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Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his assiduous attention to my comments. It is very good when members of the House come together in support of the fight against ISIL. Of course, I am happy to extend my assurances with regard to aid money that flows. We have said this repeatedly and we will pay strict attention to that, particularly because of the outpouring of support and confidence that Canadians have shown toward each and every one of us in the fight against ISIL.

February 19th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, we are very pleased to be acceding to the UN Arms Trade Treaty. It is unfortunate that the previous government did not do that. However, once we have conducted our due diligence, we will absolutely be joining the original signatories to that. The success of the Canadian mission will be gauged partly by our ability to work with the 65 countries that are in this coalition to make our contribution.

February 19th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Canada's Contribution to the Effort to Combat ISIL  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to address Canada's diplomatic engagement in Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon. As the Prime Minister and members of cabinet have said, we are approaching the fight against ISIL through a comprehensive, integrated, succinct plan strengthened by active diplomacy.

February 19th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I have a question for my hon. colleague. Given the nature of the language used in the motion, how would he propose to actually have this come into effect? How does one condemn any and all individuals? It seems like a stretch.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, it is very important to recognize, first of all, Mr. Cotler's leadership. Everyone in the country has learned and grown together as a result. I thank the hon. member for mentioning that. With regard to the international arena, our government is completely committed to a two-state solution.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, of course the wording of the motion crafted by the opposition is intended to do exactly what she explains. I personally would be concerned about that. However, overall, BDS does not need to be supported. It needs to be pointed out. I think we should join together in doing that.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I was married in the United Church 32 years ago, so that is certainly not our intent. I would refer to the comments I made. A lasting peace requires direct negotiation between the two parties. It is our hope that we move well beyond condemnation and toward creating a way to return to the negotiating table.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I have a question. A Washington Institute article written by a Palestinian man dedicated to peace and reconciliation between him and his Israeli neighbours said that BDS does nothing to help the cause of peace. I am interested to know why the opposition party has not focused—

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be sharing my time with the hon. member for Mississauga Centre. Let me reiterate that we believe that all members of the House should support the motion. The Government of Canada unequivocally opposes the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, the BDS movement inflames rather than enlightens. Forbes magazine reports that BDS sanctions harm Palestine disproportionately due to the trade surplus that flows from Israel to Palestine. I would like to ask the hon. member this. How does supporting BDS effectively help Palestinians?

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I would say to my hon. colleague that making condemnations is one thing. I have heard her say that there is a way to do this. I would like to go a little deeper and ask her how she would support dialogue and find moderation, even at a time when we are experiencing the extremities of the group we are talking about.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaties entitled Protocol between the Government of Canada and the Government of Romania Supplementing the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Romania for Co-operation in the Development and Application of Atomic Energy for Peaceful Purposes, done at Ottawa on October 24, 1977, done at Bucharest on July 31, 2015; the Audiovisual Co-Production Treaty between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ireland done at Ottawa on February 4, 2016; and the Agreement Concerning the Application of the Arbitration Provisions Under the Income Tax Convention between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, signed through an exchange of diplomatic notes, done at Ottawa on July 27, 2015, done at London on August 11, 2015.

February 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Pay Equity  Mr. Speaker, we talked about the importance of pay equity this week. In keeping with that theme, I am rising to draw attention to a success story in my province of British Columbia. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association, a waterfront organization, represents a vital industry.

February 5th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, I thank the member for her passion and seriousness on this. Canada is fully committed to joining its international partners and NATO allies by becoming a party to the Arms Trade Treaty. We will do so in a responsible manner that ensures we can implement domestically all the obligations that we will take on as a state party to the treaty.

February 4th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, as pledged in our electoral campaign platform and as highlighted in the Minister of Foreign Affairs mandate letter, our government intends for Canada to become a state party to the Arms Trade Treaty. This is good news. We are firmly committed to preventing the illicit trade in conventional arms that can contribute to weakening international and regional peace, security, and stability.

February 4th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal