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Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I just stated clearly the position of this government. It has been the position for a long time: clear condemnation of the indiscriminate violence perpetrated by the murderous Assad regime, and that we are friends of Israel and remain friends of the Palestinian peopl

April 18th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, for our government, the promotion and protection of human rights in all our engagements, including those with China, remain primordial and a priority. We raise human rights situations and actions at all opportunities to engage with our Chinese counterparts, includin

April 18th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we have been abundantly clear that we oppose and condemn the murderous Assad regime and its indiscriminate violence perpetrated against its own civilians, including the use of chemical weapons. Equally, we have said many times that we are a friend of Israel and a fri

April 18th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we welcome the release of Mr. Rae's report and the recommendations contained within. We have certainly remained seized by the unacceptable persecution of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people. These are clear crimes against humanity, which is why we have sanctio

April 17th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, once again, we have been clear in our condemnation of the use of chemical weapons against the people of eastern Ghouta. We supported the decision of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to take measures to weaken the Assad regime's ability to launch chem

April 17th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I have had the chance to stand twice now and I will do it a third time to reiterate this government's clear position of condemnation against the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime. We have been clear that the Assad regime must end its indiscriminate killing

April 17th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, I will say one final time that Canada's position is strong and clear. We condemn the use of chemical weapons by the murderous Assad regime. The Assad regime must end the indiscriminate violence against its own people and it must engage in meaningful negotiations.

April 17th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our government has been clear in its position of condemnation against the Assad regime's use of chemical weapons and its indiscriminate violence against its own citizens. We have been clear that it must end and that they must engage in meaningful negotiation. We ha

April 17th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the way knows how strongly this government condemns the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime on people in eastern Ghouta. We have supported the decision by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to take action to degrade the Assa

April 16th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we have been clear in our condemnation of the use of chemical weapons against people in eastern Ghouta, and we have been working hard with international allies to pursue accountability for what are war crimes. This includes $9 million for the verification, investigat

April 16th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we have been clear in our strong condemnation of the use of chemical weapons in eastern Ghouta and any violence committed against the people of Syria. Canada continues to work with its international allies to pursue accountability for these war crimes. This includes

April 16th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Anne-Marie Eagles  Mr. Speaker, a loving mother, wife, educator, and caring friend of many, Anne-Marie Eagles passed away last month after a long battle with cancer. Anne-Marie was strong in her faith and had a love of life that she shared oh so well with oh so many. As a dedicated teacher and g

April 16th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we continue to follow the situation closely, and we hope for a peaceful solution to this ongoing debate that is in accordance with the laws and the Spanish constitution.

March 26th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as I just said, we continue to follow the situation closely, and we hope for a peaceful solution to this ongoing debate in accordance with the laws and the Spanish constitution.

March 26th, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal

Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre  Mr. Speaker, in honour of International Women's Day, March 8, I highlight the 25th anniversary of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research. Named after women's rights activist and the first woman Speaker of the Senate, the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre

March 2nd, 2018House debate

Matt DeCourceyLiberal