Government Orders
Business of Supply
“You say criminals face consequences. That's not what happened. This trafficker got a light sentence and wasn't deported. Why is he still here?”
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner
Rempel Garner repeatedly pushes for deporting non-citizens who commit serious crimes in Canada, criticizing the current government as soft on this issue. She also frequently argues for reducing the number of temporary foreign workers to prioritize jobs for Canadians, painting a picture of an immigration system out of control under the Liberals. Her statements often directly challenge ministers to explain themselves on specific cases.
“You say the rules work, but they don't. A guilty man got a light sentence to avoid deportation. His victim deserves to know why he's still here.”
“It's not true. Some criminals don't get punished. A non-citizen trucker didn't get punished properly after causing a fatal crash in Ontario. The minister needs to explain to the victim's family why this person is still in Canada.”
“I want the minister to explain this. It looks like the government cares more about protecting criminals than Canadians.”
“I want the minister to answer for a loophole. A criminal should have been kicked out of Canada but got a lenient sentence instead. The victim deserves an explanation.”
“I don't like this bill. I want the minister to change it. Stop giving lenient sentences to non-citizens who commit serious crimes. Deport them like we should.”
“I want to get rid of criminals. I think the other party is weak on crime. I want them to close a loophole. I think judges are woke.”
“You say there are consequences, but the news shows that's not true. Some don't get deported after serious crimes. I want you to tell the justice minister this makes you look bad. Close the loophole already.”
“You sound out of touch. It's right there in the law. My bill tried to close this loophole. You could have backed my bill and helped but you didn't. Instead you're fine with abusers staying in Canada. Why won't you fight to deport them?”
“The government isn't enforcing the law. A non-citizen who strangled his partner is still in Canada and applying to stay. I want the minister to close the loophole that lets judges give light sentences to criminals like this. Deport him already.”
“If the provinces ask to control their own immigration, will you say yes? I want to catch you in front of everyone if you don't.”
“I want to point out the minister's non-answer and hint it will annoy a province.”
“You didn't answer the question. Let me ask again directly: should every province get the same immigration power if they ask, or do you play favorites?”
“You caused this problem. Will you let provinces take over immigration so they can bring in fewer low-skilled people and put their own residents first for new jobs?”
“I want you to publicly say you'll cancel those permits. The numbers you talk about are too high.”
“This big company said they don't need foreign workers anymore. But they're still hiring them. The government should stop that.”
“You didn't answer the question. A plane with someone who might have Ebola was sent to Canada. What are you actually doing to stop that from happening again?”
“I want to worry people that the government's immigration screening might be too weak to stop a disease outbreak. I'm using an upcoming soccer game to make my point.”
Oral Questions
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
“I want this bill to pass so the government can claim it is helping families.”
“A non-citizen committed a crime 14 times. They should have been deported. A judge gave them house arrest instead. That's wrong. The other party is okay with criminals not being deported. I don't like that.”