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Lori Idlout

Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
NDP

Nunavut
Nunavut
Voting Attendance: 67%
Expenses Last Quarter: $178,285.32

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Nov/9/23 11:01:58 a.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji, I wonder if the member can speak to the importance of the NDP amendment to clause 8, which would allow for the review of foreign investments or takeovers to consider intellectual property and remedies to retain benefits in Canada.

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Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Nov/6/23 6:26:57 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji, understanding that in deciding to invest in Canada, there has to be a balance between what will generate prosperity in Canada and protecting national security, I wonder whether the member can comment on whether she thinks this bill would balance more toward the prosperity of Canada or more toward national security.

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Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Nov/6/23 4:58:11 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji, I see that amendments were made to the ICA by the committee. An amendment was made to clause 19, which would expand transparency and disclosure by the minister regarding reviews and orders that are issued. The minister would be required to report on those reviews. I wonder whether the member could share her thoughts on whether this is sufficient to make sure that her concerns are being addressed.

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Context: House Hansard - 247 - Nov/6/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Nov/6/23 4:41:29 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji. I can see some work has been done on this legislation and that there were amendments made at committee. I see an amendment to clause 7 regarding the review of proposed investments to be made by a foreign entity, and I see that this review would only happen as long as the minister had recommended it to the Governor in Council. I wonder if the member agrees and if he could share with us whether he thinks this process is sufficient, given the great concerns he shared regarding reviews.

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Context: House Hansard - 242 - Oct/30/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Oct/30/23 12:43:36 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji, I am going to ask the member a question similar to the one I asked the member for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies. When I asked him the question, rather than responding to it, he resorted to mudslinging against me and using my constituents against me. While indigenous peoples are doing what they can to protect our assets, we are being violated. Indigenous women are being violated for protecting their lands, for protecting their assets. Does the member agree that this act, the ICA, needs to be amended so that there is free, prior and informed consent of indigenous peoples when it comes to mining activities?

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Context: House Hansard - 242 - Oct/30/23

Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)

Oct/30/23 12:28:45 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-34

Uqaqtittiji, I would like to thank the member for his interest in the north and the Arctic. I am not sure how genuine it actually is. With respect to this act, the Investment Canada Act, when it comes to ensuring we are doing better at protecting individuals and the land, a lot of what we have to do in these pieces of legislation is prevent the acquisition of certain things. For example, in Nunavut there is a mining company that is not owned within Canada, and a lot of damage is being caused by this mining companies to our lands and our territories. What we need to do is make sure that there is free, prior and informed consent so that indigenous peoples can and will have a say in ensuring that legislation, such as the Investment Canada Act, can have a positive impact on them. Does the member agree that ensuring free, prior and informed consent should also be included in acts such as these?

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