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House Hansard - 195

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 11, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean, BQ)
  • May/11/23 10:37:22 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank my leader for that excellent speech. This week in the House, when we questioned the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship he said that he was not using the Century Initiative targets but was choosing his own targets for Canada, without relying on what was established by that same Century Initiative. However, from 2023 to 2025, the federal government's targets are directly in line with the targets set by Century Initiative in that detailed 88‑page plan for 2023 to 2025. My question for my leader is simple: Does he really think that the federal government is not using the targets set by Century Initiative? Is it using its own targets?
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Ms. Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, NDP)
  • May/11/23 12:39:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, one of the issues that has been raised in the speeches is about the fear of the dwindling impact or representation for Quebeckers. Part of the issue is the immigration targets that the federal government has failed to achieve in ensuring new francophone immigration targets are actually met. The government adopted its targets and it has not met them. The FCFA has recommended the government adopt a new francophone immigration target of 12% in 2024 and gradually increase that to 20% in 2036. Does the member think this is what the government should do?
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay
  • May/11/23 12:40:01 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I believe that my colleague is talking about francophone immigration targets outside Quebec. Obviously, they have not been met. It is a major problem and I hope that the NDP MPs will bend the ear of their government friends more often. Nonetheless, today we are talking about targets that dilute the French fact in Quebec. That is what makes them dangerous.
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)
  • May/11/23 2:28:49 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, all parties in the House have recognized the Quebec nation, yet today they are unable to respect the Quebec nation. The Liberals are adopting immigration targets that are unanimously opposed by the Quebec National Assembly. The Conservatives, meanwhile, say they will determine their targets based on business demands, not the will of Quebeckers. The NDP says, “Quebec? Who cares?” Will Quebeckers from the other parties stand with their nation and say no to these targets of 500,000-plus people a year?
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Context: House Hansard - 195 - May/11/23
Mr. Francesco Sorbara
  • May/11/23 5:34:57 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, with regard to how we set our immigration targets here in Canada, obviously, it is a consultative process. We take in suggestions from numerous organizations and look to employers and the provinces as to the numbers that we need to have. I view immigration as nation building and as bringing newcomers to Canada who want not only to work but also to create a life for themselves and their families. They want to create futures and call this beautiful country that we are all blessed to live in home. It is truly special when Canada says yes to a person coming here, and they know how special it is. That is what makes our country very unique throughout the world. Again, I will repeat this: We are blessed to be Canadian, and we are blessed to call this country home.
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