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Foreign Affairs Mr. Speaker, the hon. gentleman, being a long-standing member of the House, knows that there is a very specific legal procedure that is undertaken with respect to listings under the Criminal Code. The system in Canada is strong and credible because of the integrity of that system
May 7th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act moved for leave to introduce Bill C-98, An Act to amend the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and the Canada Border Services Agency Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
May 7th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member will know, we have been conducting an extensive examination of the whole range of issues around 5G technology. We want to ensure that Canadians get the full benefits of that technology. At the same time, we want to make sure that it is absolutely s
May 3rd, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, I think I answered that question very directly in the previous answer. This issue is under active discussion now with the Canadian Red Cross. From the national perspective, we obviously want to deal with the circumstances in Quebec appropriately, but we also have On
May 2nd, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, in terms of the programming that exists and has existed for many years, called the disaster financial assistance arrangements, the compensation measures to cover losses as a result of flooding are, first and foremost, designed by the provinces. The provinces then sub
May 2nd, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, the Red Cross performs a very vital function in responding to national disasters. It is a very valuable partner with all levels of government in dealing with the real human needs that come out of these circumstances. The Government of Canada is in close discussion r
May 2nd, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, there can be no room for hate, not in Canada. The RCMP and other Canadian police forces investigate and lay charges wherever possible. We have quadrupled the security infrastructure program to help religious and cultural organizations protect themselves. We are fund
April 30th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, the program the hon. member refers to has been in existence over the last four or five years. It is coming to the final stages of its original term. We obviously have to examine with provinces the next steps that are necessary. I agree with the member on flood mapp
April 30th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, the natural disaster mitigation program has been in place for the last number of years, and a number of provinces and municipalities have taken advantage of the program. It is now in its final days. The government will have to make a decision in the future about whet
April 29th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, the federal government must respond quickly to every provincial request. I have spoken with my three provincial counterparts and we are working seamlessly together. Since receiving requests from New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec, some 2,000 Canadian Armed Forces per
April 29th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Public Safety Mr. Speaker, Canadians are standing shoulder to shoulder in combatting dangerous and damaging floods this spring across four provinces. The provinces have, of course, the front-line jurisdiction for emergency response, but when they need help they make a specific request to the G
April 29th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Justice Mr. Speaker, the facts of the matter are that the RCMP is completely independent in its decisions about any investigation or prosecution. Any suggestion that a member of Parliament should in any way influence that decision-making process of our police force is absolutely wrong an
April 11th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Consumer Protection Mr. Speaker, the hon. gentleman has drawn the wrong conclusion. As a matter of fact, as a result of the report, we have introduced legislation that prohibits the banks from providing misleading information and exerting undue pressure. It requires the banks to have a policy in pla
April 11th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Consumer Protection Mr. Speaker, in both official languages, he is still wrong. As a result of the work investigating this situation, the government has introduced legislation that prohibits the banks from providing misleading information. It prohibits the banks from exerting undue pressure. It requ
April 11th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal
Questions on the Order Paper Mr. Speaker, with regard to part (a), a gender-based analysis plus, GBA+, was completed for Bill C-71, An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms. The details included within the findings of the analysis indicated that, as of February 27, 2017, out of
April 9th, 2019House debate
Ralph GoodaleLiberal