Russia's Attack on Ukraine  Madam Chair, God knows how much I wanted to believe in peace. I still believe in it today, because there is no other way out besides peace. We must remain hopeful that these rather strange negotiations currently taking place will bring an end to this conflict, and the suffering it is causing, as quickly as possible.

Russia's Attack on Ukraine  Mr. Speaker, I was starting to feel like I was too small for you to notice me. Anyway, earlier today I asked the government whether the same sanctions that have so far been imposed on Russia should also be imposed on Belarus, which has been complicit in this invasion. The Russians would not be at Kyiv's doorstep today if Belarus had not given them access to invade Ukraine from the north.

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the message sent by NATO countries must be historic and unequivocal. I will say it again: The price for starting a war must be as high as possible, and the aggressors must be isolated. All aggressors must be targeted. Belarus has disgraced itself once again by allowing Russia to use its territory to launch its invasion of Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we wish to reiterate our steadfast support for the Ukrainians who are fighting to defend their country, their cities and towns, their homes and, most of all, the people they love. Today, Canada and its allies must send a historic and unequivocal message to Russia, to Vladimir Putin and to all current and future leaders.

Opposition to Invasion of Ukraine  Mr. Speaker, the world has been watching what has been happening in Ukraine over the past few days with shock, concern, anger and outrage. Everyone is haunted by the ghost of war. These fears are founded, and it is hard to find hope in these dark times. However, hope can be found where one might least expect it: in the streets of Moscow, St.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I am not sure I understood my colleague's question. I am not sure what to answer, but I am wondering how the member can claim that the provincial governments were consulted when the provinces are saying they were not. Where was he? Was he hiding in the closet watching as the federal government consulted the provincial governments?

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, my colleague raises an important question about the fact that the government decided to invoke this legislation and make it apply generally throughout Canada, when the problem was entirely localized in downtown Ottawa. Given that some governments had already expressed their opposition to the act being enforced in their territory, I think it would have been simple for the federal government, in the spirit of co-operation, to limit the scope of the act, as I mentioned earlier.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for the question. It is indeed a fundamental question: can we invoke legislation of this nature when we are in a peaceful situation, there is no armed conflict or state of war? As I mentioned in my speech, I think indeed that in such a situation, the onus is on the government.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his excellent and important question. Invoking the Emergencies Act to resolve a civil disturbance that would usually be readily resolved using ordinary means and laws opens the door for a government to invoke it again each time there is another instance of public disorder.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie for this important question. Is it okay for Canada's social and political life to be influenced by foreign money? We have never been okay with this, and I certainly hope that Canada never will be. However, I want to tell my colleague that just because Ed Broadbent said that the Emergencies Act was required to follow the money does not make it true.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, I would like to say to my hon. colleague that there are plenty of people in Canada who would like to boot the Liberals from power. Many of them come here and ask to meet with ministers, and the ministers meet with them anyway. When a government is elected with about 30% of the popular vote, the majority of the population may want to topple it, remove it or have it resign.

Emergencies Act  Mr. Speaker, if nothing else, that speech by my colleague from Kingston and the Islands was amusing. He seemed critical of the Conservatives for not paying tribute to Tommy Douglas before he was even born. Actually, I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to my House of Commons colleagues of all stripes on both sides of the aisle who went to the trouble of participating in this weighty social debate by clearly and openly expressing their points of view.

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, the government's lacklustre response so far has made it not only an international laughingstock, but also a global incitement to disorder. When questioned yesterday about how the crisis is affecting Canada's international reputation, the Prime Minister said he thought the turning point was the blockade at the Ambassador Bridge.

Public Safety  Mr. Speaker, today, February 15, is the day Canada celebrates its maple leaf flag. What a way to celebrate. The flag is flying everywhere, more flags than ever before, in the streets of downtown Ottawa. It is being flown in demonstrations in the United States, in France, in New Zealand.

Situation in Ukraine  Mr. Chair, I would like to thank the minister for his remarks, which I actually found very refreshing. Throughout this evening's debate, our government colleagues have talked about diplomacy and deterrence. They have actually talked more about deterrence than diplomacy, but they have not been clear about what they mean by deterrence.