[À] cinq jours de la COP15, nous aimerions entendre de bonnes nouvelles pour la biodiversité, mais les bonnes nouvelles viennent du côté des énergies fossiles. Mardi, l’industrie albertaine du gaz s’est vantée d’avoir atteint un record de production en novembre, avec 509 millions de mètres cubes par jour, et elle célèbre bien sûr une hausse des profits de 300 %. Au même moment, mardi, du côté de la biodiversité, le fédéral rapportait que 20 % des espèces sauvages au Canada présentent un risque d’extinction. Est-ce que l’industrie gazière devrait faire 300 % de profits pendant que 20 % des espèces sont menacées?

[W]e are working very hard with industry to get those emissions down. … [W]e are capping emissions from the oil and gas sector, we are eliminating fossil fuel subsidies and we are inviting the world to COP15 in Montréal next week. We also have very aggressive targets for biodiversity preservation because we know species are becoming extinct at a rapid rate globally and here in Canada. That is why we committed to 25% of our land and waters being preserved by 2025 and 30% of our wildlife by 2030.

[L]e rapport sur les espèces sauvages considère que 2 253 espèces sont en péril. Parmi celles-ci se trouve la baleine noire. […] Qu’est-ce que le fédéral fait pour la baleine noire à cinq jours de la COP15 sur la biodiversité? Il autorise, dans son habitat au large de Terre Neuve, des forages pétroliers exploratoires sans évaluation environnementale, au même moment où il invite le monde entier à la COP15 sur la biodiversité, au même moment où son rapport démontre la chute libre de la biodiversité. Pourquoi le fédéral menace-t-il activement la biodiversité pour trouver plus de pétrole et de gaz?

I share the member’s concern about the North Atlantic right whale, which is an endangered species. Our government is taking decisive and necessary steps to protect them. We have implemented Canada’s dynamic closure system to protect whales when they are sighted. We remove ghost gear to reduce entanglements. We are innovating on whale-safe gear to further protect these whales. We are aware of their situation, and I am working hard to make sure we are protecting them.

Les représentants du Canada à la 27^e Conférence des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques ont travaillé d’arrache-pied pour trouver, de concert avec les pays développés et les pays en voie de développement, un accord qui rallierait tous les États. Hier, nous avons entendu les conservateurs induire la Chambre en erreur sur la tarification du carbone à l’échelle internationale. Est-ce que le ministre de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique peut corriger les faits à ce sujet?

Nous n’en sommes pas à une déclaration fausse de la part des conservateurs à la Chambre sur la question des changements climatiques. Nous avons entendu hier qu’aucun pays ne s’est joint au défi global sur la tarification du carbone. Je me permets de rétablir les faits. Le Chili, la Commission européenne, l’Indonésie, la Colombie, le Mexique, la Nouvelle Zélande, l’Afrique du Sud et la Corée du Sud — j’allais oublier la quatrième et la cinquième économie du monde, l’Allemagne et le Royaume Uni — se sont tous joints à notre défi sur la tarification de la pollution dans le monde.

[T]he President of the Unites States has ordered the release of their strategic reserve to help struggling families with record high gas prices at the pumps. … [Will the prime minster be] taking action on high gas prices?

We certainly recognize the current impact that the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is having on global energy prices around the world. That is something that is of concern to all countries, all democratic countries. It is something that we are working actively on with our partners in the United States and in Europe to address. We have announced that we will be increasing oil and gas production by 300,000 barrels a day by the end of the year, alongside our American friends who are doing likewise. We are working to stabilize energy prices. Here at home, we are working to ensure affordability for Canadians on an ongoing basis.

[O]n parle d’une affaire: les bombes climatiques. Si tous les projets d’exploitation de bombe climatique devaient se réaliser, la planète serait dans de beaux draps. On apprend que le réchauffement pourrait atteindre 3 degrés Celsius, soit le double de l’objectif de l’Accord de Paris de 1,5. C’est dangereux. Le Canada a 12 bombes climatiques. Désamorcer ces bombes devrait être une priorité dans une politique d’atténuation des changements climatiques, disent les chercheurs. Parmi ces 12 bombes, plusieurs n’ont pas encore vu le jour. Le ministre de l’Environnement va-t-il s’engager clairement à refuser l’exploitation de toute nouvelle bombe climatique au Canada?

Lorsque j’étais à Greenpeace, dans les années 1990, nous avons d’ailleurs publié un rapport là-dessus. Alors, cela ne date pas d’aujourd’hui, d’une part. D’autre part, nous avons pris l’engagement de mettre en place un plafond sur les émissions des gaz à effet de serre du secteur du pétrole et du gaz, et nous y travaillons. C’est l’un des éléments qui permettront au Canada d’atteindre ses objectifs d’émission des gaz à effet de serre d’ici 2030, soit de réduire de 40 à 45% ses émissions, alors que le GIEC demande aux pays de réduire d’au moins 43%. Nous suivons donc exactement ce que la science nous demande de faire.

Will the minister start showing some environmental leadership and expand the ban on single-use plastics?

We promised Canadians we would deliver a ban on single-use plastics, and today that is exactly what we have done. By the end of the year, we will not be able to manufacture or import these harmful plastics. After that, businesses will begin offering the sustainable solutions Canadians want. We are taking a historic step forward, and with these new regulations we are reducing plastic pollution and keeping our communities, and the places we love, clean for now and for future generations.

Vladimir Poutine vient de mettre les forces nucléaires russes en alerte. […] [L]e premier ministre […] refuse toujours d’acheter les F-35. La souveraineté du Canada dans le Nord est en danger. Est-ce que la ministre de la Défense en est consciente? Que fait-elle?

Le Canada continuera de travailler avec ses partenaires américains pour s’assurer que le NORAD est modernisé afin de relever les défis actuels et futurs pour la protection et la souveraineté de l’Arctique. C’est pourquoi nous avons engagé 252,2 millions de dollars jusqu’à la fin du budget de 2021 comme investissement initial. Nous allons continuer de travailler avec nos partenaires américains pour veiller sur notre souveraineté dans l’Arctique.

Le premier ministre a promis au président américain en 2017 de moderniser le NORAD et, en 2019, le Comité lui avait fait la recommandation d’allouer le financement. Nous sommes en 2022. Quand le premier ministre va t il agir?

Tout récemment, nous avons attribué un contrat de 592 millions de dollars à la Nasittuq Corporation, une entreprise inuite, pour l’exploitation et l’entretien du Système d’alerte du Nord. Nous resterons fermes et inébranlables sur la défense de nos intérêts nationaux.

Hans Island has been subject to a 50-year-long territorial dispute between Canada and Denmark. While the Whisky War raged on, it was high time that we found a permanent solution that affirmed Canada’s sovereignty and respected the rights of the Inuit. Can the Prime Minister share with this House the significance of the announcement of the historic agreement between Denmark and Canada that resolved this dispute?

As global security is threatened, it is more important than ever for democracies like Canada and Denmark to work together to resolve our differences in accordance with international law. That is why we jointly announced a historic agreement to settle the Whisky War and the dispute over Hans Island once and for all. We will continue working with our partners, like Denmark, to protect the security and stability in the Arctic while doing so hand in hand with Indigenous peoples.

As a result of the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, my Scarborough — Agincourt constituents and beyond are concerned about the 240 deaths and the many destroyed civilian settlements in Armenia. A ceasefire was agreed upon on September 14. However, recent reports suggest further escalation. Our government announced it will open a full embassy in Armenia, and we are actively engaging with our Armenian partners to strengthen their democracy. Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs update us on the steps we have taken to secure peace in this area and how we are supporting the strengthening of democracy in Armenia?

I announced back in June that Canada would be opening a new embassy in Yerevan, and that has been long awaited by many. This will also allow our countries to have stronger ties. We know there is a lot of instability and security challenges in the region. Canada will step up and be involved in making sure that we have stronger ties, and protect peace and democracy in the region and globally.

Les Ukrainiens font face à une crise désastreuse. Le Canada doit se tenir debout contre le président Poutine et sa guerre injuste et non provoquée. Le Royaume-Uni a pris des sanctions contre le Bélarus pour son rôle dans cette guerre. Le premier ministre est-il prêt à mettre en place des sanctions contre le Bélarus?

Nous avons annoncé des sanctions contre la Russie depuis plusieurs jours, mais nous avons aussi ajouté des sanctions contre la Biélorussie, parce qu’on sait qu’elle a été complice et même un partenaire de cette invasion de l’Ukraine. Nos sanctions contre le gouvernement biélorusse et les oligarques qui en profitent sont présentes et sévères. Nous allons toujours continuer à vouloir en faire plus contre la Biélorussie pour sa complicité.

C’est curieux que le Canada participe à un boycottage diplomatique des Jeux olympiques, mais que ce gouvernement soit incapable de nous dire pourquoi. Il n’a pas le courage de nous dire que c’est parce que la Chine commet un génocide contre le peuple ouïghour. […] Est-ce cela, le rôle diplomatique du Canada? Est-ce cela que le premier ministre avait en tête quand il disait au monde entier: “Canada is back”?

Nous prenons très au sérieux les allégations de génocide contre le peuple ouïghour en Chine. C’est pourquoi nous avons toujours exprimé ces préoccupations, c’est pourquoi nous n’envoyons pas de représentants politiques aux Jeux olympiques de Pékin, qui commencent vendredi, et c’est aussi pourquoi nous avons demandé au Comité des droits de l’homme de l’ONU d’enquêter sur le sujet. Alors, j’aimerais corriger mon collègue qui dit que nous ne faisons pas preuve de leadership et que nous n’enquêtons pas sur la question. Au contraire, nous voulons faire toute la lumière sur cette question extrêmement préoccupante.

[T]here are now reports of Beijing-controlled police stations on Canadian soil. This, of course, would be a violation of international law. It is illegal for a foreign government to open a law enforcement office in another country without permission. The last we checked, there is no permission for that to happen. My question to the Prime Minister is very simple: How many diplomats from Beijing involved in these police stations has he ordered expelled from Canada?

[F]oreign actors attempting to monitor, intimidate or threaten Canadians is completely unacceptable. The allegations detailed are concerning, which is why we will never tolerate threats to Canada’s national security or to the safety of our citizens and residents. The RCMP has announced that it is investigating these allegations, and I have asked officials to examine them very carefully. We will continue to work closely with our allies around the world to respond to illegal and unacceptable behaviour by authoritarian states like China.

[Q]uelles mesures a-t-on prises pour s’assurer que d’autres pays suivent l’exemple du Canada et pour que nos partenaires s’engagent à soutenir la solution haïtienne?

En effet, nous avons imposé des sanctions sévères aux membres de l’élite économique et politique en Haïti qui profite de la violence des gangs. Présentement, notre objectif est de faire progresser le dialogue politique. C’est pourquoi notre ambassadeur aux Nations unies, Bob Rae, est présentement en Haïti. Notre objectif est encore et toujours de soutenir des solutions par et pour les Haïtiens.

The government has committed 3,400 troops to augment NATO’s eastern flank should Putin’s war spread to an alliance member. … New recruits were put into solitary confinement, missing the rare chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training course. … Why is the … government putting our troops in harm’s way without the proper protection?

In fact, our commitment to NATO operations, including Operation Reassurance, is unwavering. To reinforce our deterrent measures in Europe in the face of rising tensions, we announced that we are increasing military contributions in support of NATO and in support of Operation Reassurance with up to 460 additional CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] personnel; an artillery battery in Latvia; a second frigate, which departed Halifax over the past couple of weeks; and a maritime patrol aircraft. We are there for NATO. We are there for Ukraine.

We know the importance of Canada’s relationship with NATO. … [Can the minister] provide an update to the House on the announcement she made in Nova Scotia?

Canada stands firmly with our allies on the side of democracy and the rule of law. That is why we will continue offering unwavering support to Ukraine. This weekend, Canada announced that Halifax would be the location for the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic, or DIANA, which will bring together innovators, tech companies and researchers to solve critical security challenges. As we face new threats and pressures, this is exactly the type of leadership that Canada will continue.

[A]uthoritarian states such as Russia and China are spreading disinformation. In the last election, China spread disinformation leading to the defeat of MPs in this very House. Right now, Russia is spreading disinformation through proxies such as Russia Today, RT. Will the government take seriously this threat, take immediate action under section 7 of the Broadcasting Act and order the CRTC to adopt a new policy of general application so that we can get these propaganda tools of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China off of Canadian airwaves?

[W]e must defend Canadians from disinformation and propaganda. Just as he has been conducting warfare in Ukraine since 2014, Vladimir Putin has been conducting information warfare there and throughout the world. … [W]e will be asking the CRTC to review Russia Today’s presence on Canadian airwaves, but it is important that what separates us from countries like Russia is that this decision is in the hands of independent regulators, not in the hands of politicians.

Will the government take decisive action to implement the ban now before dock workers are forced to do it themselves?

[O]ur government stands with Ukraine and Ukrainian people. We will not let the Russian aggression go unpunished. That is why our government took swift and decisive action to ban Russian flights from entering Canadian airspace. That is why our government took decisive and swift action to ban Russian ships from entering Canadian waters. Our government will do whatever it takes to stop the unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine.

[O]n March 28, Russian oligarch Igor Makarov, who has been sanctioned in the United States since 2018, was able to get $121 million out of Canada. … When [is the government] going to get their act together?

We have done a lot as a government, and of course we have to do more. We are using sanctions to put pressure on the Russian regime and hold it accountable, and 1,400 entities and individuals have been sanctioned up to now. We are now proposing new measures to go even further, not only to seize but to allow for the forfeiture of the assets of sanctioned individuals and entities. These measures will allow us to compensate victims and support the reconstruction of Ukraine. These changes make Canada a leader in the G7.

Russia has amassed over 130,000 soldiers on Ukraine’s border and is threatening a further invasion of Ukraine. This further Russian aggression is a threat to not only Ukraine’s security, but Europe’s security, that of our allies and Canada’s security. … [W]hat steps [has] Canada taken and will take to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine and to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity?

We are working with our NATO allies, and we have extended Operation Unifier. We continue to work with them to coordinate our responses to deter further Russian aggression. When Ukraine needed support financially, we were there with a loan of $120 million. When Ukraine needed more support for military training, we stepped up. When Ukraine needed more cyber-support, we were there. Rest assured that we will continue with our support for Ukraine.

S’entend-on pour dire que les sanctions doivent être maintenues tant que le dernier soldat russe n’aura pas quitté l’Ukraine?

Nous sommes entièrement d’accord. La situation n’est pas juste une question de l’intégrité territoriale de l’Ukraine; c’est une question de la règle de droit et du principe des Nations unies et de la Charte. Nous devons être là pour appuyer ces principes et nous allons garder les sanctions en place jusqu’à ce que la Russie reconnaisse avoir fait une erreur monumentale et retire ses militaires de l’entièreté du territoire ukrainien.

Canada … [has] been providing comprehensive military support to our Ukrainian partners as they fight to defend their country. This weekend, the Prime Minister announced even more aid. … [What has been] this new military aid?

[O]ur support for Ukraine remains unwavering. This past weekend, while the Prime Minister was in Kyiv, he announced $50 million more in military aid, in addition to the $131 million already committed since February. This includes 18 drone cameras, $15 million in high-resolution satellite imagery, $1 million in small arms and related ammunition and additional ammunition for the M777 Howitzers. As Ukrainian heroes fight back to win this war, Canada stands shoulder to shoulder with them.

[How does] Canada … step up and support NATO, as well as the brave Ukrainian military fighting back against Putin’s brutal and reprehensible attacks?

[L]ast week, in Poland, I signed a memorandum of understanding, strengthening the defence relationship with Poland, and committed 40 Canadian Armed Forces engineers to help train Ukrainians. Then at NATO, I announced another tranche of military aid for Ukraine, including cameras for drones, satellite services, 155 millimetre ammunition and additional aid. We will stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in the short and long term.

Today, the Prime Minister of Canada made an announcement of additional military support for the people of Ukraine. Could the Minister of National Defence please share with the House and with Canadians that announcement?

[T]his morning, the Prime Minister announced an additional $500 million of military aid for Ukraine, bringing the total committed by the Government of Canada to over $1 billion. In addition, Canada is transporting military aid on behalf of our allies and ourselves. We have transported over five million pounds of aid. We stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine in the short and long term.

[What is] Canada … doing to train the Ukrainian armed forces?

Since 2015, under Operation Unifier, the Canadian Armed Forces have trained more than 34,000 Ukrainian military personnel. We are training them in England. We are training Ukrainian engineers in Poland. Why? It is because their sovereignty, their stability and their security is global security as well, and we are there in the short term and the long term until Ukraine wins this war.

Qu’est-ce que le Canada fait aujourd’hui pour redresser ce navire pour qu’on sorte enfin de la pandémie pour de bon?

Canada is stepping up to provide vaccines for the global community. That is why our government committed $2.6 billion to the COVID-19 response, which includes $1.3 billion for the ACT-Accelerator, of which $545 million is for COVAX. Over $740 million is for humanitarian and development assistance. … [A]ll of us in the world need to be vaccinated for all of us to be safe.

[T]his week is International Development Week. … [W]hat [is] Canada … doing to help other countries in their vaccination campaigns?

[O]n this International Development Week, we must recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the most vulnerable and low-income countries. This is why our government committed 200 million vaccine doses, and approximately 100 million doses have already been made available. Our contributions have supported vaccination campaigns in Rwanda, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Nigeria and many other countries. We will continue to ensure that vaccines and treatments reach the most vulnerable.

[L]a Chambre des communes, l’Assemblée nationale française, le Parlement britannique, le secrétaire d’État des États-Unis, entre autres, ont tous qualifié le traitement des Ouïghours par la Chine de génocide. […] Le premier ministre peut-il […] enfin reconnaître que les Ouïghours subissent un génocide et que Pékin en est le maître d’œuvre?

[N]ous continuons d’exhorter la Chine à respecter ses obligations internationales en matière de droits de la personne et à répondre aux préoccupations soulevées dans le rapport Bachelet. We take that report seriously. It has raised the possibility of extreme crimes against humanity. We will continue to fight for human rights and the respect of minority rights for everybody in China and around the world.

[T]he horrendous killing of beloved Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is unacceptable and blatantly violates the protection of journalists. … Will the government condemn these horrific actions and immediately join the call for a truly international independent investigation?

I would hope I speak for every member of this House in expressing the outrage we have all shared with respect to the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh. It was an outrage that affected our deepest sense of humanity, as she was simply doing her job and was killed. Our hearts are with her family, friends, colleagues and those who mourn the loss of the work she was doing. Canada has called for a thorough investigation into this killing, such that people will have confidence in its findings. We will continue to advocate for that and ensure that the rights of journalists are protected this day and every day.

[T]he new UN report on the occupied Palestinian territory in Israel has alarming findings: increased discrimination, ongoing human rights abuses and a deepening asymmetrical conflict. Israel clearly has no intention of ending the illegal occupation. … Why will the government not even consider this United Nations report and revisit its policy towards Palestine and Israel?

[I]t is an honour to talk about the steadfast friendship that we have with Israel. We are a friend and ally of Israel and we are a friend of the Palestinian people. In that context, we are committed to the goal of a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in the Middle East. We know that this is not easy. It takes time, energy and commitment, and that will always include the creation of a Palestinian state living side by side in peace with Israel. This is consistent with Canada’s long-standing position. We will continue to work with every member of this House to make that vision a reality.

[T]he delay of the Huawei decision compromised our intelligence sharing with allies and compromised the competitiveness of our domestic telecom industry. … Why is the government failing to prioritize the national security and privacy of Canadians?

[T]his gives me the opportunity to come back to the announcement we made yesterday. This has never been about a race. This is about national security. What we announced yesterday is our intention to exclude equipment and services from Huawei and ZTE from the 5G telecommunication network in Canada. This is in the best interest of Canadians. This is protecting our national security, and it will ensure the resilience of our telecom sector for generations to come.

Can the Prime Minister inform this House how new legislation on cybersecurity will enable Canadian organizations to protect critical cyber infrastructure and our communities?

Cybersecurity is national security. Bill C-26 will help both the public and private sectors better protect themselves against cyber-attacks and is one part of our robust strategy to defend Canada and the crucial infrastructure that Canadians rely on. We will always protect the safety and security of Canadians and we will take any actions necessary to safeguard our telecommunications infrastructure.

Aujoud’hui, pour la première fois dans l’histoire du Canada, une accusation criminelle a été portée contre un employé d’Hydro-Québec qui envoyait du renseignement industriel au régime communiste chinois. Cependant, les responsables du renseignement canadien ont aussi affirmé, et je cite: le péril auquel le Canada est confronté s’il choisit de ne pas donner suite aux allégations d’ingérence étrangère chinoise est très important. Même l’ancien ambassadeur du Canada en Chine, David Mulroney, a dit qu’il ne pensait pas que le gouvernement l’ait compris ou qu’il soit enclin à agir. Ma question est simple: pouvons-nous savoir qui sont les 11 candidats qui ont bénéficié de l’argent du régime communiste chinois?

[N]ous avons renforcé les règles concernant les minéraux critiques partout au pays. De plus, récemment, j’ai bloqué trois transactions justement pour protéger la sécurité nationale au pays. Je pense que tous les parlementaires peuvent s’entendre face aux Canadiens pour dire que, de ce côté-ci de la Chambre, nous prenons la sécurité nationale très au sérieux. Nous allons toujours agir dans l’intérêt des Canadiens.

[L]a Coupe du monde de soccer commence dimanche au Qatar, une dictature qui bafoue les droits de la personne. Les joueurs ont le doit de compétitionner, mais le Canada ne doit pas participer diplomatiquement. […] Est-ce qu[e le gouvernement] va envoyer une délégation diplomatique au Qatar, oui ou non?

[W]e are very proud of the Canada national soccer team qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which has many members from our community in Brampton. We are also very concerned about reports of dangerous working conditions in building the World Cup’s stadiums and infrastructure, especially those resulting in death. We join international partners in calling for transparency and robust measures to protect the health, safety, dignity and human rights of all workers to ensure the tournament is a success.

[H]ow [is] Canada going to ensure that all women, adolescents and children not only survive this pandemic but thrive?

[O]ur government is committed to women’s health as a long-standing priority. That is why I recently announced $40 million in additional funding to support the Global Financing Facility’s “Reclaim the Gains” campaign, bringing Canada’s total contribution to $190 million. The funds will help lower-income countries improve the resilience of their health systems and reverse the impact of COVID-19. Canada sees the GFF as a critical part of strengthening country-led health systems and reinforcing sexual and reproductive health rights as core components of the health care system.

In light of the courage and the tenacity of Iranian women, can the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth share what our government is doing to fight for women’s rights around the world?

At the G7, I called on our allies to sign a joint statement to condemn the Iranian regime. I said at that point, and I am saying now, that this is not about head scarves. This is about human rights. I stand by that. Our government stands by that. I have to say, it takes immense courage to speak one’s truth, and I was so moved last night when women did just that. They shared their stories at a vigil for Mahsa Amini. I want women here and around the world to know that we stand with them.

Will the minister … commit to sending an observation delegation to the disarmament meeting in Vienna this June?

Canada shares in its unwavering commitment towards a world free of nuclear weapons. We agree that we need to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons in all places at all times. While we acknowledge that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons reflects well-founded concerns about the unacceptably slow pace of global disarmament, our concern right now and our focus is on working with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the NPT, and on the Stockholm initiative for nuclear disarmament. We will continue to engage in all multilateral fora.

There is evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity everywhere [in Ukraine.] … Will the government call for Russia to be removed from the United Nations Human Rights Council?

I think I speak with all members of the House to express the outrage, sadness and horror we feel as we watch scenes of civilians who have been killed in Ukraine. Let me be very clear. We believe these amount to war crimes. We believe these amount to crimes against humanity, and we will continue to take every step possible to hold Russia accountable for these crimes. We will go to the International Criminal Court. We will go with Ukraine to the International Court of Justice. We will stand with the people of Ukraine.

Le ministre du Développement international peut-il nous dire comment le Canada travaille avec ses partenaires du Programme alimentaire mondial pour lutter contre l’insécurité alimentaire dans le monde?

[T]he climate crisis is causing a food security crisis for the most vulnerable around the world. Hunger leads to conflict. This is why Canada was the fourth-largest single country donor to the World Food Programme in 2021, providing over $306 million in humanitarian funding for emergency food and nutritional assistance to people in need. I want to take this opportunity to thank the members of the World Food Programme and the many other organizations for feeding the most vulnerable on our planet.

[W]hat [is] Canada doing to fight food shortages and to fight starvation around the world?

Despite the challenges Ukrainians face, they continue to look beyond their borders in supporting the fight against hunger in the global south. Our government commends Ukraine on its commitment to donating grain to help address the global food crisis as part of its grain from Ukraine humanitarian initiative. This is why Canada is providing $30 million to the World Food Programme to facilitate additional shipments of Ukrainian grain moving through the Black Sea grain initiative. With our partners, will continue to look at ways on how we can make sure that food is available for the most vulnerable.

[H]ow [is] the government progressing toward the resumption of exports of [Canadian] potatoes in the world?

Restoring market access for P.E.I. fresh potatoes to the U.S. and supporting P.E.I. farmers continues to be a top priority for our government. Thanks to the work of two of our colleagues who went to Washington, and their science-based approach, the export of table stock potatoes to Puerto Rico can now resume. We will continue to defend our farmers and to push for a science-based approach until potato exports are completely restored.

[E]n mars 2019, deux compagnies canadiennes ayant des activités dans plusieurs provinces canadiennes ont vu leurs exportations de graines de canola vers la Chine suspendues par les autorités douanières chinoises. La ministre de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire peut-elle dire à la Chambre s’il y a eu des développements dans ce dossier récemment?

[N]ous savons à quel point les grains canadiens sont importants. Les céréales canadiennes sont d’excellente qualité et elles sont aussi importantes pour la sécurité alimentaire dans le monde. Quand deux entreprises canadiennes ont vu leurs exportations suspendues en Chine, on a pris toutes les mesures qu’il fallait et on a travaillé de près avec l’industrie. Je suis contente de dire à la Chambre que, maintenant, ces entreprises peuvent recommencer leurs exportations de canola vers la Chine.

[What is] the government doing to secure Canadian jobs and attract important investments in [the electric vehicle manufacturing] sector?

[W]e have attracted a record number of investments. In fact, Bloomberg ranked Canada second in the world for its battery ecosystem. More recently, while I was in Germany, we signed a renewed MOU [memorandum of understanding] with Volkswagen at a time when it said it was considering Canada for its first battery cell manufacturing plant in North America. This is good news for workers, … the economy, … [and] for Canada.

[T]he invocation of the Emergencies Act for the first time in Canadian history is a damning indictment on the failure of the Prime Minister to address the situation. … When will he stop undermining Canadians’ rights and start renewing Canadians’ trust?

Canadians can trust that this government will always follow the science and the best evidence to get us out of this pandemic. That includes getting vaccinated. Contrary to what my colleague says, this is an illegal blockade. This illegal blockade is not about the vaccines or the mandates. It is about a very small, organized group that is trying to upend our way of life. Now, we have made progress. We have seen the Ambassador Bridge reopen, we have seen Coutts reopen and we have seen Surrey reopen. Yes, yesterday, we invoked the Emergencies Act so we can secure that progress and give law enforcement all the tools they need.

The federal government could remove tax exemptions for corporate investors tomorrow instead of bragging about studying the issue. When will the Minister of Housing ensure homes are for people, not commodities for investors to trade?

Mr. Speaker, we understand the issue. That is why we have already implemented a 1% annual tax on the value of non-resident, non-Canadian residential real estate. We are introducing a two-year ban on foreign investment in Canadian residential real estate. We are committed to reviewing the tax treatment of real estate investment trusts. We are launching a federal review of housing as an asset class. On this side of the House, we are committed to making housing more affordable by doing our part to tackle the financialization of housing.

Enbridge Line 5 provides more than 50% of the fuel to eastern Canada. An application was filed in the U.S. federal court to shut down this pipeline. … If Line 5 is shut down, there will surely be gas shortages and spikes in the price of gas that will cause an already unaffordable situation for families and businesses to get much worse. [Is the government] going to fight this or are they just going to roll over on Line 5 like they did with Keystone XL?

[T]he continued operation of Line 5 is non-negotiable. We will take appropriate steps to ensure the continued safe operation of this critical infrastructure, and we will continue to work closely with the owner of Line 5. Canada and the United States continue to be engaged in a process under the 1977 transit pipelines agreement to ensure the continued operation of Line 5, and until this issue is resolved, I will continue to raise it with my U.S. counterparts, as I have been doing on an ongoing basis.

[R]egarding government financing of the TMX pipeline, in written answers to Questions on the Order Paper, the government is claiming that BMO and TD reviews make this project financially viable, but due to commercial confidentiality it will not release them. Previous TD reports on TMX were public. Why hide them now? … If it is so commercially viable, why can we not see the reports?

Canadians know how important it is to get our product to market and to tidewater. The government does not intend to be the long-term owner of the Trans Mountain pipeline. This is a project that has led to 12,700 jobs, and once completed, Canadians will enjoy full price for our oil on the world market. A divestment process will be undertaken once this project is essentially de-risked and once consultations with Indigenous people conclude.

[L]es secteurs du tourisme et du voyage ont été durement touchés par la pandémie. Les entreprises et organisations œuvrant dans ces domaines sont excitées et ont hâte de pouvoir accueillir et faire déplacer davantage des gens vaccinés. Le premier ministre peut-il nous en dire plus sur l’assouplissement des mesures sanitaires aux aéroports?

Nos mesures pour les voyageurs évoluent au fur et à mesure de l’évolution de la pandémie et des recommandations de la santé publique. C’est pour cela que, à compter du 28 février, nous allons lever l’interdiction des vols vers tous les aéroports qui reçoivent normalement des vols internationaux. Cela va aider à soutenir le tourisme local et contribuer à la création de bons emplois et à la croissance de notre économie.

When will the Prime Minister give Canadians a plan and a timeline on when federal vaccine mandates will be dropped?

Canadians support doing everything we can at our borders to protect the health and safety of Canadians, and also to protect our economy. Prior to yesterday, we were testing all arriving non-U.S. travellers to make sure that incomers were fully vaccinated and not carrying the virus. Yesterday we changed these measures. Based on advice we received from public health experts, we no longer test every traveller, and we are now accepting antigen tests for travellers. That is great news for travellers.

[T]he war in Yemen has raged for seven years. … Canada continues to export weapons to Saudi Arabia despite those weapons being used in Yemen. In fact, the United Nations Human Rights Council has twice named Canada as one of the states fuelling this war. Canada must stop exporting weapons to Saudi Arabia. Will the minister commit to doing this?

Canada remains deeply concerned about the situation in Yemen. It supports a political solution as the only way to end the ongoing conflict and horrendous humanitarian crisis. The Government of Canada is committed to a stronger and more rigorous arms export system. This is why we have acceded to the Arms Trade Treaty. Human rights considerations are now at the centre of our export regime. I, as minister, will deny any permit application where there is a substantial risk of human rights violations.

What is the government’s plan to ensure th[e upcoming] WTO [World Trade Organization] ministerial conference is used to further isolate Putin and his aggression?

Canada was the first country to revoke Russia’s and Belarus’s most favoured nation status as trading partners under Canadian law. Canada then worked with our allies to lead a WTO statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that called on WTO members to suspend Russia’s most favoured nation status and to suspend Russia’s ascension to the WTO.

As the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development just returned from the WTO last week, could she give us an update on the outcome of the 12th ministerial conference?

Canada is indeed a trading country. One out of six jobs depend on international trade. I just returned from a historical ministerial conference at the World Trade Organization, where we reached several multilateral agreements with all 164 member countries unanimously. I will give members a couple of highlights. We worked to adopt a response to the COVID-19 pandemic so that the WTO can be more resilient in future pandemics, including reaching a consensus on the TRIPS waiver. We also reached an agreement so we can work on the impasse of the appellate system, which Canada and our companies depend on so much. This is multilateral trading at its best[.]

[A] ship-breaking facility has opened up in the community of Union Bay in my riding. This process involves the disassembling of large vessels, container ships and barges for the extraction of raw materials, mostly for scrap. The lack of federal regulations to protect workers and the ecosystem is apparent and has caused huge concern for local residents, governments and first nations. While the U.S., the EU and other countries have signed on to international agreements, Canada is without these necessary protections. Will the Minister of Transport commit to ensuring that facilities like these have strong standards in place to keep workers and the local environment safe?

[O]ur government has taken a number of steps to make sure that our oceans and waterways are safe, including the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. The International Maritime Organization has adopted the Hong Kong convention, which aims to create new requirements for the disposing and recycling of ships. Although the convention is not yet in force, Transport Canada is currently analyzing it in the context of strengthening federal regulations, labour and environmental protection and areas related to provincial and territorial jurisdiction.

Can the honorary minister inform the House of further ways that our government is keeping our waters safe from coast to coast to coast?

Ten days ago, I joined my colleagues in B.C., including the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, to announce $1.2 billion for the next phase of the renewed oceans protection plan, which includes 29 new initiatives that will strengthen marine safety. Our government continues to be committed to meaningful work with Indigenous peoples and coastal communities so that we can ensure our oceans remain safe for all.