Debates of June 13th, 2025
House of Commons Hansard #12 of the 45th Parliament, 1st session
Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East)
NDP
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister and Pierre Poilievre both want to roll out the red carpet for Prime Minister Modi to attend the G7 summit in Canada, knowing Modi refused to co-operate with the RCMP in the investigation of the murder of Nijjar and other homicides on Canadian soil.
The Prime Minister will not say if he knew Jagmeet Singh's life was in danger and was under surveillance by gang members suspected of working for the Indian government. Poilievre's excuse is that he refused to get the security clearance, but the Prime Minister has none.
Will the Prime Minister rescind the invitation and demand India's full co-operation in the Nijjar murder and other cases?
Hon. Robert Oliphant (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs)
Liberal
Mr. Speaker, the member has raised several issues at the same time. Let me just say the G7 is a huge opportunity for Canada to exercise leadership on the world stage. Our sovereignty, our security and prosperity are tied to global security.
At the same time, Canada is a country of the rule of law. We have cases before the RCMP. We will continue to have those investigations. We will continue to ensure Canadians are safe at home and abroad.
NDP MP Jenny Kwan reacts to Trudeau-era minister Marc Miller back into Liberal cabinet and Joël Lightbound becoming Quebec lieutenant and Julie Dabrusin taking on parks and nature to her portfolio, says ‘no matter how they try to reconfigure their look, you know, it’s the same group of people.’
MPs speak with reporters on Parliament Hill as they convene for the daily question period in the House of Commons. They face questions about Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault’s resignation from cabinet over the federal government’s new energy pact with Alberta, which lays the groundwork for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Speaking with reporters are Liberal MPs Peter Fragiskatos, Sean Casey, Charles Sousa, and Anthony Housefather and NDP MPs Jenny Kwan and Gord Johns. (no interpretation)
NDP MP Jenny Kwan faces questions from reporters on Parliament Hill on reports of talks between Alberta, Saskatchewan and the federal government over the development of a new pipeline. The negotiations, which British Columbia was not a part of, pertain to the possibility of a new bitumen pipeline from Alberta to the north coast of B.C (no interpretation)