Discussion · Oral Questions
Pierre Poilievre Conservative
“I want the Prime Minister to speak out against forced labour in Xinjiang, China. His company took a $200-million loan from a Chinese state bank, but he needs to put people ahead of his business interests.”
“Mr. Speaker, the question was for the Prime Minister. I asked if he would stand in this House and condemn the forced labour practices by the regime in Beijing being carried out on people in Xinjiang province. I know this is a tough issue for him because his company in China is seeking to expand its business. His company took a $200-million loan from a Chinese state-backed bank, so he does not want to compromise those interests. Will he put people before profits, and stand up today and condemn forced labour in Xinjiang province, yes or no?”
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Opposition question in Question Period
Respect 48 of 100
This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “tough issue for him because his company in China is seeking to expand its business”.
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Mr. Speaker, the question was for the Prime Minister. I asked if he would stand in this House and condemn the forced labour practices by the regime in Beijing being carried out on people in Xinjiang province. I know this is a tough issue for him because his company in China is seeking to expand its business. His company took a $200-million loan from a Chinese state-backed bank, so he does not want to compromise those interests. Will he put people before profits, and stand up today and condemn forced labour in Xinjiang province, yes or no?