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Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, we are reviewing the Office of Religious Freedom as we support efforts to promote interfaith dialogue and conflict mediation. Such efforts could help build tolerance, security, and stability. The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Can
February 4th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Madam Speaker, I would like to focus on an aspect of the good work that the Office of Religious Freedom did, because the hon. member is making a very good point that is worth reviewing for the sake of the exact kind of appeal that has been made and to indicate that we are listeni
February 4th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for reminding us about the tragedies that have happened recently and the respect that Canadians have paid to those families whose lives tragically ended in Burkina Faso. It is important to continue to remember. When we will be acting, will be very
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs He is in Rome now. I should aim so high. He will be arriving back from Rome. He, together with the Minister of National Defence, will be pleased to represent our position.
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, of course, we have denounced that over and over, and we are steadfastly standing with the Ukraine, as the member well knows. However, Canada is basing its foreign policy on a policy of engagement. That is much more difficult than a policy of isolationism and choosin
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, to reiterate, we are steadfast allies of Ukraine. When we were provoked—and this was underscored by the opposition—by the foreign minister of Russia, we said that just because he wanted warmer relations did not mean we did, until they demonstrate respect for the terr
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
National Defence Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for pointing out that today the Minister of Foreign Affairs is meeting with a small group of the global coalition within ISIL. Discussions are ongoing of course within government and with our coalition partners to refocus and optimize our contribut
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Government Appointments Mr. Speaker, we will not confirm a personal appointment for anybody, but we are very happy to share with members of the House and the country our review of the appointments processes we know will serve Canadians extremely well.
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for that history and detail about this struggle. I would like to ask a question of the hon. member because he mentioned where pay equity is in the world. Speaking as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is in our man
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Business of Supply Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member, who happens to represent my mother-in-law. She would be thrilled about this initiative. Our government is committed to dealing with pay equity in a balanced and responsible way. We are developing a new direction and will be consulting on the
February 2nd, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, first of all, Canada deplores Boko Haram's latest atrocities against Nigerians, including innocent and defenceless children. To move to the matter of the Office of Religious Freedom, it is important to understand that the decision has not yet been made. The promoti
February 1st, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, we stand steadfast with Ukraine and will continue to do what we can to support it. The Russian interference and invasion of Ukrainian territory is completely unacceptable. In case there is any doubt in anyone's mind, the minister is travelling to Ukraine next week.
January 29th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Human Rights Mr. Speaker, first of all, it is important to understand that the decision has not yet been made. The promotion and protection of human rights, including freedom of religion, of belief, and of conscience, is an integral part of Canada's constructive leadership in the world. We a
January 29th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, we were not an original signatory to the treaty, but we are more than pleased to be acceding to the treaty in due course.
January 29th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal
Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member, who I had the pleasure of meeting last night at the ParlAmericas conference, where our diplomacy was in fine form. As Minister Dion has stated, Canada needs to engage on the international stage—
January 28th, 2016House debate
Pam Goldsmith-JonesLiberal