Discussion · Oral Questions
Gary Anandasangaree Liberal
“Canada has had private safety agreements with China since 2010, including when the opposition was in power. We will keep working with police and other countries to keep Canadians safe, protect our democracy, and follow the law.”
“Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate that we have had some form of an agreement on safety and security since 2010 with China. They have never been made public, including under the opposition who were in government at that time. We will continue to work in collaboration with law enforcement and with our international partners to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. We are a country of the rule of law and we will be guided to protect Canadians and to defend Canada’s democracy and sovereignty.”
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Government answer in Question Period
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Mr. Speaker, let me reiterate that we have had some form of an agreement on safety and security since 2010 with China. They have never been made public, including under the opposition who were in government at that time. We will continue to work in collaboration with law enforcement and with our international partners to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. We are a country of the rule of law and we will be guided to protect Canadians and to defend Canada’s democracy and sovereignty.