Anita Anand

Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague for raising this very important point. Canada is deeply concerned about the humanitarian toll the war is taking, and we are concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is threatening global energy security and economic stability. As we have emphasized, Canada's focus is on humanitarianism, de-escalation and ensuring the unimpeded flow of [more]

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, the parliamentary return in question was submitted in error and will be corrected at the earliest opportunity. Thehas been clear that while in Beijing Canada's positions on areas of concern, including human rights, were raised proactively at multiple levels, including by the Prime Minister and his counterparts. I also raised the matter with my counterpart while in [more]

Mr. Speaker, as I said, all Canadian Armed Forces members in the region are safe and accounted for. As we keep saying, Canada reaffirms that international law applies to all parties and actors, including the United States and Israel, which must follow the rules of international law. Once again, I would like to thank the Canadian Armed Forces for all of the work that they do for our country.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to confirm that all Canadian Armed Forces members in the region are safe and accounted for. For operational security reasons, we cannot provide further details, but I would like to be clear: Canada has not been consulted regarding offensive strikes against Iran, has not participated in them and does not intend to participate in them, period.

Mr. Speaker, I do not know whether my hon. colleague heard today's announcement, but our government has announced support for Lebanon. It consists of $37.7 million in humanitarian aid for people suffering due to the situation in Lebanon. We will continue to be present with humanitarian aid. We will continue to ensure that we support—

Mr. Speaker, Canada was not consulted, did not participate and will not participate in offensive strikes against Iran. All Canadian Armed Forces members in the region are safe and sound and have been located. For operational security reasons, we cannot provide more details, but I want to thank the Canadian Armed Forces for the work they do every day for our country.

Mr. Speaker, the government opposes the bill. Canada has one of the strongest export regimes in the world, with human rights considerations applied to every single permit issued for military goods. The changes proposed in the bill would decimate Canada's defence industry, weaken Canada's role in NATO and jeopardize the capabilities of our Canadian Armed Forces. The bill would not close a [more]

Mr. Speaker, we support Iran's never obtaining a nuclear weapon. That has been the policy position of successive governments of Canada. Iran must never have nuclear capacity. The support is not a blank cheque. Canada reaffirms that international law binds all parties. Canada is a country of international law, and all actors, including the United States and Israel, must respect the rules of [more]