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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park 72 statements translated

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Anandasangaree drives Canada’s security agenda, overseeing legislation like the Lawful Access Act and border reforms, while also defending 1,000 new RCMP and CBSA positions. He often makes abstract commitments, such as promising to “ensure that indigenous people have the tools they need to ensure their safety and security.” He supports these claims by citing crime statistics and investment in justice reform.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

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B
76 / 100 over 59 statements
Signal 79 / 100
Relevance 66 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 73 / 100
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A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.3.4 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×3.4

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.0

Loses points less than most for A remark off to the side of the point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean

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Statements 72

Oral Questions ·

Public Safety

In response to a question from Terry Sheehan

“Every Indigenous community deserves to be safe. We are funding Indigenous-led police services and crime prevention programs to give these communities the tools they need to protect themselves.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma for his hard work and advocacy. Every indigenous community deserves to feel and be safe. This historic funding supports police services such as the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service in Alberta. This is on top of the $140 million for indigenous-led crime prevention and public safety programming, like community safety officers. These investments in policing support community-led solutions, close gaps and ensure that indigenous people have the tools they need to ensure their safety and security.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner

“I hope the member actually read the whole document instead of just searching for keywords. This document is needed to keep Canadians safe. In the coming weeks and months, it will be clear that it protects Canadians and meets our security goals.”

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Mr. Speaker, I certainly hope the member opposite went beyond Ctrl+F to read this document. It is an essential part of ensuring the safety and security of Canadians. There are elements in there that will, over the next several weeks and months, make it abundantly clear that this is about ensuring the safety and security of every Canadian while ensuring that strategic security objectives are met.

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In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner

“Our national security plan already covers what the member is asking about. We are working on a bigger plan that includes security screening, which keeps Canadians safe.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the national security strategy is all-encompassing and has many elements of what my friend opposite is seeking. I can assure her that as part of the public safety portfolio, we are working toward finalizing a more comprehensive response that includes security screening. It is an essential part of keeping Canadians safe.

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In response to a question from Fred Davies

“Today we released a national security plan that involves the whole government. In the coming weeks and months, we will release more plans for public safety, intelligence, defence, the economy, and foreign policy. This is a rare chance to look at national security the right way.”

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Mr. Speaker, this is a historic day for Canada. We released a national security strategy that encompasses an all-of-government approach toward strategic national security. We will, in the coming weeks and months, release specific strategies toward public safety, as well as intelligence, defence, the economy and foreign policy. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for us to ensure that we have a strategic view of national security.

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The Economy

In response to a question from Kerry Diotte

“This matter belongs to the Edmonton police. I want the member to take this up with them so the people responsible are held to account.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the concern expressed by my friend. That matter is an issue of local jurisdiction for Edmonton police. I invite the member opposite to bring that up with Edmonton police to ensure that those who are responsible for this are held to account.

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Finance

In response to a question from Jacques Gourde

“We trust the police to do their job. Because they are investigating this matter, I cannot comment on it.”

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Mr. Speaker, unlike the party opposite, we have every confidence in the RCMP to be able to do its job. The matter is under investigation, and I am unable to comment any further.

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In response to a question from Greg McLean

“I trust the RCMP to do a thorough investigation. Because of that investigation, I cannot say anything more.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I have every confidence in the RCMP being able to undertake this investigation and do a thorough job. As the matter is being investigated, as members are fully aware, I am unable to comment any further.

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In response to a question from Greg McLean

“The finance minister works hard every day for Canadians. I cannot comment on this issue because the RCMP is investigating it.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let me just underscore the work of the finance minister, who works day and night to ensure that Canadians are able to be resilient, to work hard and to bear the fruits of their labour. That is the work of the finance minister. As for the matter that my friend opposite brought forward, the matter is being investigated by the RCMP, and I am unable to comment any further.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Kathy Borrelli

“I send my condolences to Tina, her family, and her community. The Parole Board makes its own decisions based on the facts. The Conservatives set up the rules this way when they were in power, and our government follows those same rules.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let me express my condolences to Tina, her family and her community. What the individual has done is unspeakable, but let me be very clear. The decision of the Parole Board is independent. It makes decisions based on the facts in front of it. That is the way that the Conservative Party, when it was in government, implemented the Parole Act, and we continue to do the same.

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In response to a question from Frank Caputo

“Conservatives say they want law reform, but then they vote against or delay our justice bills. I want them to work with us and pass our legislation.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, what is clear is that the Conservative Party members come up with allegations. They come up with types of law reform that they are looking for, but when this government brings forward law reform, like we did in Bill C-14 on bail and sentencing, like we did with Bill C-16 on victims’ rights and like we did on protecting vulnerable communities, they vote against it or they stall. This is doublespeak. I will invite the member opposite to ensure that when we have legislation in front of the House, like Bill C-22, they pass it and they co-operate on—

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In response to a question from Frank Caputo

“The parole board makes its decisions on its own, based on the facts it has. The government does not control it. We keep it independent, just like the previous Conservative government did.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let us be very clear. The parole system works independently of government. It is people who are tasked with ensuring that parole is administered in a manner that is based on the information before them. Like the previous Conservative government, we continue to ensure the independence of the Parole Board, and the decisions it makes are fully independent of our government.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

In response to a question from Costas Menegakis

“Last year, we removed over 23,000 people who were not allowed to be in Canada, including over a thousand criminals. We are keeping our borders safe and managing our immigration system.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I can confirm that last year, there were over 23,000 removals of people who were ineligible to be in Canada. Over a thousand individuals with criminality were removed from Canada. We continue to ensure the safety and security of our border, and we are managing and ensuring that we have control over immigration.

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Democratic Institutions

In response to a question from Gabriel Hardy

“Protecting Canada's democracy is our shared job. Our system works. The commissioner is making sure people register, and we have laws to punish those who do not.”

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Mr. Speaker, protecting Canada’s democracy is our collective responsibility in this House. I can assure the member opposite that we have a system that is working. We have a commissioner who is engaged and who is working to ensure that those who are required to register will register. If people do not comply, we have laws in place to hold them accountable.

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In response to a question from Gabriel Hardy

“The Prime Minister travels to bring record business investments to Canada. Also, our foreign influence registry is on track to sign up everyone who is required to register.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our Prime Minister has been engaging many world leaders and has been ensuring that business investments come into Canada, investments that this country critically needs. It is a testament to his leadership that we have been able to expand them and have a level of investments that we have never seen in Canada before. With respect to the integrity of our electoral system and the protection of Canadians, the transparency registry is on target. It will continue to register and onboard those who are required to register.

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In response to a question from Michael Cooper

“People must follow the foreign influence registry. It is the law. The registry is ready, and people are signing up now. Anyone who refuses will face legal consequences.”

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Mr. Speaker, I share the member opposite’s assertion that compliance is not optional. It is the law. That is exactly what we have set up. Mr. Boegman is seized with establishing the registry, which is already done. He is in the process of registering and onboarding those who are required to register, and those who do not comply will face the full consequences of the law.

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In response to a question from Michael Cooper

“Our new office to track foreign influence is now fully open and working. It will hold people accountable if they try to influence Canada for other countries. This protects our democracy.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, Canada now has an office dedicated to increasing transparency around foreign influence activities. The office is now fully operational, with Mr. Boegman being at the helm. This is a major step for Canada. The registry will be a tool to hold individuals and entities accountable for conduct of influence on behalf of foreign entities. It will provide more transparency for Canadians, and it is a testament to the principles of protecting Canadians, defending our democracy and upholding the rule of law.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Eric Duncan

“Belgium is investigating this matter, and Canadian police and security officials are helping them. We should not jump to conclusions before the investigation is done.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the member opposite does not understand how due process works. The Belgian officials are currently investigating this matter. We are co-operating in every way we can, including the RCMP and CSIS. It would be inappropriate for the House to opine and come to conclusions without the full benefit of all the facts that are available.

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In response to a question from Eric Duncan

“I share the member's anger. Our police and security agencies work with partners around the world to stop threats, like the recent arrest in Belgium. Because this is an active investigation, we should not guess about the details. We will keep working to protect Canadians.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I share the member opposite’s outrage in this regard. Canada’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies maintain strong partnerships with their domestic and international counterparts to identify, investigate and respond to threats, including incidents such as the arrest made in Belgium. This is an active investigation. It would be inappropriate of me and the member opposite to speculate. We will continue to work to protect Canadians and Canadian interests with our partners at home and abroad.

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Correctional Service of Canada

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“Canada has some of the safest prisons in the world, thanks to our frontline officers. The member's claims are wrong. Our government cares deeply about keeping Canadians safe and supporting our prison workers.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, Canada has one of the safest correctional facilities anywhere in the world. Our frontline officers work hard day in and day out to protect Canadians. The allegations that this gentleman is making are quite out of line. I will say that each and every day we will continue to support Canadians. Their safety and security is paramount to us. The conditions of correctional facilities, including those of these hard-working men and women, are also super important to us, and we will always be there to defend them.

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In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“What the member is saying is not true. Every time I visit a prison, I include the union on the tour. I talk with the staff and thank them for keeping Canadians safe. I will keep working with the union and the frontline workers.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am not sure where this member is contriving these allegations, but let me be very clear. At every single correctional facility I visit, and I have visited a number of them, we have the union as part of our tours. I very much engage with, and I am very grateful for, the frontline staff who put their lives on the front lines each and every day to protect Canadians. I will continue to work with the union as well as those who are serving on the front lines in order to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

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