Iqra Khalid

[Protecting Victims Act, January 26th, 2026]

Madam Speaker, I find this interesting. I know the member opposite is very well versed in the law and the different jurisdictions that operate in our country. Drafting laws is a federal responsibility. Implementing them is a provincial responsibility. Local police are involved as well.

Speaking of local police, the Canadian Police Association has stated:

It is encouraging to see the federal government respond quickly when concerns arise about how the justice system manages serious public safety issues. Courts must operate independently, but there are times when outcomes naturally raise questions for the public and for front line officers about whether the process reflects the gravity of the offences involved. Legislative action such as Bill C-16 helps reinforce confidence that the system can adapt when needed to protect the most vulnerable.

We have police associations across the country agreeing that Bill C-16 is a solid bill. Can the member please put his politics aside and get behind this bill?

[Protecting Victims Act, January 26th, 2026]

Madam Speaker, gender-based violence is rampant across our country, across the world and in my riding of Mississauga—Erin Mills. It is not just an isolated, out-of-the-blue act of violence; it is often a mindset that is nurtured and fostered, often systemically, within families and communities, in the workplace and online. I thank the minister for addressing this generational issue.

There are myths around the crime of coercive and controlling behaviour that say it brings policing into intimate partner relationships. Can the minister expand on how that crime would be enforced within our communities and what the positive impacts would be for our families and communities like Mississauga—Erin Mills?

[Men's National Cricket Team, December 9th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, today we welcome team Canada's national cricket team to the House, athletes who have shown that Canadian cricket is world class. Cricket in Canada has roots going back nearly 200 years, and it was Canada's first national sport. That legacy is not just history. This team is carrying it forward.

In 2025, team Canada went unbeaten through the Americas regional qualifier to earn its place at the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, our second straight qualification. With a new wave of homegrown talent and thriving local and national leagues, cricket is flourishing all across the country. Every year, cricket enthusiasts from across Canada come to Ottawa to raise awareness, advocate for the sport and play cricket with parliamentarians.

Team Canada is proving that Canadian cricket is stepping onto the world stage with ambition and a future that Canadians can cheer for.

[Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 1, November 25th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to stand up and lend my support to Bill C-15, the budget 2025 implementation act, no. 1.

I have been in this Parliament for the past 10 years, and we have had so many opportunities to make sure that our economy is doing well and thriving where we need it to. Over these past six months, I have noticed that the Conservatives talk a great game about how we are not supporting our kids. Why would they vote against the national school food program? They say we are not supporting our kids. Why would they not support the early learning and child care program and $10-a-day child care? They say we are not cutting taxes for our middle class. Why would they not support the middle class taxes that we have cut in these past six months?

This budget speaks to the many challenges that Canadians have been facing over these past number of years, whether it is tariffs or whether it is about a downturned economy, which is not just a Canadian phenomenon but a global phenomenon. As such, I am here to stand up and say that this budget really addresses the challenge of making sure that Canada, our economy, our people and our industries are put first. They need to be put first, and I would implore all of our colleagues here in the House to support this budget, because when we buy Canadian, when we focus on the Canadian economy by bringing in trade from province to province to territory to everybody, when we make sure our kids are well fed when they go to school and when we make sure that our international obligations are met and that we are investing in a Canadian policy, that is what Canada needs at this point.

Right now, as we deal with a lot of these challenges, which are not just Canadian challenges but global challenges, it is time for us to have a team Canada approach. Therefore, I would implore our colleagues from across the aisle to make sure that Canada is put first, putting aside partisan politics; to make sure that we have affordable housing for each and every person; to make sure that our nation-building projects are supported by this Parliament; to make sure that Canada is moving forward in a progressive way and in a strong way; and to make sure that for generations to come, we remain Canada strong.

[Youth, November 3rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, young people matter. They are not just our future; they are our now.

I represented Canada at the Inter-Parliamentary Union's 151st assembly in Geneva, and the one thing I learned was that we need to meet young people where they are at. We need to include them in solving the challenges of our time, whether climate change; or humanitarian crises, including Gaza; or artificial intelligence. Their voices matter, and their innovation is going to help us in really solving these challenges.

I really want to challenge all of the members of the House to ensure that we are including young people in our politics and in our ridings, to ensure that they are included in and are at the forefront of what we need to do to solve our world's problems.

[Combatting Hate Crime, September 24th, 2025]

Madam Speaker, I thank the minister for the phenomenal presentation.

I am a young, brown, Muslim woman who represents my constituents in my riding of Mississauga—Erin Mills. The amount of hate that I and my colleagues who are similar to me, women in professional atmospheres, face on a regular basis is oftentimes devastating and hurtful to our functioning as individual citizens and as members of Parliament.

Maybe the minister can help us by clarifying how Bill C-9 would help support women, especially those of colour, to continue to give back to Canada and build our communities stronger.

[Cricket in Canada, September 23rd, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, cricket has come to Ottawa. Today we are joined by Canadians representing over 300,000 women and men who play cricket across our country and millions who watch and cheer the sport.

Today is the third annual cricket match between Canadian parliamentarians and the Commonwealth diplomats, when they will square off and pitch for peace. Today is more than just about sports. It is about building friendships across the world celebrating cricket's growth here in Canada. For many MPs, senators and diplomats, today will be their first time playing cricket, but it will not be their last. I want to thank all the representatives of cricket who have joined us from coast to coast to coast. I thank Hassan Mirza, president of Canadian College and University Cricket, for his leadership and help in putting this together.

Canada needs to invest in our young cricketers representing us all over the world. We are hopeful that we can continue to pitch for peace to build a stronger nation.

[Strong Borders Act, September 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, as I say often and as I say loudly, there is no government without a healthy and strong opposition. That is where good legislation comes from. In order for us to really think about the issues that we are discussing here today, in order for us to really work and collaborate together for the betterment of Canadians, the bill has to go to committee, so that not only do we hear about members' concerns, but most importantly, we hear from experts on specific aspects of the bill and propose amendments to make the bill stronger, so that both of our concerns are addressed. Those concerns are public safety and individual security.

[Strong Borders Act, September 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, as we all know, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Public Safety have announced that there will be 1,000 more CBSA officers to help patrol. As the work starts and continues, we have to be nimble. We have to make sure that our border patrol has the resources it needs in order to be successful. As I said in my speech, it is a changing landscape where we have the digital aspect of it and we have the physical aspect of it. Organized criminals are oftentimes 10 steps ahead of where we are, and we need to make sure that we are catching up with that pace. I look forward to working with the member to make sure we have that support—

[Strong Borders Act, September 17th, 2025]

Mr. Speaker, I think the member is talking about the ISPs and wiretaps on our phones. There are a number of different acts and laws that really combat this issue. From my understanding, there is no specific provision that says that, without a warrant, we can go and take somebody's data.

Again, as we go through the bill process, I am looking forward to seeing how all of this information and the details and the technicalities come out within the committee stage, as well as to hearing from experts, to see how we can improve this bill to make sure that everybody's rights are protected.