1. Statements made on the introduction of legislation / Déclarations sur l’introduction de la législation
A. Bill C-2 / Loi C-2 : Strong Borders Act / Loi visant une sécurité rigoureuse à la frontière Footnote 1
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety):
On April 28, Canadians gave the Prime Minister a mandate to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. This was reinforced by His Majesty King Charles III in the Speech from the Throne last week. … To be truly strong, Canada must be secure. A strong border is essential to our national security, to foster safe communities and our support for the economy. In recognition of this, our government has taken a number of important steps.
In December of last year, we introduced Canada’s border plan, an ambitious $1.3-billion investment to strengthen border security. We appointed a fentanyl czar, Kevin Brosseau, to work closely with our U.S. counterparts and law enforcement agencies to accelerate Canada’s ongoing work to detect, disrupt and dismantle the fentanyl trade. We made sure to have eyes on the border 24-7, with more officers, drones, Black Hawk helicopters and sensors. We listed seven cartels as terrorist organizations and launched a Canada-U.S. joint strike force.
As part of a national law enforcement operation in early 2025 targeting fentanyl production and distribution, Canadian law enforcement made 524 arrests and seized more than 46 kilograms of fentanyl, 74 kilograms of other drugs, 122 firearms, 33 stolen vehicles and over $800,000 in cash. Just last week, the CBSA [Canada Border Services Agency] released the results of Operation Blizzard, a month-long cross-country surge to intercept fentanyl and other illegal drugs. The operation resulted in 116 fentanyl seizures. Our enforcement-focused plan gives frontline officers the tools they need to secure our streets. We are seeing more busts, more arrests and safer communities.
Ce sont des actes importants, et je veux être clair avec les Canadiens: nos frontières sont fortes et sécuritaires, mais nous pouvons toujours en faire plus pour les renforcer. En réalité, il y a toujours de nouveaux risques qui apparaissent et qui menacent notre sécurité nationale et économique.
For example, in recent years, transnational crime organizations have become more sophisticated. Increasingly, they are using technologies to evade law enforcement, which is hamstrung by outdated tools.
We need to make it harder for organized crime to move money, drugs, people and firearms and to endanger our communities. We need to ensure Canada’s law enforcement is equipped with the tools it needs to stay ahead of organized crime and empowered to crack down on illicit activities. This is essential to maintaining the safety and security of our country.
Bill C-2, the strong borders act, would help achieve just that. The bill would keep Canadians safe by ensuring law enforcement has the right tools to keep our borders secure, combat transnational organized crime, stop the flow of illegal fentanyl and crack down on money laundering. It would bolster our response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks and enhance the integrity and fairness of our immigration system, all the while protecting Canadians’ privacy and Charter rights. …
To secure the border, we propose to amend the Customs Act to compel transporters and warehouse operators to provide access to their premises to allow for export inspections by CBSA officers, and require owners and operators of certain ports of entry and exit to provide facilities to export inspections, just as they currently do for imports. Just to be clear, currently the law allows the CBSA to do inspections upon exit of goods from Canada. However, there is no compulsion of any of these organizations to provide the adequate space and resources to do the inspection. This amendment would ensure that space will be available for that inspection to take place, which is a critical tool for us to fight, for example, auto thefts.
We are proposing to amend the Oceans Act to add security-related activities, such as countering criminal activity and drug trafficking, and enable the Canadian Coast Guard to conduct security patrols and share information with security, defence and intelligence partners.
We would be amending the Sex Offender Information Registration Act to enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to share information collected under the Act with domestic and international partners.
We would be amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act, and we would secure and extend legislative authorities to cancel, suspend or vary immigration documents and cancel or suspend processing of new applications en masse for reasons determined to be in the public interest. A perfect example of this is the number of applications that came in for temporary resident permits during COVID. We were compelled to process them, because there was no mechanism under IRPA to be able to cancel or suspend those applications. This essentially gives additional tools to the minister of IRCC [Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada] to do just that.
We would amend the Act to disclose information for the purpose of co-operation with federal partners and to uphold the integrity and fairness of the asylum system, including by streamlining the intake, processing and adjudication of claims. As an example here, the sharing of information between federal and provincial partners is critical. However, it does not lead towards sharing of information with foreign actors without the express written consent of the minister of IRCC, which is subject to many multilateral and bilateral agreements that currently exist. It will ensure, once again, the safety and privacy rights of those who come to Canada.
The Strong Borders Act would also create new ineligibility measures to make certain claims ineligible to be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board. For example, it would limit the safe third country agreement provision where someone makes a claim after 14 days when they come through an irregular port of entry; they would no longer be eligible for an asylum claim. Similarly, those who have been in-country for more than a year and have not sought asylum before the one-year period are ineligible. In both cases, the safeguard that is in place is the availability of what is called a pre-removal risk assessment, which would ensure that those seeking protection and those in need of protection will have protection within Canada. It abides by our commitments to the UN convention on refugees.
To combat transnational organized crime and fentanyl, we are proposing to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to change the pathway to allow precursor chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs to be rapidly controlled by the Minister of Health. Currently, it can take up to a year. This would happen within days or weeks, which would enable us to be close to changes in precursors and the impact of new precursors on the drug supply. It would be an important tool for us.
We are also introducing amendments to support authorized access to information, to ensure that electronic service providers have the capabilities in place to support legally authorized requests from law enforcement and CSIS [Canadian Security Intelligence Service]. I have already heard some misunderstandings of what we are trying to do. Let me just quickly walk through some of the major components of the amendments related to lawful access.
First and foremost, we are seeking for CSPs [communications service providers] to be able to have the capacity to share data. Right now, not all service providers have that capability. This essentially compels service providers to have the capacity to share data. Second, it would enable law enforcement to go to a service provider and ask if the phone number they have is with that company. It is simply a yes-or-no question. If it is with that company, then, if additional information is required, law enforcement would go to court and seek a production order, which is through an affidavit and an application to court, to be able to get, on the basis of what is called reasonable grounds to suspect, authorization to get information on a subscriber, very basic information on a subscriber. It oftentimes includes name, address and phone number, very basic information.
The fourth element is this. If there is a much more serious investigation taking place, where law enforcement believes that something may have happened, it can file, on the basis of reasonable grounds to believe, an application to the court, once again, to seek authorization toward additional investigation. In all of these steps, whether it is on the basis of reasonable grounds to suspect or reasonable grounds to believe, it is through judicial authorization. It is something that I want to be very, very clear about. It is a tool that is so essential right now for law enforcement to be able to investigate many of the crimes that are now evolving in a modern era, where so much information is within individuals’ control.
Bill C-2 would enact significant penalties for illicit financing, and it would enable law enforcement and agencies to enforce, in a much stricter way, penalties for any form of illicit fundraising that takes place.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 5 juin 2025)
B. Bill C-3 / Loi C-3 : Act to Amend the Citizenship Act / Loi modifiant la Loi sur la citoyenneté Footnote 2
Hon. Lena Metlege Diab (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship):
This bill is an important opportunity to address issues in Canada’s citizenship legislation with the intention of restoring and providing access to citizenship for those who have been impacted. We often refer to this group as “lost Canadians”, those people who lost or were denied citizenship status because of provisions in previous legislation that we would now consider outdated. The term “lost Canadians” can also be used to describe people who are not Canadian citizens today because they are excluded by the first-generation rule.
Although this bill was introduced as Bill C-71 in the previous session, Parliament did not complete its review before the end of the session. As a result, this is the reintroduction of a bill that had been introduced and on which debate had started. …
[O]n peut acquérir la citoyenneté canadienne de trois façons différentes: en naissant au Canada, en suivant le processus de naturalisation après avoir immigré d’un autre pays, ou en la transmettant à ses enfants. Chacune de ces façons de devenir Canadien a sa propre histoire.
Regardless of a person’s path to citizenship, we all share a common bond: our commitment to the rights, responsibilities and shared values that define life in Canada. We live in a country that supports human rights, equality and respect for all people. The integrity of our values depends on how we extend them, especially in areas like citizenship by descent, where issues persist for some families due to decisions made decades ago.
Canada’s history has been shaped by generations of people who chose to pursue their dreams and raise their families here, including many who, like my own family in Nova Scotia and many who arrived through Pier 21 in Halifax, arrived from abroad seeking opportunity and built a new life through hard work and perseverance.
Pour comprendre le défi auquel nous sommes confrontés, il est important de revenir brièvement sur l’histoire de la législation canadienne en matière de citoyenneté.
The first Canadian Citizenship Act was enacted in 1947. At that time, certain provisions existed that could prevent individuals from obtaining citizenship or cause them to lose it even if they had strong ties to Canada. These outdated provisions have gradually been amended or repealed over time, most notably with the introduction of a new Citizenship Act in 1977.
The individuals affected by these provisions have come to be known as “lost Canadians”. Amendments made to the Citizenship Act in 2009 and 2015 resolved the majority of these older cases. Since 2009, approximately 20,000 people have contacted our department and received a certificate of Canadian citizenship thanks to those amendments.
Over the decades, changes to citizenship laws have meant that Canadians could pass citizenship on to their children and grandchildren born abroad, but only if certain conditions were met. After the new Citizenship Act came into force in 1977, children born outside Canada to a Canadian parent who was also born abroad had to make a formal application before the age of 28 to retain their citizenship. If they did not apply or if their application was refused, they lost it.
Some people were unaware of this requirement. Some made their lives in Canada without realizing that they risked becoming a new group of lost Canadians. My department previously received about 35 to 40 applications each year to remedy the status of people affected by this former rule. These numbers have been decreasing in recent years.
However, the 2009 legislative update that addressed most of the lost Canadian cases also introduced a new rule. Citizenship by descent was restricted to only the first generation of children born outside Canada, meaning that children born to Canadian citizens who were themselves born abroad would no longer automatically be citizens. This first-generation limit has since been challenged in court, which is why I am here today.
In December 2023, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that key provisions of the first-generation rule were unconstitutional. Its decision reminds us that all Canadian families must be treated fairly, no matter where their children are born, and that Canadians with a genuine connection to Canada should have the freedom to move abroad, start a family and then return without losing their right to pass on their Canadian identity and citizenship. The decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reflects what many advocates have been saying for a long time: that some people are unacceptably excluded from citizenship by outdated or overly restrictive definitions. We need to approach this issue in a thoughtful and inclusive way.
There remains a very small, specific group of Canadians still affected by the old 28-year age requirement: those born outside Canada in the second or subsequent generation between 1977 and 1981 who had reached the age of 28 and lost their citizenship before the 2009 amendment came into force.
Challenges faced by lost Canadians have been thoughtfully raised in this House and other places. For example, back in 2022, Senator Yonah Martin introduced a Senate public bill, Bill S-245, to address the age 28 issue. Her work was supported by those personally affected by the bill, by legal scholars and by policy-makers across the political spectrum. Bill S-245 was then amended by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration to provide access to citizenship by descent beyond the first generation for those who can demonstrate a substantial connection to Canada.
This is where our new bill, Bill C-3, picks up. … Bill C-3 proposes to restore Canadian citizenship to those who have lost it because of the now repealed age 28 rule. It would give Canadian citizenship to those born outside Canada to a Canadian parent in the second or subsequent generation before the new law comes into force. It would allow anyone adopted abroad by a Canadian parent, beyond the first generation, before this new law comes into force, to access the direct granting of citizenship for adopted persons.
Going forward, the bill would permit access to citizenship beyond the first generation, as long as the Canadian parent demonstrates a substantial connection to Canada. That substantial connection will be measured by physical presence in Canada. In order to pass down their Canadian citizenship, the Canadian parent must have spent three years in total in this country, or 1,095 days cumulatively, but not necessarily consecutively, before the birth of their child.
Bill C-3 would also allow Canadian adoptive parents born outside Canada to access a grant of citizenship for their children adopted abroad if they meet the same substantial connection criteria. If the adoptive parent was physically present in Canada for three years in total prior to the adoption, their child can access the adoption grant of citizenship. Of course, they would have to apply as well.
We recognize that citizenship cannot and should not be imposed on people who do not wish to hold it, so these choices must remain accessible, humane and free of bureaucratic burden, especially for those navigating complex international legal systems. In many countries, dual citizenship is not permitted in certain jobs, including government, military and national security positions. In some countries, having citizenship in another country can present legal, professional or other barriers, including restricting access to benefits. That is why the bill would also provide access to the same simplified renunciation process as the one established in 2009.
Si ce projet de loi est adopté, nous nous engageons à mettre en œuvre les modifications proposées de façon exhaustive et sans délai. Il ne s’agit pas seulement d’une mise à jour législative nécessaire, il s’agit aussi d’une mise à jour urgente. Elle est urgente parce que des familles ont attendu trop longtemps avant d’être reconnues comme canadiennes en vertu de la loi. Elles ont attendu pendant que les tribunaux délibéraient. Elles ont attendu pendant que les gouvernements débattaient. Aujourd’hui, mettons fin à cette attente.
As we respond to the ruling that the provision is unconstitutional and to decades of heartfelt calls for justice, we have an opportunity to reaffirm that Canadian citizenship is not only a legal status but a living expression of our shared values. I invite all members of the House to move the legislation forward, and I welcome constructive dialogue on any refinements that are needed, both here in the House and as we advance to the committee stage.
(House of Commons Debates, 19 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 19 juin 2025 )
C. Bill C-5 / Loi C-5 : One Canadian Economy Act / Loi sur l’unité de l’économie canadienne Footnote 3
Hon. Kody Blois (Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister):
We are living in a very uncertain world. As I speak right now, there are missiles being exchanged between Israel and Iran. There is great tension in the Middle East. War continues to ravage Ukraine after three years of brutal Russian onslaught, naked aggression against that democracy that is simply trying to defend its sovereignty. Authoritarian regimes are on the rise. I think it is fair to say that this is probably the most uncertain time in the world, certainly since the Cold War; parallels can be made. It is the most dangerous time since World War II.
In the backdrop of all I just mentioned, … the U.S. administration and the United States, our largest trading partner, regardless of one’s partisan affiliation or ideological viewpoint, is seeking to re-establish and to reimagine the relationships it has in the world, with maybe less on multilateralism. It is certainly changing the relationship that the United States has in relation to trade. …
Canada is at a crossroads in terms of what we do next. The Prime Minister and the government were elected in April in part to be able to handle the world that we are living in and the economic uncertainty that has been presented because of all the factors I just laid out, and that brings us to the legislation that is before the House here today. …
The bill seeks to do two things. First, it seeks to establish one Canadian economy, not 13. This has been a concept for quite some years, many decades in fact. It is fair to say that some Canadians, and maybe indeed some members of the House, could be cynical about the idea that we can break down the interprovincial trade barriers that cost Canadian GDP in this country approximately $200 billion. Twenty per cent of our national gross domestic product is from services, goods and products being moved within our federation, and for far too long, there have been impediments to that free mobility, the ability for products to move easily between jurisdictions or for the accreditation of professions and services in this country to be recognized among provinces, territories and the federal government.
That is exactly why the government has introduced the bill, which would remove all remaining federal barriers to interprovincial trade. There are very few, but it is incumbent upon all of us, certainly upon the Prime Minister and the government, to show leadership such that the provinces and territories will follow suit. There is certainly political will right now, and Canadians are looking for their elected leaders to break down the barriers and make it easier to do business. Ultimately, this is about growing our Canadian economy.
Over the last 10 years, Canada has had the second-highest overall growth in the G7, but productivity remains an issue. This is something the Prime Minister and the government are serious about tackling, and they want to get started on this domain in earnest. The bill would help do that. The bill would help to break down barriers, to allow small businesses across this country to send their products east-west, as opposed to necessarily looking to other international markets.
I will give an example. I represent the Annapolis Valley, Kings — Hants, in Nova Scotia. There is an emerging wine industry there. It is easier for wine growers in Nova Scotia to send their bottles of beautiful handcrafted products to France than it is to send them to New Brunswick or Ontario. That is just one of the examples. How about the accreditation for surveyors? A surveyor who has accreditation in Ontario would have to re-register in order to work on a federal project in the same city. These are the types of things that we can no longer take for granted and not move on with a sense of urgency and action.
The bill is very clear and is only 25 pages long. The first half is dedicated to interprovincial trade and the mobility of workers in this country. … The bill would allow for federal regulatory agencies or departments to ensure that where there is comparable, and that is the word used, legislation in a provincial or territorial sense, it would receive the same accreditation as federally. That is important. The legislation lays the foundation. There would be a lot of heavy lifting to ensure that we can exercise that. The legislation is step number one. …
The second aspect of the bill is that we need to get our economy going. We have major projects, and the world needs what Canada has, whether it is in critical minerals, agriculture or the forestry sector. … On major projects, the government is delineating a process to be able to approve major projects more quickly. … [T]he legislation would allow there to be a major national projects office with the Governor in Council and one minister who would set the conditions for the projects. The cabinet would have the ability, of course, to engage with indigenous partners, provinces and other stakeholders to identify major projects of national concern. There are five criteria the legislation lays out … what would actually constitute a major project in this country. A project would have to strengthen Canada’s autonomy, resilience and security. Obviously, it would have to have a clear economic or other benefit to Canada. It would have to have a high likelihood of successful execution in terms of the ability for a project to actually move forward and happen. It would have to advance the interests of indigenous people and contribute to the clean growth in Canada’s objectives in relation to climate change. Those are the criteria the government would use.
There are a few things that are extremely important to highlight. I go back to section 35 rights and UNDRIP [United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples].[Footnote 4] There has been some concern outside the House that somehow this legislation would disallow or lessen the constitutional rights indigenous people are afforded in this country. That is not what is happening whatsoever. Any project that would ever find its way onto this list of national projects of concern would have to have involved deep consultation with indigenous people, and one of the actual provisions is that indigenous communities would have to be consulted as part of this….
[T]his legislation is crucial. We are in an economic crisis. This legislation would move forward with the ability to move on interprovincial trade and the reduction of barriers and allow major national projects to get built.
(House of Commons Debates, 16 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 16 juin 2025)
D. Bill C-8 / Loi C-8 : Act Respecting Cyber Security, Amending the Telecommunications Act and Making Consequential Amendments to Other Acts / Loi concernant la cybersécurité, modifiant la Loi sur les télécommunications et apportant des modifications corrélatives à d’autres lois Footnote 5
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety):
J’aimerais profiter de l’occasion pour rappeler à mes collègues de la Chambre pourquoi l’adoption de ce projet de loi est urgente.
Right now, Canada is facing unprecedented cyber-threats across all sectors of society. Government, industry, academia and individuals have been targeted by increasingly sophisticated threats, including the malicious use of artificial intelligence. The Communications Security Establishment, or CSE, has said cybercrime is now the most prevalent and pervasive threat to Canadians and Canadian businesses. The CSE’s cyber centre has warned us of the many risks of cyber-threats, with ransomware at the top of that list. … Canada must be better prepared to deal with these threats to protect Canadians, our critical infrastructure and our economy and to ensure Canada remains secure, competitive and connected. Cyber-threats to Canada are evolving rapidly, increasing in size and technical sophistication every day….
Bill C-8 would help promote increased cybersecurity across four major sectors: finance, telecommunications, energy and transportation. Part 1 would amend the Telecommunications Act to enshrine security as a policy objective and bring the security framework regulating the sector in line with those of other critical infrastructure. The amendments to the Telecommunications Act would enable the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry to direct telecommunications service providers to take specific actions to secure the Canadian telecommunications system.
Ce changement permettrait au gouvernement d’agir rapidement dans une industrie où des millisecondes font toute la différence entre sécurité et risque.
When necessary, this means that Canadian telcos could be prohibited from using products or services from high-risk suppliers, which would prevent these risks from being passed on to users.
With these changes, the Governor in Council and the Minister of Industry would have the ability to take security-related measures, just as other federal regulators can do in their respective critical infrastructure sectors. These authorities do not just focus on cybersecurity but can equally address situations of human error or climate-based disruptions that can cause a risk of outages to these critical services.
Second, Bill C-8 would introduce the new Critical Cyber Systems Protection Act, which would legally compel designated operators to protect their critical cyber systems. Currently, the list of vital services and systems is composed of the Canadian telecommunications services, banking systems and other federally regulated industries, such as energy and transportation. However, the Governor in Council may also add new vital services and systems if needed.
This part of the bill would provide the tools the government needs to take further action to address a range of vulnerabilities. To do so, designated operators of vital services and systems would be obligated to develop and implement cybersecurity programs, mitigate supply chain and third party risk, and comply with cybersecurity directions.
It would also increase the sharing of information on cyber-threats by requiring the reporting of cybersecurity incidents above a certain threshold. Currently, there are no such legal requirements for industry to share information on cyber-incidents and no legal mechanism for the government to compel action in the face of known threats or vulnerabilities. …
When it comes to national security, we cannot rely on the goodwill of industry alone. We must enshrine a more robust cybersecurity framework into law.
We heard from witnesses during committee study of Bill C-26, which was introduced in the last session of Parliament and adopted in the House in June 2024, that mandatory reporting on cybersecurity incidents is essential to protecting our country’s national security and critical infrastructure. Mandatory reporting provides the government with increased visibility into the cyber-threat landscape and allows for more accurate and targeted sharing of technical advice and guidance to combat the exploitation of vulnerabilities.
This section of Bill C-8 also aims to serve as a model for our provincial, territorial and municipal partners to protect critical cyber-infrastructure in sectors under their respective jurisdictions. It would support all sectors in the prevention of and recovery from a wide range of malicious cyber-activities, including cyber-incidents, cyber-espionage and ransomware. …
Le projet de loi C‑8 permettrait de garantir davantage les droits fondamentaux des Canadiens en vertu de la Loi sur la protection des renseignements personnels.
While Canadians’ privacy is already protected through a number of constitutional and legislative instruments, this legislation would provide greater certainty to Canadians that their privacy and personal information will be protected. It is also now clear that confidential information must continue to be treated as such when it is necessary for it to be shared, and its recipients must similarly be respectful of that confidentiality.
The bill provides assurances to Canadians that directions issued under both part 1 and part 2 of the legislation would not be used to engage in surveillance or to intercept private communications. This responds directly to the concerns we heard from civil liberty groups.
The Act also includes provisions to increase the government’s transparency and accountability while still balancing the need for confidentiality, quick action and the public’s desire for transparency. The bill includes an obligation for the government to notify the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency within 90 days after an order or direction is made. Furthermore, annual reports to Parliament would need to include information such as the number of orders or directions that were issued and the number of impacted operators. …
Bill C-8 would provide transparency and accountability to Canadians. It would also provide further reassurances to Canadians that their privacy and personal information will be protected.
(House of Commons Debates, 26 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 26 septembre 2025)
E. Bill C-12 / Loi C-12: Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act / Loi visant à renforcer le système d’immigration et la frontière du Canada Footnote 6
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety):
Les menaces pour notre sécurité qui se présentent et le danger qu’elles représentent pour notre sécurité nationale et économique sont en évolution constante. This is true when it comes to transnational organized crime groups that seek to facilitate illegal border crossings and smuggle fentanyl, precursor chemicals, other harmful drugs and illegal firearms into our communities. …
Bill C-12 draws on the elements of Bill C-2 that were designed to combat transnational organized crime and those who seek to exploit our immigration system. These include stopping the flow of illegal fentanyl, cracking down on money laundering, bolstering our response to increasingly sophisticated criminal networks and enhancing the integrity and fairness of our immigration system. … Bill C-12 … would enable Parliament to quickly advance legislative priorities where we see the most agreement, while taking the time necessary to debate the provisions remaining in Bill C-2 that we have raised concerns about. Responding to these changes and cracking down on transnational organized crime groups and their illegal activities are essential to maintaining the safety and security of our country. Border security is a priority that we share with our neighbours to the south. Addressing it will further strengthen our relationship with the United States. …
Last December, Canada launched several key measures as part of a comprehensive border plan. This plan is bringing meaningful operational and policy changes, but we need legislative change to advance the plan and further strengthen border security to keep our communities safe. The amendments contained in Bill C-12 would help law enforcement by giving them the tools to respond more effectively to the evolving security challenges.
There are two main themes to Bill C-12. The first is securing the border. The second is combatting transnational organized crime, illegal fentanyl and illicit financing.
Under the first theme, securing the border, we are proposing to amend the Customs Act to secure our borders against illicit drug trafficking, weapons smuggling and auto theft. We would obligate owners and operators of certain ports of exit and entry to “provide, equip and maintain” facilities for “any purpose related to the administration or enforcement of” the Canada Border Services Agency’s mandate.
Cela comprend l’examen et la rétention de marchandises destinées à l’exportation.
This change would allow the CBSA to access premises under the control of transporters and warehouse operators to perform examinations in places where goods destined for export are reported, loaded, unloaded or stored.
Second, Bill C-12 would amend the Oceans Act to add security-related activities to the Coast Guard’s services. This would allow the Canadian Coast Guard to conduct security patrols and collect, analyze and dismantle information and intelligence for security purposes.
Third, we are proposing amendments that would enhance the ability of the RCMP to share information collected on registered sex offenders with domestic and international law enforcement partners.
Fourth, related to immigration, the bill introduces measures to protect the asylum system against sudden increases in claims by introducing new ineligibility rules, as well as to improve how asylum claims are received, processed and decided. The bill also proposes to strengthen authorities to cancel, suspend or change immigration documents and to cancel, suspend or stop accepting new applications. This would give us the ability to respond to potential crises in the event that a large number of immigration documents are affected by the same issue.
Finally, the proposed measures would improve how client information is shared within Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, or IRCC, and with federal, provincial and territorial partners.
The components related to the second theme include, first, amending the accelerated scheduling pathway to allow precursor chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs to be rapidly controlled by the Minister of Health. This would allow law and border enforcement agencies to take swift action to prevent the illegal importation and use of precursor chemicals, and it would ensure strict federal oversight over any legitimate use of these chemicals.
Second, the proposed measures would strengthen Canada’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regime, including through stronger anti-money laundering penalties.
Third, the measures contained in the bill would enhance supervisory collaboration and support high standards of regulatory compliance by adding the director of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FINTRAC, to the Financial Institutions Supervisory Committee. FINTRAC would also be enabled to exchange supervisory information on federally regulated financial institutions with FISC. …
[T]hese proposed measures would complement ongoing efforts to secure our border from coast to coast to coast, including the $1.3-billion investment made in December last year to increase resources dedicated to border security.
Meanwhile, Bill C-2 will continue, with further study, to advance the elements that would facilitate law enforcement’s access to basic and subscriber information, introduce the supporting authorized access to information act, expand the inspection authority of Canada Post, introduce new restrictions on third party deposits and large cash transfers, and clarify public-to-private information-sharing provisions to help better detect and deter money laundering. We heard the concern that it is important that we get this right.
As a result of our strong partnership with the United States, last year, nearly $3.6 billion in trade and about 400,000 people crossed the Canada-U.S. border every single day. We want to make sure that this continues. … Canada committed to a set of measures that would further strengthen security at the border and expand on our $1.3-billion border plan. In support of the plan, in February, a new intelligence directive on organized crime and illegal fentanyl was signed, and it will be backed by a $200-million investment. This includes the creation of the joint operational intelligence cell, which builds on existing co-operation mechanisms between law enforcement partners and security agencies to better leverage information sharing to target transnational organized crime, money laundering and drug trafficking and improve border security. …
[Bill C-12] is integral legislation, … [which will] ensure that we can provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to keep Canadians and our communities safe.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 octobre 2025)
F. Bill C-13 / Loi C-13: Act to implement the Protocol on the Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership / Loi portant mise en œuvre du Protocole d’adhésion du Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d’Irlande du Nord à l’Accord de partenariat transpacifique global et progressiste Footnote 7
Steeve Lavoie (Beauport — Limoilou):
[C’est] le projet de loi visant à permettre l’adhésion du Royaume‑Uni à l’Accord de partenariat transpacifique global et progressiste. Il s’agit d’une étape importante dans l’avancement de la stratégie canadienne de diversification du commerce et dans le renforcement de l’un des accords commerciaux les plus ambitieux au monde. Avant de parler plus précisément de ce que cela signifie pour le Québec et pour ma circonscription, Beauport — Limoilou, je souhaite prendre un moment pour réfléchir à ce que représente cet accord et à la façon dont le processus d’adhésion fonctionne.
Cet accord commercial moderne est fondé sur des règles claires entre le Canada et 10 autres pays de la région Asie‑Pacifique, notamment le Japon, le Vietnam, la Malaisie, Singapour, l’Australie et la Nouvelle‑Zélande. Il élimine ou réduit considérablement les droits de douane, améliore l’accès aux marchés publics et aux investissements, et renforce la protection des services, du travail et de la propriété intellectuelle. Fait essentiel, l’Accord comprend un processus d’adhésion structuré qui permet à d’autres économies, comme le Royaume‑Uni, de s’y joindre à condition qu’elles respectent ses normes élevées et qu’elles concluent des négociations bilatérales avec chacun des membres.
Pour le Québec, cet accord n’est pas une mesure abstraite. C’est une porte d’entrée concrète vers des marchés à forte croissance et d’importance stratégique, capables de transformer l’avenir économique de notre province. Bon nombre des secteurs clés du Québec, soit l’aérospatiale, l’agroalimentaire, la fabrication de pointe, l’aluminium, la foresterie et les produits du bois à valeur ajoutée, ainsi que les technologies propres, bénéficient déjà de la réduction des droits de douane et d’un accès aux marchés plus clair et plus prévisible grâce à cet accord.
Pour les entreprises de partout au Québec, cet accord représente une occasion d’innover, de concurrencer et de bâtir de nouveaux partenariats à travers le Pacifique et au-delà. Les exportateurs québécois sont désormais mieux placés pour se développer dans des marchés comme le Japon, le Vietnam et la Malaisie, des pays où les barrières commerciales étaient autrefois élevées, mais sont aujourd’hui en voie d’être levées. …
Dans un monde où les chaînes d’approvisionnement mondiales se redéfinissent et où le protectionnisme gagne du terrain, les Québécois savent que mettre tous nos œufs économiques dans le même panier, qu’il s’agisse d’un seul pays ou d’une région, nous rend plus vulnérables. La diversification n’est pas seulement une stratégie économique. C’est une stratégie de souveraineté, de stabilité et de croissance durable.
Le projet de loi dont nous sommes saisis, qui vise à ratifier l’adhésion du Royaume‑Uni, s’inscrit dans cette même logique. Le Royaume‑Uni est une économie du G7. C’est un allié de longue date et un partenaire commercial de confiance qui partage les valeurs du Canada en matière de droit du travail, de protection de l’environnement et de primauté du droit. Cette adhésion à l’accord apporte plus d’ampleur, plus de pouvoir d’achat et plus de dynamisme à l’un des accords commerciaux les plus rigoureux au monde. …
[R]éaffirmons notre engagement envers les travailleurs, les exportateurs et les communautés qui dépendent d’un commerce ouvert, équitable et fondé sur des principes. Continuons de bâtir une stratégie commerciale diversifiée et tournée vers l’avenir, qui mènera le Canada et le Québec vers un avenir plus prospère et plus sécuritaire. L’Accord de partenariat transpacifique global et progressiste a déjà porté ses fruits. Avec le Royaume‑Uni qui s’y joint, il en portera encore davantage.
Alors que nous poursuivons notre objectif de doubler les exportations canadiennes hors des États‑Unis au cours de la prochaine décennie, le Québec sera à l’avant-garde, confiant dans ses forces, fier de sa population et prêt à saisir toutes les occasions qu’offre l’économie mondiale.
(House of Commons Debates, 28 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 28 octobre 2025)
2. Statements in response to questions / Déclarations en réponse aux questions
A. Environment / Environnement
i. Energy / Énergie
Paul Connors (Avalon):
What is the view of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on the development of offshore energy in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Hon. Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources):
[O]ur government supports the development of offshore energy in Newfoundland and Labrador. Offshore energy is one of Canada’s great strengths. It supports the people in the province with good wages and opportunities, while developing it in a sustainable way. We will fast-track offshore energy projects to build the strongest economy in the G7.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 5 juin 2025 )
ii. Greenhouse gas emissions / Émissions de gaz à effet de serre
Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway):
Will the Liberals deliver nation-building projects … to provide low-cost clean energy to Canadians and enhance Canada’s sovereignty?
Wade Grant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change):
Canada’s emissions are now 41% lower today than they have been in the past. Canada’s climate plan is designed for our economy and trading realities, and it plays to our strengths in clean energy, critical minerals and innovation.
(House of Commons Debates, 19 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 19 septembre 2025)
iii. Climate change / Changement climatique
Patrick Bonin (Repentigny):
En pleine crise climatique, est-ce que ce gouvernement va respecter ses propres cibles de réduction pour 2030?
L’hon. Julie Dabrusin (ministre de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique):
[N]ous continuons de lutter contre les changements climatiques. Nous savons que c’est important. C’est important pour les générations futures et c’est important pour notre économie. On voit que toutes les économies du monde sont à la recherche de produits à faibles émissions de carbone. C’est exactement ce que nous allons faire. Nous allons bâtir un pays fort, un Canada fort. Ce Canada sera bon pour nos générations futures.
(House of Commons Debates, 15 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 15 septembre 2025)
Elizabeth May (Saanich — Gulf Islands):
Can the Prime Minister agree that it is a deficiency in the budget that our legally binding Paris commitments are not mentioned? Can he confirm here on the floor of the House that in passing this budget, the government is committed to holding to as far below the 2°C limit as possible, to funding climate adaptation, to delivering on the nature strategy and to continuing to engage in meaningful indigenous reconciliation?
Right Hon. Mark Carney (Prime Minister):
This budget puts us on the path for real results for climate, for nature and for reconciliation. I can confirm to the House that we will respect our Paris commitments for climate change, and we are determined to achieve them. I can confirm with the House that consistent with our Kunming-Montreal commitments, the nature strategy will be released in the coming weeks. We will build this country strong, sustainable and pure for future generations.
(House of Commons Debates, 17 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 17 novembre 2025)
iv. Pollution
Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean):
[L]a deuxième partie du projet de loi C‑5, intitulée Loi visant à bâtir le Canada, pourrait aussi bien s’appeler: loi visant à détruire la planète. Ottawa se donne le droit d’approuver des projets d’énergie fossile par décret, sans évaluation environnementale ni consultation. Il décide tout seul. C’est seulement une fois que la décision sera prise qu’il tiendra des évaluations bidon et qu’il consultera le Québec, les provinces et les Autochtones en les mettant devant un fait accompli. Les libéraux réalisent-ils que c’est un recul historique, tant en matière d’environnement qu’en matière de respect de la démocratie?
L’hon. Steven MacKinnon (leader du gouvernement à la Chambre des communes):
[L]e projet de loi C‑5 est une réponse à une crise économique et commerciale provoquée par nos voisins du Sud. Nous avons sollicité un mandat en campagne électorale et voici la réponse de notre gouvernement pour contrer cette guerre tarifaire, pour créer des opportunités chez nous, pour faire nous-mêmes ce que nous pouvons faire pour aider notre économie et pour protéger les emplois au Québec, notamment des emplois forestiers et des emplois dans le secteur de l’aluminium et de l’acier. C’est notre réponse à la crise économique.
(House of Commons Debates, 9 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 9 juin 2025 )
B. Foreign affairs / affaires étrangères
i. G7
Hon. Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South):
[N]ext week, Canada will host the leaders of the world’s advanced economies at the G7 leaders’ summit in Kananaskis. … [What are] Canada’s priorities for this critical summer?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
The world is facing geostrategic challenges, and Canada is ready to lead. Canada has what the world wants and the values to which the world aspires. As president of the G7, Canada will leverage our strength to seek new agreement on protecting our communities and the world, building energy security and securing the economic partnerships of the future. The world needs more Canada, and we will deliver.
(House of Commons Debates, 9 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 9 juin 2025 )
Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona):
Canadians were shocked to learn that the Indian prime minister, Prime Minister Modi, has been invited to the G7 meetings here. This is deeply troubling and hurtful for the Sikh community and for all Canadians who are concerned about human rights and foreign interference. Now we find out that the Saudi leader has also been invited. Honestly, the G7 leaders’ summit is becoming a showcase of tyrants. Will the Prime Minister rescind those invitations and make sure that the people coming to the G7 summit believe in human rights and believe in people, not profits?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
[T]he Prime Minister and I have spoken with our Indian counterparts, and there has been an agreement for continued law enforcement dialogue. The G7 leaders’ summit is a critical forum for global leaders to have productive and frank discussions. The RCMP’s independent investigation is ongoing. In this country, the rule of law will never be compromised. We will always stand up for the safety and security of Canadians.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 10 juin 2025)
Marie-France Lalonde (Orléans):
[What has been] Canada’s engagement at the G7 and how [are] we … working with partners to build a more secure and stable world?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
Canada just concluded hosting an extremely successful G7 summit in Alberta at Kananaskis. The world is becoming more unpredictable, and the world needs Canada’s leadership. The Prime Minister and his colleagues signed joint statements on critical minerals, on energy security and on transnational crime. The world needs more Canada. Canada is ready to lead.
(House of Commons Debates, 19 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 19 juin 2025)
ii. Israel / Israël
Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont — La Petite-Patrie):
[D]epuis lundi, des citoyens et des citoyennes lisent le nom des 18 000 enfants de Gaza tués dans le génocide qui se déroule sous nos yeux; des enfants parfois tués par un sniper alors qu’ils allaient chercher de la nourriture. Ils n’auront pas assez de toute la semaine pour lire chacun de ces noms. Ce drame exige des actions sérieuses. Il faut cesser la vente d’armes au régime Nétanyahou. Il faut imposer des sanctions sévères. Il faut faire respecter le droit international. Les libéraux doivent agir. Le monde entier nous regarde et nos enfants se demanderont ce que nous avons fait.
L’hon. Anita Anand (ministre des Affaires étrangères):
[L]a situation à laquelle sont confrontés les Palestiniens est intolérable. Cette question est devant la cour et nous suivons de près l’évolution de la situation. Aussi, le Canada exerce des pressions pour que toutes les parties acceptent un cessez-le-feu immédiatement. Nous n’attendrons pas pour agir. Nous avons sanctionné les colons extrémistes, y compris les ministres. Nous avons versé 355 millions de dollars en aide, et nous avons aussi l’intention de reconnaître l’État de Palestine la semaine prochaine.
(House of Commons Debates, 17 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 17 septembre 2025)
iii. Mexico / Mexique
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition):
Brian Mulroney negotiated NAFTA with the Mexicans. Maybe the Prime Minister was sleeping the day the Conservatives negotiated a free trade agreement with the Europeans. He is going around taking credit for things that he never did while his economy collapses here at home. Canadians cannot eat or heat and house themselves. Will the Prime Minister stop making excuses and taking fake trips and get down to his job?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
Canada and Mexico have shared over 30 years of strong friendship and economic partnerships rooted in trust, trade and mutual respect. In fact, Canadian direct investment in Mexico was over $45 billion in 2024. The Prime Minister will be meeting with President Sheinbaum to defend our industries and grow our economies. Canada is committed to CUSMA, and we are actively collaborating with Mexico. That is why the Prime Minister is there.
(House of Commons Debates, 18 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 18 septembre 2025)
iv. Northern affairs / Les Affaires du Nord
Philip Earle (Labrador):
Last week, the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs was in Iceland at the Arctic Circle Assembly, advancing partnerships and Canada’s Arctic leadership. … How is the new government … upholding our sovereignty and security as threats increase?
Hon. Rebecca Chartrand (Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency):
[T]he world views Canada as an Arctic nation and is watching how we lead. As climate and geopolitical risks emerge, our government is taking action. We are building partnerships with Nordic countries, like the ICE Pact, for which Polar Max icebreakers will be built right here in Canada and in Finland. We have new Arctic radar stations to boost our defence and enhance early earning systems. We just appointed an Arctic ambassador and will have consulates in Alaska and Greenland. These are some examples of our Arctic leadership, where we will build, protect and empower Canada’s North.
(House of Commons Debates, 29 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 29 octobre 2025)
v. Palestine
Shuvaloy Majumdar (Calgary Heritage):
I went to check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to see what this new state he has announced[Footnote 8] might look like. There is no map. Can we expect the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to upload a map of the borders of this so-called state? Could they identify its capital?
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs):
I respect the question. However, at this point, I will simply say that there is no military solution to the conflict at hand. There is only a political solution, and in the vein of Lester Pearson, this side of the House will continue to work for peaceful solutions to ensure that Israel and Palestinians have safe and secure borders for each of them so they will live in peace together. That is what this side of the House will work on.
Shuvaloy Majumdar:
[T]he Palestinian Authority runs a program perpetuating generational genocidal hate with penchants for terrorists who murder Jews. The PA [Palestinian Authority], the PLO and Fatah all embed terrorism into their institutions. The PLO [Palestinean Liberation Organization] founded the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a listed terrorist entity responsible for the attacks on October 7. If recognition of statehood is to have any real meaning, will the Prime Minister designate this as a state sponsor of terrorism?
Hon. Robert Oliphant:
Canada supports Israel and its right to defend its people every day. Let me also be clear that Hamas is a terrorist group. It must release hostages immediately who have been held cruelly for two years. It must disarm, and it will play no role in the future governance of a Palestinian state. We will continue to defend the state of Israel and we will continue to defend the people of Palestine to ensure we have two states with equal justice and equal rights to prosperity.
(House of Commons Debates, 22 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 22 septembre 2025 )
vi. Sommet de la Francophonie en 2028 / 2028 Francophonie Summit
Marianne Dandurand (Compton — Stanstead):
[P]lus tôt cette semaine, le premier ministre a annoncé que le Canada va poser sa candidature pour accueillir le Sommet de la Francophonie en 2028. […] J’aimerais demander à la ministre des Affaires étrangères de nous dire ce que cette candidature peut apporter au pays si elle est retenue et comment un éventuel sommet pourrait renforcer nos liens avec les autres pays francophones tout en renforçant la francophonie canadienne.
L’hon. Anita Anand (ministre des Affaires étrangères):
[L]a langue française et la culture française sont très importantes. Elles sont au cœur de notre identité canadienne. C’est pourquoi cette semaine nous avons annoncé notre candidature pour que le Canada soit l’hôte du Sommet de la Francophonie de 2028, ici même, dans la région de la capitale nationale. La tenue de ce sommet permettra de lancer de nouveaux partenariats économiques pour les Canadiens. C’est une bonne nouvelle pour l’économie et pour les francophones.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 10 décembre 2025)
vii. Ukraine
Wade Chang (Burnaby Central):
[What is] the discussion Canada is having regarding Ukraine at the G7 summit today?
Hon. David McGuinty (Minister of National Defence):
Canada’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war remains steadfast. Earlier today at the G7 summit, the Prime Minister announced $2 billion in new military support to aid Ukraine in its time of need. This includes funding for drones, for ammunition and for armoured vehicles. We are also providing over $2.3 billion to help Ukraine rebuild its infrastructure and its public systems. Make no mistake: Canada will stand with Ukraine until victory.
(House of Commons Debates, 17 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 17 juin 2025 )
Scott Reid (Lanark — Frontenac):
[I]n 2022, the Liberals imposed a 35% tariff on Russian fertilizer. By December of that year, Canadian farmers had paid $115 million in tariffs, which the government donated to Ukraine. In the three subsequent years, the tariff has remained in place, and a further $300 million has been paid to the government by farmers, but the funds are no longer being donated to Ukraine. Because replacements are not available, imports of Russian fertilizer have not gone down. If the tariff does not actually hurt Russian exports or help Ukraine, why is the government still extracting hundreds of millions of dollars each year from Canadian farmers?
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Finance and National Revenue):
[W]e have stood with Ukraine every step of the way. … I would be very careful … about raising questions like that. I can even tell members, as the chair of the G7 finance ministers, that we always have an item with respect to Ukraine. I was with the finance minister of Ukraine just earlier this week. One thing that the Ukrainian government knows, and that all Ukrainians know, is that Canada will be by their side, today, for the future and for as long as it takes.
(House of Commons Debates, 26 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 26 septembre 2025)
Bruce Fanjoy (Carleton):
Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs update the House on how Canada and NATO are supporting Ukraine at this time?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
[O]ver the past three and a half years, the Government of Canada has provided approximately $22 billion in multi-faceted support for Ukraine’s military, as well as financial and economic support. This week, at NATO, I committed another $235 million for Ukraine in the defence of its sovereignty and security, and to ensure that its soldiers can make it through the winter as they fight on the front lines against this illegal and unjustifiable invasion. Canada will always stand for the rules-based, international order that has kept us all safe since the end of the Second World War.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 5 décembre 2025 )
viii. United Nations / Nations Unies
Sima Acan (Oakville West):
For the last 80 years, the United Nations General Assembly has brought leaders from all backgrounds into one room to bridge political, social and economic divides. Our Minister of Foreign Affairs was there this past week and reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Can the minister share with the House how Canada is confronting the challenges our world is facing?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
[L]ast week at the United Nations, I reiterated Canada’s commitment to multilateralism. At a time when countries are retreating towards protectionism, Canada will not retreat. We will continue to be a leader on the world stage, we will strengthen our defence and security, we will strengthen our economic resilience and we will enhance our commitment to core values. With these three pillars of foreign policy, we will build Canada strong.
(House of Commons Debates, 2 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 2 octobre 2025)
Zoe Royer (Port Moody — Coquitlam):
[L]eaders from around the globe convened in New York for the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. Could the Secretary of State for International Development update the House on the overall outlook at the UN and the discussions he participated in?
Hon. Randeep Sarai (Secretary of State [International Development]):
Canada has built a strong and enduring reputation as a trusted partner in international development. For over 50 years, we have fought poverty, hunger and disease, and we have been a consistent champion for human rights, dignity and equality. At the UN General Assembly, one thing that stood out loud and clear was the deep trust our allies and partners place in our country as one that always stands ready to support shared action on global challenges. At a time when the rules-based order is coming under strain, many are looking to Canada as a clear voice for shared progress and co-operation.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 10 octobre 2025)
C. Health / Santé
i. Foreign doctors / Médecins étrangers
Shannon Miedema (Halifax):
Durant la campagne électorale, j’ai frappé à des milliers de portes partout à Halifax. J’ai entendu constamment les mêmes inquiétudes concernant l’accès aux soins de santé. Mes électeurs savent que le gouvernement fédéral peut et doit être à la table avec des solutions pour améliorer notre système de santé. La ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté pourrait-elle dire à la Chambre comment notre gouvernement contribuera à ce travail essentiel?
L’hon. Lena Metlege Diab (ministre de l’Immigration, des Réfugiés et de la Citoyenneté):
Lundi, dans le cadre de notre Stratégie d’attraction des talents internationaux, j’ai présenté de nouvelles mesures visant à attirer rapidement des médecins, des spécialistes et des chirurgiens prêts à pratiquer au Canada, ainsi qu’à retenir les médecins étrangers qui soignent déjà ici des patients dans nos communautés. Grâce à ce plan, notre gouvernement va bâtir un système de santé plus solide pour tous les Canadiens.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 10 décembre 2025)
D. Human rights / Droits de la personne
i. Hate speech / Discours haineux
Christine Normandin (Saint-Jean):
[L]e prédicateur Uthman Ibn Farooq est en tournée de conférences au Canada malgré son historique de discours haineux. Par exemple, selon lui, il est acceptable de capturer des femmes pour en faire des esclaves sexuelles. Ce genre de propos lui a valu d’être interdit de séjour au Royaume‑Uni, et même au Canada. Cependant, il n’aura aucun souci à répéter ces propos dans ses vidéoconférences, parce qu’ils sont protégés par le Code criminel. En effet, le Code criminel exempte de conséquences les discours haineux s’ils sont tenus dans un contexte religieux. Le gouvernement va-t-il enfin abolir cette exception religieuse?
L’hon. Steven Guilbeault (ministre de l’Identité et de la Culture canadiennes et ministre responsable des Langues officielles):
[L]e discours haineux n’a pas sa place au Canada. Le gouvernement fédéral s’est doté de plusieurs outils afin de contrer ce discours haineux. Nous allons faire tout ce que nous pouvons pour travailler et nous assurer que les Canadiens et les Canadiennes sont libres de ce genre de discours.
Christine Normandin:
[L]’Université du Québec à Montréal a rapidement interdit une conférence du prédicateur dans ses locaux et il faut le saluer. Cependant, les amateurs de discours haineux, misogynes, homophobes et j’en passe pourront quand même assister à sept de ses conférences partout au Canada, même au Québec, à Brossard. Ce genre de propos n’a pas sa place ni au Canada ni au Québec. Pourtant, le fédéral les protège dans le Code criminel. Quand les libéraux auront-ils enfin le courage politique d’abolir l’exemption religieuse permettant les discours haineux?
L’hon. Steven Guilbeault:
[I]l y a effectivement un discours qui a été annulé sur la base du fait que c’est un discours haineux. Nous nous dotons de plusieurs outils. Nous avons déposé, pendant la dernière législature, un projet de loi pour contrer le discours haineux, en ligne notamment. Je vais travailler là-dessus en tant que ministre du Patrimoine. Nous allons continuer de travailler pour contrer le discours haineux sous toutes ses formes partout au pays.
Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Rivière-du-Nord):
Cependant, ces mêmes propos haineux sont protégés à l’article 319 du Code criminel. Il est permis au Canada de tenir des discours haineux si c’est fait sous le couvert de la religion. Si le discours du prédicateur est assez haineux pour que le Canada l’interdise de séjour, le gouvernement ne convient-il pas qu’ils sont assez haineux pour qu’on les interdise également au Code criminel?
L’hon. Steven Guilbeault:
[O]utre le projet de loi sur les discours haineux en ligne que nous avions déposé lors de la dernière législature, il y a dans le projet de loi C‑9, qui est à l’étude à la Chambre et qui sera débattu au cours des prochaines semaines, un élément qui porte précisément sur la question des discours haineux. Le gouvernement fédéral est très proactif sur cette question et il va continuer de l’être.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 20 octobre 2025 )
ii. Immigration, refugees, and citizenship / Immigration, réfugiés et citoyenneté
Rhonda Kirkland (Oshawa):
[W]e have a serious situation. The Liberals have welcomed unsustainable levels of international students to Canada every year but did not think about where they would live. Things are so bad that this year a CBC investigation uncovered extreme abuse by landlords, who were in some cases offering free or discounted rent in exchange for sexual services. … The Liberals broke the immigration system. When will the abuse end?
Hon. Lena Metlege Diab (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship):
Canadians gave our government a mandate just a few months ago: to return the international student program to sustainable levels, and we are doing exactly that. Almost 90,000 fewer students arrived between January and June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, and the latest numbers show 100,000 fewer study permit holders in Canada compared to the end of 2024. We want to attract the best and the brightest talent to Canada. We will do that, but we will also protect the students who are here.
(House of Commons Debates, 17 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 17 septembre 2025)
iii. Self-determination / Autodétermination
Lori Idlout (Nunavut):
The throne speech highlighted one project and one review and ignored UNDRIP. The Prime Minister plans to make Canada an energy superpower. No wonder the AFN [Assembly of First Nations] is concerned. Will the minister reverse his colonial approach or will indigenous people’s rights be violated?
Hon. Rebecca Alty (Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations):
We face a major challenge that requires united efforts to advance nation-building projects, making Canada’s economy stronger and one of the fastest-growing in the G7. The Crown, including the provinces and territories, must consult with indigenous people to support indigenous self-determination. This partnership fulfils legal duties and advances reconciliation. While we will not comment on provincial matters, we remain committed to collaborating with all to build a stronger Canada.
(House of Commons Debates, 29 May 2025)
(Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 29 mai 2025)
iv. Women’s rights and gender equality / Droits des femmes et égalité des genres
Tatiana Auguste (Terrebonne):
La ministre des Femmes et de l’Égalité des genres peut-elle nous informer des mesures prises par le gouvernement pour faire avancer l’égalité des genres?
L’hon. Rechie Valdez (ministre des Femmes et de l’Égalité des genres et secrétaire d’État [Petites Entreprises et Tourisme]):
[N]ous ne pouvons pas bâtir l’économie la plus forte du G7 sans la participation totale des femmes. Grâce à la Stratégie pour les femmes en entrepreneuriat, nous avons aidé plus de 400 000 femmes au Canada. Avec le Plan d’action national pour mettre fin à la violence fondée sur le sexe, nous agissons pour mettre fin à la violence contre les femmes. Cette semaine, nous reconnaissons les progrès accomplis et nous renouvelons notre engagement à l’égard de l’égalité des genres.
(House of Commons Debates, 22 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 22 septembre 2025 )
Linda Lapointe (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles):
Les femmes, les filles et les personnes 2SLGBTQI+ ont été claires: elles veulent voir des mesures concrètes pour s’assurer d’avoir les outils, les ressources et les occasions nécessaires pour être en sécurité, se sentir protégées et pour s’épanouir. [… C]omment notre gouvernement travaille[-t-il] à concrétiser cet engagement?
Marie-Gabrielle Ménard (secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Femmes et de l’Égalité des genres et secrétaire d’État [Petites Entreprises et Tourisme]):
Cette semaine, j’étais aux côtés de mon collègue le ministre des Finances, de ma collègue la ministre des Femmes et de l’Égalité des genres et de mon autre collègue des services aux Autochtones. Avec grand enthousiasme, nous avons annoncé un investissement de 660 millions de dollars pour continuer à faire progresser l’égalité des genres. Nous avons sillonné le pays cet été. Nous avons entendu les représentants des organismes communautaires, des organismes qui défendent les droits. Nous serons là. Ils veulent de la prévisibilité et de la stabilité. Nous serons là.
(House of Commons Debates, 31 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 31 octobre 2025)
Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil — Chambly):
[D]ans la foulée de son passage aux Émirats arabes unis, le premier ministre du Canada renonçait à ce que la diplomatie canadienne et les relations internationales canadiennes soient féministes. Est-ce que le gouvernement peut nous confirmer aujourd’hui que l’égalité des sexes n’est plus une valeur promue par le Canada?
L’hon. Mona Fortier (secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Affaires étrangères):
Je tiens à être claire: l’engagement du Canada envers l’autonomisation des femmes et des filles, la réalisation de l’égalité des sexes, la condamnation de toutes les formes de discrimination et l’élimination de la violence sexiste est inébranlable et cela ne changera jamais. Comme la ministre l’a souligné dans son discours aux Nations unies, la politique étrangère du Canada sera guidée par trois principes: la défense et la sécurité, la souveraineté économique et nos valeurs. Parlant de valeurs, le féminisme est une valeur fondamentale de notre gouvernement et un élément important de notre politique étrangère.
Yves-François Blanchet:
On parle des valeurs du monde libre, des efforts pour un monde meilleur et de la puissance dramatique du message transmis au niveau international. Est-ce qu’il ne s’agit pas plutôt de faire plaisir au régime sexiste des Émirats arabes unis?
L’hon. Mona Fortier:
[J]e viens de parler de valeurs. Le féminisme est une valeur fondamentale de notre gouvernement et un élément important de notre politique étrangère. Alors que nous nous efforçons de diversifier nos relations commerciales et de créer des opportunités pour nos travailleurs, le premier ministre a également clairement indiqué que le Canada renforçait son engagement à lutter contre la violence et les inégalités fondées sur le sexe, tant au pays qu’à l’étranger.
(House of Commons Debates, 24 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 24 novembre 2025)
E. International criminal law / Droit pénal international
i. Border security / Sécurité des frontières
Chris Bittle (St. Catharines):
[What is] an update on the implementation of Canada’s $1.3-billion border plan?
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety):
Our border is strong, and through our border plan, the single largest investment in our border in Canadian history, we are making it even stronger. We have eyes on the border 24-7, with more officers, drones, Black Hawk helicopters and sensors. Our plan is working. Earlier this year, we seized more than 46 kilograms of fentanyl, 122 firearms, 33 stolen cars and over $800,000 in cash, and arrested 524 criminals. Canadians elected this government to keep our borders safe and that is exactly what we will do.
(House of Commons Debates, 29 May 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 29 mai 2025)
Hon. Judy A. Sgro (Humber River — Black Creek):
[What have been] the recent law enforcement seizures … [to] keep … drugs off the streets of Canada?
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree (Minister of Public Safety):
Every member of the House knows someone who has been impacted by the fentanyl crisis. Earlier this week, the Ontario Provincial Police announced two operations that seized 43.5 kilograms of fentanyl, the largest ever fentanyl seizures in its history. Through the strong borders act, we would ensure that police across the country have the tools needed to replicate the success of these operations. We will always be there to keep Canadians protected.
(House of Commons Debates, 12 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 12 juin 2025)
Vincent Ho (Richmond Hill South):
Over the summer, asylum claims from illegal U.S. crossings spiked dramatically, piling onto a staggering backlog of nearly 300,000 unprocessed claims. … How much longer is the Prime Minister going to keep our border open and let it become a backdoor, unplanned stream of economic migration before he finally takes action?
Hon. Lena Metlege Diab (Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship):
[W]ith the asylum system, our numbers are down 40%. We have also introduced Bill C-2, which will strengthen our border, and this legislation is in front of the House. We campaigned on it, and Canadians gave us a mandate. So did Conservatives, and we hope that the Conservatives will help us pass it.
(House of Commons Debates, 15 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 15 septembre 2025)
Jacob Mantle (York — Durham):
[T]he Prime Minister was in Mexico this week, and when Mexico decided to get serious about its border, it deployed 10,000 new personnel in a matter of days. At the same time, the Prime Minister promised Canadians he would hire 1,000 new border officers. … How many officers have been hired and are deployed today?
Jacques Ramsay (secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de la Sécurité publique):
[N]ous sommes en voie d’engager 1 000 nouveaux agents pour les douanes et 1 000 employés supplémentaires pour la GRC. Nous voyons déjà une baisse draconienne des importations illégales d’armes à feu et de fentanyl. Nous sommes en train de réaliser nos promesses et bientôt nous aurons tout le personnel pour effectuer ce travail. [… N]on seulement nous sommes en train d’engager plus d’employés, mais nous avons davantage d’hélicoptères, de drones, de scanneurs. Nous réalisons plus d’arrestations et nous trouvons de plus en plus de drogues. […] Dans deux semaines, je m’en vais à une collation des grades de nouveaux finissants qui rejoindront les rangs de l’agence frontalière.
(House of Commons Debates, 19 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 19 septembre 2025)
ii. Deportation of criminals / Expulsions de personnes au passé criminel
Melissa Lantsman (Thornhill):
[T]his country has become a safe haven for IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] terrorists. Hundreds live here. They operate here, they fundraise here, they intimidate Canadians here and they do it all without consequence. … How many more terrorists have to come to Canada before the Liberals introduce the foreign registry they put into law last year?
Vince Gasparro (Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State [Combatting Crime]):
[T]he Iranian Revolutionary Guard is a designated terrorist organization. If there are people here who are connected to that terrorist regime, they are here illegally, which means we are going to find them, we are going to arrest them and we are going to deport them.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 juin 2025)
iii. Disarmament / Désarmement
Elizabeth May (Saanich — Gulf Islands):
[T]omorrow is the 80th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations. Canada has an enviable reputation, but it is from long ago, when we were leaders in fighting for human rights and leaders in peacekeeping. … Will we continue to ignore the work of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, or will we again make efforts to be a country known for peacekeeping and ending the threat of nuclear war?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
Canada believes in a world free of nuclear weapons, and the current arsenals around the world remain far too large. Deterrence is fundamental, and we share the concerns of the hon. member about the unacceptable slow pace of disarmament. We all share a responsibility to protect against these threats, including through the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. At the United Nations recently, I spoke about the importance of multilateralism. It is collective action that will get us through these times, including through the challenge posed by nuclear armament.
(House of Commons Debates, 23 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 23 octobre 2025)
iv. Financial crimes / Crimes financiers
Kent MacDonald (Cardigan):
[T]he Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported that, in 2024 alone, Canadians lost millions of dollars to fraud. … Yesterday, our government announced that it is taking action. Can the Minister of Finance provide an update on how our new government plans to help Canadians by combatting fraud, financial abuse and scams?
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Finance and National Revenue):
Yesterday my colleagues and I were proud to announce a very important measure to combat fraud and financial abuse. … We announced measures to improve financial security for Canadians. In our upcoming budget, we will introduce the first-ever national anti-fraud strategy. We will also implement a new financial crime agency to lead Canada’s efforts in combatting financial crime. We will also introduce a new code of conduct for the prevention of economic abuse.
(House of Commons Debates, 21 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 21 octobre 2025)
v. Genocide / Génocide
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Lac-Saint-Jean):
[L]e régime chinois est coupable du génocide des Ouïghours et des peuples turciques au Xinjiang. C’est un génocide qui inclut le travail forcé et le travail d’enfants, dont le sang et la sueur se retrouvent dans des produits comme le coton. C’est un génocide reconnu par la Chambre, mais qui n’empêche pas le premier ministre de courtiser la Chine. Le projet de loi du Bloc Québécois est simple: il reprend ce que font déjà les États‑Unis pour interdire l’importation des produits issus du travail forcé. [… A]llez-vous appuyer le projet de loi du Bloc québécois, oui ou non?
L’hon. Anita Anand (ministre des Affaires étrangères):
[L]e Canada est extrêmement préoccupé par le traitement des Ouïghours en Chine. Le rapport était une étape essentielle et a révélé un schéma alarmant. La Chine n’a toujours pas agi de manière significative pour y répondre. Le Canada continuera de travailler avec ses partenaires internationaux pour remédier à cette situation. Le Canada est toujours là pour défendre les droits de la personne dans les organisations internationales. C’est une priorité pour nous.
(House of Commons Debates, 4 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 4 novembre 2025 )
F. International humanitarian law / Droit international humanitaire
i. Humanitarian intervention and aid / Aide et intervention humanitaire
(a) Caribbean / Caraïbes
Hon. Greg Fergus (Hull — Aylmer):
[L]ast week Canadians watched in horror as hurricane Melissa, which was the strongest hurricane in the Caribbean’s history, tore through the region, leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Hundreds of thousands of people were affected, lives were lost, homes and infrastructure were damaged and destroyed, and families were affected by the flooding and landslides. As the people of Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and across the region begin the difficult work of reconstruction and recovery, can the Secretary of State for International Development talk about what Canada is doing?
Hon. Randeep Sarai (Secretary of State (International Development)):
[H]urricane Melissa has left heartbreaking devastation in its wake. We stand with the people of the Caribbean in this moment of crisis. Last week, we announced $7 million in emergency relief, allowing partners to scale up the delivery of food, water, health services and other essential aid. This builds on long-standing work to strengthen disaster preparedness in the Caribbean and support for the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund, which released an additional $8 million in assistance. This weekend a Canadian team was on the ground in the Caribbean and assessing what more Canada can do.
(House of Commons Debates, 3 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 3 novembre 2025)
(b) Sri Lanka
Juanita Nathan (Pickering — Brooklin):
[C]yclone Ditwah has devastated communities across Sri Lanka, causing severe flooding and landslides that have claimed over 465 lives and left hundreds more missing. Homes, infrastructure and local economies have suffered serious damage, and communities across the country are struggling to deal with the aftermath, especially in the northeast hill regions, which are already struggling due to poverty and war. … Could the Secretary of State for International Development inform the House [i]f Canada [has provided any support?]
Hon. Randeep Sarai (Secretary of State [International Development]):
[O]ur hearts are with those affected by the devastating floods in Sri Lanka, which has declared a state of emergency. In times of crisis, Canadians step up. To support an urgent and immediate response, Canada is providing an initial $1 million in humanitarian aid to help the Red Cross, the Humanitarian Coalition and other partners deliver life-saving relief. This means emergency shelter, water, health services and other essentials to the most affected. This builds on support Canada has already provided to the World Food Programme’s emergency response. We are closely following developments across the region and will continue to stand with communities facing these impacts.
(House of Commons Debates, 4 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 4 décembre 2025)
(c) Sudan / Soudan
Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont — La Petite-Patrie):
[P]endant que le premier ministre est aux Émirats arabes unis, d’atroces massacres se poursuivent au Soudan. Les Forces de soutien rapide, ou FSR, approvisionnées en armes par les Émirats arabes unis, ont tué des milliers de civils, et des armes canadiennes seraient utilisées dans ces atrocités. Le Canada exporte des millions de dollars en armement vers les Émirats arabes unis. Le premier ministre va-t-il mettre fin à ces livraisons d’armes et suspendre la coopération canadienne en défense avec ce pays jusqu’à ce qu’il cesse de soutenir les FSR au Soudan? Ou le Canada va-t-il continuer de se rendre complice d’une autre guerre horrible?
L’hon. Mona Fortier (secrétaire parlementaire de la ministre des Affaires étrangères):
[L]e Canada condamne la guerre civile et les violences qui sévissent présentement au Soudan. Elles doivent cesser. Nous sommes horrifiés par les récentes attaques à El‑Facher et nous condamnons le massacre présumé de plus de 2 000 civils. Nous exhortons toutes les parties à respecter le droit international, à protéger les civils et à permettre immédiatement le passage sans entrave à l’aide humanitaire. Le Canada continuera de soutenir le peuple soudanais comme il le fait depuis le début du conflit.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 novembre 2025)
G. Trade and economy / Commerce et économie
i. Artificial intelligence / Intelligence artificielle
Wade Grant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change):
[L]ast week my hometown of Vancouver hosted North America’s first Web Summit, an event that highlighted Canada’s vibrant tech sector and its potential on the global stage. This conference brought together leading innovators and investors from around the world, underscoring the significant opportunities for growth in our AI ecosystem. … [H]ow [does] the government plan … to solidify Canada’s position as a global leader in tech and attract more investment and talent to our country?
Hon. Evan Solomon (Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario):
We are very happy to support the Web Summit in Vancouver. It reinforces our commitment to keep Canada’s world-class AI system and ecosystem strong, safe and sovereign. Just last week, we saw two Canadian companies announce billions of dollars in new investments to build eight new AI data centres from Kamloops to Rimouski. We are building the economy of the future right now.
(House of Commons Debates, 4 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 4 juin 2025 )
Peter Schiefke (Vaudreuil):
[H]ow [is] our government … supporting Canada’s AI ecosystem and ensuring that Canadian researchers and companies continue to lead globally?
Hon. Evan Solomon (Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario):
Canadian pioneers like Jeffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio helped invent modern AI right here in Canada, and our three world-leading institutes, Mila in Montreal, AMII in Edmonton and the Vector Institute in Toronto are success stories. We just invested more: $42.5 million in new AI compute for researchers all over the country. As the head of our digital research said, we are ensuring innovators have the tools they need to compete globally while keeping our data sovereign.
(House of Commons Debates, 1 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 1 décembre 2025)
ii. Automotive industry / Industrie automobile
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition):
[S]urely Stellantis would not be announcing that it is moving a 3,000-worker plant to the United States of America if the government had negotiated job guarantees in that contract of $15 billion. To put this into perspective, $15 billion is $1,000 for every single family in Canada. That was supposed to create jobs. … Is there an iron-clad guarantee of every single worker’s job here in Canada in exchange for that $15-billion handout?
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions):
We will fight for these jobs, because Canadian auto workers are the best auto workers in the world, and we will make sure that Stellantis faces all consequences, including legal ones. That being said, an hour ago I met here in Ottawa with the head of Canadian Stellantis, with the head of Unifor and also with the minister of economic development of Ontario. We are one strong team Canada, and we will make sure that these jobs stay in Brampton.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 octobre 2025)
iii. Carbon pricing / Tarification du carbone
Hon. Greg Fergus (Hull — Aylmer):
[H]ow [does] Canada’s industrial carbon pricing system support … clean growth and helps protect Canada’s economic sovereignty?
Hon. Julie Dabrusin (Minister of Environment and Climate Change):
[L]a tarification du carbone dans l’industrie est importante pour bâtir une économie qui est forte pour le Canada. In the face of U.S. tariffs, Canada is seeking to diversify our trade, and in that, we are looking at countries around the world that are adopting border carbon adjustments. Making sure that we have a strong industrial carbon price is a part of the solution to making sure we have access to those markets. Beyond that, it protects our planet, and it protects Canadian jobs.
(House of Commons Debates, 6 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 6 juin 2025)
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition):
The Prime Minister’s budget increases taxes on food production. With the industrial carbon tax on farm equipment, fertilizer, storage bins and food processing plants, Sylvain Charlebois, Canada’s food professor, says it is arguably the most damaging aspect of the Liberal carbon tax. It is a tax across the supply chain that undermines the competitiveness of our agri-food sector. Why is the Prime Minister threatening our food sovereignty and driving up our food prices?
Right Hon. Mark Carney (Prime Minister):
[I]n the spring, the government removed the divisive consumer carbon tax, and that has a consequence for any business, any farm, that emits less than 50 kilotonnes, which is every farm across this country. The Canadian Climate Institute has done the analysis on the impact of the industrial carbon tax on inflation. It is zero.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 5 novembre 2025)
iv. Chinese tariffs / Tarifs chinois
Clifford Small (Central Newfoundland):
Chinese tariffs on harvests from the land and the sea … range from 25% on lobsters to 100% on canola. … When can farmers and fishermen … get relief from Chinese tariffs?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
Last week, I sat down with the Minister of Commerce from China, Minister Wang, to talk about some of these issues that we are working though, whether it is canola, beef or pet food. These are some of the issues that came up at the table. We agreed to launch the JETC [Joint Economic and Trade Commission], the joint economic and trade commission, to work through some of these issues, because we know we need to continue to open new markets for Canadians.
(House of Commons Debates, 13 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 13 juin 2025)
Stéphane Lauzon (Argenteuil — La Petite-Nation):
[Quelle est la] mise à jour sur les mesures d’aide disponibles pour les agriculteurs canadiens qui font face à ces droits de douane chinois?
Sophie Chatel (secrétaire parlementaire du ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire):
L’agriculture, le secteur agricole, c’est un pilier de notre économie. C’est un emploi sur neuf. Pour soutenir nos producteurs qui font face à des droits de douane complètement injustifiés de la Chine, nous avons doublé les paiements anticipés, nous avons ajouté 75 millions de dollars au programme Agri‑marketing et, en plus, nous avons ouvert le secteur du biocarburant. Nous n’abandonnerons jamais nos producteurs, ceux qui mettent de la nourriture sur notre table.
(House of Commons Debates, 19 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 19 septembre 2025)
v. Dispute resolution / Résolution des différends
Elizabeth May (Saanich — Gulf Islands):
[E]arlier this week, in Ottawa, I was honoured to meet with brave indigenous women from Guatemala, representing the Xinca people, who are fighting a Canadian silver mine in Escobal that is violating their rights. I thought, right away, that I would go to the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, to see if they could investigate. They do not have good investigative tools. They do not have teeth in that office. Right now, however, the office is empty. Can the hon. Minister of International Trade inform us when the new ombudsperson will be in place?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
[O]ur government expects Canadian companies to respect human rights at home and abroad. Canada’s National Contact Point is part of our commitment to further the effectiveness of OECD [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development] guidelines. The guidelines are the most complete and authoritative set of global standards on how to run a business responsibly. Canada’s National Contact Point contributes to the resolution of disputes. We encourage all businesses to follow responsible business practices. I look forward to following up with my colleague after QP on her very important question.
(House of Commons Debates, 26 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 26 septembre 2025)
vi. Economy / Économie
Bob Zimmer (Prince George — Peace River — Northern Rockies):
After a decade of Liberal delay and decline in Northwest Territories, its economy is in trouble. Since 2015, mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction are down 16%, construction is down 43% and the energy sector is down 54%. Economist Graeme Clinton said that as the mines close over the next three to eight years and nothing replaces them, “we can expect a much smaller economy than we have today.” The Northwest Territories cannot afford any more of the Prime Minister’s empty promises. What is his plan?
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Finance and National Revenue):
[W]e understand Canada’s strength when it comes to the economy of the future. We are attracting talent. We have very large industries. This is the country that builds cars and builds planes. This is the country that has critical minerals. This is the country that has renewable energy and conventional energy. This is the only country of the G7 that has a free trade agreement with all other G7 nations. We have what the world needs, and we will be there to build a superpower economically for this country and Canadians for generations to come.
(House of Commons Debates, 3 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 3 juin 2025 )
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition):
[W]hile Chinese, American, Indian and other tariffs have only gone up since the Prime Minister began his 28-trip journey around the world, he has not had a single, solitary win. In fact, the only wins he has had are for Brookfield. Just days after he met with the President, Trump signed on to $80 billion of nuclear purchases from Brookfield, and then he gave $500 million of our tax money to the European Space Agency, located on Brookfield’s campus. Why is it that whenever the Prime Minister spends his time and our money, Canadians end up poorer and he and Brookfield end up richer?
Right Hon. Mark Carney (Prime Minister):
[N]ot for the first time, the Leader of the Opposition needs to check his numbers. The government of Indonesia is reducing tariffs on 95% of Canadian goods. Canada has the best deal with the United States; 85% of our goods are tariff-free. The United Arab Emirates has just confirmed that they want to invest $70 billion in this country. They believe in Canada’s future.
(House of Commons Debates, 25 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 25 novembre 2025 )
vii. Energy / Énergie
Steven Bonk (Souris — Moose Mountain):
After years of delays, uncertainty and economic damage, it is undeniable that Bill C-69, the no more pipelines bill, has been an absolute failure for Canadians. Industry leaders, provinces and indigenous communities have repeatedly sounded the alarm over its complex, unpredictable regulatory process that chases away investment and blocks development. Now that the Supreme Court has confirmed that key parts of the legislation are unconstitutional, will the Liberal government finally admit it got this wrong and scrap Bill C-69 to take real action to get Canadians back to work?
Hon. Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources):
In trade wars, we must capitalize on every competitive advantage we have. This means working with provinces, territories, indigenous peoples and proponents to make Canada an energy superpower. We will fast-track projects, cut red tape and approve projects in the national interest within two years. These activities will build the strongest low-cost, low-risk, low-carbon economy in the G7.
Pat Kelly (Calgary Crowfoot):
Will the Prime Minister commit today to cancelling Justin Trudeau’s no more pipelines law, Bill C-69?
Hon. Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources):
I have been clear: We will support new pipelines if there is a national consensus in favour of them. With our country facing American tariffs, we must strengthen our energy and natural resources sectors. There is no question that energy is Canada’s power. We will help build the strongest economy in the G7, create jobs for Canadians and give the best cards to our negotiators at the negotiating table. Canada’s new government will win this trade war.
(House of Commons Debates, 29 May 2025)
(Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 29 mai 2025)
viii. Foreign workers / Travailleurs étrangers
Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner (Calgary Nose Hill):
[T]he Liberals are on track this year to bring in the most temporary foreign work permits ever. … Amid the PM’s pledge to cut the public service, even the Liberals are using TFWs to fill federal government jobs. We have talked about buying Canadian. Why is the Prime Minister not making people hire them?
Hon. Patty Hajdu (Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario):
[T]emporary foreign worker use is down by 70% in this country. Less than 1% of our workforce is temporary foreign workers. In fact, in Canada, Canadians come first for any available jobs, which is why the department has rigid rules for employers who are looking to fill vacancies with workers from other countries. If employers abuse the program, they receive serious penalties, including being banned from the use of this program.
(House of Commons Debates, 15 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 15 septembre 2025)
ix. Government to government contracts / Contrats d’État à État )
Hon. Pierre Poilievre (Leader of the Opposition):
Why is it that whenever the Prime Minister gets on a plane, Canadians end up paying more tariffs abroad?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
[W]e have good news for Canadians. Germany just signed a $1-billion deal with Lockheed Martin Canada to support jobs right here in this country. This is what Canadians are getting from the Prime Minister’s being on the world stage, selling what Canada has to offer. It is about unlocking new markets and creating good jobs here in Canada.
(House of Commons Debates, 18 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 18 novembre 2025)
x. National defence / Défense nationale
Hon. Darren Fisher (Dartmouth — Cole Harbour):
[What is] the government’s plan to rebuild, reinvest in and rearm our Canadian Armed Forces?
Hon. David McGuinty (Minister of National Defence):
Yesterday this government announced a generational $9.3 billion investment in Canada’s national defence. This means we will reach NATO’s 2% spending target this fiscal year. Reaching NATO’s 2% target also means rebuilding our defence industrial capacity here at home, including in Nova Scotia. There are almost 300,000 jobs across Canada in the broader defence sector, and this investment will grow that number. We will ensure Canada remains strong, sovereign and secure.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 10 juin 2025)
Shannon Miedema (Halifax):
Can the Minister of National Defence speak to the new defence investments Canada is making?
Hon. David McGuinty (Minister of National Defence):
[T]hrough budget 2025, we are investing over $81 billion over the next five years to rebuild, rearm and reinvest in our Canadian Armed Forces. This is a generational investment in defence infrastructure, capabilities, training and, of course, our incredible personnel. From Halifax to Latvia, when the brave men and women of the CAF answer the call to serve, they know we have their backs, and they know it is time to build Canada strong.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 5 novembre 2025)
xi. Procurement / Approvisionnement
Dan Albas (Okanagan Lake West — South Kelowna):
[T]he Prime Minister promised that he would … buy Canadian. He broke that promise when he rewarded the Communist Chinese government a billion-dollar loan to buy ferries for B.C. as it tariffs our seafood and ag producers. … When will the Prime Minister stop rewarding Beijing, cancel this loan and buy Canadian?
Hon. Gregor Robertson (Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada):
[W]e are disappointed that BC Ferries made the procurement decision that it made. It is really unfortunate that no Canadian companies bid on the contract with BC Ferries. That is something that we have to all rectify, and we have to change that by buying Canadian. I agree with the member opposite. On this side of the House, we are bringing forward a comprehensive buy Canadian program to make sure all of our agencies and departments are focused on buying Canadian.
(House of Commons Debates, 15 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 15 septembre 2025)
Elizabeth May (Saanich — Gulf Islands):
The Canadian Nuclear Laboratories partnership is primarily U.S. corporations, the private sector, and is involved with the nuclear weapons industry. It has now done a deal with our old friend at SNC-Lavalin, now called AtkinsRéalis, which operates Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. Canada is giving them the biggest federal contract we have ever issued, at $24 billion. The deal is being reviewed by the Competition Bureau. When will it go to national security for a review, or do we just write cheques to Trump now?
Hon. Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources):
Canada’s nuclear expertise is a significant part of what will enable us to become an energy superpower. The process to select the new contractor to manage Canadian Nuclear Laboratories was done independently of the government by AECL. More than 95% of the funding will be spent in Canada, employing Canadians at Canadian facilities. All of the senior management will be based in Canada. We have looked after this.
(House of Commons Debates, 16 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 16 septembre 2025 )
xii. Softwood lumber / Bois d’œuvre
Gord Johns (Courtenay — Alberni):
[I]n August, the Prime Minister promised $1.2 billion to support the forest sector in response to Trump’s tariffs and softwood lumber duties, which we are still waiting for. Just $50 million of that is earmarked for workers. That is not a plan. That is an insult. Almost 50,000 direct jobs in British Columbia alone are on the line. Will the Prime Minister step up with a serious plan to protect forestry workers across Canada in their hour of need?
Hon. Tim Hodgson (Minister of Energy and Natural Resources):
[W]e have been clear that U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are absolutely unjustified, and we are working every day to solve this problem. We have committed $1.2 billion to this sector. Just last week, we put the $700-million liquidity facility in place to help this sector. We will build Canada strong.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 20 octobre 2025 )
xiii. Steel and aluminum / Acier et aluminium
Richard Martel (Chicoutimi — Le Fjord):
[L]e premier ministre […] a dit qu’il était l’homme de la situation dans un contexte de guerre commerciale. Pourtant, l’aluminium, un secteur important au Saguenay, a été frappé de droits de douane injustifiés de 50 %. […] Est-ce que toute la campagne électorale du premier ministre était un spectacle politique?
Le très hon. Mark Carney (premier ministre):
[L]es droits de douane américains sont illégaux et injustifiés. Ils sont illogiques. C’est très clair. Nous sommes en pleines négociations intensives en temps réel avec les Américains. En même temps, nous préparons nos représailles aux droits de douane qui concernent l’aluminium.
(House of Commons Debates, 4 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 4 juin 2025)
Chi Nguyen (Spadina — Harbourfront):
[H]ow [is] the government … supporting our world-class steel and aluminum producers during these turbulent times?
Ryan Turnbull (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and National Revenue and to the Secretary of State [Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions]):
Canadian steel and aluminum are going to help build the strongest economy in the G7. While we continue to aim for a negotiated agreement with the United States, we are taking strong action to respond to the illegal and unjustified American tariffs to protect the integrity of our sectors. Yesterday we announced targeted measures, including adjusted countertariffs, new tariff rate quotas and a $10-billion large-enterprise tariff loan facility.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 juin 2025)
xiv. Space / Espace
Kyle Seeback (Dufferin — Caledon):
[The] Prime Minister … is giving $500 million to the European Space Agency to create good jobs in Europe. It gets worse. The Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, where the European Space Agency is located in the U.K., is 50% owned by Brookfield. Rather than focusing on lining the pockets of Brookfield and ripping off Canadian workers, why do they not invest in Canada?
Karim Bardeesy (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry):
[S]pace investments play [key role] in our country and in our nation’s innovations, especially in a critical year for space for Canada, when we are sending not one, but two astronauts into space. This is an incredibly exciting time for Canada and Canadians to be inspired by the potential of space and space in our economy.
Kyle Seeback:
[I]t is an incredibly exciting time if a person is a shareholder in Brookfield right now, let me say that, with all the slimy contracts that these guys are giving to companies affiliated with Brookfield. … How can it be a priority of the government to give jobs to Europeans when there is 6.9% unemployment in Canada and 2.2 million people using a food bank?
Karim Bardeesy:
[W]hen it comes to the most innovative things we can do as a country, we often do them together and with other countries. For instance, a former member of this House, a former minister in the former government, the late Hon. Marc Garneau, went on an American spacecraft. There is a key piece of Canadian technology that was deployed as part of that, the Canadarm. It is a piece of technology we should all be proud of, on both sides of this House. As we continue to co-operate with our European partners on this, let us see the bigger picture and see how benefits can come to Canada with this investment.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 novembre 2025)
xv. Trade and investment agreements / Accords commerce et d’investissement
(a) Indonesia / Indonésie
Peter Fonseca (Mississauga East — Cooksville):
[W]e are moving swiftly to advance the trade deal with Indonesia, a market of 275 million people. Can the minister share how the Canadian-Indonesian trade agreement will create … opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
Indonesia is the eighth-largest economy in the world, with a population of 280 million potential consumers. The trade agreement we tabled this morning will cut tariffs and open new opportunities in aerospace, agri-food, agriculture, critical minerals and so much more. Together we are opening doors for Canadian workers, Canadian businesses and Canadian products to new global markets around the world.
(House of Commons Debates, 11 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 11 décembre 2025 )
(b) Mercosur
Julie Dzerowicz (Davenport):
[What are] the government plans to diversify Canada’s trade relationships?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
[A] few weeks ago … we announced the launch of Canada-Mercosur discussions, a trading bloc consisting of over 250 million potential consumers who want to buy more Canadian products. This is just one of the many initiatives that our government is taking to get world-class Canadian products to new markets around the world.
(House of Commons Debates, 18 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 18 septembre 2025)
xvi. Trade diversification / Diversification du commerce
Jean Yip (Scarborough — Agincourt):
[What are the] plans to diversify Canada’s trade portfolio in the current geopolitical climate?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
I have hit the ground running. A couple of weeks ago I was in Ecuador, meeting with regional leaders and marking the conclusion of a new trade agreement that is to come. Last week I was in Paris, meeting with a dozen trade ministers to talk trade and economic opportunities. Canada has what the world needs. I will continue working with industry leaders to discuss opportunities around the Indo-Pacific, the European Union and many regions around the world. Trade diversification will help create jobs here at home and help build the fastest-growing economy in the G7.
(House of Commons Debates, 10 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 10 juin 2025)
xvii. United Arab Emirates / Émirats arabes unis
Hon. Andrew Scheer (Regina — Qu’Appelle):
After meeting with the U.S., tariffs are even higher than before. After meeting with China, we now have new tariffs on grain and seafood. India put new tariffs on peas after their meeting. … Will the Prime Minister admit he is failing on trade, or is making things worse part of some genius strategy?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
[T]oday our government took another step forward in our commitment to double non-U.S. trade over the next decade and diversify our economy. While in the U.A.E. [United Arab Emirates], the Prime Minister signed a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement to create a more predictable environment for two-way investments. We also launched negotiations for a Canada-U.A.E. comprehensive economic partnership trade deal. This agreement would cut tariffs, remove trade barriers and expand market access for Canadian exporters. With a signed FIPA [Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement] and the launch of CEPA [Canada-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement], we are opening doors, creating new markets and creating opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses.
(House of Commons Debates, 20 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 20 novembre 2025)
Carol Anstey (Long Range Mountains):
Why is it that every time the Prime Minister meets foreign leaders, Canadians get stuck paying for his failures through higher tariffs?
Hon. Evan Solomon (Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario):
The Prime Minister was in the U.A.E. and its leadership said yes to Canada, investing $1 billion in our critical minerals sector, with $70 billion of investment coming to Canada. In fact, the Premier of Saskatchewan, Scott Moe, supports this. Scott Moe said, “we welcome Prime Minister Carney’s efforts to raise Canada’s credibility in the international sphere”. … [Let’s] build Canada.
(House of Commons Debates, 21 November 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 21 novembre 2025 )
xviii. United Kingdom / Royaume-Uni
Hon. Helena Jaczek (Markham — Stouffville):
[W]e have signed new trade agreements with Ecuador and Indonesia. … [What has been] our government’s latest action to expand and grow our trade relationship with the United Kingdom?
Hon. Maninder Sidhu (Minister of International Trade):
Today we tabled legislation to expand the CPTPP [Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership] trading bloc to welcome our partners from the United Kingdom, which is a major step forward for Canadian trade. Why the U.K.? The U.K. is Canada’s third-largest trading partner. Last year alone, it represented $28 billion of Canadian exports. That is billions of dollars of Canadian products produced by Canadian workers in communities across Canada. This is yet another step forward in our trade diversification efforts.
(House of Commons Debates, 21 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 21 octobre 2025)
xix. United States / États-Unis
Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil — Chambly):
[L]e premier ministre a été élu sur la base de représentations selon lesquelles il allait sans aucun doute être le meilleur pour faire face à la crise tarifaire et à la crise commerciale. […] Peut-il s’engager maintenant à faire de la fin des droits de douane et de l’établissement d’un traité commercial avec les États‑Unis sa véritable priorité?
Le très hon. Mark Carney (premier ministre):
Nous avons le meilleur accord du monde avec les Américains. En ce moment, c’est plus de 85 % des exportations vers les États‑Unis qui se font dans un contexte de libre-échange. C’est énorme. Nous avons les droits de douane les plus bas au monde en ce moment. Ça, c’est du succès.
(House of Commons Debates, 15 September 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 15 septembre 2025)
Michael Barrett (Leeds — Grenville — Thousand Islands — Rideau Lakes):
[T]he Prime Minister broke his promise to negotiate a trade deal with the Americans, but what do Canadians have for all the Prime Minister’s talk? Canadians have higher tariffs than before he was elected, thousands of job losses and concession after concession with nothing in return for Canadians. Now the U.S. president has terminated negotiations with Canada, but the Prime Minister said this morning that they are making great progress. In what world is the termination of negotiations great progress? When will the Prime Minister deliver the deal he promised?
Hon. Anita Anand (Minister of Foreign Affairs):
[F]or months, we have been drawing the distinction between what we can and what we cannot control, including the trade policy of the United States, which has fundamentally shifted. We remain ready to restart negotiations. At the same time, we are building Canada strong; we are diversifying our supply chains with major economies in the Indo-Pacific, we are reducing internal barriers to trade, and we are getting national projects off the ground[.]
Michael Barrett:
Canadians do not have time for the Liberals to play catch-up. What do we have since the Prime Minister’s last trip to the White House? We have 5,000 auto jobs lost. What other jobs do we have to sacrifice? A hundred jobs in Maitland have gone to the United States, as well as hundreds of forestry workers. Nine hundred jobs at Imperial Oil are not coming back. … The Prime Minister is telling young Canadians they need to make sacrifices. When is he going to deliver on his promise with a deal?
Hon. Anita Anand:
[T]his government has been there to support industry and affected sectors, with a $5-billion strategic response fund and $10 billion for liquidity management. At the same time, 80% of our trade is covered by an existing free trade agreement, and we are reducing internal barriers to trade to add up to $200 billion to the Canadian economy.
(House of Commons Debates, 24 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 24 octobre 2025 )
xx. Trade barriers / Barrières au commerce
Tatiana Auguste (Terrebonne):
[D]epuis trop longtemps, les barrières commerciales freinent le développement d’une seule économie canadienne. […] Est-ce que le ministre des Affaires intergouvernementales et de l’Unité de l’économie canadienne peut informer la Chambre des gestes que notre gouvernement pose pour protéger notre souveraineté économique et bâtir une seule économie canadienne?
L’hon. Dominic LeBlanc (ministre responsable du Commerce Canada–États-Unis, des Affaires intergouvernementales et de l’Unité de l’économie canadienne):
Lors de la précédente campagne électorale, notre gouvernement s’est engagé à bâtir une économie au Canada, pas 13. D’ici la fête du Canada, nous allons déposer un projet de loi visant à éliminer toutes les barrières fédérales au commerce interprovincial et à travailler avec les provinces et les territoires afin d’accélérer la réalisation des projets dans l’intérêt national. C’est comme cela qu’on bâtit l’économie la plus forte du G7.
(House of Commons Debates, 28 May 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 28 mai 2025 )
G. Law of the sea / Droit de la mer
i. Illegal fishing / Pêche illégale
Wade Chang (Burnaby Central):
[W]hat [is] Canada’s new government … doing to combat illegal fishing in international waters?
Hon. Joanne Thompson (Minister of Fisheries):
[I]llegal fishing is appalling, and that is why Canada has taken a key role in the fight through Operation North Pacific Guard. Our expertly trained fisheries officers and Canadian Coast Guard crew are currently working to ensure that we disrupt the activities that lead to illegal fishing. I am also pleased to say that the crew of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier is currently engaged in this mission.
(House of Commons Debates, 5 June 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 5 juin 2025)
ii. Pollution from international marine transportation / Pollution du transport maritime international
Gord Johns (Courtenay — Alberni):
[I]n 2021, the Zim Kingston lost over 100 shipping containers. In 2016, the Hanjin Seattle spilled dozens, and now a barge off Bella Bella has nearly gone down with a full load. Each time, first nations and local communities are left to respond and face lasting impacts. The Transportation Safety Board says that Canada still has no system for cargo unit or marine debris spills. When will the government act on these recommendations and create a coordinated response system that includes coastal communities, backed by an ecosystem service fee on cargo units so industry can help protect our coasts?
Hon. Steven MacKinnon (Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons):
[I]t is an important issue. We want to make sure we have marine safety and indeed the safety of all vessels. Their seaworthiness, the safety and security of those aboard them and the environment of those who must deal with these transgressions must all be dealt with. … [W]e will continue to work on it as we work on the security of our supply chains and the sustainability of our marine transportation system.
(House of Commons Debates, 1 December 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes, 1 décembre 2025 )
H. Sport
Fares Al Soud (Mississauga Centre):
[T]here are now fewer than 100 days until the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. … [H]ow [is] our government supporting team Canada Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their coaches?
Hon. Adam van Koeverden (Secretary of State (Sport)):
[O]n Monday, I announced a more than $3 million investment in mental health for athletes to support the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic institutes and networks across our country, supported by the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. We are also supporting game plan, the Canadian national team total wellness program. These investments are critical because our government knows that health, mental health and overall well-being are foundational to the performance and success of our national team athletes in sport and in life. Canadians are proud of our athletes. With the 2026 Paralympic and Olympic Winter Games fast approaching, Canada’s new government is committed to supporting team Canada.
(House of Commons Debates, 30 October 2025)
( Débats de la Chambre des Communes , 30 octobre 2025)
