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Members paused regular question period to mark the death of a public servant, Ms. Ben Salem, who was killed in an attack while working for the tax agency. The Conservative leader yielded the floor so the Prime Minister could speak, and the Prime Minister offered condolences to her family, loved ones, and colleagues, and said the government will support police so the person responsible faces justice.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Pierre Poilievre

Conservative

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“A public servant has died. I am giving the floor to the Prime Minister so he can offer condolences to her family.”
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Mr. Speaker, there are times in Canada’s national life when families experience terrible tragedies. The Prime Minister has just brought one of those tragedies to my attention. He would like to speak on behalf of all Canadians to offer his condolences to a treasured member of the public service who tragically lost her life. I would invite him to stand in his place and share his love, affection and prayers with the family.

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Mark Carney

Liberal
“I share my condolences with the family, loved ones, and coworkers of Ms. Ben Salem. She was killed in an attack while doing her job for the tax agency. We will support the police to make sure the person who did this faces justice.”

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to first thank the Leader of the Opposition for this opportunity. On behalf of the Government of Canada and, I believe, all members of the House, I want to begin by expressing our deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Ms. Ben Salem. Ms. Ben Salem was a valued member of the Canada Revenue Agency. She was dedicated to serving Canadians, which is what she was doing at the time of the attack. The Government of Canada and all members of the House will do everything we can to support our police forces to ensure that the perpetrator of this despicable crime is brought to justice.

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