Yom Kippur
Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Nepean—Carleton, CPC): Mr. Speaker, tonight Jewish families across our beautiful country begin their Yom Kippur observances. They mark the holy day and celebrate the ancient and strong Jewish faith. Judaism is a religion that binds families and …
Egypt
Mr. Speaker, it is my view that whatever the outcome of this process set in motion, we must consistently call upon the Egyptian government to continue to recognize the state of Israel, to honour past peace agreements, and to respect religious minorities, including Coptic Christians who have been mercilessly persecuted by extremists in that country…
Holocaust Education Week
Mr. Speaker, yesterday marked the beginning of the 30th Holocaust Education Week during which scholars, artists and, most important, survivors will educate all of us on the horrors of the Shoah and the courage of its victims.
Iran
Mr. Speaker, Canada has condemned Iran’s continued imprisonment of seven Baha’i community leaders. These individuals appear to have been imprisoned because of their religious beliefs. They should be released unconditionally and reunited with their families as soon as possible.
Israel
Mr. Speaker, the NDP House leader has stated in an interview that she believes the Israeli occupation began in 1948. That is the same date as the creation of the state of Israel. She also has said that she supports the campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions against the state of Israel.
Foreign Affairs
Mr. Speaker, some people living in the comfort and safety of western democracies find it easy to criticize those who must fight terror on the front lines on a daily basis. Maybe these critics would feel differently if they had to live next door to Hamas.
Commemorative Stamp
Mr. Speaker, after 60 years, six decades of official diplomatic relations between Canada and Israel, our two countries have launched a joint stamp to commemorate this successful relationship that has endured.
Gilad Shalit
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition on behalf of Canadian citizens who call upon the House of Commons to urge the release of Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas on sovereign Israeli territory on June 25, 2006.
National Holocaust Monument Act
Mr. Speaker, this private member’s bill deserves the support of this House of Commons. It is a real testament to the exceptional work of this particular member of Parliament for Edmonton-Sherwood Park.
World Conference against Racism
Mr. Speaker, the facts are in. Alan Baker confirms that Israel asked Canada to leave Durban , and the Liberals stayed.
The Conservative government has reversed the Liberal policy on the Middle East . The Prime Minister was the first in the world to cut aid to the Hamas regime in Gaza , the first to walk out on the Durban hate-fest, the first to walk out on Ahmadinejad at the UN, and the only one to oppose anti-Israel resolutions at the Francophonie.
