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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, I know the member for Essex worked for Unifor before entering the House. I would therefore hope that she is familiar with the comments from Unifor leader Jerry Dias. Here is what he had to say: “There are some incredible victories in this deal, things we've been arguing and fighting for for the last 24 years”, and “Traditionally, trade deals have been about profit, not people. I can honestly say these negotiations included discussions about people — about workers.”
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, let me thank the hon. member for giving me a chance to say something that I think comes as a great relief for all Canadians.
A week ago today, illegal and unjust tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum were lifted. Today, Canada is one of the only countries in the world with unfettered access to the U.S. market, and that is right.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, the NDP says one thing in the House, but behind closed doors it admits that this agreement protects Canadian jobs. The leader of the NDP celebrated the agreement at an event held in Ottawa. The member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, who is also the NDP's Quebec lieutenant, described the new agreement as the best deal possible.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, let me continue to quote the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. He said he wanted to congratulate all the Canadian negotiators on the fantastic job they did, and that the agreement would protect workers across the country. We agree with him on that.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, our government strongly believes, as I think is the view of all Canadians, that human rights need to be a part of our foreign policy, even when it is hard to speak out. When it comes to China, the issue that I have been particularly concerned about is the treatment of the Uighurs. That is something that we have spoken about publicly. That is something I have raised directly in meetings with my counterpart, the Chinese foreign minister.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 83(1) I wish to table a notice of a ways and means motion respecting an act to implement the agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States.
Pursuant to Standing Order 83(2) I ask that an order of the day be designated for consideration of this motion.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, let me start by addressing the question of the Northwest Passage to which the hon. member has alluded.
It is important to state very clearly in the House and for all Canadians who are listening Canada's absolute claim to the Northwest Passage. This is a claim based on geography. It is a claim based on history. It is a claim based on who we are as Canadians, and we are very clear on that, as I was in my meeting with Secretary Pompeo in Finland last week.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, let me address the case of Fan Wei. I want to assure him and his family that Canada is extremely concerned by this sentence. Canada is firmly opposed to the death penalty everywhere in the world. It is cruel and inhumane. Obviously, we are particularly concerned where it is applied against Canadians. We are very seized with this matter.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister and I agree about pretty much everything. Let me say that when it comes to the detained Canadians, this is—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, I do want to say to the hon. members opposite that these are people's lives. This is not a subject for heckling or railing. I take the detention of these two Canadians extremely seriously. I am in very close touch with their families. These are two very, very brave Canadians who are supported by wonderful families. We need to stand with them.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, the illegal and unjustified U.S. tariffs must be lifted. That is the message we constantly send to the United States, and it has been received.
Yesterday, for example, I spoke with Senator Chuck Grassley, chair of the Senate finance committee. He wrote in the Wall Street Journal yesterday, and I quote, “If these tariffs aren't lifted, USMCA is dead. There is no appetite in Congress to debate USMCA with these tariffs in place.” Those are the Republican senator's own words.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, our priority, which is also my personal priority, is the well-being and safety of Canadians detained in China. We have rallied an unprecedented number of partners around the world to support Canada's position: Australia, the European Union, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Latvia, and others. I will continue by answering the second question.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, as I promised, I will continue to name the countries that have publicly supported Canada: Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Spain, Denmark, the United States and 140 academics and diplomats from around the world. NATO's secretary general appealed directly and publicly to China to consider our serious concerns.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, I would like to assure every member of this House, and above all the detained Canadians, that their well-being is our government's paramount priority and my paramount concern. We have rallied an unprecedented number of countries around the world to publicly speak out about these detained Canadians and to call for their release, and I will give you the full list, Mr. Speaker, when I answer the next question.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, I am able to predict my answers, because the questions are so easily predictable and repetitive.
Canada absolutely is back, which is why we have rallied an unprecedented—
Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, all members and all Canadians, myself included, were shocked and saddened by the terrorist attacks committed in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday. April 21 was a tragic day for the world. Over 200 people were killed and hundreds of others were injured in the coordinated bombings that targeted three churches and three hotels in Colombo.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died and wish those who were injured a quick recovery.
I would like to extend my particular sympathy to the diaspora community here in Canada and to those who gathered to grieve in churches here. Canada condemns these despicable attacks. Many of the victims were Christians, targeted at prayer, in church, on one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar.
Easter is a time of renewal and optimism for Christians, a time to reflect on hope for the year ahead, and on Jesus's message of compassion, inclusion and redemption. Christ is risen, we declare with joy. This year, especially for those affected by these attacks, but for all of us, Easter was marred by sadness and mourning. Houses of worship are sanctuaries where the faithful should be free to pray in peace. They are no place for terror.
In Colombo, on April 21, and sadly at a San Diego synagogue this weekend, this sanctity was violated. In San Diego, an anti-Semite opened fire on worshippers marking the end of Passover, killing one person and injuring three others, including the rabbi. Whenever people are targeted because of their faith, anywhere in the world, it is an attack on all of us, an attack on humanity itself.
In the wake of attacks like these, all peace-loving people must come together in sorrow, but we also must resolve, together, not to be bent or cowed by the horror of violence. Instead, we must, together, fight hatred and extremism in all its forms.
When combatting extremism, we must all be mindful of the importance of protecting human rights, particularly the rights of ethnic and religious minorities. We must ensure that all of our people are safe, and we must ensure that all of our rights are protected. We must be confident that we can do both. Indeed, they are mutually reinforcing.
To the people of Sri Lanka, to all Christians, and to all those around the world touched by the Easter Sunday attacks, Canada stands with them.
We will continue to work with them and with our allies and partners around the world to prevent terrorism and violent extremism from spreading further and creating more victims.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, the illegal and unjust American tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum must be lifted. We consistently send this message to the United States, including at a meeting I had with Secretary of State Pompeo last Wednesday.
American legislators, both Republicans and Democrats, and a dozen U.S. industries have asked Ambassador Lighthizer to lift the tariffs.
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Lib. (ON)
Mr. Speaker, our government knows how proud Canadians are of their public health care system. It is part of our identity as Canadians. We also know that access to drugs is an important issue for many Canadians. That is why budget 2019 contains bold, concrete measures to lay the groundwork for a national pharmacare system. Our government will always stand up for our public health care system.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 5b, in the amount of $5,090,528, under Department of Employment and Social Development — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 10b, in the amount of $163,501,480, under Department of Employment and Social Development — Writing off of debts, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $3,283,364, under Department of Finance — Program expenditures and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $8,211,518, under Department of Fisheries and Oceans — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 10b, in the amount of $5,000,000, under Department of Fisheries and Oceans — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $367,410, under Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 10b, in the amount of $162,570,467, under Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development — Grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $50,000, under Office of the Senate Ethics Officer — Program expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $476,000, under Parks Canada Agency — Program expenditures, grants and contributions, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 5b, in the amount of $836,112, under Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council — Grants, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 1b, in the amount of $10,174,531, under Royal Canadian Mounted Police — Operating expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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Lib. (ON)
moved:
That Vote 5b, in the amount of $1,738,000, under Royal Canadian Mounted Police — Capital expenditures, in the Supplementary Estimates (B) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, be concurred in.
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