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Justice  Mr. Speaker, this is not a courtroom. This is the floor of the House of Commons. Attempts to indirectly prosecute a case on the floor of the House of Commons are inappropriate.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the answer remains the same. We do believe in an independent judiciary. We do believe in following the sub judice principle. We will not be commenting on any matter that is before the courts.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Justice  Mr. Speaker, the government will not comment or speculate on any matter that is currently before the courts. On this side of the House, we believe in an independent judiciary. I would remind members that the sub judice rule can be breached and violated by public statements that r

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the government will not comment or speculate on matters referring to an ongoing justice matter. We do believe in an independent justice system. I will remind the members opposite that sub judice rules may be breached by public statements that risk prejudicing matter

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the sub judice rule dictates that members are expected to refrain from discussing matters that are before the courts or tribunals, which are courts of record. The sub judice convention is to protect the parties in case of a waiting or undergoing trial, and persons w

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, once again, we believe in an independent judiciary. The Conservatives are attempting to prosecute a trial on the floor of the House of Commons, or to gather evidence. We consider that to be inappropriate and will comment no further.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, the independence of our judicial system is absolutely key to our democracy. Therefore, it would inappropriate for me or any other member of the House of Commons to comment on any issue that is currently before the courts.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Ethics  Mr. Speaker, members are expected to refrain from discussing matters that are before the courts or tribunals or courts of record. However, that answer was provided to the House Leader of the Official Opposition yesterday.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Justice  Mr. Speaker, because the member's question touches on an issue that is currently before the courts, it would indeed be inappropriate to comment. We do believe in the independence of our judicial system, and we will allow it to do its work.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Justice  Mr. Speaker, on this side, we believe in an independent judiciary, while the opposition members keep trying to indirectly prosecute a court case on the floor of this House. That is not the role of this House, it is the role of the courts.

October 23rd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Justice  Mr. Speaker, the answer is going to remain the same. As members may know, there is a legal rule and a rule of convention called the sub judice rule, which restrains parliamentarians on statements made about ongoing legal proceedings, especially criminal cases before the courts.

October 22nd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Justice  Mr. Speaker, it would be inappropriate for me to comment or speculate on any matter on an ongoing criminal trial. The member knows that committee studies and multiple Speakers' rulings have found that the House should abide by the sub judice convention. As per the House of Commo

October 22nd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our government supports Israel's right to live in peace with its neighbours within secure boundaries. We also support the right of Israel to protect the security of its citizens from attacks. Our government is continuing the long Canadian tradition of remaining clo

October 22nd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Foreign Affairs  Mr. Speaker, our government has an unwavering and steadfast commitment to the security of Israel and its right to live in peace. Canada and Israel have enjoyed a continuous and mutually beneficial partnership that has advanced the shared values and interests of our two democraci

October 22nd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon

Business of Supply  Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate the personal notes my hon. colleague puts in his speech and his experience. What has that taught him about the right to address these kinds of serious security issues in our country?

October 22nd, 2018House debate

Karen McCrimmon