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House Hansard - 220

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 19, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Hon. Andrew Scheer
  • Sep/19/23 6:55:45 p.m.
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Madam Chair, of course, Conservatives have been calling for stronger measures to protect Canada against foreign interference. My hon. colleague is correct, people come to Canada from all around the world because of what Canada offers. We are a diverse country, because people come to Canada for our freedoms; for the ability to live their lives the way they choose; to raise their children the way they want; and to pass down their culture, faith and language to the next generation of their families. That is why so many people come from all over the world. All different backgrounds, all different cultures come to Canada, and we are united in that freedom. So, absolutely, Conservatives believe in taking strong measures to defend our institutions, our country and our people against any form of foreign interference, especially when it comes to a tragic situation like this.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Ms. Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam, NDP)
  • Sep/19/23 8:25:50 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I want to thank the member for the introduction of the reality of how this has not necessarily be taken seriously in the past, this intimidation, this interference and this potential harassment of Canadians on Canadian soil. I just wonder if the member has any other suggestions about what should be done now to protect the communities that often come to us with intelligence and stories about how they do not feel safe.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Ms. Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam, NDP)
  • Sep/19/23 8:44:01 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I thank the member for his words. We have shared many conversations as we have gone back and forth to the province of British Columbia. I feel those heartfelt words today. I know the member expressed that the community has come forward with concerns; it is scared and worried. I know there was some mention of keeping in contact. I just want to ask the member this: Will the government do more to protect and safeguard Canadians' human rights here in Canada?
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Sukh Dhaliwal
  • Sep/19/23 8:44:41 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, when it comes to the safety and security of Canadians, as I mentioned in my speech, the Prime Minister personally assured me yesterday and has assured the House that we will do everything to make sure that every Canadian, irrespective of their background, feels safe. The government will take every step, moving forward, to protect their safety and security.
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. René Villemure (Trois-Rivières, BQ)
  • Sep/19/23 8:45:28 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I often listen to my colleague opposite, and he always speaks from the heart. I would like to ask him for a heartfelt answer. As a member of the community involved, and knowing that diasporas are affected, what does he think should be done to better protect and reassure communities and make them feel safer?
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Context: House Hansard - 220 - Sep/19/23
Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk
  • Sep/19/23 10:10:25 p.m.
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Madam Chair, our national anthem says, “stand on guard for thee”, and I think it is important that we stand on guard for each other, that we protect each other and that when one of us is hurt or one of us killed, we stand up and we show up. That is the very basic thing that Canadians expect from us, that we rally together, show up, support each other and stand in solidarity.
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