Lori Idlout
Nunavut, Nunavut · Liberal · Canada
“Ullukkut , Uqaqtittiji . June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the cultures, languages, histories and contributions of first nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.”
“Uqaqtittiji , with June being National Indigenous History Month, I remind all Canadians to celebrate the stories, culture, strengths and brilliance of indigenous peoples across Canada.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I think that one thing we all agree on is that the Conservatives are really good at spreading misinformation and disinformation. They have Canadians believing that the bill, if introduced the way it is, would make it possible for someone to be charged just for reading scripture or sharing their faith.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I am glad that the hon. member mentioned the importance of reinstating the Attorney General's consent before charges proceed. I wonder if he could explain why that oversight is so important, especially given that we are being told, during these debates, about Conservatives doing this and Liberals doing that.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I would like to thank the minister for her excellent presentation and for explaining very clearly why this bill is so important. I wonder if she could share with us what this means for the people who will be impacted by this legislation and why it is so important for them to be able to enact their own legislation.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I was raised in a system designed to eradicate my identity as an Inuk. While I have had my struggles, as many Inuit and indigenous peoples have, we continue to show our strength and practise our traditions. We still speak our indigenous languages, use our practices and celebrate our successes.”
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“Uqaqtittiji , the biggest change we will need to discuss at committee is the appointment of a victim liaison officer. At this point, the appointment process would remain with the commanding officer, which is not the form of culture change we need to see. To support victims, who would be most impacted by this legislation, we need to make sure that support for them comes from outside of the system that keeps them victimized. This reform has been a long time coming, with changes last being made in 1998. We need to make sure it does not take another 27 years before any unintended consequences can be corrected.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I mentioned in my speech that there was a promise three years ago about that transfer, and more than half of the cases have not been transferred. We also need to question what would happen for processes that happen outside Canada as the bill relates only to offences happening within Canada. With the military police not investigating or prosecuting domestic offences, we must ask, will military police be trained and equipped to handle incidents abroad?”
“Seventh, given the composition of the Canadian Armed Forces, investigations may include victims, witnesses and others across multiple jurisdictions, and potentially in secure military locations. A local police unit does not have the resources for these cases. It may be logistically difficult to recruit and deploy civilian law enforcement on an ad hoc basis. How will cases be investigated by civilian police when incidents occur across jurisdictions, especially for incidents that may occur during domestic operations, including routine operations in the north and Arctic naval coastal patrols? What about incidents that happen abroad? What tools will civilian courts have in international deployments, navy ships, etc. that cannot immediately be accessed by civilians?”
“Given that many cases directly or indirectly involve the commanding officer, we need to find an alternative to this proposal. The appointment must occur outside the chain of command. Further, parliamentarians need to review legal assistance for survivors and the independence of counselling services for members of the Canadian Armed Forces. Sixth, the Prime Minister warned of an austerity budget. Expanding the mandate of civilian law enforcement without a corresponding increase to their budget will create problems, and, indeed, potentially cost more. The November budget could include cuts to legal services and law enforcement agencies. This makes no sense. Will the budget further cut funding for the military police?”
“Third, the bill may have the unintended consequence of creating a binary between criminal behaviour and lesser forms of harassment, which may become more permissive and have fewer supports. What amendments will be needed to ensure victims of any abuse see the justice they deserve? Fourth, since the sexual misconduct by senior leadership scandal, the NDP calls to make the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces ombuds an officer of Parliament are amplified. This position must have the power to compel documents and conduct systemic investigations. Will other parties support amendments to ensure greater civilian oversight? Fifth, amendments are needed in terms of the new victim liaison officer. The commanding officer must not be the one to appoint the officer.”
“Bill C-362 would have immediately ended concurrent jurisdiction and ensured that no future cases were caught in the tug-of-war over jurisdiction. Unfortunately, Lindsay's bill, Bill C-362, died on the Order Paper when Trudeau prorogued Parliament. Given the state of Bill C-11 and the way it was tabled, some questions must be studied at committee. I will name a few. First, the bill does not adequately address incidents in the reserves, the navy, the cadets program or international deployments. Why are they not included? Do they not deserve justice? (1740) Second, survivors feel betrayed by the federal government. Survivors tell us they need more pathways to justice. They say pathways to justice will be taken away. What consultations included victims, and in what way are their voices included in Bill C-11 ?”
“Second, the transfer of case files by the military police was significantly delayed, causing commentators to speculate on whether the military police was unduly stalling the transfer. New Democrats continue to advocate for better outcomes for survivors of military sexual trauma. My friend and colleague, NDP MP Rachel Blaney, was responsible for the landmark parliamentary study on the experience of women veterans. They gave first-hand accounts of the horrific treatments they endured while serving in Canada's military. The study culminated in a powerful report in 2024 entitled “Invisible No More.” This report was the catalyst that finally pushed the Liberal government to act. NDP MP Lindsay Matheson undertook a summer of consultations with survivors and subsequently introduced a private member's bill.”
“Three years later, approximately half of the cases remain within the military justice system. Why? We do not know. There were major problems with the cases that were transferred. Retired corporal Arianna Nolet was one of the first military sexual trauma victims to have her case transferred to civilian courts. Unfortunately, her case was stayed because of time delays in the back-and-forth between military and civilian police. Since this incident, multiple other cases have been stayed because of delays, resulting in a lack of justice for survivors. The causes for the delays were twofold: First, civilian authorities were wary of taking over a case, and because of concurrent jurisdiction, they were not mandated to accept the case.”
“We advocate to ensure that they have supports and services while serving and when they leave military service. The Canadian Armed Forces is important for our security and, indeed, our sovereignty. We are all shocked by the news stories of military sexual trauma, and we all want to see meaningful culture change in our military. I begin by sharing a historical perspective on why we support the bill. In 2015, Justice Deschamps issued her report, with important recommendations. It took the Liberals years to respond. In 2022, the Liberals accepted recommendations in a separate report by Justice Arbour. The Liberals told Canadians that they would begin transferring all criminal sexual offence investigations to civilian courts. This is another Liberal broken promise.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I will start by sharing that the NDP supports Bill C-11 . I dedicate this speech to the victims of abuse in the military, who deserve justice. Canadians who serve and have served in the armed forces and reserves deserve our respect and gratitude. Women, men, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, indigenous people and racialized minorities have all served in our military. Too many of them have been subject to sexual assault. Too many have to endure racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia in the course of their service. Members of the Canadian Armed Forces put their lives at risk to defend our sovereignty at home and abroad. They and their families sacrifice so much in order to serve Canada. The NDP is committed to ensuring their health, well-being, safety and protection.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I welcome the new member to the House of Commons. We have heard from survivors that the government does not consider the transfer of cases to the civilian justice system enough. Many have argued that if, for example, a victim is from Alberta, an accused lives in British Columbia and witnesses to an assault are from Quebec, local police units are not adequately resourced or equipped to handle the case. Do the Liberals agree that dedicated time at committee will be needed to investigate models for civilian police to ensure a national standard for all victims?”
“Uqaqtittiji , I appreciate the minister's presentation. We know the legislation is sorely needed, and we have noted that the victim liaison officer's position would be appointed through the chain of command. I wonder if the minister would be amenable to making sure this appointment is outside the chain of command so that victims can truly be heard.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I am not too sure what the question is, but I will quote what one of the member's Conservative colleagues said: “It is time to jail the haters.” We need to be careful about what we discuss and do as lawmakers. We need to make sure we address hate by having discussions, public conversations, about why we need to support each other, not spread hate about each other.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I am concerned about a lot of things. Being Inuk, I know that religion was used against me and my people to take my language and culture away, so my views on religion might not be the same as what is in my colleague's question. I know that when we are talking about making a better future for our children and our grandchildren, we need to base that on having faith in knowing that the decisions we are making are for their future so that we do not continue to damage not just the environment but the social communities and global community we have. We need more discourse about how to have a geopolitical environment that allows us to support each other so we can continue to support places like Ukraine and the people of Palestine, who are suffering a great genocide. We need to do a better job helping each other, for humanity.”
“Uqaqtittiji , as I said in my speech, we are in quite interesting times. The American influence is quite strong. As rightly pointed out, the “freedom convoy” was the biggest indicator of that. We saw how unsafe we all felt during the “freedom convoy” and how American influence seeped so deeply into Canadian discourse. We need to make sure that we continue to fund news like the CBC that gives us facts. We need to make sure that we continue to implement the TRC calls to action and the MMIWG calls for justice. A lot of tools have already been given to the Liberal government to help make sure that we are talking more about what Canada can do to address symbols of hate and address what we need to do as Canadians so that we—”
“At the same time, this bill would take away some roles of the Attorney General. The Liberals are making cuts to budgets and at the same time are giving departments more power. With all the alarm bells going off about this bill, the NDP cannot support it in its current form. We will ensure that amendments are submitted—”
“How will these locations be easily identifiable? The definition is too broad. This would cause problems in terms of scope and clarity for peaceful protesters. Provisions are vague, creating the potential for arbitrariness. We should be worried about how police would interpret the bill and about creating a further backlog in the already overburdened criminal justice system. On freedom of assembly, while freedom of assembly is protected under the charter, with the broad definition of “fear”, any protest that is loud enough or disruptive enough would be seen as meeting this criterion. In the context of the upcoming November budget, the austerity measures the Prime Minister has told us to expect will impact the justice system, potentially with cuts to public prosecution offices.”
“The Liberals adding the Supreme Court of Canada's definition of “hatred” to the Criminal Code is not the issue. Courts already use this definition, and nothing would change with this addition. The escalating punishment after each offence for someone convicted of the new hate crime would be excessive and disproportionate. On the new state of fear threshold, Canada already has a system where we recognize that free speech can go too far and cross a line, like when it incites violence against an identifiable group. This bill would lower that threshold and focuses on elements that are easily politically influenced, like which groups we can and cannot talk about in public. That makes the New Democrats and civil liberties associations nervous. This crime has the element of intent to provoke a state of fear before going into a specific location.”
“Advocates want tools that would target groups that openly espouse hatred and racism, would make it illegal to conduct any sort of militant training, for example MMA fight clubs, and would address the business component that allows these groups to become incorporated and therefore fundraise. On the banning of symbols, other than the swastika and SS bolts, symbols would depend on Canada's terror list. Listing groups on the terror list is a highly political decision that is ultimately up to cabinet's discretion. This creates a risk that a future government could put forward a new terror list for political purposes to appease certain groups that could then be caught under this provision. The wilful promotion of hatred is already an offence in Canada. The use of the swastika can already be processed through crimes currently on the books.”
“If the charge is later dropped, the stigma will remain with the person. (1655) There is the issue of vagueness. What are intimidating behaviours? How will they be defined or interpreted by police? Once broad definitions are on the books, they can be easily weaponized against groups. Hate is already an aggravating factor in the Criminal Code of Canada, as I said earlier. An assault committed out of hatred means the sentence would already be higher than it would be otherwise. This new offence would put the consequences of hatred in the hands of the police's subjective process rather than in those of the sentencing judge. Second, we have a huge American influence.”
“In its current form, the bill has the potential to criminalize peaceful protesters and legitimate dissent. This bill, in its current form, gives too much discretionary power to law enforcement, allowing for subjectivity. We know that listing groups on the terror list is a highly political decision, ultimately up to cabinet discretion. New Democrats are concerned that the section of this bill dealing with hate symbols would create a risk that a future government could put forward a new terror list for political purposes to appease certain groups that could then be caught under this provision. Let me break down some of these concerns a bit more. Surrounding law enforcement, it gives too much discretionary power to law enforcement, allowing for subjectivity. Charging people with a hate crime carries a stigma that follows the person for life.”
“We are entering a debate where imprisonment is made easier and made longer when, at the same time, we are hearing about an impending austerity budget. In fact, there are already existing provisions in the Criminal Code addressing situations involving a crime near places of worship. I draw members' attention to the following sections in the Criminal Code: subsection 176(2), “Disturbing religious worship or certain meetings”; subsection 430(4.1), “Mischief relating to religious property”; section 264, “Criminal harassment”; section 264.1, “Uttering threats”; and section 423, “Intimidation”. New Democrats are concerned with vague language in this bill, because once broad definitions are on the books, they can easily be weaponized against groups. For example, how will intimidating behaviours be interpreted by police?”
“We are in polarizing times, for many reasons. People are either for or against Palestine. They are either for or against Israel. Indeed, our political system is getting close to only being Liberal or Conservative. Our public discourse must not give us fear that we will be criminalized. Our religious beliefs should not spread hate. This bill seems to be more about criminalizing people who speak out than it is about addressing the growing racism against racialized people. There are existing laws that address hate, calling into question the real purpose of this bill. Hate is already an aggravating factor in sentencing. This bill would increase maximum sentences if an offence is motivated by hate. What would that raise sentences to? It would raise them to five years, 10 years, 14 years and even up to life imprisonment.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I join this debate on Bill C-9 , the combatting hate act, as the voice of Nunavut and as a member of the NDP. The NDP believes the federal government must take comprehensive action to fight the rising tide of hate in Canada. Almost 5,000 hate crimes were reported in 2024. Police-reported hate crimes motivated by race or ethnicity are up 19% from 2022. Yes, we need to combat hate, but we do not need to criminalize people speaking up, and we definitely do not need to keep them jailed for longer. I am disappointed that this bill does not address the violent activities of the growing white nationalist movement. The Liberals' failure to include that aspect in this bill leaves racialized communities, indigenous communities and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community without the necessary tools to combat the largest source of hatred in Canada.”
“Uqaqtittiji, I will finish with the last two points: withhold Canadian funding from any entity or model that does not comply with principles of neutrality, impartiality, independence and humanity, and ensure that all Canadian aid to Gaza is delivered through internationally recognized humanitarian channels.”
“Uqaqtittiji, I am happy to present a petition from Canadians regarding what has been going on in Gaza. They are quite concerned, for example, that the Geneva Conventions have not been respected. The petitioners, citizens and residents of Canada, call on the Government of Canada to do five different things: publicly and unequivocally reject the militarized aid model currently used in Palestine, demand the full restoration of access for UN agencies and established humanitarian NGOs, including UNRWA and the World Food Programme, insist on safe and immediate entry for Canadian health care workers and other international humanitarian personnel to Palestine, withhold Canadian—”
“Uqaqtittiji , hunter and trapper organizations protect Inuit lands and wildlife. The environmental assessment process is not balanced. Mining companies have millions to coax Nunavummiut to extract minerals. Hunter and trapper organizations barely have enough just to participate. Article 5.7.13 of the Nunavut Agreement is not being fulfilled. Will the Liberals finally uphold their legal obligations in the Nunavut Agreement and fully fund the hunter and trapper organizations?”
“Uqaqtittiji , rehabilitation can help because it helps people to learn new coping skills. It helps people to learn ways to deal with stress, and it helps to reconnect them with people who might be important in their communities. This includes having action plans to make sure that they have the skills they need to be reintegrated into society.”
“Uqaqtittiji , first of all, we need to stop over-dramatizing what is going on in Canada and creating more fear among Canadians. I think that when there are crimes being committed, as I said in my speech, disproportionately, members are indigenous peoples. I highlight that because of what has happened in the past, such as the Conservatives making cuts to important programs like the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. Those cuts prevented people from having their healing completed. These are important ways to make sure that we do have a better society. Let us focus on trauma-informed services. Let us focus on healing and—”
“Uqaqtittiji , I think that showcases why it is important to have more parties in the House than just two. As an NDP member, I miss many of my colleagues. We have lost opportunities for more intellectual conversations and for more conversations about what great solutions we need to see. Due to the election, we are seeing more of these extremist conversations in the House, even though it was still like that in the last Parliament. We need to start making sure that we give facts back to Canada. I had the wonderful opportunity this summer to travel all over Canada, and I did not see war zones in Canada.”
“This includes proper support while on the job and the resources to manage the physical and mental stress that comes from it. After years of chronic underfunding by both Liberals and Conservatives, it is no surprise that our correctional officers have to do more with less. This Conservative motion only serves to fan the flames of fear rather than suggesting effective measures that would contribute to public safety. New Democrats know that real solutions to the challenge of prolific and repeat non-violent offenders are to be found in better mental health and addiction services and in action to reduce poverty and inequality. New Democrats want to see the Liberals deliver on their promises to provide increased funding for mental health and addiction programming and to enact measures to lift Canadians out of poverty.”
“Again, Canadians want their communities to be safe and to do so, the federal government must adequately fund rehabilitation programs. These programs are key to reducing rates of recidivism. When public policy diminishes transition to release, it increases the likelihood of reoffending. New Democrats know that building community safety starts with having laws and policies that put the safety and security of Canadians first. This includes proper federal funding to community-based crime prevention programs. It includes investing in indigenous programs that keep indigenous cultures and indigenous languages alive. New Democrats believe in giving correctional officers the tools they need to do their job safely and effectively.”
“Systemic racism in our criminal justice system will only be exacerbated by a three-strikes policy. Policies like the one in the Conservatives' three-strike motion target BIPOC committees and worsen opportunities for reconciliation with indigenous people. (1550) To address justice for indigenous people, the Liberal government must implement the TRC calls for action on justice and the MMIWG calls for justice, as well as the Assembly of First Nations' and the Métis National Council's justice strategies. Canada's correctional system is based on the principle that the rule of law follows sentenced persons into prison. Imprisonment does not mean total deprivation or absolute forfeiture of rights. The system is fundamentally based on the rehabilitation of offenders, even if some remain incarcerated for the rest of their lives.”
“They make up more than a quarter of designated “dangerous offenders” but account for only 4% of the population in Canada. According to data, since 2010, the indigenous population in prisons has grown by nearly 44%. Indigenous people are more likely than non-indigenous people to be labelled as dangerous or maximum-security offenders. Indigenous people are more likely to be involved in use-of-force incidents with prison staff and are more likely to be placed in solitary confinement. Systemic racism in Canada's criminal justice system requires urgent attention, particularly with respect to indigenous people. The Correctional Investigator of Canada, Dr. Ivan Zinger, described the disproportionate representation of indigenous people in prisons as “nothing short of a national travesty”.”
“Their position is one of grandstanding, with maximum punishment and with no mind toward what happens when offenders begin their re-entry into our communities. Studies have shown that rehabilitation is the most effective way to prevent crimes from being recommitted. Norway is a great example. Their recidivism rate decreased from as high as 70% in 1992 to the lowest in the world, at 20%, after it started community-based correctional facilities and focused on rehabilitation programs. The United States has one of the highest rates of recidivism: 76% of prisoners are rearrested within five years. In Canada, our recidivism rate was 23% in 2020 and 2021. The Conservatives, with this motion, are ultimately targeting indigenous and BIPOC communities. It is well reported that the prison population in Canada is mainly made up of indigenous people.”
“The New Democrats believe the best way for the federal government to ensure safety for Canadians is to invest in housing, schools, health care, and addictions and mental health supports to help prevent crime in the first place. Offenders must receive adequate rehabilitation to prevent recidivism. The New Democrats believe that rehabilitation is the only appropriate avenue for ensuring healthy reintegration into society. Eliminating such opportunities ignores or prevents opportunities for addressing the root causes that most likely resulted in criminal behaviour. The Conservatives' choice to ignore the rehabilitation of incarcerated people divides people. It isolates people. They pretend rehabilitation is not possible and advocating punishment is not justified. Rehabilitation is not part of the Conservatives' values.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I always feel privileged to represent Nunavummiut on any matter in this House. Today, I will be splitting my time with the member for Gaspésie—Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine—Listuguj . I speak as the NDP critic for justice. All Canadians want to live in safe communities protected from dangerous offenders, but three-strikes policies, such as those in the United States and the one in the Conservative motion before us today, fail to address the root causes of crime. They are fearmongering, and like other Conservatives I have heard say, we are not living in war zones in Canada. Let me be clear. The Conservatives' tough-on-crime policies will not work to decrease crime. They are unconstitutional, they would bind judges' discretion and they would not tackle the real causes of crime.”
“Uqaqtittiji, the high cost of groceries makes life in the harsh Arctic more difficult. The discontinuation of the ICFI hamlet food voucher program hit Nunavummiut hard. People often ask for donations just to feed their family. This is a direct result of chronic underinvestment in Nunavut by both Liberals and Conservatives. I have written to the Minister of Indigenous Services . Will she respond with much-needed investments?”
“Uqaqtittiji , Inuit such as Jesse Tungilik are brilliant. Jesse posted on his social media that an increased military presence in the Arctic will mean putting Inuit women at greater risk of sexual violence. He says that building a highway connecting Nunavut to the south will make human trafficking and the murdered and missing indigenous women problem worse and bring more hard drugs to vulnerable communities. He also says that increased marine traffic will mean more accidents and fuel spills. He asks what measures will be put in place to mitigate these factors and whether these issues have been discussed at all by leadership. He wonders if anyone cares, or if these are the acceptable costs of business so a few can line their pockets. Jesse and Inuit should keep using their voices. The world needs to hear them.”
“She showed us that leadership means listening, serving and never forgetting where we come from. May her children, who I mentioned earlier, continue to provide warm and welcoming gatherings with lots of great seafood and continue to welcome visitors to their beautiful island. I am aware that in her memorial, in lieu of flowers, they had requested, and I do suggest this as well, that donations be made to Children's Wish Foundation and Community Hospital O'Leary's palliative care wing. (1635) On behalf of the NDP, we hope she rests in peace.”
“Was I ever pleased to hear what she had to say about the sealing industry: “I can tell you that this incident actually strengthens my resolve to support the seal hunt. If this is what it takes to stand up for Canadian sealing families and this industry I'm certainly very proud to do it.” I have learned that she has remarked that this was one of the lower points in her political career, and to hear that later shows that she had great strength. This quote captures her spirit. She was unapologetically principled, deeply rooted in her community and proud to stand for what she believed in. Gail Shea's legacy is seen in our continued work, in the policies she helped shape and in the lives she impacted. She showed us that politics can be both fierce and compassionate.”
“As minister of fisheries and oceans, and later as minister of national revenue, she championed rural communities, stood firm for Canadian industries and always put her constituents first. Gail Shea was known for her strength, her warmth and her fierce dedication. She was a mother to five children, Sally, Kelly, Sandy, Holly and Shawn, a grandmother of 17, and a mentor to many more. Her colleagues across party lines remember her as someone who could “move a mountain” and who “never...forgot where she came from”. I have learned that Gail Shea and I have a common sense of pride for the strengths of our constituents, especially in the sealing industry. During a time when the sealing industry experienced such controversy because of lobby groups, she showed great leadership.”
“I am told that Gail Shea's journey began in Skinners Pond, a small fishing community that shaped her values and her unwavering commitment to service, which included her serving as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 2000 to 2007 and being the member of Parliament from 2008 to 2015 for the riding of Egmont. She brought those values to the legislative assembly, where she served with distinction and shattered glass ceilings as the province's first female minister of transportation and public works. Her leadership continued on the federal stage, where she made history as the first woman from Prince Edward Island appointed to the federal cabinet.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I am privileged to represent Nunavut in honouring the work of the Hon. Gail Shea. I did not know Gail personally. I send my condolences to her family, her friends and, I am sure, her wide-ranging community. One of the privileges that we gain as parliamentarians is how much we learn about Canada, Canadians and the hopes and strengths we see for our future. I have learned that Gail Shea, who died on August 21, was a trailblazer in Canadian politics and that she was a devoted public servant and a proud Islander. Gail Shea's legacy will long be remembered across Prince Edward Island, Canada and abroad.”
“Uqaqtittiji , the Liberal government, a minority, which to me does not indicate that this is such a massive decision by all of Canada, has successfully pushed through legislation that would violate the rights of indigenous peoples. It does so first of all by the process of getting Bill C-5 through in such a fast-tracked way, but it will continue to do so because of the way the legislation is crafted. I wonder if the member can share with us the impact this bill would have on indigenous children. Will they be part of this great economy that the Liberal and Conservative coalition has led in Bill C-5 ?”
“Uqaqtittiji , I am glad that my colleague touched on indigenous peoples in his speech as well. I think that by the brilliance of our colleague, the member for Vancouver East , the parties will now be able to vote separately on part 1 and part 2. I wonder whether the member can share with us what this opens up as an opportunity for the Conservatives who, during the debates, have been touting the protection of indigenous peoples' rights all along. This is their opportunity to act on what they have been debating on, while ensuring that indigenous peoples' rights are protected by voting “no” to part 2 of the bill.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I completely agree that there is a huge problem with the bill, specifically because of its nature and being the one bill that would fast-track the violation of indigenous peoples' rights. I wonder if the member agrees. Will he vote against the bill so we can make sure indigenous people's rights are being protected?”
“The petition is calling on citizens and residents of Canada to call upon the Government of Canada to do five different things: first, to publicly and unequivocally reject the militarized aid model currently used in Palestine; second, to demand the full restoration of access for UN agencies and established humanitarian NGOs, including UNRWA and the World Food Programme; third, to insist on safe and immediate entry for Canadian health care workers and other international humanitarian personnel to Palestine; fourth, to withhold Canadian funding from any entity or model that does not comply with the principles of neutrality; and finally, fifth, to ensure that all Canadian aid to Gaza is delivered through internationally recognized humanitarian channels.”
“Uqaqtittiji , I have a petition from 65 Canadians led by Doctors Against Genocide. The petitioners are calling for the implementation of the Geneva Conventions, as well as making sure that international assistance accountability act requires all Canadian foreign aid to uphold human rights and international legal standards.”
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