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House Hansard - 268

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 14, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 268 - Dec/14/23
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Dec/14/23 2:42:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, again, the Minister of Immigration is in talks with Quebec's minister and I am confident an agreement will be reached. We contribute quite significantly, to the tune of $700 million every year for welcoming immigrants in Quebec. We have transferred $450 million over the past few years to house refugees. For the refugees and asylum seekers, we also provide temporary medical coverage, we are processing files more quickly, we are resettling asylum seekers and we are making it easier to apply for work permits. Yes, we are doing our part.
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Context: House Hansard - 268 - Dec/14/23
Mr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Joliette, BQ)
  • Dec/14/23 2:43:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have here a difference of opinion. Quebeckers are welcoming half of all the asylum seekers who come to Canada. That is a lot more than our share. Quebeckers are paying 100% of that bill. That is also a lot more than our fair share. It is basically five times too much. We will continue to do our part and be welcoming, but we are not going to go along with being the only ones doing their part, the only ones being welcoming. Will the Minister of Finance pay back the $460 million she owes Quebeckers?
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Context: House Hansard - 268 - Dec/14/23
Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau (Minister of National Revenue, Lib.)
  • Dec/14/23 2:43:54 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I repeat that I am quite confident that our government and the Government of Quebec will reach an agreement. It is true that Quebeckers have been very welcoming. We have worked together. To date, we have transferred $450 million to house asylum seekers. We are covering the cost of temporary health coverage. We are expediting the processing of files. We are ensuring that work permits are issued quickly so that these people can support themselves. I am very confident that we will reach an agreement.
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