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Mr. Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil—Chambly, BQ)

Mar/2/22 2:29:09 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there are some matters on which we agree, such as co-operation with major international institutions and humanitarian assistance, which must be generous, and which is ultimately more important that military assistance. There are, however, some matters on which we do not quite agree. I refuse to believe that the government would endorse the idea that we need to send western oil to help Ukraine, which does not even want it. I thought that maybe there was just a misunderstanding or that yesterday's question was misinterpreted. I want to give the Prime Minister another chance. Does the Prime Minister support the hare-brained idea that we should send oil from western Canada to Europe to support Ukraine?

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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22

Mrs. Rosemarie Falk (Battlefords—Lloydminster, CPC)

Mar/2/22 2:38:59 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, with strong ties to Canada, many displaced Ukrainians are looking to come to Canada for safe shelter. In their time of great need, Canada can extend help to them. As Canadian provinces welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression, supports and services are needed for their resettlement. To ensure that is speedy and successful, additional supports are needed now. Will the Prime Minister step up and provide the provinces the additional funding they need now to support Ukrainians resettling in Canada?

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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22

Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)

Mar/2/22 2:39:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we will be there to support Ukrainians resettling in Canada, as we have been there to support Syrian refugees, as we have been there to support resettled Afghan interpreters and their families and as we will continue to be there to support people through this crisis of COVID-19. In fact, with our supports to the provinces over the past two years of crises, we have actually invested eight dollars out of every $10 of supports for COVID as the federal government. We will be there for supports on Ukraine like we have always been there for Canadians and people fleeing for safety.

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Context: House Hansard - 39 - Mar/2/22

Mr. Sven Spengemann (Mississauga—Lakeshore, Lib.)

Mar/2/22 2:51:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, the situation in Ukraine is alarming and heartbreaking. This illegal attack on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine has caused thousands of Ukrainian families to flee their homes in fear of Russian missile attacks. Could the Prime Minister tell us more about Canada's efforts to support innocent bystanders and victims of this unprovoked invasion?

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Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)

Mar/2/22 3:00:51 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have been focused on having Canadians' backs for many years now. During this inflation crisis, which is caused by the pandemic and present all around the world, we are doing exactly that. We committed to lowering Canadians' cellphone bills by 25%. We did that. We committed to working with provinces and territories to cut child care fees in half this year. Families are already seeing real savings as a result. We committed to raising the federal minimum wage. It is now $15 an hour. By delivering on an enhanced Canada worker benefit, more families will benefit from that support. These are real supports that support Canadians. We will continue to deliver. Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Mr. Jean-Denis Garon (Mirabel, BQ)

Mar/2/22 7:25:00 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, my colleague from Winnipeg North knows how much I appreciate him, and I know he feels the same way. I can understand why he was confused about the Bloc Québécois's support for the emergency measures. We supported the idea of taking the appropriate measures at the right time and in accordance with provincial and federal jurisdictions. For more than three weeks, we were suggesting solutions and asking questions in the House. The members on the other side of the House did not seem to hear us, however. That explains why my colleague is confused. As I was listening to his speech, I was trying to think of a suggestion, a step forward, some small way to get this committee off on a less partisan foot. I struggled to think of anything, though, so I figured that I would give my colleague an opportunity to tell us what the government could do to get this committee off on the right foot.

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