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During question period on public safety, the Conservatives asked about media reports that foreign actors hired and paid shooters in attacks that killed a Toronto police officer, asking who in the government knew what and when, and arguing that the government’s bail reforms made the streets less safe. Liberals offered condolences for OPP Constable Tarun Bali on the day of his funeral, said they were repeating what police and media have reported, and said the government is acting against violence and foreign interference. The Public Safety Minister also pointed to Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, 2026, which updates police and CSIS powers to obtain data during investigations, saying the House passed it despite opposition obstruction and that police had asked for it.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative
“Foreign governments are paying people to carry out violent attacks in Canada, including attacks on synagogues and the killing of a police officer. The government knew about this for years and did nothing to stop it. I want to know who in the government knew, when they found out, and why they failed to act.”
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the secretary of state confirmed what many Canadians already feared. A foreign government is funding and directing attacks on synagogues, businesses and the U.S. Consulate, and now the murder of a Toronto police officer. This government has known for years; they did nothing. The Liberals imported terror, they weakened criminal justice laws, they slashed penalties and they offered zero accountability to foreign actors operating on our soil. Eleven years of this Liberal government and foreign regimes are paying hitmen to shoot up our cities. Canadians deserve an answer. Who knew, when did they know and why did they not do anything about it?

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Ruby Sahota

Liberal
“I want us to honour OPP Constable Tarun Bali on the day of his funeral and send our condolences to his family and fellow officers. News reports say the shooters were hired and paid by foreign actors. I am repeating what the media and Toronto's police chief have reported.”

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Mr. Speaker, on the day of his funeral, I ask all members to join me in honouring OPP Constable Tarun Bali, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and in extending our heartfelt condolences to his loved ones and fellow officers. We are seeing media reporting in Canada and elsewhere that these shooters were paid for hire, and reports also suggesting that they were paid for by foreign actors. I want to make it clear that my comments were aimed to echo what is being reported on by media and what Toronto Police Chief Demkiw has said and believes is the case.

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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative

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“The families of the police officers deserve real answers. The government made bail too easy and weakened punishments for crimes. The shooters were out on bail and probation. The minister should not just blame a foreign government.”
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Mr. Speaker, one thing is clear, which is that the families of those police officers deserve better answers than that. The Liberals are in government. They have been there for 11 years. They are not bystanders in any of this. They let terrorists flood our country. They built a catch-and-release bail system. They allowed judges to ignore almost every mandatory minimum, including for drive-by shootings. One of these shooters was out on bail, the other one was out on probation, and now the minister told everybody that a foreign regime did it. Is that really her answer?

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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“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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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal
“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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