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Foreign Affairs

During question period, foreign affairs came up when a Liberal member asked how Canada’s economic strength supports its work with other countries. The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied that Canada is in a new era of foreign policy, pointing to more than 20 security, defence and economic partnerships signed over the past year and roughly $500 billion in investment tied to a recent summit. She said trade and investment make Canada more resilient and prosperous. No other parties’ statements appear in this exchange.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Sima Acan

Liberal

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“Canada has strong relationships and a strong economy to offer the world. I want the Minister of Foreign Affairs to explain how our economic strength helps our work with other countries.”
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Mr. Speaker, the world wants what Canada has to offer. From our economic potential to the strength of our international relationships, Canada has a great deal to bring to the table. We are engaging with partners around the world, advancing our interests and demonstrating what Canada can achieve. Can the Minister of Foreign Affairs tell the House how Canada’s economic potential is helping to strengthen our diplomatic relationships and attract greater international interest in Canada?

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Anita Anand

Liberal
“Canada is entering a new era in foreign policy. Over the last year, we signed more than 20 defence, security, and economic deals. We also brought in 500 billion dollars in investment. More trade and investment make Canada stronger and wealthier.”
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Mr. Speaker, we are entering a new era of Canada’s foreign policy. Over the last year, we have signed more than 20 security, defence and economic partnerships. At the recent investment summit, we catalyzed $500 billion of investment. We are building Canada’s national resilience. We are building Canada’s strategic autonomy. More trade and more investment means a more prosperous Canada.

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