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House Hansard - 338

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 18, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 338 - Sep/18/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Kingston and the Islands, Lib.)
  • Sep/18/24 2:59:58 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Russia is funnelling money to Conservative media figures to push its far-right propaganda. This is a clear threat to our democracy and Canada's national security, yet the leader of the Conservative Party— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 338 - Sep/18/24
Mr. Mark Gerretsen
  • Sep/18/24 3:00:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Russia is funnelling money to Conservative media figures to push a far-right propaganda. This is a clear threat to our democracy and Canada's national security, yet the leader of the Conservative Party is directing his MPs to block the public safety committee's study on this real issue. Could the Prime Minister tell the House what our government is doing to protect Canadians from this very real threat of foreign interference?
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Context: House Hansard - 338 - Sep/18/24
Right Hon. Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister, Lib.)
  • Sep/18/24 3:01:56 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands for his advocacy on this unbelievably important issue. It is extremely alarming that Russia is pushing its propaganda in our democracy, but it is even more appalling that it is using far-right Canadian Conservative influencers to divide Canadians. We must all stand against this. I call on all parties, including the Conservative Party of Canada, to stand up to investigate these allegations and follow up on them. Let it get through committee.
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