Mr. Speaker, the government opposes the bill. Canada has one of the strongest export regimes in the world, with human rights considerations applied to every single permit issued for military goods. The changes proposed in the bill would decimate Canada's defence industry, weaken Canada's role in NATO and jeopardize the capabilities of our Canadian Armed Forces. The bill would not close a loophole. It would create new vulnerabilities. It is irresponsible to propose a bill like this.
In the House of Commons on March 11th, 2026. See this statement in context.