HANSARD: Will the Prime Minister be honest with reality and vote yes to Bill C-233?

Debates of March 11th, 2026
House of Commons Hansard #94 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session

International Trade
Oral Questions

March 11th, 2026 / 3:10 p.m.

 


Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP

Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister told a story about living within a lie in Davos and said, “The power of the less power starts with honesty.” Former Liberal cabinet ministers Allan Rock and Lloyd Axworthy, who have been honest about Canada's complicity in the killing of civilians, have come out publicly in support of Bill C-233. They said that Parliament now faces a clear choice to maintain an outdated exemption that undermines Canada's credibility or adopt a modern principled statement that reflects our commitments and responsibilities.

Will the Prime Minister be honest with reality and vote yes to Bill C-233?

 

 


Anita Anand Minister of Foreign Affairs
Liberal

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 loophole. It would create new vulnerabilities. It is irresponsible to propose a bill like this.

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