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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
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
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 fifth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Overcoming the Barriers to Global Vaccine Equity and Ending the Pandemic”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109
October 24th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Madam Speaker, we appreciate that these are difficult times for Canadians and that our companies are experiencing significant labour shortages. It is time we recognized the significant contributions of international students. I can tell members that in my riding of Willowdale man
October 7th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, today marks 1,000 painful days since the Islamic Republic of Iran shot down flight PS752, killing all 176 passengers, including 85 Canadians and permanent residents. Last week, Canada hosted the 41st assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montre
October 4th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fourth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development.
September 26th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Iran Mr. Speaker, for the last week, Iran has descended into mourning following the death of Mahsa Amini, an innocent 22-year-old murdered while she was detained by the Iranian morality police for simply not having displayed a proper head covering. Since her death, thousands upon thou
September 23rd, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to join other hon. members of this House to pay tribute to our head of state for over seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II. It is indeed a great privilege to share my personal sentiments, which I can assure members are shared by many residents
September 15th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Petitions Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise today to present two petitions on behalf of my constituents in Willowdale, both of which pertain to our government's response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. The first petition has been signed by over 500 individuals from across th
June 22nd, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Committees of the House Madam Speaker, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the third report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, entitled “Taiwan's Participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization”. Pursuant to Standing Order 109
June 13th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Canada National Parks Act Mr. Speaker, I rise to join my colleagues as we resume debate on Bill C-248 this evening. As members are well aware, this is in act to amend the Canada National Parks Act or the Ojibway national urban park of Canada. It is a great honour to join all of my colleagues here this eve
June 1st, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
Ukraine Mr. Speaker, two months after Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, estimates suggest that over 2,100 Russian missiles have rained down on Ukraine, displacing 12 million, damaging over 200 health care facilities, and destroying 200 heritage sites throughout the country. While v
May 13th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal
International Development Mr. Speaker, the ongoing crisis in Syria has triggered one of the worst humanitarian crises of the modern era. Millions of Syrians have been displaced, seeking refuge in Canada and in neighbouring countries such as Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt. The situation is dire. Could the Mi
May 10th, 2022House debate
Ali EhsassiLiberal