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House Hansard - 161

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 15, 2023 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Mr. Arnold Viersen (Peace River—Westlock, CPC)
  • Feb/15/23 2:03:20 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, February 22 is Canada's National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Human trafficking and modern-day slavery turn people into objects that are used and exploited. It is vicious, profitable and growing in Canada, and it robs people of their God-given dignity and freedom. In Canada, the vast majority of human trafficking victims are women and girls born right here in Canada, and many are indigenous. However, it does not have to be this way. Working together, we can end it. I thank the survivors of human trafficking so much, some of whom are in Parliament today, for their courage and their voices, which will lead us to ending human trafficking. I also want to thank the individuals and NGOs who work tirelessly across our country to support survivors and raise awareness. To my hon. colleagues and to all Canadians, the responsibility to seek justice and end exploitation is on each of us. May we be relentless, courageous and committed as we seek to build a Canada that has zero tolerance for modern slavery and human trafficking.
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Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Ms. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Terrebonne, BQ)
  • Feb/15/23 2:05:19 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, for over 60 days now, Peru has been in the throes of a major and rather worrisome political crisis. Demonstrations by unions, students and indigenous communities are taking place across the country. Nearly 60 demonstrators have died in clashes with the police. Peruvians' trust in their government has plummeted. Many highways and airports have closed. We fear a humanitarian crisis if resources can no longer reach their destination. That would also jeopardize historical treasures and world heritage sites, which must be protected. Given Peru's strategic geographic location and its important commercial ties, it would be a mistake to assume that this is an isolated situation. It will have repercussions on an entire region if the conflict degenerates. We can no longer turn a blind eye. I call upon Quebec and Canada to send an official mission to Peru to work closely with public stakeholders, using finesse and diplomacy. Let us act now to ensure that order is restored and strengthen our support for the people of Peru.
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Context: House Hansard - 161 - Feb/15/23
Ms. Ya'ara Saks
  • Feb/15/23 7:53:55 p.m.
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  • Re: Bill C-39 
Madam Speaker, my hon. colleague from Nunavut always reminds us how important it is to make sure that in all of our consultations, no matter what the issue is, whether it is climate change, indigenous early learning, or mental health and health care in indigenous communities, the indigenous lens on health care must be included. Communities handle the care of their loved ones differently. There are diagnostic tools that are available from many different backgrounds and communities that weigh in on such decisions that we make as a country. I would welcome the member sharing her thoughts with me on what we should be considering in that discussion.
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