“We're doing stuff. We looked at visas. We took this very seriously. I want you to think we are keeping you safe.”
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In a debate on public safety, the Conservatives raised concerns about potential Iranian terrorist threats in Canada, linking recent shootings to an IRGC-backed network. They questioned the government's actions and the number of regime-linked operatives in the country. The Liberals expressed condolences for a slain police officer and emphasized steps taken like reviewing visas, conducting investigations, and listing the IRGC as a terrorist entity. Both sides condemned the violence.
“I want to look sad about a police death on the news. We're still investigating. We'll say more later when we know more.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
“I'm talking in circles to dodge your point. We recognized a foreign group as bad. We trust a department to handle it. Don't worry, safety is our focus.”