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House Hansard - 211

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 12, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 211 - Jun/12/23
Ms. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle, BQ)
  • Jun/12/23 2:39:35 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, now that David Johnston has stepped down, we are back at square one. The government has been trying to avoid an inquiry for almost four months now. The Bloc Québécois salutes the fact that the government is showing signs of openness today, but after four months, the government really needs to get its act together. We need an independent public commission of inquiry. The commissioner must be selected by the House and must have enough leeway in setting the terms of reference to answer all of the public's questions. Is the government prepared to launch such an inquiry before the House rises, yes or no?
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Context: House Hansard - 211 - Jun/12/23
Ms. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Laurentides—Labelle, BQ)
  • Jun/12/23 2:40:53 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we have been talking about this every day since February. Everyone is calling for an independent public inquiry. That includes Canada's former chief electoral officer, former intelligence officials and senior officials, not to mention the public, minorities threatened by the Chinese regime and the House of Commons. Of course there will be in camera meetings, as is the case with any inquiry that involves sensitive content. It is not the means to responsibly investigate that is lacking; it is the will of the government. Will there be an independent public inquiry, yes or no?
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