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House Hansard - 193

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 9, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 193 - May/9/23
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • May/9/23 2:27:04 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, foreign interference is a serious threat to our democracy. A member of Parliament and his family were targeted by a foreign government for his vote in the House. Imagine what it is like for thousands of families across our country that fled governments that were oppressive only to come to Canada and have those threats follow them. The Prime Minister will not even call a public inquiry. How can he keep the rest of Canadians facing serious threats safe?
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Context: House Hansard - 193 - May/9/23
Mr. Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, NDP)
  • May/9/23 2:28:10 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, let me help the Prime Minister. It is necessary. We need it. Foreign interference has a real impact on people's lives. It has a real impact on the Chinese community and on several communities in Canada. Imagine what it must be like for families fleeing repressive governments. They come to Canada and the threats—
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Context: House Hansard - 193 - May/9/23
Mr. Jagmeet Singh
  • May/9/23 2:28:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we need a public inquiry. It is necessary. Foreign interference has a real impact on communities across the country. We saw the impact on the Chinese community, but there are several other communities that are also suffering the consequences. Imagine what it must be like for families fleeing repressive governments. They arrive in Canada and the threats continue. This government is turning its back on these people. It is radio silence. It is doing nothing to protect these families. Why is the Prime Minister not calling a public inquiry and why is he not protecting these families?
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