Russia's Attack on Ukraine  Mr. Chair, I would like to thank the member for her remarks but also for her advocacy and her work, particularly in her parliamentary secretary role. Could she speak to and summarize for the folks watching at home what some of the key things are that Canada has done from a human

Russia's Attack on Ukraine  Madam Chair, I wanted to thank the member for his remarks and for his advocacy. He mentioned that the Sikh community was working with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to raise money for humanitarian needs. Could he tell us about the important wo

Russia's Attack on Ukraine  Madam Chair, I am grateful for the support that many of the members of the official opposition have shown for the steps that the government has taken. A lot of unity has been shown, and it is really important at this time. A lot of the measures that Canada and other countries ha

Support for Ukraine  Mr. Speaker, today, five Ukrainian members of parliament are in Canada to ask for our help. Over a month ago, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have been severely outnumbered and outgunned, but they have shown tremendous courage in defending thei

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, over a month ago, Russia began an unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have been very courageous in defending their homeland, but the situation is dire. They are fighting for their very existence. There is a humanitarian crisis, and this

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, the world has watched in horror over the past few weeks as Russia continues its unprovoked and horrific full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are not just fighting for their own freedom; they are fighting for all of us. Canada has taken strong action t

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, we continue to be dismayed at the images coming out of Bucha, Mariupol and other towns and villages throughout Ukraine where the atrocities committed by Russian forces are coming to light. Canada has supported Ukraine every step of the way, both before and after the

Crimean Tatar Deportation (Surgunlik) Memorial Day  Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties, and if you seek it I hope that you will find unanimous consent for the following motion. I move: (i) on May 18, 1944, the Soviet Union, under the orders of Joseph Stalin, commenced the Surgunlik—the mass deportation of

Vyshyvanka Day  Mr. Speaker, today is Vyshyvanka Day, the day of the Ukrainian embroidered shirt, and today I am very proud to be wearing the vyshyvanka that my grandparents Ivan and Olena made for me many years ago. In the past, I have worn this shirt to honour my grandparents and celebrate m

Ukraine  Madam Speaker, 100 days ago, Russia began its unjustified, genocidal war on Ukraine. Ukrainians are fighting for their freedom, but they are also fighting to defend our security, and we have to fight for them. Some countries, like Canada, are fighting for them, but some western

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship  Mr. Speaker, Russia's genocidal war on Ukraine has caused the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II, with 14 million Ukrainians having fled their homes and about six million having fled to other countries. In my community in Etobicoke Centre and across this country,

Official Languages  Mr. Speaker, this government made the modernization of the Official Languages Act one of its top priorities. We need to protect and promote French all across the country, yet the opposition parties are preventing our bill to modernize the act from going forward. Could the Minis

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II  Mr. Speaker, it was with heavy hearts that I and many of my constituents in Etobicoke Centre learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As Canada's longest-serving sovereign, I believe she touched many Canadians. Her legacy is profound. For many Canadians, includi

Russia's Actions in Ukraine  Mr. Speaker, there has been discussion among the parties, and if you seek it, I believe you will find unanimous consent to adopt the following motion. I move: That, given: (i) Russia is running sham referendums in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine; (ii) Russia h

British Home Child Day  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the fifth British Home Child Day in Canada. From 1869 to 1948, over 100,000 British children were sent to Canada from Great Britain. Some of the children were orphans, but most were from destitute families or from families who had fallen on ver