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House of Commons Hansard #11 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was chair.
House of Commons Hansard #11 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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Opposition Motion—Food Inflation and Budgetary Policy Members debate a Conservative motion calling for a fiscally responsible budget before summer, arguing Liberal policies cause high food inflation and affordability issues like increased food bank usage. Liberals defend their record on affordability, citing tax cuts, social programs, and argue a fall budget is needed for accuracy, considering factors like US tariffs and defence spending. Other parties discuss corporate profits, industry conduct, and the impact of climate change. 50500 words, 6 hours in 2 segments: 1 2.
U.S. Decision Regarding Travel Ban MP Jenny Kwan seeks an emergency debate on the U.S. travel ban announced by President Trump, which she calls discriminatory and harmful to Canadians with ties to affected countries, urging Canada to respond. 300 words.
Main Estimates, 2025-26 Members debate Environment and Climate Change and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship estimates. On environment, discussions focus on pipeline construction, carbon pricing's impact on affordability and competitiveness, and climate targets. The Minister defends policies, citing the need for clean growth and international trade competitiveness. On immigration, debate centres on immigration levels and their effects on housing and health care. The Minister defends plans to stabilize numbers, attract skilled workers, and improve system integrity amidst opposition concerns about system management and impacts. 29900 words, 4 hours.
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, how many students are currently in Canada with a fraudulent student visa?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, we are taking vital steps, and we have already done that, to ensure that students are supported and that we protect—
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, what is the number of students in Canada with fraudulent student visas?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, we have tightened the visa integrity measures. We have instituted financial requirements—
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, the minister has no idea how many students are in this country with fraudulent student visas, and that is the direct responsibility of her department.
How many foreign students who came to Canada with fraudulent visas in 2024 became permanent residents?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, again, there is a robust system, and we have tightened those systems. We have updated the postgraduate work permit program to better respond to the needs, and we have limited the number off campus. We are working hard to ensure the international—
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, what number of fraudulent visa holders became permanent residents in 2024?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, again, we are taking steps to ensure that students are supported but at the same time that they are not being taken advantage of, and we are restoring—
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, the minister has no idea how many fraudulent student visa holders became permanent residents in this country last year. The minister's foreign student visa system is a mess.
How many fake college acceptance letters were caught in 2024?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, what I would say is, in 2024, IRCC approved 292,431 new study permits. That is 41% fewer than what was approved in 2023.
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Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, IRCC flagged over 10,000 foreign student acceptance letters as fraudulent in 2024.
Why did the oversight of the minister's department fail so badly when these letters were issued?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, we have instituted stronger integrity to prevent any student fraud, particularly when students are taken advantage of by fraudulent partners that—
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, can the minister give one example of a policy she has implemented to prevent 10,000 fraudulent foreign student acceptance letters?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, yes, of course I can. We have implemented an enhanced letter of acceptance verification system to protect these students from fraud.
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Conservative
Grant Jackson Conservative Brandon—Souris, MB
Mr. Chair, did the 10,000 people who were granted a fraudulent acceptance letter last year come to Canada?
Main Estimates and Supplementary Estimates (A), 2025-26Business of SupplyGovernment Orders
Liberal
Lena Metlege Diab Liberal Halifax West, NS
Mr. Chair, students who were granted letters fraudulently did not come to Canada.