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House Hansard - 172

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 23, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 172 - Mar/23/23
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Mar/23/23 2:28:50 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I must reassure the House and, of course, my dear colleague that bringing the two Michaels, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, back to Canada was always a priority for this government. I believe it was also a priority for all members of the House and certainly for all Canadians. September 24, 2021, was a great day because they finally came home. Protecting Canadians around the world, no matter who they are, will always be our priority. We will never again allow any form of arbitrary detention.
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Context: House Hansard - 172 - Mar/23/23
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • Mar/23/23 2:45:26 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, what my colleague opposite needs to understand is that bringing home both Michaels was a priority. It was a priority for this government. Any insinuations to the contrary are absolutely false. Thus, I am answering the question, or the premise of the question: Canada, the government and all Canadians worked extremely hard to bring home Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, two people who were arbitrarily detained.
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Context: House Hansard - 172 - Mar/23/23
Hon. François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Lib.)
  • Mar/23/23 2:50:08 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that is a great question. Bringing Volkswagen to Canada is a home run for the country. It is the first manufacturer we have brought into our country in 35 years, and it is the first time we bring a European manufacturer to Canada. This is a huge vote of confidence for Canada, it is a huge vote of confidence for the auto sector and it is a huge vote of confidence for our talented auto workers across this nation. Canada can win big, and this is another example.
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