Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like to ask the witnesses what the current situation is for ethnic Armenian refugees who have migrated and fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region into Armenia. I'll put this question to Ms. Wistrand, given that she has expertise in IDP—internally displa

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. Do you think that would further peace and security and the development of a two-state solution?

Foreign Affairs committee  I ask you to submit your written statement, as you alluded to in your remarks.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the witnesses for being here. I'd like to start off with Professor Kersten. We spoke a lot about the ICC and the Rome Statute. I think it's worth noting that Lloyd Axworthy was a leader in helping to create both of those. The Rome Statute

Foreign Affairs committee  One of your suggested recommendations was that there be a hybrid court for Israel and Palestine. Are you saying that should be the case, given that this is a long-standing conflict that we've just recently seen erupt? Is that the reason for the hybrid court? Are there other reaso

Persons with Disabilities  Mr. Speaker, I am so happy that our House, together, passed an important disability benefit with Bill C-22. We are committed to making sure that this benefit is realized, and that this will get dollars into the pockets of those who need it for Canadians who are with disability an

National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act  Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague and friend, the member for Lac-Saint-Louis, for introducing this important bill. This bill is very important. It would help Canada protect those who are facing severe floods. It would also give us a national strategy to address floods and drough

Greeting Card Business  Mr. Speaker, recently, while going to the Fine Arts and Crafts Holiday Market at the DDO Civic Centre, I had the pleasure of meeting Zach Reisman. Zach is a talented artist. Zach is a young adult with autism in my riding of Pierrefonds—Dollard. Since 2018, Zach and his mom Lorr

Persons with Disabilities  Madam Speaker, we are moving as swiftly as possible on ensuring that the disability benefit is fulsome, is done in full consultation with the disability community and factors in the comments, feedback, expertise and lived experiences of the disability community. We are doing the

Persons with Disabilities  Madam Speaker, I want to thank the member for Kitchener Centre for his advocacy. Our government recognizes that many Canadians with disabilities need additional financial support. That is the reason for the Canada disability benefit. The benefit will provide this. We are in no

Foreign Affairs committee  I'm assuming you would agree that this would enhance Canada's stature on the international stage, along with promoting peace, security and diplomacy.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you. In your view, Mr. Mousseau, what will happen to demand for natural gas and oil in the future? Currently, demand is high, but could the world's energy needs drop in the future?

Foreign Affairs committee  You can have the next 30 seconds to elaborate.

Foreign Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you to all the witnesses for being here. I'd like to start off with Mr. Kennedy. You made some remarks around global security, defence security and Canada's investments. Do you have any opinions about our protection of the north and how we can enha

Situation in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion: That the House immediately and unequivocally demands that unimpeded humanitarian aid be allowed into Gaza, and in particular,