Iran / Oral Question

Mr. Peter Goldring (Edmonton East, CPC): Mr. Speaker, on Friday, members of the International Atomic Energy Agency, including Canada, spoke with one voice on Iran’s nuclear program. Even traditional allies of Iran voted for a resolution that holds the Iranian …

Harper Government Announces Exploratory Talks to Expand the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement

“The Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement has been tremendously beneficial for our two countries. Two-way merchandise trade has more than doubled since its implementation,” said Minister Van Loan. “Canada’s ties to Israel are very deep, and our friendship is important. Our government is building on these ties and looking at opportunities to expand our trade relationship. We are committed to creating new sources of jobs, growth and prosperity for both of our countries in the years ahead.”

International Trade Minister Van Loan Outlines Canada’s Free Trade Leadership to Canada Israel Chamber of Commerce

Canada and Israel are working together to expand trade and investment, to promote innovation and to create jobs and opportunities for both Canadians and Israelis,

Minister Van Loan Celebrates Israel’s 62nd Anniversary

The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of International Trade, today marked the 62nd year of Israel’s independence by highlighting Israel’s proud accomplishments and its strong and diversified economic relations with Canada enhanced by free trade.

Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act

Hon. Peter Van Loan (Minister of Public Safety, CPC):

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-35, An Act to deter terrorism, and to amend the State Immunity Act.
 
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed) 
 

Public Safety

Mr. Speaker, I, too, received the surprising email from the Bloc member for Ahuntsic.
 
I can confirm that Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the al-Aqsa martyrs’ brigades are all formerly listed under section 83.05 of the Criminal Code as terrorist groups, all of whom have knowingly carried out terrorist activities.

Objections to Prime Minister Harper’s Statements on Public Radio

Mr. Speaker, I know the member for Toronto Centre takes these issues seriously and supports strongly, as does this government, the right of the state of Israel to exist and the right of that state to coexist in peaceful security with its neighbours. We know that we have to stay vigilant in that support of Israel.

Holiday / Jewish Holiday Greetings

"Mr. Speaker, let us not forget there is a third investigation underway. This one involves the Prime Minister’s Office and a breach of privacy, an allegation that should send chills down the spines of all Canadians.

Foreign Affairs Committee Called Back to Ottawa

This past week, the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs (on which I represent the Government’s interests as Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs) returned for a special meeting to deal with issues relating to the crisis in Lebanon. The meeting took place at the request of Opposition Members (initiated by the Bloc Quebecois) who wanted to be critical of the Government’s efforts in the evacuation of Canadian nationals from Lebanon. However, by the time we gathered on Tuesday of this week it was apparent that Canada’s evacuation efforts from Lebanon were immensely successful. Over 13,000 Canadian had been evacuated from Lebanon without any mishaps. This was done notwithstanding Canada’s distance and the tremendous effort that was required to lease boats, airplanes and the like to carry out the evacuation.