Oral Questions
Public Safety
“I want you to know that I helped pass a bill the police wanted. My opponents tried to stop it. The bill is good because it gives more power to law enforcement.”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Gary Anandasangaree
Anandasangaree consistently deflects questions about public safety issues, often responding with either vague assurances about the government's actions and priorities, or attacks on the opposition for asking the questions at all. He seems especially evasive about border security and who is being allowed into the country, repeating privacy laws and broad principles rather than offering any real transparency or accountability.
“I want to look strong on crime for Canadians.”
Oral Questions
Firearms
“You're wrong. The gun control is working. We have lists. We are spending more money.”
“I don't like that you're asking me about this. Let me try to dodge the question by saying you're spreading misinformation.”
Oral Questions
Public Safety
“You can't just take the parts you like. This bill must pass exactly as we wrote it. If you oppose us, you're an obstructionist.”
“I don't care what you think. This bill does many things and we want all of them.”
Oral Questions
Democratic Institutions
“The transparency registry will be running soon. We're working on it. No, I won't give a specific date.”
Oral Questions
Public Safety
“We are sad that two police officers were killed. We are trying to change the law to keep criminals in jail longer. We want the other party to help us pass these bills.”
Government Orders
Combatting Hate Act
“I want this bill to pass so the government can say it is helping people.”
Oral Questions
Indigenous Affairs
“We've done a lot already but we're still the good guys. If Conservatives actually cared about public safety, they'd pass the policing bill they're blocking right now.”
Oral Questions
Firearms
“The government will keep banning and taking away guns. More than 142,000 are gone already. We ordered this to keep people safe. We will keep doing it to be safe.”
Oral Questions
Justice
“I'm saying nice things to stall for time. I didn't answer your question.”
Oral Questions
Public Safety
“Toronto cops are hunting a shooter who attacked the U.S. consulate. I want you to know that RCMP is helping them and we're working together to keep Canada safe.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later.”
Oral Questions
Public Safety
“I want you to support our bill so I can say we're taking action. Stop asking hard questions about specific people we let in.”
“I want Canadians to think the government is doing something useful. I want to spend more money on a government program. I want the government to claim it is protecting people. I want this bill to pass.”
Oral Questions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“People are doing their jobs. We're removing ineligible people. We'll keep doing that.”
Oral Questions
Public Safety
“We've had secret deals with China for years. We'll keep doing what we want.”
“I'm filling time with kind words and saying nothing anyone could pin down later. I won't release the document you asked for.”
Oral Questions
Justice
“Crime is bad. The police did a good job catching criminals. I want to support the police so I will pass a new law.”