ACT NOW: Urgent steps needed to confront the Iranian threat
Two weeks ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency released its most damning and conclusive report on Iran’s drive to obtain nuclear weapons. We need your help to ensure that Canada does everything within its power to confront the Iranian threat. …
Iran and Sponsors of Terrorism
Mr. Parm Gill (Brampton—Springdale, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak in favour of Bill C-10, the safe streets and communities bill. Canadians gave our Conservative government a strong mandate to keep our streets and communities safe. Part of …
Address by the Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the United Nations General Assembly
Nearly sixty-six years ago, in 1946, one of my predecessors was privileged to represent Canada at the First Session of the United Nations General Assembly. It is an honour to follow in those footsteps, and to renew Canada’s commitment to …
Statement by Minister Baird on Situation in Israel
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement condemning the terrorist attacks in southern Israel: “Canada condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in southern Israel today. These cowardly attacks, particularly on civilian targets, are abhorrent and …
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae on on the terrorist attacks on the Israeli-Egyptian border
TORONTO — Liberal Leader Bob Rae made the following statement today following the deadly attacks on the Israeli-Egyptian border: “Today’s violent incidents on the Israeli-Egyptian border are of great concern to the Liberal Party. Terrorism is a continuing challenge for …
Minister Cannon Condemns Rocket Attacks Against Israel
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the rocket attacks against Israel launched from the Gaza Strip: “Canada vigorously condemns the rocket attacks on Israel launched from the Gaza Strip. These terrorist attacks, …
Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings)
Bill S-215, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings)
Enacting such legislation is not only an important substantive act at this point, but an important symbolic act. It would send a message and state clearly and unequivocally that we regarded this as a barbarous act and crime against humanity. We in the House need to stand up, condemn it, enact it as law and take leadership internationally with respect to combatting this horrific form of terrorism. I regarded it as being criminal then, but this needs to be reaffirmed, reasserted and enacted as law now to give it specificity that it requires, as my colleagues have put it.
