“Online threats are growing, and our cyber security bill is about to become law. It helps protect key systems like energy, banks, and phones. I want the minister to explain how this will keep Canadians and our vital services safe.”

“Mr. Speaker, with a background in public safety projects, I recognize that cyber-threats pose a growing risk to Canadians, and our government is confronting this challenge head-on. Last week, Bill C-8, the act respecting cybersecurity, passed third reading in the Senate and is now awaiting royal assent. This legislation will ensure critical infrastructure operators can prepare for, prevent and respond to cyber-incidents. Could the Minister of Public Safety explain what this means for the safety and security of Canadians and critical infrastructure in key sectors such as finance, telecommunications, energy and transportation?”

“We need this bill to protect our vital systems, economy, and people from cyberattacks. It will help key services stop and handle online threats while protecting people's privacy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Oakville West for her advocacy. Canadians must have confidence in the integrity and security of the products and services they use each and every day. This is why we are taking the necessary steps to protect Canadians, our critical infrastructure and our economy through Bill C-8. This piece of legislation will help critical infrastructure operators better prepare for, prevent and respond to cyber-incidents that threaten Canadian interests. We will continue to modernize Canada’s security tools while safeguarding privacy and keeping Canadians safe.”

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“I spent four hours answering questions about this. I already made it clear that officials from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cannot enter Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, let us get the facts straight. I answered four hours of questions in committee of the whole for all Canadians to hear. I was very clear in my response that IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country. Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Hon. Lena Metlege Diab: I am not sure if the opposition wants to hear the response, because all I hear is heckling.”

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“Our government put the ban in place, and it is still in place. We will keep protecting Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, it was this government that put the ban on. The ban continues. We will continue to protect Canadians.”

“We are keeping Canadians safe and stopping people who are not allowed into the country at the border. The Conservatives should stop delaying our bill on lawful access and vote to pass it today.”

“Mr. Speaker, the safety and security of all Canadians is critically important to this government. That is why we are taking decisive action to ensure security at the border, including ensuring that those who are inadmissible to Canada are not allowed in. If the Conservative Party wants to talk seriously about crime and law enforcement, they need to get serious on Bill C-22, which is a lawful access act before the House. Instead of stonewalling and dragging their feet on critically important legislation, they should support it today so that we can get this through the House before we rise.”

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“Senior officials from the Iranian government and its military are banned from entering Canada. We are not letting them in.”

“Mr. Speaker, let us try this again. As we have repeatedly said, IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada. They are not being admitted. There is a ban; that ban continues to be in place. Any senior officials who have served in the Iranian regime since June 2003 onward are not admissible to Canada.”

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