Foreign Affairs

During question period on foreign affairs, Harb Gill of the Conservatives asked the government to explain conflicting statements from the Prime Minister about why the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which he said is finished and ready, had not opened; Parliamentary Secretary Jennifer McKelvie replied that the bridge is a vital trade link with the United States and that the government is working with the U.S. toward an opening date. Alexandre Boulerice, sitting as an Independent, cited casualty figures in Gaza and conditions in the West Bank and asked the government to stop trading with Israel; Mona Fortier replied that Canada is joining Australia and the United Kingdom in a new International Peace Fund, contributing $2 million over three years to support peace between Israelis and Palestinians.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Harb Gill, Windsor West

Conservative
“The Prime Minister gave two different stories this week about opening the Gordie Howe bridge. The bridge is finished and ready. I want the government to be honest and tell Canadians the real reason it is delayed.”
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Mr. Speaker, as a cop, I was trained to ask questions when the facts did not match the story. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister said the Gordie Howe bridge was opening this weekend, and yesterday he said Canada agreed to a delay at the request of the U.S., because of technical issues, apparently. When asked the question of what the issue was, he had no answer. The bridge is built, and the staff are in place. The people in Windsor have been patient for years. Now they are getting fed up and tired of this drama, so what is the real reason for this delay, and why will the Liberal government not be honest with Canadians, who paid $6.4 billion U.S. for this bridge?

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