Gary Anandasangaree

[Public Safety, June 4th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, our plan to keep communities safe will keep drugs, guns and criminals off our streets. The first bill that should be debated tomorrow will be the borders bill. We are expecting the Conservative Party to support it in order for us to keep fentanyl and guns off our streets and make sure that illicit fundraising is curtailed, as well as to ensure that our communities are safer. If they want to put action behind their talk, it is time for them to act to support this bill and get it through Parliament.

[Public Safety, June 3rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, this afternoon we introduced a new bill in order to ensure the safety and security of our borders. I invite my friend opposite, as well as the Conservative Party, to support the bill.

The bill would ensure the safety and security of Canadians on our streets. It would cut the flow of fentanyl and ensure that guns are off the streets, as well as making sure that money laundering is addressed in a very serious way. I invite the Conservative Party to support the bill and pass it expeditiously in order to keep our communities safe.

[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, June 3rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I will just say at the outset that the numbers that are cited are completely out of whack. They are being miscited here. For the record, we introduced the safer borders act this morning. This is a very strong measure to ensure that our borders are safer. That was in order to combat organized crime, to protect the integrity of our immigration system, to equip law enforcement with the tools that they need and, yes, to strengthen our border. We will always be there to protect Canadians.

[Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, June 3rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, the strong borders act that I introduced this morning would ensure that our borders are stronger and that Canadians are safe. Strong borders mean safer streets. Canada's new government is cracking down on fentanyl, guns, auto theft, money laundering, irregular migration and organized crime. We will be there to protect Canadians.

[Border Security, June 3rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me thank the hon. member for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma for his hard work. Of course, I too want to wish Lisa a happy anniversary.

The member knows that a strong border means increased security and prosperity. The strong borders act will combat organized crime, protect the integrity of our immigration system, equip law enforcement with the tools it needs and, yes, strengthen our border. Strong borders mean safer streets. Canada's new government is cracking down on fentanyl, auto theft, guns, money laundering, irregular migration and organized crime. We will always be there to protect Canadians.

[Mental Health and Addictions, June 2nd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, fentanyl has impacted every single community in North America. We see the impacts of fentanyl. Its use has killed so many young people. That is why we listed seven cartels as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

I am working closely with Kevin Brosseau, Canada's fentanyl czar at home and abroad, to put a laser-sharp focus on dismantling fentanyl rings. We will put those who profit from this drug behind bars. We will always be there to protect Canadians.

[Public Safety, May 30th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, the fentanyl crisis has impacted every community, not just in Canada but in all of North America and in many communities around the world. We are accelerating our work to crack down on and dismantle the fentanyl trade and organized crime groups that profit from it. That is why we listed seven cartels as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code. I am working closely with Kevin Brosseau, Canada's fentanyl czar, at home and abroad to put a laser-sharp focus on dismantling fentanyl rings.

We will always be there to protect Canadians.

[Public Safety, May 30th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, it is always heartening to hear the opposition clip something that is completely out of context, and unfortunately, the Conservative candidate in my riding did not even show up for the debate.

Let me just be clear: Our government was elected on April 28 with a mandate of ensuring that our communities are safe. That is exactly what we will do. We will work with law enforcement. This morning, I had the opportunity to meet, along with the Secretary of State for labour, members of the CPA, the Canadian Police Association, and I look forward to working with law enforcement across this country to make our communities safer.

[Public Safety, May 30th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, our plan to keep communities safe will keep drugs, guns and criminals off our streets. We are committed to hiring 1,000 more CBSA officers and 1,000 more RCMP officers to secure our border and help keep our streets safe. We are partnering with police services across the country to fight organized crime. We will make it tougher for violent criminals to get bail and will impose stricter sentences for repeat violent offenders. We will always be there to protect Canadians.

[Border Security, May 29th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, let me begin by congratulating my friend from St. Catharines on his re-election.

Our border is strong, and through our border plan, the single largest investment in our border in Canadian history, we are making it even stronger. We have eyes on the border 24-7, with more officers, drones, Black Hawk helicopters and sensors. Our plan is working.

Earlier this year, we seized more than 46 kilograms of fentanyl, 122 firearms, 33 stolen cars and over $800,000 in cash, and arrested 524 criminals. Canadians elected this government to keep our borders safe and that is exactly what we will do.