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Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 Madam Speaker, I would like to answer in English. I am still working on my French. Since the member mentioned seniors, I think it is important to know that our government raised OAS for those who are 75 and older. This is the largest increase since 1973. That needs to be recogni
May 1st, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Budget Implementation Act, 2023, No. 1 Madam Speaker, before I start, I would like to thank the constituents of Brampton East for their support. It was a pleasure seeing so many constituents out in downtown Toronto yesterday for the Nagar Kirtan and to celebrate Vaisakhi alongside colleagues and, of course, the Prime
May 1st, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and consistent with the current policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaty entitled “Amendments to the 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Mari
April 25th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Sikh Heritage Month Mr. Speaker, this past Friday the Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi is the holiest day in the Sikh faith and marks the birth of the Khalsa. During this time of year, Sikh communities across Canada celebrate at their local gurdwaras and local community centres. April
April 17th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Democratic Institutions Mr. Speaker, we will never tolerate any form of foreign interference into our democracy and internal affairs. That is why, through budget 2023, we are providing $48.9 million to the RCMP to protect Canadians from harassment and intimidation, engage with communities at greater ri
March 30th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, the following reflects a consolidated response to parts (a) to (d), approved on behalf of Global Affairs Canada ministers. Canada strongly advocates for freedom of expression throughout the world, including in Cuba. Canada strongly supports the rights and democrati
March 29th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, I would like to thank the member for Whitby for his advocacy. I had the opportunity to accompany the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the G20 in India last week. This was the minister's second trip to India since the release of our Indo-Pacific strategy and we are h
March 10th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, we are appalled by the reprehensible comments made by Minister Smotrich. We unequivocally condemn these remarks. We stand firmly against all incitements to violence and condemn all acts of violence and terrorism. Those responsible must be held accountable, and mea
March 10th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Democratic Institutions Mr. Speaker, our government has been clear from the start. The Minister of Foreign Affairs had a firm and frank conversation last week in New Delhi with her G20 Chinese counterpart. We will always stand up for our sovereignty. We will always defend our democracy. We will always b
March 9th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Democratic Institutions Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has acted and she has declined a visa to a foreign operative from a country like China. We will always be there, with eyes wide open, to defend our democracy, to protect our sovereignty. We continue to stand up for Canadian values.
March 9th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, ever since the senseless killing of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the Iranian regime, the world has been horrified by the regime's violence on its own people and its blatant disregard for human rights. We are aware of reports that Iranian schoolgirls are being poisoned
March 9th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2), and consistent with the current policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaties entitled “Amendments to Annexes I and II of the International Convention against Do
February 16th, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 32(2) and consistent with the current policy on the tabling of treaties in Parliament, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the treaty entitled “Acts of the 27th Congress of the Universal Postal Union”, done at Abidjan on
January 31st, 2023House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, we are following the unfolding events in China very closely. We remain in close contact with our embassy and consulate. We believe in freedom of expression at home and abroad, including in China, and that protesters should be able to peacefully protest and share th
November 28th, 2022House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal
Canadian Men's Soccer Team Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to cheer on the Canadian men's soccer team competing at the FIFA World Cup. The last time Canada qualified for the FIFA World Cup was 36 years ago, but 2022 has ushered in a new era, pioneering the path forward and highlighting the amazing a
November 24th, 2022House debate
Maninder SidhuLiberal