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Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, yesterday, Prime Minister Trudeau stood—
October 31st, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the Prime Minister stood shoulder to shoulder with protesters who participated in the freedom rally against the Iranian regime in Ottawa. As the Prime Minister made clear, our government will not stand idly by as the Iranian government terrorizes its own
October 31st, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in relation to the motion adopted on Wednesday, November 2, regarding humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.
November 14th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Mr. Speaker, for the last nine weeks, we have watched the brutality that the Iranian regime has unleashed on its own citizens. So far, 15,000 courageous Iranians have been arrested and over 350 Iranians have been killed. Yesterday, our government announced its latest concrete m
November 15th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Innovation, Science and Industry Mr. Speaker, our government understands full well how important it is to stand up for consumers and to assist Canadians with their living expenses. Consequently, we recently enhanced resources available to the Competition Bureau, and even more recently, launched a review of the C
November 25th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the eighth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in relation to Bill S-211, an act to enact the fighting against forced labour and child labour in supply chains act
November 30th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria Mr. Speaker, we have all been horrified to learn of the devastation and suffering caused by two powerful earthquakes that occurred in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. As we witness the images emerging from the region, I know I speak on behalf of every member of the House w
February 7th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development: the ninth report, entitled “The 2002 Extreme Flooding in Pakistan: Saving Lives and Supporting a Climate-Re
February 14th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the following two reports of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development: the 11th report, entitled “Reopening of the Lachin Corridor”, and the 12th report, entitled “Humanitarian A
February 17th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
International Women’s Day Madam Speaker, International Women’s Day provides the international community a unique opportunity to assess the progress made in promoting the rights, security and well-being of women across the globe. Regrettably, over the past year we have witnessed considerable backsliding on
March 9th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Human Rights in Iran Mr. Speaker, today, many here in Canada and across the world will gather to celebrate Nowruz. The spring equinox represents hope, optimism and renewal. To all those celebrating, Nowruz Pirooz. This is a time to count our blessings and look forward to the year ahead with renewed v
March 20th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 13th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development in relation to Bill C-281, an act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice f
April 24th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
2018 Tragedy in Willowdale Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, April 23, many of us in Willowdale gathered to acknowledge a sombre occasion. Five years prior, on a seemingly ordinary, sunny Monday, a rental van jumped the Yonge Street sidewalk, violently striking pedestrians. The act claimed the lives of 11 people and
April 25th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 14th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “The Wake-Up Call: The World After February 24th 2022”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee reque
April 27th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the 16th report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, in relation to Bill C-281, an act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, the Justice
May 4th, 2023House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal