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Foreign Affairs May 13th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, Canada remains gravely concerned by the continued expansion of settlements and by the demolitions and evictions, including the ongoing cases of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan. These actions impact families and livelihoods, and do not serve peace or international law. Unilateral actions that prejudice the outcome of direct negotiations and further jeopardize the prospects for a two-state solution must be avoided. We will always stand ready to support efforts for a two-state solution.
Foreign Affairs April 26th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I do not want to repeat myself, but we have always been unequivocal when it comes to the protection of women's rights around the world and we will continue to do so at all times. As members know, votes at the United Nations on these kinds of appointments are done by secret ballot.
Foreign Affairs April 26th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, Canada will always be unequivocal when it comes to the protection of women's rights around the world. Canada also firmly believes in the United Nations and multilateralism.
We recognize that the UN, including the women's rights commission, is not perfect. However, let me be clear, our strong position on the human rights situation in Iran, including women, has been expressed repeatedly, both in public and in private, and we will continue to do so.
Foreign Affairs April 26th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member for Etobicoke Centre for his question and his advocacy.
Since 2014, we have provided over $800 million in international assistance to Ukraine, as well as military training and institutional-level defence reform support via Operation Unifier. We have also sanctioned more than 440 Russian individuals and entities.
We are aware of reports that Russia has ordered the withdrawal of troops from the area, and we continue to follow these developments very carefully. Canada will always remain a steadfast friend and ally of Ukraine.
The Environment April 22nd, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Lac-Saint-Louis for his important question and for his commitment to protecting the environment.
Climate change is real, and Canadians deserve a credible climate plan. Today our government committed to enhancing its emissions reduction target by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030.
We have made it clear that we will be a leader on climate action. We will invest in a cleaner future and a stronger economy.
Foreign Affairs April 15th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, we have been in very close contact with Ukraine. The Prime Minister has spoken to President Zelensky, and I have spoken to Foreign Minister Kuleba. We are speaking with our allies.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine against the amassing of unnecessary troops and equipment in Crimea and along the eastern border. I can assure the member that we are there for the Ukrainian people and with our allies with respect to this particular situation.
Health April 12th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, I want to pick up on what my hon. colleague said and very clearly state that Taiwan has been extremely successful in handling the COVID-19 pandemic within its own country. There are things to be learned from its experience. We feel that dealing with the issue of the pandemic is something that should involve all those who have been forced to handle this very difficult situation.
Health April 12th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, we very clearly acknowledged in a report we worked on with other countries that more needs to be done to better understand the origins of COVID-19.
The report that was submitted by the World Health Organization has gaps, and more information is needed to truly understand the situation.
Canada, along with several other countries, has recognized that fact, and we encourage the World Health Organization to go further to gain a better understanding of the origins of this pandemic.
Foreign Affairs April 12th, 2021
Mr. Speaker, we will always be there to defend human rights. We have been there.
In the case of China, very recently we imposed sanctions on the individuals who were identified with respect to the treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang. We have always spoken up very clearly, whether it is in China or in other countries, to defend the human rights of people living in those countries because it is part of our fundamental values.
Foreign Affairs March 26th, 2021
Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for Scarborough North for his advocacy on this matter.
Canada is part of the core group on this resolution and worked alongside members of the council for the passage of resolution 46/1 in Geneva this week. This resolution mandates the High Commissioner for Human Rights to collect, consolidate, analyze and preserve information and evidence. This is an important step towards accountability in Sri Lanka.
Canada has and always will stand up for human rights in Sri Lanka and around the world.