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UNICEF  Mr. Speaker, I rise in the House today to recognize Canada's generous donors to UNICEF, and the work of UNICEF through its 128 Makani youth centres in Jordan. Jordan's schools cannot accommodate everyone by a long shot. UNICEF Jordan works in partnership with government and civil

June 7th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, the Government of Canada, as we said we would, is upholding an already signed commercial contract in the interest of Canada's international reputation, security, and economy. We assessed the human right implications of this deal. We made the decision to honour th

June 6th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, I am pleased for the opportunity to be absolutely clear on this export deal. This deal was signed by the previous government. It is a deal that this government, during the electoral campaign, committed to upholding. It is a deal that, during the electoral campaig

June 6th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, Canadian LAVs have been sold to Saudi Arabia for over 20 years, and all of our checks to date indicate that they have not been used inappropriately. The Minister of Foreign Affairs retains the power to revoke at any time the export permit, should the assessment chang

June 3rd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we have repeated our commitment to re-engage with Iran in a step-by-step and cautious manner. Canada's severing of ties with Iran had no positive consequences for anyone, not for Canadians, not for the people of Iran, not for our allies, like Israel, and not for glo

June 3rd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we believe that engaging with China in a comprehensive way is the best option. We have regular high-level interactions with China on a range of issues that allow us to continue to be frank and honest on conversations such as human rights and freedom of the press. C

June 3rd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we believe that engaging with China in a comprehensive way is the best option. Even when we do not see eye to eye with each other, we believe that dialogue is the most effective way forward. Having regular high-level interactions with China on a range of issues allow

June 2nd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, yesterday was actually the inaugural meeting of the Canada-China foreign affairs ministers' dialogue, which is an important new platform for expanding high-level engagement between our two countries. These discussions will focus on advancing mutual interests in our b

June 2nd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, on the contrary, Canada has some of the strongest export controls for military and strategic goods in the world. We committed to ensuring that Canada will become a party to the arms trade treaty, and that will be an important component of our increased rigour and tr

June 2nd, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, as was made patently clear during our debate in February, the Government of Canada is concerned about any effort that singles out Israel. The boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement is clearly one such effort. It imperils necessary economic development. It hinder

June 1st, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, without reservation, the Government of Canada opposes the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement. Canada and Israel are not only close allies but steadfast friends. We value the strong economic and diplomatic relations between our two countries, and this is a

June 1st, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we believe in engaging with China in a comprehensive way. It is the most effective way forward. Having regular high-level interactions with China on a range of issues will allow us to continue to have frank and honest conversations to find common ground on difficult

June 1st, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, I am happy to share with the hon. member, again, the government's plan for defending human rights. Canada stands in solidarity with anyone who faces oppression, including a threat to life, due to their beliefs. The government has taken significant steps to ensure

May 31st, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Madam Speaker, as I have said, the heads of mission throughout the world, acting on behalf of the Government of Canada, will put human rights, freedoms, and inclusion at the heart of what they do each day. Global Affairs Canada is building on the work that has been accomplished

May 31st, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that the former Conservative government did nothing to address, concretely, the Magnitsky case. There are two aspects here and it is important to understand Canadian legislation. First, we already have the ability to ban individuals involved in th

May 18th, 2016House debate

Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal