Export and Import Permits Act   on that list. North Korea is there at present. In the past, the list has included Belarus and Myanmar. Furthermore, countries that represent the majority of the sales of military equipment, Russia and the United States, have either not signed or have not, and likely will not, ratified

Export and Import Permits Act   on this list and receive a blanket trade ban. North Korea is there right now. In the past, the list has included other countries like Belarus and Myanmar. Fourth, countries that represent most of the sales of military equipment, like Russia and the United States, have either not signed

Export and Import Permits Act  Mr. Speaker, when we read of the atrocities by rogue non-state actors like Boko Haram, or the atrocities by state actors, such as Myanmar against the Rohingya people, we recognize that so much of this is made possible because of access to arms that are not manufactured in those

Foreign Affairs committee  —so this is why we have condemned very strongly what's happening. We are advocating for free access for humanitarian workers and humanitarian assistance, that's for sure. We're working with partners who have access. Right now in Myanmar, there is only the international Red Cross

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I congratulate all members who have spoken tonight outlining the terrible situation for massive numbers of Rohingya. Burma had these types of murders, rapes, and extrajudicial killings for years on a bunch of ethnic groups, including the terrorist actions at the b

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, to the member for Yukon, amen. That is exactly what is needed. In responding to the Rohingya crisis, we have to remember all the other ethnic groups that have suffered and remember that if we can find a solution, such as the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchew

Situation in Myanmar  Resuming debate. There being no further members rising for debate, I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, the House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 11:51 p.m.)

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague. He is right, the debate this evening happened almost exclusively in English, unfortunately. I appreciate his effort, which I now make myself. It is clear that the United Nations is truly important for peace in the world. It is also clear that

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I want to ask my colleague a question I asked an NDP member earlier and get her thoughts. It is the question of the ability of the international community in general to respond to the issue of genocide. She spoke about the very clear early-warning signs, signs of t

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I am going to have to try to keep a very long explanation very short. The hope for ending genocide within a country, to stop a government from ethnic cleansing, from killing an entire population within its borders, is in the emerging principle of responsibility to

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, the hon. member has really showcased his passion and advocacy on this issue. Could the member describe what steps the Government of Canada has taken thus far in assisting the more than 400,000 refugees who have fled Rakhine State and are on the Bangladeshi border?

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague, who has been very active in the context of the genocide prevention parliamentary group. These are issues he follows closely. He mentioned this not becoming a failure of the international system. I would argue, quite frankly, that it is alrea

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I want to be very clear. Our Prime Minister has not been silent on this issue. Our Prime Minister has been very vocal. In fact, he was one of the first in the international community to speak out against the atrocities and the recent outbreak of violence. I commen

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I understand the sentiment for UN reform. Once we prioritize international human rights, once we prioritize citizens, when we put people before economic decisions, when we ensure that we are not exploiting people, that is the start for a global community. When we

Situation in Myanmar  Madam Speaker, I appreciate that. However, what has been done so far is not enough. I have laid out some very succinct recommendations of the ways we can make very tangible demands. They are very clear cut. We need stronger statements.