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House Hansard - 229

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
October 4, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 229 - Oct/4/23
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Oct/4/23 2:36:34 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, as my hon. colleague is well aware, immigration is a jurisdiction shared by the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec. We are working together to bring in people to address the labour shortage and to continue to help spur economic growth, while ensuring that the necessary investments are made to welcome and integrate these immigrants and teach them French. We will always be there to work responsibly in partnership with the Government of Quebec.
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Context: House Hansard - 229 - Oct/4/23
Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)
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Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister's statement is clearly wishful thinking. To hear him tell it, being open to the world means welcoming newcomers because it is the nice thing to do. He seems to think it is okay if newcomers do not have a place to live or if housing prices are skyrocketing. He thinks it is okay if they do not integrate because they have not learned enough French. He does not seem to think it matters if they do not have access to basic services. Well, it does matter, and it is irresponsible on his part to think otherwise. Will the Prime Minister review the immigration targets, taking into account our capacity to welcome newcomers?
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