Business of Supply Madam Chair, what does the government plan to do about the situation in Tigray where there have been imprisonments, abuses and executions of civilians since November 2020, considering that Washington has recently taken measures against certain Eritrean and Ethiopian actors accused of fuelling the conflict?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, an Ontario court ruled that the destruction of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 by Iran was an act of international terrorism. Does the government agree, and will it hold Iran accountable for this terrorist act?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, Canada's WHO funding is increasing from $18 million in 2020-21 to $20 million in 2021-22. Given that the European Union recently asked Canada to contribute more, is that amount enough?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, the Government of Canada is often inconsistent in its approach to international trade, in particular with respect to awarding contracts or export permits. The government's approach makes it seem as though there is a two-tier process that often puts Quebec companies at a disadvantage.
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, how does the Government of Canada interpret today's allegations that the U.S. spied on leaders of our European allies?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, it was today's top news story. The United States, potentially with the help of Denmark, allegedly spied on the communications of leaders of our European allies. How does Canada interpret this rather worrisome news?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, I would like to get back to Nathalie Morin. The minister said that Ms. Morin's consular file is still open. Is the minister aware that the Saudi government has apparently issued a travel ban for Ms. Morin and her children?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, the minister can repeat the answer as often as he likes, but he needs to listen to the questions I am asking him. Since he clearly does not want to answer that question, I will move on to another topic, that of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I think that, like us, peace-loving Palestinians and Israelis are fed up with empty words and want action.
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, what action does the government plan to take before the 2022 Olympic Games to address the Uighur genocide considering the majority of the House voted to denounce this genocide in China, and put pressure on the Chinese government to end this type of genocidal behaviour?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, the minister knows full well that there is a strong movement calling for the boycott of products that come from Israel, a country with which we have a signed free trade agreement. In light of this, would it not be a good idea, at least as a first step, not to consider products manufactured in the occupied territories as products of Israel?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, once again, I could not agree more with the minister, but the question was more about products manufactured in the occupied territories and considered to be Israeli products. My question was about that, but, once again, the minister has refused to answer it. Regarding the diversion of a commercial airliner to Belarus, is the minister considering taking other sanctions against Belarus, as many European countries are?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, I would like to join the parliamentary secretary in celebrating the Montreal Canadiens' great win tonight, after they beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1. This means the Habs get to continue their playoff run, and we are thrilled about that. Unfortunately, the Minister of Foreign Affairs had very little time to complete his answer in our previous exchange on the situation in Taiwan.
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, during the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development's study of the vulnerabilities created and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, several witnesses expressed concerns about the detention of several Canadian nationals, including children, in refugee camps in northern Syria.
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, is the minister telling us that the Canadian government is making children pay for crimes potentially committed by their parents? Given that these individuals have not been fairly and impartially tried, what is going on?
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Business of Supply Madam Chair, I am a bit disturbed by the minister's answers because he is telling us that the rights of Canadians are being violated because of their possible involvement in criminal activities. Under Canadian law, they must go through due process in a court of law, so what is the Canadian government waiting for?
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