persuasion. We will act with due diligence, following the rule of law and following the conventions that we have signed. We will take our time and always do it appropriately to ensure that Canadians are protected and members of the chamber can do their work as well.
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Context: House Hansard - 190 - May/3/23
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • May/3/23 3:08:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, it is increasingly clear, and it has been for several years, that China is a disruptive power. China is interfering in our society. We are very aware of that and we are fighting it every day. We are also very aware of the Vienna Convention. We are very aware of our abilities and our responsibilities. Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 190 - May/3/23
Hon. Robert Oliphant
  • May/3/23 3:09:13 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to be extra clear: Our Minister of Foreign Affairs has been clear to her Chinese counterpart, as recently as a few weeks ago, when she was absolutely clear that any interference in Canada by any agency of the Chinese government is inappropriate and we will deal with it.
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