House of Commons Hansard #9 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
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Business of the House Steven MacKinnon moves motion agreed to by Members to change House Standing Orders for the 45th Parliament regarding committee composition, appointment, and procedures for suspending sittings during late-night votes. 400 words.
Strong Borders Act Second reading of Bill C-2. The bill aims to strengthen border security, combat organized crime, fentanyl trafficking, money laundering, and enhance immigration system integrity. Proponents say it provides crucial new tools for law enforcement. Critics raise concerns about its omnibus nature, lack of provisions on bail and sentencing, insufficient resources, and privacy implications of new powers, including lawful access and mail inspection, arguing it requires thorough, detailed work in committee. 44700 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
Main Estimates, 2025-26 Members debate Public Safety and Transport estimates. Discussions include concerns about correctional service decisions, bail reform, gun control (including the buyback program), and border security (Bill C-2, CBSA/RCMP hiring). They also discuss efforts to strengthen the economy and create a single Canadian market by reducing internal trade barriers, investments in national transport infrastructure like ports and rail, and issues with air passenger rights. 31800 words, 4 hours.
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, for 18 months, Jewish Canadians have been subjected to incitements to violence without repercussions.
What does the minister have to say about that?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, I intend to work closely with the Jewish community, as well as all communities impacted by hate but particularly the Jewish community, in order to ensure that—
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, the minister would not even acknowledge that intifada is a call to violence.
Does he agree that when the Prime Minister accuses Israel of genocide on the campaign trail, he endangers the Jewish community?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, my responsibility as the Minister for Public Safety is the security of all Canadians, including Jewish Canadians.
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, located in North York is the Bais Chaya Mushka school for Jewish girls.
Has the minister heard of that school?
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, that girls' school was shot at three times.
Did the minister know that?
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, is it acceptable that a Jewish girls' school was shot at three times?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, absolutely not. No school should be shot at, particularly—
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, no school should be shot at; there is no “particularly”.
Why has the minister not done anything about it?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, in my three weeks in this portfolio, I have already reached out to a number of individuals from the Jewish community. I look forward to engaging—
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, empty words are the only thing we hear from the government. I cannot point to a single thing the Liberals have done. Firebombings of Jewish businesses and synagogues are now routine. Instead of standing up for the Jewish community and protecting us, the government has been thanked by Hamas twice.
Why is the minister failing to protect the Jewish community?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, my role is to protect all Canadians, including members of the Jewish community. That is why, as part of the community security program, we have over $95 million in investments over five years to ensure that places of worship, particularly, are secured.
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, first of all, it is $20 million, not $95 million, and that is for all institutions in all communities. On day one on the job, the Prime Minister gave Gaza $100 million. The Liberals gave Gaza more money on day one than for the security of all communities and all institutions. Is that not correct?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, the issue of foreign affairs is outside my expertise, and I will not be able to answer that question.
Roman Baber Conservative York Centre, ON
Mr. Chair, why does the government care to give more money to Gaza than it gives to protect all communities and all institutions?
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, ON
Mr. Chair, in my role as Minister of Public Safety, it is critically important that Canadians are protected, including Jewish Canadians.
Frank Caputo Conservative Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola, BC
Mr. Chair, what are the classifications of firearms?
Main Estimates, 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park Ontario
Liberal
Gary Anandasangaree LiberalMinister of Public Safety
Mr. Chair, what I can tell the member is that Bill C-21 addresses a number of concerns we have heard from all Canadians, but it is to ensure—
Frank Caputo Conservative Kamloops—Thompson—Nicola, BC
Mr. Chair, I wonder if he is getting passed a note right now with them.
Without looking at that note, what are the classifications for firearms in Canada? He is the public safety minister.
