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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 .

Average grade
B
76 / 100 over 59 statements
Signal 79 / 100
Relevance 66 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 73 / 100
Loses points more than most for 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 Averaged over the 59 of 72 statements graded so far.

Statements 72

Oral Questions ·

Justice

In response to a question from Frank Caputo

“I want to honour Todd Baylis, a police officer killed on duty in 1994. Our government protects victims and makes our justice system stronger. We passed laws to make bail and sentencing tougher and to protect victims' rights. I am working with the Toronto police union to keep making our laws stronger.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let me take a moment to remember Todd Baylis, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994. His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our government is committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights. That is why we passed Bill C-14, to strengthen bail and sentencing, as well as Bill C-16, to strengthen victims’ rights. I continue to engage with the Toronto Police Association to ensure that we strengthen our laws.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Arpan Khanna

“Our changes to the justice system are working to keep Canadians safe. Extortion is down 10%, gun crimes are down 14%, murders are down 15%, child sexual abuse is down 21%, and car theft is down 19%.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I have outlined some of the changes that we made to the criminal justice system, but let me also take this opportunity to share some statistics for the member opposite’s information: Extortion is down 10%. Firearm offences are down 14%. Homicides are down 15%. Child sexual abuse and exploitation is down 21%. Auto theft is down 19%. We have more work to do, but I can assure members that the changes we have put in place will ensure the continued safety and security of all Canadians.

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In response to a question from Arpan Khanna

“Since taking office, our government has passed many laws to keep Canadians safe. We made bail and sentencing tougher, protected victims' rights, and funded police and border officers. We will keep doing everything we can to keep people safe.”

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Mr. Speaker, since taking office last year, we have undertaken unprecedented amounts of legislative change to ensure the safety and security of Canadians. Let me just enumerate some of them: Bill C-14 strengthens bail as well as sentencing. Bill C-16 ensures that victims’ rights are protected. Bill C-9 ensures the safety and security of communities. In addition, we are investing in law enforcement as well as the Canada Border Services Agency. We will do everything we can to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“The House passed this bill despite the opposition trying to stop it. Police need this law to keep Canadians safe.”

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Mr. Speaker, finally, this House passed Bill C-22, which is on lawful access, despite days of obstruction from the opposition. It is a critical tool that law enforcement has been asking for in order to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.

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In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“Our government protects Canadians from violence, threats, and foreign meddling. We just passed a bill to help police get information during investigations.”

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Mr. Speaker, our government has always been committed to the safety and security of all Canadians. Any form of violence, intimidation or transnational repression targeting individuals and communities in Canada is unacceptable and punishable under Canadian law. We are taking action to protect Canadians. We are passing the most comprehensive criminal justice reform in a generation. Just this afternoon, after many days of obstruction, we passed Bill C-22 on lawful access—

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Firearms

In response to a question from Bob Zimmer

“Owners and businesses have declared over 140,000 guns, and we are collecting them. We are also hiring 1,000 new RCMP workers and 1,000 new border officers.”

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Mr. Speaker, the misinformation on firearms continues. Over 140,000 individual firearms have been declared by owners, as well as businesses. We are in the process of collecting them. We have invested in law enforcement. We are hiring 1,000 new RCMP personnel and 1,000 new CBSA officers.

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In response to a question from Bob Zimmer

“People are spreading false information about guns. Canadians and businesses have declared over 140,000 firearms, and we are working to collect them.”

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Mr. Speaker, the misinformation, sadly, continues on firearms. As members are aware, over 140,000 firearms have been declared by individual Canadians as well as businesses. We are in the process of collecting those firearms. What I will— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Jacob Mantle

“We need to pass this whole bill together, not just pick parts of it. The Conservatives are wasting time in committee and slowing it down.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, this is not how legislation works. We have put forward a comprehensive piece of legislation. We have consulted with a range of stakeholders, including law enforcement. Parts 1 and 2 go hand in hand. We cannot cherry-pick which parts of the act go into effect. I will give an example of the obstructionism of the Conservative Party: over 10 hours of discussion on clause-by-clause at the committee, and they have passed seven amendments. Just last week alone, over three hours, they passed one amendment, and in fact, the key leaders on the committee were not even—

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In response to a question from Jacob Mantle

“This is not how passing laws works. We introduced a detailed bill.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, this is not how legislation works. We have put forward a comprehensive piece of legislation— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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Democratic Institutions

In response to a question from Michael Cooper

“Parliament approved Anton Boegman to run the new transparency registry. We are finishing the rules now, and the office will open in a few weeks.”

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Mr. Speaker, several weeks ago, this House, as well as the Senate, passed a motion declaring Anton Boegman as the commissioner for the transparency registry. We are working toward the establishment of the regulations, and the commission will be up and running in the upcoming weeks.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Larry Brock

“Two police officers were killed on the job last week. We are passing bills to make bail and sentencing rules tougher. I want the other parties to work with us to protect police officers.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, as I have indicated before, we are deeply heartbroken that Constable Marc Pinizzotto of the Toronto Police Service and Constable Tarun Bali of the Ontario police service were killed in the line of duty last week. We as a government have been taking decisive action, including strengthening bail and sentencing, with bills that we expect to go through Parliament this week. We need to work in collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all those who serve on the front lines. We are taking those actions. We invite the party opposite to join us in order to strengthen these systems.

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Government Orders ·

Combatting Hate Act

“I want the House to agree to the Senate's changes to this bill against hate crimes.”
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moved the second reading of, and concurrence in, the amendment made by the Senate to Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places).

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Indigenous Affairs

In response to a question from Billy Morin

“We are giving First Nations and Inuit police more money to keep communities safe. If the opposition cares about public safety, they should stop blocking our bill that gives police access to data.”

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Mr. Speaker, we have been working with first nations and Inuit police in communities across Canada to ensure the safety and security of all those in the communities. We are increasing the number of resources available for infrastructure, and we continue to ensure that funding is applied throughout the year. What I do want to say is that if the party opposite is serious about public safety, the number one issue that has been sought is lawful access, which is Bill C-22, which the party opposite is blocking and obstructing as we speak.

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Firearms

In response to a question from Blaine Calkins

“We extended the amnesty for banned guns to respect the court process and give owners more certainty. People have declared over 142,000 banned guns and are already booking times to hand them in. We are doing this to keep communities safe.”

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Mr. Speaker, our government’s decision to extend the amnesty order respects the judicial process, and it provides greater certainty for firearms owners across Canada. To date, over 142,000 firearms have been declared, and firearms owners have already begun making appointments to drop off their prohibited weapons. We will keep working to keep communities across Canada safe.

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Justice

In response to a question from Alex Ruff

“I thank the member for his work on the national security committee. This committee checks our security practices, and we look forward to the review starting this year.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, let me thank my colleague for the work he has been doing as part of NSICOP. As we are aware, it is a body of Parliament that ensures review of our security practices, and we look forward to the review that we will undertake starting this year.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“The RCMP and federal teams are helping the Toronto police investigate this matter. We are working together to keep Canadians safe.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, from the outset, our INSET team, as well as RCMP personnel and senior leadership, has been fully engaged in this investigation. They have been supporting the Toronto Police Service, including deploying two special task forces in order to support the investigation as it unfolds. The work of the Toronto Police Service is part of the collaborative efforts of all of our law enforcement agencies in order to ensure that the safety and national security interests of Canadians are paramount. We will work in collaboration to ensure that we get results and support those in frontline policing.

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In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto has died. I am sending my condolences to his family, to the people of Toronto, and to everyone in law enforcement.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am heartbroken in hearing of the passing of Officer Marc Pinizzotto. I was able to connect with the Toronto Police chief, the Toronto Police Association and the mayor of the city of Toronto, and I express our profound grief and condolences to the people of Toronto and all those who serve on the front lines. Today is a day for all of us to come together and cherish those who serve us each and every day, risking their lives. To the families who sacrifice every day and hope that their family member will come home, I pray for them. I pray for all those in law enforcement and pray that Constable Pinizzotto’s family have the peace they need to get through this very difficult time.

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Public Safety

In response to a question from Michael Chong

“We are keeping Canadians safe and stopping people who are not allowed into the country at the border. The Conservatives should stop delaying our bill on lawful access and vote to pass it today.”

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Mr. Speaker, the safety and security of all Canadians is critically important to this government. That is why we are taking decisive action to ensure security at the border, including ensuring that those who are inadmissible to Canada are not allowed in. If the Conservative Party wants to talk seriously about crime and law enforcement, they need to get serious on Bill C-22, which is a lawful access act before the House. Instead of stonewalling and dragging their feet on critically important legislation, they should support it today so that we can get this through the House before we rise.

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In response to a question from Sima Acan

“We need this bill to protect our vital systems, economy, and people from cyberattacks. It will help key services stop and handle online threats while protecting people's privacy.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from Oakville West for her advocacy. Canadians must have confidence in the integrity and security of the products and services they use each and every day. This is why we are taking the necessary steps to protect Canadians, our critical infrastructure and our economy through Bill C-8. This piece of legislation will help critical infrastructure operators better prepare for, prevent and respond to cyber-incidents that threaten Canadian interests. We will continue to modernize Canada’s security tools while safeguarding privacy and keeping Canadians safe.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

In response to a question from Burton Bailey

“Border officers removed over 23,000 people who were not allowed to be in Canada last year. They are on track to do the same this year to keep Canadians safe.”

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Mr. Speaker, let me just confirm that last year the Canada Border Services Agency removed an incredible number of individuals who were ineligible to be here in Canada. Over 23,000 individuals were removed. This year, the CBSA is on target to continue that trend and to ensure those who are ineligible to be in Canada are removed expeditiously. Our men and women of the CBSA are working hard each and every day to ensure the safety and security of Canadians, and we will continue on that path.

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