Mona Fortier

Mr. Speaker, Canada is deeply concerned by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is threatening global energy security and economic stability. As we have emphasized, Canada's focus is on ensuring the safe and unimpeded flow of energy and commerce in line with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We urge all parties to de-escalate the conflict, and we will continue to work [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am truly honoured to rise in the House to recognize the remarkable career of Saint‑Phard Désir. Mr. Désir served for 14 years as the executive director of the Centre d'établissement, de soutien et d'orientation communautaire, the CESOC. As he embarks on his well-deserved retirement, he leaves behind a legacy deeply rooted in service, engagement and compassion. Under his [more]

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Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Ambassador, thank you for joining us today. We are most grateful. My thanks also to you for being with us, Ms. McCollom. The constituency of Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester has a very large Syrian community. A number of them, of course, are refugees now making a life for themselves here. I am often talking about how Canada continues to play a role in Syria. We know [more]

I am delighted to hear that. I hope that our report will show that we, as a government and as parliamentarians, will still be able to support not only women, but also those who really do want to represent their communities. Do you have any other recommendations or suggestions for us? You said earlier that declarations are all well and good, that it's fine to make them, but action is what's [more]

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, I believe thehas been very clear: International law must be respected. There is a situation unfolding. I am not sure if we are talking about the sanctions lifted by the Americans on Russian oil, but we obviously condemn the strikes carried out by Iran against civilians and civilian infrastructure, specifically energy and maritime infrastructure in the Middle East. We [more]

Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, thewas clear. First of all, Canada was not consulted, did not participate, and has no plans to participate in the offensive actions against Iran. We support efforts to end Iran's nuclear program and decades of state-sponsored terrorism. Canada's priorities are clear. As the Prime Minister said, civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected, international [more]

Mr. Speaker, I am truly honoured to rise today in the House of Commons to mark International Women's Day, which took place on March 8. On Saturday, in my riding, we had the honour of celebrating and recognizing, for the fourth consecutive year, 19 exceptional women from Ottawa—Vanier—Gloucester who actively contribute to our community. Through their commitment, leadership and dedication, they [more]

How are you working with neighbouring governments or organizations? What are you doing with them? How is it coordinated?

Thank you, Chair. Thank you all for coming today to our committee. My questions will mostly be for Kristin Halvorsen, as the representative for the UNHCR. I want to start by saying that I am pretty impressed by the work you've been doing, and the wealth of experience and expertise you have that I believe you can bring to the committee. I'm going to go with different questions. Feel free to [more]

The answer you just gave gives an introduction to my next question. With the current situation unfolding, what can Canada do to continue to support the UNHCR's efforts and/or Canada's humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people?