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Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, as colleagues know, the Parliamentary Protective Service is engaged in and has ensured the safety and the physical safety of everyone in this room.
I would like it, perhaps, when the Leader of the Opposition gets up again, if he could say the name, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and actually speak about Ukraine. We would very much like to hear that for once from the Leader of the Opposition.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I agree. We have already begun doing those three things.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I think we all recognize that what happened in the House on Friday was completely unacceptable.
We also understand that the situation, and the respect we all owe the Speaker of the House, required us to give the outgoing Speaker some space to come to terms with events, and I think it played a very important part in his decision to ultimately not only apologize, but resign.
The respect we owe this institution and this place demanded that we give him some space.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I will note that to this day, the leader of the official opposition has not apologized for having had three MPs, including one who is still part of his leadership team, sit down to dine with a far right German politician a number of months ago. No recognition, no apologies and no consequences for those three MPs who engaged with a far right German politician.
If the Leader of the Opposition wants the government to help him vet those his MPs meet with, we would be more than happy to give him some better advice.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I can assure you that every single day in this House the security and safety of everyone in this House is top of mind for all the professionals in the PPS and in our security agencies and services. The security of visiting dignitaries and presidents, like President Biden or President Zelenskyy, is always taken extremely seriously, and will continue to be.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, as the Speaker highlighted, no parliamentarian knew the name or the identity of the person he welcomed to his House and recognized, and that is why he apologized and has stepped down from his position.
It is extremely important that all of us continue to stand with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine and continue to stand against Russia, including against its propaganda and disinformation. Canada will be there with Ukraine for as long as it takes, with as much as it takes. I hope all members of this House continue to stand together on that.
Foreign Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, our security services, including the Parliamentary Protective Service, are responsible for the safety of everyone in this House, and they always ensure there are appropriate security protocols for anyone who enters into this House.
At the same time, I am fairly certain the Leader of the Opposition is not seriously suggesting the government of the day should be vetting the individuals who that hon. member chooses to invite into the House, in a long-standing principle of parliamentary privilege.
Indigenous Affairs September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Winnipeg South Centre for his commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples.
On September 30, we mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is an opportunity to come together to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the ongoing impacts on survivors, their families and their communities, as well as to commit to continuing the hard but necessary work of building a better future for all.
Let us all take a moment to participate, learn and reflect because we all have a role to play in the journey towards reconciliation.
Climate Change September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what we are doing.
By putting a price on pollution that returns more money to most Canadians than it costs them, we can fight climate change and help families with the cost of living. That is how we managed to start reducing greenhouse gas emissions faster than the other G7 countries.
We will always demonstrate that building a strong economy, protecting the environment and helping families with the cost of living all go hand in hand. That is what we do every day.
Grocery Industry September 27th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, Canadians' grocery bills are way too high. That is why we are taking immediate action. We have called in the top CEOs to Ottawa to discuss how they can make groceries more affordable. Should they fail to show results, their inaction will have consequences.
We are moving forward on competition reforms because we know that increased competition is good for consumers. We will always stand up for Canadians.