Parliamentary Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, let me just say that the new government is ensuring that we have control over the immigration system. Today we passed Bill C-12, which gives greater law enforcement powers to both the CBSA and the IRCC. For example, when people are using the asylum system to game the system, it will enable officials to disallow their claims. We are taking control of the immigration system, and Bill C-…
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Mr. Speaker, let me thank the member for Markham—Unionville for his hard work and advocacy. As members are aware, law enforcement agencies across Canada have been asking for additional tools, the most important one being lawful access in order to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Through Bill C-22, they would have the tools they need to combat childhood sexual exploitation, extortion, h…
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. As part of the platform last year, we committed to hiring 1,000 new CBSA officers as well as 1,000 new RCMP personnel, and we have already started on that process. We had the first cohort of CBSA officers who graduated from Rigaud. The member opposite was in fact invited to the graduation. We will be rolling out the first cohort of RCMP personnel over the next co…
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Mr. Speaker, let us talk about the facts. There are 1,000 new CBSA officers, 1,000 new RCMP personnel, $1.3 billion for border security and Bill C-12, the strong borders act. We have Bill C-14, which would strengthen bail as well as sentencing. We have Bill C-16, which would strengthen victims' rights. That is the record of this government. We are going to be making sure that every Canadian feels …
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Mr. Speaker, let me just say that the first 1,000 RCMP officers we are going to be hiring will be coming out very shortly. We have also started to roll out the 1,000 new CBSA officers. What will be important for members opposite to reflect on is their commitment to the RCMP. On this side of the House, we support the RCMP. We support law enforcement. We have introduced Bill C-22 respecting lawful a…
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Mr. Speaker, once again, let me express my condolences to those who were impacted by this heinous act, but let me also assure Canadians that we are working to strengthen bail laws, strengthen sentencing and strengthen victims' rights, as well as to ensure that those who are impacted by violence are supported through the number of bills that we have.
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Mr. Speaker, let me first extend my condolences to the families who were impacted by this heinous act and let me also assure my colleagues that this was a decision of the independent Parole Board. With the bills that are before the House today, we would strengthen bail, we would strengthen sentencing, we would strengthen the rights of victims and we would work with all parties to ensure the increa…
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moved for leave to introduce Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access. (Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
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Mr. Speaker, to be clear, on the number the member opposite is referencing, they were never allowed into Canada. Those visas were revoked as they were outside of Canada. Let me just say for the record that individuals who are believed to be members of the IRGC are being thoroughly investigated by the Canada Border Services Agency. They are going through the legal process of being removed. Some hav…
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Mr. Speaker, it is indeed good news. I want to thank my colleague from Oakville West for her hard work. We have been clear that lawful access measures are necessary to give law enforcement the tools it needs to protect Canadians. Canada is the only Five Eyes G7 country to not have a lawful access measure in place. It is time that Canadian law enforcement had Canadian solutions to go after criminal…
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Mr. Speaker, Canada's new government is taking very important measures to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. We have Bill C-14, which would address the issues around bail and sentencing, the issues the member opposite is talking about. We also have Bill C-16, which is about supporting victims and ensuring the administration of justice. Just today, I had the opportunity to introduce Bill …
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Mr. Speaker, the IRGC was listed as a terrorist entity under the Criminal Code in Canada in 2024. The state of Iran has been listed as a state sponsor of terrorism. We have been working to ensure that those who are inadmissible are removed forthwith. Any information that is received by law enforcement, by CBSA, of alleged members of the IRGC who are in Canada, is investigated thoroughly. The issue…
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Mr. Speaker, today we introduced Bill C-22, an incredibly important tool that law enforcement from across Canada have been asking for. It would enable law enforcement to address issues such as extortion, intimidation and harassment, and also to ensure that those who commit childhood sexual exploitation are given the necessary sentencing required. Lawful access will give law enforcement the tools i…
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Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear. Those who are senior members of the IRGC will be removed. As we speak, right now, there are 28 individuals who are facing removal. We are going through due process and they will be removed. Let us also be very clear that if the party opposite wants more information, the Leader of the Opposition can go get a security check, and we will be more than glad to provide…
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Mr. Speaker, the Canada Border Services Agency is working diligently to ensure the safety and security of Canadians, including 28 who are going through the process of being removed. Canada has identified the IRGC as a listed terrorist entity under Canadian law. We have listed Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. We will continue to ensure the security of Canadians by removing those who are inadmi…
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Mr. Speaker, our security threat levels are assessed by our law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP and CSIS. It is not politicians who assess those threats, and that is a very good thing. Let me also say that the Canada Border Services Agency is making every effort to remove those who are inadmissible to Canada, who are members of the IRGC. There are 28 of them who are now going through the …
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Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the over 42,000 firearms enrolled in the compensation program. The corresponding individual law-abiding gun owners are going to abide by the law. The amnesty period expires on October 30, and I look forward to ensuring that those law-abiding gun owners get the compensation they deserve.
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Mr. Speaker, there are 28 current ongoing investigations that are going through our legal system, and they are deemed to be senior members of the IRGC. The Canada Border Services Agency is making a diligent effort to have them removed, but let us also be clear. We need to work with facts. Seven hundred IRGC members is not a fact. It is contrived by the Conservative Party. I am more than glad to of…
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Mr. Speaker, I have had the opportunity to visit two of the synagogues that were attacked last week. It is deeply heartbreaking to see that their sense of security has been breached. As a government, we are taking decisive action, including $10 million that was just announced to ensure the coordination of security efforts in places of worship as well as other community centres within the Jewish co…
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Mr. Speaker, there are some important pieces of legislation that are now going through the House, which the opposition has been filibustering and obstructing. What we need right now is to be able to work together to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. The Canada Border Services Agency is working diligently on the removal of 28 individuals who are believed to be members of the IRGC. They w…
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Mr. Speaker, let me first of all reject the notion of the 700 number the party opposite has been using. There are efforts in place, as we speak, by the Canada Border Services Agency to remove those who are inadmissible to Canada. It has reviewed over 18,000 applications for inadmissibility. It has opened over 170 investigations, and approximately 240 visas have been cancelled. We have removed indi…
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Mr. Speaker, we have taken decisive action to ensure accountability for IRGC officials. First and foremost, we listed the Iranian state as a state sponsor of terrorism. We have sanctioned over 200 individuals, we listed the IRGC in 2024, and we are expeditiously working on removing those who are inadmissible to Canada. We will continue to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians, including …
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Mr. Speaker, first and foremost, Canada is leading the fight on ensuring accountability for those impacted by PS752. We have taken action right at the International Criminal Court, and we continue to work with families and survivors to ensure that they receive the justice they seek. Let me be very clear. Those who are members of the IRGC, who are senior members, are inadmissible to be in Canada, a…
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Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear. The IRGC was listed as a terrorist entity in 2024. Canada has listed Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. We have sanctioned over 200 Iranian officials. We are working to ensure that those who are inadmissible in Canada are removed, and we have already started the process. One has already been removed. We have cancelled dozens of visas for those who are ineligib…
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Mr. Speaker, let me at the outset extend my deepest condolences to the families and to the community of Tumbler Ridge for the deep impact of what has happened in their community. I want to acknowledge the incredible leadership of the member opposite, who has tirelessly worked for the last several weeks in supporting the community and ensuring that his community is supported. I have had a number of…
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Members of the IRGC are ineligible, inadmissible, to be in Canada. The CBSA is taking—
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Mr. Speaker, let me share some information with the member opposite. First and foremost, over 18,000 applications for inadmissibility have been reviewed by the Canada Border Services Agency. We have opened over 170 investigations, and approximately 240 visas have been cancelled by IRCC. We will continue to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Our system works. We have listed the IRGC as a …
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Members of the IRGC are inadmissible to Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency is removing those individuals who are deemed to be inadmissible who are members of the IRGC. There are also processes being undertaken to ensure the expeditious removal of those individuals. Let me also say that the IRCC is taking proactive steps with people who are ineligible to be…
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Mr. Speaker, the CBSA is working to ensure that people who are inadmissible to Canada who are members of the IRGC, who have held ranks within the IRGC, are removed expeditiously. We have already started that process. As members know, we listed the IRGC as a terrorist entity. We have started the removal process. Others are continuing. I want to highlight that over 240 visas have been cancelled by t…
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Mr. Speaker, let me just say that since last November, we have funded over 108 projects relating to Jewish community institutions. Let me also say that this is a moment when all Canadians need to come together, including the Conservative Party. There is a bill right now, Bill C-9, that is meant to support and ensure the safety and security of institutions, particularly those that are serving the J…
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Mr. Speaker, I can assure the member opposite that the IRGC is listed as a terrorist entity in Canada. People who are members of the IRGC are facing consequences. They have been removed already. There are a number of members who are going through our process to be removed. We will ensure the safety and security of Canadians. This past week, I have had a chance to speak to members of the Iranian co…
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Mr. Speaker, the matter this member brings up is a decision that was made by the Parole Board of Canada, which is an independent entity from government. Let me also say that in order to ensure the safety and security of our children and those who are exploited, we need lawful access as law in Canada. This is why I am concerned when the Conservative Party absolutely does not move forward on importa…
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Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me extend my condolences to the communities at Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto, as well as the Shaarei Shomayim synagogue and Temple Emanu-El, which were shot at last week. I have had the opportunity to meet with many members of the Jewish community. I can tell the House that we absolutely condemn these acts of violence and we will take every effort to ensure that thi…
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Mr. Speaker, let me at the outset say that if my colleague opposite feels that we need to ensure the protection of Canadians, he will support the passage of Bill C-9 and the Conservative Party will pass Bill C-9 today. That is how we protect Canadians. That is how we protect communities. That is how we ensure the safety and security of Canadians.
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Mr. Speaker, let me just say at the outset that the Minister of Immigration is doing an outstanding job. If we look at the numbers, we see that asylum is down by one-third, the number of temporary foreign workers is down by 50%, and the number of international students is reduced by 60%. We are taking control of our immigration system. As of last year, 2025, we have removed 22,000 individuals who …
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Mr. Speaker, Canada is a rule of law country, one that respects the rule of law. Nobody is above the law. The discounts that the member is talking about are absolutely false. What I will say is that the Canada Border Services Agency removes those who are inadmissible to Canada, those with criminal penalties. Let me also be very clear that the party opposite absolutely refuses to move on lawful acc…
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Mr. Speaker, every file for asylum comes through a very rigorous security check, both through CBSA and through CSIS. Our law enforcement works every single day to keep Canadians safe. The rigorous process to ensure that those who are inadmissible are deemed to be inadmissible and are removed is something that our law enforcement agencies do each and every day. The assertions made by the opposition…
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Mr. Speaker, the assertion of the member of the opposition party is absolutely false. When somebody is before the courts facing criminal charges and conviction, they are deemed to be inadmissible to Canada. The Canada Border Services Agency takes this very seriously and has inadmissible individuals removed. Last year, we removed over 22,000 individuals from Canada. However, let me be very clear. T…
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Mr. Speaker, what I can say is that we have a robust refugee protection system that ensures the safety and security of Canadians. First and foremost, we have a system through the Immigration and Refugee Board whereby every single file is assessed for its merits and its compliance with the refugee convention of 1951. Secondly, before somebody is granted permanent residency, there is a vigorous secu…
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Mr. Speaker, do we know what happens to failed asylum seekers? They are removed. Last year, we removed over 22,000 individuals who were inadmissible. We as a government are ensuring—
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Canada has one of the most robust immigration refugee protection systems in the world. The Immigration and Refugee Board is the gold standard by which adjudications are made towards refugee protection. As a country that is a signatory to the refugee convention of 1951, it is important that we have full faith in our system. The IRB adjudicates and ensures that tho…
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Mr. Speaker, do we know what happens to failed asylum seekers? They are removed. Last year, we removed over 22,000 inadmissible individuals from Canada. This year, through the strengthening Canada's immigration system act, Bill C-12, which is now going through the Senate, we will be removing more individuals. More will be ineligible to seek asylum. We are hiring 1,000 new CBSA officers, the first …
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Mr. Speaker, let me extend my deepest support to the individual RCMP officers who have been impacted. I will work with Commissioner Duheme to ensure that those who require the support, including new facilities, are addressed. The work of RCMP frontline personnel across Canada is truly inspiring, and I want to thank each and every member for their service to Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, we have been meeting with those who have been impacted by extortion. I want to extend my condolences to those who have been impacted. We need to work in collaboration in order to ensure that extortion is addressed. We need the party opposite to pass critical pieces of legislation, including Bill C-2. Virtually every law enforcement agency head I have spoken to has asked for lawful acc…
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Mr. Speaker, last week when the Prime Minister met with first ministers from across Canada, all 13 of them unanimously asked for this House to pass Bill C-14. The party opposite is talking about being tough on crime, but it refused to pass the legislation that is required for bail reform, that is going to make consecutive sentences and that is going to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. …
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Mr. Speaker, I think it is important to look at what is in front of us right now, as we speak. We have a number of very important pieces of legislation that will address the issue that my friend opposite brought forward. There is Bill C-12, which is going through the Senate. There is Bill C-9. There is Bill C-14, which speaks to bail reform, as well as ensuring that there is consecutive sentencing…
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Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 110(2), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the certificate of nomination with biographical notes for the proposed appointment of Anton Boegman as foreign influence transparency commissioner for a term of seven years. I request that the nomination and biographical notes be referred to the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
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Mr. Speaker, the rise in extortion in Surrey and the Lower Mainland is unacceptable, and I extend my support to the victims of extortion everywhere. This morning, I met with Premier Eby and we committed to deploying up to 20 RCMP members to support law enforcement efforts. We deployed two helicopters in the Surrey area, and in November we announced $4 million in federal funding to bolster the Surr…
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moved that the bill, as amended, be concurred in at report stage with further amendments.
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Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear: We will be moving forward with the national program to ensure that the gun owners who are lawful gun owners are able to get compensation for prohibited weapons, the 2,500 types of weapons we prohibited under the Firearms Act. We will be compensating them. My question to the opposition members is this: Why do they continuously go against law enforcement? For examp…
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